Bloodstone. The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green gemstone flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide.
Traditionally, bloodstone was the original March birthstone, but that changed when the stone became less widely available and March-born consumers required a more accessible and affordable alternative. Aquamarine was then added to March's birthstone collection.
The March birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. Aquamarine is blue or blue-green — its name comes from the Latin word aqua marinus, which means water of the sea, referencing its tranquil blue color. Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is dark green with red specs, hence its name.
Bloodstone is associated with two Western zodiac signs: Aries, Pisces and the so-called "new" sign Ophiuchus (snake-bearer). This connects the stone to the months of February, March, November and December.
February babies have the rarest birthstone of all. Diamond (April) is the rarest birthstone in a total of six states, while topaz (November) is the rarest birthstone in Montana, Wyoming, and Rhode Island.
Bloodstone. The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green gemstone flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. Generally found embedded in rocks or in riverbeds as pebbles, primary sources for this gemstone are India, Brazil, and Australia.
Bloodstone offers protection and promotes healing. It's a popular choice for those seeking to enhance holistic health and emotional well-being. The meaning of bloodstone is rooted in its deep red and green colour which symbolise courage and vitality.
Today, many still cherish bloodstone as a lucky charm or amulet. It is also prized by athletes or those who wish to increase their strength. Some believe it helps with mental clarity or increasing creativity or even boosting overall energy. Bloodstone is known for its healing and cleansing properties.
Bloodstones are relatively less costly than different types of gemstones of the same type. Also, it is less expensive than the primary March birthstone - rich blue aquamarine stones. The color and number of dark spots in the deep green stone play the primary role in the value of a bloodstone.
Bloodstone. The Bloodstone crystal frees the Pisces descendant from their sometimes overly-agreeable and willing nature that sees them branded as “a doormat”. Bloodstone can be used to boost your confidence in potentially dangerous situations and give you the courage to stand up and be true to your beliefs.
Bloodstones are relatively inexpensive gems available in many sizes. The color and number of their spots play the primary role in their value. Stones with a greater number of deep red or dark orange spots usually sell for higher prizes.
The modern birthstone representing March is aquamarine. Famed for millennia for its pure and even blue or blue-green color, potentially large size, and sparkling clarity, the aquamarine has been a valued gem to many cultures. Aquamarine is a variety of the gem species beryl, making it a close cousin of emerald.
It's easy to keep your Bloodstone clean by just running it under tepid water. Many crystals love water to be as natural as possible so spring water would work best, but any water will work. For a really deep clean you can leave your Bloodstone in the soil to let Mother Nature get to work on drawing those toxins out.
Bloodstone is an excellent blood cleanser and a powerful healing stone. It heightens intuition and increases creativity. It is grounding and protecting. Bloodstone draws off negative environmental energy, helping to overcome influences such as geopathic or electromagnetic stress.
Bloodstone is great for working with the three lowest chakras (the root, sacral, and solar plexus) but particularly the root, as it is so grounding and stabilizing.
Bloodstone is sometimes known by another name—Blood Jasper—although it's actually chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline quartz. There are two forms of bloodstone: heliotrope, which is more transparent with red spots, and plasma, which is more opaque and has little or no red spots.
Bloodstone possesses an invisible “third eye” on his forehead, granting him extrasensory perception, enabling him to see human auras (and thus see people in the dark) and mentally access astral planes. He has limited telekinetic powers and can also enter suspended animation.
Bloodstone is a stone of courage and wisdom, noble sacrifice, and altruistic character. It stimulates the urge toward Christ's consciousness within the self and helps bring one's true spirituality into everyday life in a grounded and real way.
Bloodstone is often used to increase courage, motivation, and creative energy. It's also beneficial for endurance and physical strength. In addition, bloodstone can remove blocks that are keeping us stuck, which can help to revitalize our energy and create a clear path forward.
1. Emerald (May) The lush abundance of spring is mirrored in May's birthstone, the emerald, with its deep green hue, making it the best birthstone of them all. According to legend, emeralds are also a source of great luck and offer protection against evil to those who wear them.
On the unlucky side of birthdates, November holds the record for the least favorite birthstones: citrine and topaz. (Apparently because yellow gems aren't considered favorable…have people gone mad?)
In 1912, the Jewelers of America wanted to standardize the birthstones. Modern birthstones are based on what is easiest to sell in large quantities. This is why November has two birthstones. Topaz was the original birthstone, but citrine was later added as a more affordable option.