Aries - Bloodstone Birthstone

Bloodstone is the symbol of justice and is green with distinctive red spots, hence the name. The ancient Greeks called the stone heliotrope, and believed it to bring about change. Bloodstone has also been used to stop bleeding, especially nosebleeds, and to protect against the ‘evil eye’. Crystal healers believe that bloodstone removes energy blocks and improves circulation in the body, as well as increases the ‘flow of life’ in the home. Bloodstone belongs to the chalcedony family of coloured quartz stones, which also includes agate, onyx, cornelian, cat’s eye and jasper. All commonly have a milky or wax-like lustre. When chalcedony is variegated with spots or figures, or arranged in differently coloured layers, it is called agate. If by reason of the thickness, colour and arrangement of the layers it is suitable for being carved into cameos, it’s called onyx. Astrologically, bloodstone is associated with the sign of Aries.