{"product_id":"bloodstone-tumbled-medium","title":"Bloodstone Tumbled Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloodstone\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Heliotrope, is a powerful stone with a long history of use in protection, courage, strength, and healing traditions. Recognized by its deep green colouring with distinctive red spots caused by iron oxide, Bloodstone has been carried as a protective talisman for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn medieval European folklore, Bloodstone became associated with the blood of Christ and was frequently carved into religious amulets. A variety of chalcedony, Bloodstone is primarily sourced from India, with deposits also found in Brazil, Australia, and other regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Properties \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloodstone is traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003ecourage, protection, vitality, and overcoming adversity. \u003c\/strong\u003eHistorically carried by soldiers and travellers, it was believed to \u003cstrong\u003eguard against injury, strengthen resolve, and bring victory in difficult situations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn modern witchcraft and crystal practices, Bloodstone is commonly used in \u003cstrong\u003eprotection spells, strength and courage workings, and rituals intended to overcome obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its connection with blood and vitality also makes it a popular choice for symbolic healing and renewal work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloodstone can be carried as a protective charm, included in mojo bags, placed on an altar, or incorporated into spellwork involving courage, personal strength, and perseverance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Correspondences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earth \u0026amp; Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root \u0026amp; Heart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aries \u0026amp; Pisces (modern associations)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Intentions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protection, Courage, Strength, Vitality, Victory, Healing \u0026amp; Overcoming Obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeity Associations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mars\/Ares (modern association through courage and warfare)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional March birthstone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e India, Brazil \u0026amp; Australia (known sources)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium – Tumbled Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach natural Bloodstone features its own distinctive combination of deep green colouring and red iron oxide markings. The amount and intensity of red spotting vary from stone to stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneBridge Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516304117990,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/5213\/8214\/files\/bloodstonetumbled.png?v=1793458954","url":"https:\/\/smudgemetaphysical.com\/products\/bloodstone-tumbled-medium","provider":"Smudge Metaphysical Spiritual Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}