Hematite
Element: Earth
Deities: Ogoun, Mars
Spiritual Use: Projective, Strength
Hematite is a shiny, metallic stone that is actually the mineralized form of Iron (III) Oxide.
Hematite is a masculine stone that can provide strength during hard times. If you find yourself going through hell, hematite can help you gather the strength to do what you need to do. It is a hard working stone and not recommended for lazy people, unless they are willing to change their ways.
Ogoun is the Orisha of iron and therefore has a very strong association with hematite. If you need to set up an altar for Ogoun, hematite makes a great addition for it. If making something for Ogoun, consider using hematite in it.
Medicinally, Hematite was used for leg, blood, nervous disorders and insomnia. It was also used for spine alignment issues. Rose quartz, a very feminine stone which helps with emotional healing, works well with hematite. Because of the male/female polarities exhibited by these two stones, they tend to balance each other out when used together. If someone is feeling emotionally off-balance (in either direction) consider carrying these two stones together for a while.
