And when it comes to feeling grounded and protected, a great one to go for is hematite.
What is hematite?
Healing properties.
Mindfulness
Along with supporting feelings of grounding, hematite also encourages mindfulness.
It’s actually often magnetic, which Askinosie says further boosts its connection to the Earth.
Simply having some nearby can help absorb negative energy, leaving you more secure.
How to use hematite:
Meditate with it.
Here’s one she recommends:
Keep it on you during the day.
Bathe with it.
(Here’s ourfull guide to spiritual bathsfor some inspiration to get started!)
Practice shadow work.
Make a spell jar for protection.
Here’s how:
Ingredients:
Instructions:
In combination with other crystals.
Rose quartz as well, she says, is a nurturing crystal that she recommends coupling with hematite.
Cleansing & charging your crystal.
Polished varieties, Van Doren explains, can be safely exposed to water.
Personally, she adds, she likes to cleanse hematite in the sunlight.
FAQs about hematite:
Is hematite associated with any birth months or zodiac signs?
Which chakra is associated with hematite?
It’s a great stone to incorporate into anyroot chakra work, as well.
Is hematite a good crystal to sleep with?
How should hematite be worn as jewelry?
The takeaway.
Hematite is a powerful and intense crystal for all things grounding and protective.
