Red is the colour of blood, of birth and death. In many cultures it has beeen "sacred" or dedicated to the deities. Red stones are projective, active. They are related to the planet Mars adn the element of fire, both aggressive energies.
These are protective stones and work to strengthen the body and will power. Red stones are used to promote courage, to lend energy to the body and to provide additional power to rituals by their presence on the alter.
In ancient times, red stones were worn as antidotes to poison, to keep one's thoughts pure and, by drawing out the causes, to banish anger and all violetn emotions. They were also used as a guard against fire and lightening.
In healing, red stones are intimately linked with the blood. They are often worn to relieve anemia, to halt bleeding, and to heal wounds.
They also seem to work on rashes and inflammation. Perhaps in association with its blood links, red stones were once carried to prevent miscarriage.
Red stones can be empowered and used to overcome sexual dysfunction, usually, by placing the stone on or near the genitals while visualizing.
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