magnetite (lodestone) is magnetic and therefore should be kept away from things that are affected by magnets, like computers, cell phones, computer disks, etc.

it motivates and brings confidence while helping get rid of insecurities, depression and hopelessness. it brings tenacity, durability and endurance into our lives

colour/appearance:

dark grey, brown-red with black streaks, black

sources:

cleansing:

cleanse on tumbled hematite pieces

energize on tumbled crystal quartz pieces

planet(s):

zodiac:

gemini, virgo

element(s):

earth

chakra(s):

all

feng shui use:

north (personal journey)

center (balance/spirituality)

south (recognition/fame)

any life aspect area where motivation and/or guidance is needed

physical:

aches and pains

blood disorders

headache arising from neck tension and poor posture

insomnia

rheumatism

emotional:

helps us rejoice in the circumstances in our lives

helps relieve grief, fear and anger

balances the emotions with the intellect

grounding and protection, especially during healing situations

helps us to manifest what we desire

encourages us to trust our intuition

encourages purity, constancy and a loving and open nature

brings confidence to our emotional and intellectual characteristics

brings fidelity to relationships

encourages creativity, imagination, ingenuity, inventiveness and brilliance

spiritual:

aligns all of the chakras, the subtle bodies and the meridians of the physical and ethereal bodies

helps us connect to the universal energy much more easily during meditation

balances the male/female aspects of our bodies

emotions and minds

emoval of energy blockages

helping the body to gain strength and the body to renew itself

brings mental clarity