

praised the Bloodstone amulet saying, "The world has no greater thing if one has this with him he will be given whatever he asks for. The Leyden papyrus in the 3rd century A.D. A very fine specimen exemplifying these carvings exists in the French Royal Collection another lies in the Field Museum in Chicago, USA.Īncient and medieval writers held Heliotrope (Bloodstone) in the highest esteem, declaring it preserved the mind and bodily health of the wearer giving him long life, and bringing him consideration, respect, and fame, and guarded him against deception. In all, the red spots are believed to represent the blood of Christ and have been beautifully engraved in gems cut from this stone so that the thorn-crowned head of Christ is placed so the red spots resemble drops of blood trickling down the hair and face of the Savior. It has also been called "Christ’s Stone," and Christ was considered by some to be the Sun god. Other versions say the sacred blood of Christ flowed from the fatal spear-thrust and fell upon a dark green Jasper lying at the foot of the cross, and the Bloodstone variety of Jasper sprang from this. The most widely known legend of the Middle Ages claims the Bloodstone was formed at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ when the blood of His wounds dropped on the dark green earth and turned to stone. Freemen were believed to have worn it engraved with a radiant sun, freed slaves wore it with the head of a sun, and slaves’ Heliotropes bore the image of an altar surmounted by a torch. The Roman magician, Damigeron, in the 2nd century, reiterated these properties, adding that it could also predict future events by producing rain and "audible oracles."Īccording to Damigeron, Heliotrope is the Sun stone. The legends of Heliotrope grew to include the stone’s ability to turn the sun itself blood-red and to cause thunder, lightning, rain, and tempest. The historian, Pliny the Elder, declared the sun could be viewed in a Bloodstone as in a mirror, and that solar eclipses became visible within one. Protector and Ruler of the dates October 19-23 Libra. Master of the 16th Tarot Card "The Tower". Protector and Ruler of the dates September 3-7 Virgo. Master of the 18th Tarot Card “The Moon”. Protector and Ruler of the dates January 1-5 Capricorn. He is also the Master of the 20th Tarot Card “Judgment”. Metatron is the Crown Angel, the Tree of Life, and helps to Heal Learning Disorders. Protector and Ruler of the dates June 6-10 Gemini.

Protector and Ruler of the dates March 31- April 4 Aries. Protector and Ruler of the dates December 27-31 Capricorn. Protector and Ruler of the dates Sept.8-12 Virgo. He is the Angel of Compassion, Knowledge, Progress, Repentance, and Love. Raphael also Heals Illness and is the Ruler of The west wind. He is also the Master of Tarot Card 0 "The Fool" and the 1st Tarot Card "The Magician". Raphael is known as the Glory Angel Tree of Life, the Angel of Wednesday, the Ruler of Mercury. īloodstone’s magical properties allow one to draw upon the power of the weather for personal healing, such as tapping into the winds to bring change or the rain to wash away sorrow. It is also a remarkable aid for revitalizing and re-energizing the body after illness, injury, or physical exhaustion. Use as a good luck charm for sports competitions or matches.Īn excellent stimulator of the immune system, use Bloodstone to ward off colds, flu, infections, and inflammation. It is beneficial for everyone from athletes to invalids for its steady vibration of purification and well-being. Working with Bloodstone invigorates the system, boosting energy levels and increasing endurance in physical activity. It also assists human and animal mothers in the bonding process after a traumatic birth or one where mother and baby were separated for a time. It encourages blessings and prosperity.īloodstone is a nurturing mother goddess stone, helpful in easing misunderstandings or difficulties with mothers or mothering issues. It is marvelous for increasing creativity and cultivating a project from the idea stage through to actualization. Bloodstone stimulates dreaming and heightens intuition.
