During intense times of change and transformation as is the energy ushered in by this week’s new moon solar eclipse in Aries, find yourself a piece of hematite crystal and sit yourself in meditation.
Hematite is a physically heavy stone that helps anchor you during times of challenge and offers a healthy dose of resilience. Personally, I don’t recall resilience being taught in school, but it’s definitely a key life skill that can keep you sane during these ‘interesting times’ we find ourselves in. Stay strong brave one!
Simply holding this stone has a grounding effect and energetically it’s said to help stabilise emotions, making it a great crystal to have with you if you’re a delicate flower or super sensitive and keen to boost your inner resolve. But what I love most about this metallic beauty is how it can act as a reminder to breathe deeply and stay connected to your centre during times of challenge.
Your emotional armour
In ancient times, hematite was described as a sort of armour, preparing you for the battlefield but in the sense that it makes you immoveable and strong, so that the enemy cannot break you.
Hematite also works with the root chakra, offering stability and safety. Unlike other fiery stones, it can actually help bring you to the present moment and chill you out, bringing balance to intensity, rather than just arming you up ready for a fight. This is why it works so well with Aries energy.
Chances are if you’re a crystal fan you’re probably also an empath, and so hematite is going to be perfect if you’re trying to stay in your own energy. It’s a great crystal to help you to stay unaffected around other people’s moods, hoisting your self-worth into the present moment.
Fun fact, before this rock is polished and becomes a beautiful gunmetal silver, it’s actually a rusty red. This is why hematite is named after the blood. It has a rich iron content and is believed by some to help boost circulation too. Nice!
NOTE! Be sure to cleanse your hematite in salt, soil or smudge smoke. Hematite is not a good crystal to submerge in water.
Meditation for the new moon solar eclipse in aries on the 20th of April, 2023
A great grounding exercise to help you stay strong and rooted is the mountain visualisation. To listen to the audio version head over to the Meditation section of the Ivory app.
If you can picture yourself as mighty, making yourself psychologically immovable when the psychological storm is raging all around you, you can help navigate any intense or swift changing emotions that cause you to lose your head.
Sit or stand with the hematite crystal from the April Ivory Gloss subscription box in your hand or pocket.
Roll your shoulders gently back and allow them to drop as you elongate your neck and spine.
Begin to focus on the breath. As you breathe in, imagine a string is pulling you up towards the sky. On the exhale, imagine roots growing deep into the earth.
Visualise your feet as grounded onto the earth and enjoy the feeling of strength and stability your connection to the earth brings you.
Now, Picture yourself as a mountain. Immovable and strong.
Visualise your thoughts and fears as a storm that rages around you.
Continue to breathe, deeply and evenly. On the inhale, silently repeat the phrase, “I am strong.” Then as you exhale, silently repeat the phrase, “I am grounded.”
As the storm rages around you, do not allow your thoughts to move away from this mantra, repeating it for a few more moments.
Now imagine the storm is clearing. The clouds part and the rain slowly stops. The sun begins to shine and everything is peaceful once more.
When you are ready, open your eyes and bring your awareness back into the room.
Whenever you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, this exercise can help remind you of your strength and give you an emotional reset.
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