Hematite is a much-loved stone for grounding and protection. It is said to help us be more calm in times of stress by absorbing the negativity around us (so cleanse often!) and also by keeping us grounded. 

It’s especially helpful to keep our feet on the earth when we’re trying to work on our spiritual development (so we don’t lose track of the real world!). 

It is said to promote love and help us to be magnetic! It can also help us to find our inner strength and courage.

Hematite can contain a slight magnetic charge – so it probably isn’t a great choice if you have a pacemaker. The stones that we often see for sale called “magnetic hematite” actually aren’t hematite at all, and should definitely be avoided by those with pacemakers.