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Often it will occur as a red inclusion in other gems or crystals. It was the original stone to be referred to as Bloodstone. Some specimens, when cut, will "bLeed" oxidized iron, which is red. The ancient traditional spelling of this stone, Haematite, comes from the Greek word meaning blood stone In Utah and Arizona it formed iron roses, hexagonal plates of Hematite spread out in disorganized patterns that resemble a rose. Thick plate crystals have been found in Brazil, along with iridescent specimens called Rainbow Hematite. Italy's Elba Island also produces this brilliant Hematite. England, Spain, Germany, the Alps and the huge iron belt around the Great Lakes all boast large deposits of this gemstone. Before more modern and cheaper methods were developed, Hematite was used as a pigment in red and black dyes. Dust for polishing softer gemstones and crystals has been manufactured from Hematite. Hematite's use as a healing stone goes back into old Egypt and Mesopotamia. It has been found adorning cylinders and signet rings in the tombs of the Pharaohs. As a power stone, Hematite is closely tied to Mother Earth. This makes it a perfect Base Chakra gem, aligning your physical energies with those of the Earth. Hematite can help create a calm environment, allowing you to sort out mental conflicts. It will aid in removing self imposed limits, helping you reach for the sun while staying grounded in your expectations. Use this gem to transform harmful energies into loving ones. Brings about your own inner peace, happiness and self control, making it easier for you to love others. For students and engineers, it aids in solving mathematical calculations, improves technical knowledge, memory and mental dexterity. Hematite is an excellent meditation stone for beginners. It will help you achieve a mild meditative state, while allowing you to remain safely grounded, preventing emotional disruption or shock. Ancient healing traditions for Hematite were originally described using the name Bloodstone. It was used to stop the flow of blood from wounds and drawing poisons from the body. You can still use a Hematite to draw fever or other illnesses from the body. Hematite also makes a wonderful elixir. Use it to treat anemia, it will aid the blood in absorbing iron. It can also be useful for treating insomnia, leg cramps and nervous disorders. Chiropractors can use a Hematite to aid in spinal alignments. It may also be helpful in healing broken bones. Pictures of Hematite --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL: FREE HEMATITE! Receive a FREE Hematite with any purchase from Ozark Rock Exchange. You can shop on line at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/catalog.shtml You can also place your order by email ( stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com ), or send your telephone number for a phone appointment. You must be a subscriber as of September 23, 2000 to be eligible for the Subscriber's Special; the Subscriber Special is not valid with other offers (unless otherwise stated), the Special will expire October 8, 2000. --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SKY NOTES New Moon Wednesday September 27, 2:53 pm (ET) Second Quarter Moon Thursday October 5, 5:59 am (ET) --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- TURNING WEST (The Medicine Wheel) by Stephanie Pflumm Yesterday was the Autumnal Equinox, the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. It is the time when I turn my Medicine Wheel West. But first, this brief "disclaimer". This writing is just my thoughts and impressions on working in the West quarter of the Medicine Wheel, nothing more. You may find that they are not be correct for you. In sharing my observances of the Medicine Wheel, it is my hope that your own path and ceremonies will be revealed to you. It is not my intention to teach, or preach, but to simply share. In the West, I honor the element Water. In this part of the world, it is where all of our rain comes from. I have also discovered that is it a highly creative time for me. Experience and feelings that have followed me through the year seem to scream for expression as the world begins to slow down in the Fall. It is my personal harvest. The West provides excellent energies for developing your psychic and intuitive skills. Utilize the harvest energies of the fall to bring your powers to fruition. Does some area of your life need transformation? As the transforming trees loose their leaves, use that energy to shed blocks or fears that have been holding you back. Many entities begin to hibernate, slow down their lives as the Medicine Wheel moves in the West. This brings Dreaming powers that you may also utilize. Use your Dreams to improve your perception. Allow the Dream to slow down the high speed chase that is your life, so that you can truly perceive what is correct and what is out of balance in your path. If you are willing, your Dreaming Mind will teach you many lessons. It is a good time for offering prayer and to honor the gifts that have come to you. Since we are harvesting the fruits of Mother Earth, it is only appropriate that we show our gratitude. Ceremonies or rituals for honoring the West quarter of the Medicine Wheel are best performed at Sunset. Amethyst has always been my favorite crystal to use in association with West energies. Here is a short list of some other stones that work well in this quarter of the Medicine Wheel: Quartz Crystal Moonstone Lapis Lazuli Obsidian Azurite Aquamarine Charoite I would love to hear your thoughts or prayers on Fall. Please send them to webmaster@ozarkrockexchange.com --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Tomorrow is your last chance to take advantage of Ozark Rock Exchange's Pre Gathering Subscriber’s Sale. Any order sent in between now and midnight tomorrow will receive a 10% discount (and I'll still pay for shipping!). You can order on line at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/catalog.shtml or send an email to stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com *NOTE* Please remember that any orders received between September 26 and October 2 will be filled on the 3rd and shipped on October 4th. I truly apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but I feel so strongly about filling your orders myself. I hope that you understand. --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- MOBILE ORE STORE UPDATE September 29 - Oct. 1 Gathering of Souls, Sedona AZ October 27 - 29 PRS Fair, Kansas City MO November 18 - 19 Bandwagon Psychic Fair, Bridgeton MO November 24 NorthTown Mall, Springfield MO New Year’s Day, 2001 Marva’s Psychic Fair, Houston TX If you are able to come to the Mobile ORE Store at any of these events, be sure to mention that you are a subscriber, because I’ll have something special for your! I’m working on the 2001 schedule for ORE STORE, I’d love to hear your suggestions on events in your area. Send an email to webmaster@ozarkrockexchange.com --+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+-- If you have a special announcement for the next issue of ORE FEATURES, please send it to stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com for consideration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ©Copyright 2000, Stephanie Pflumm, All Rights Reserved Worldwide. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced without the written permission of the editor/founder, Stephanie Pflumm. Please feel free to share with a friend. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you no longer wish to receive O.R.E. FEATURES, please send an e-mail to webmaster@ozarkrockexchange.com with Remove in subject. Back issues are available at http://www.ozarkrockexchange.com/ORE_FEATURES.html 4 Blessings (East, South, West, North) Stephanie Pflumm stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com
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