A Letter to Your Past Self: Healing with Bloodstone
There’s a sacred power in revisiting the chapters of your life with compassion, especially when guided by the grounding energy of Bloodstone. Known as the "Stone of Courage," this deep green crystal speckled with red iron oxide is a talisman of resilience, renewal, and profound emotional healing. Today, let’s explore how holding Bloodstone as you write a letter to a former version of yourself can become a transformative act of closure, growth, and self-love.
Why Bloodstone?
Bloodstone’s metaphysical properties make it uniquely suited for reconciling with the past. Historically revered by ancient warriors and healers, it’s a stone of vitality and grounding. Its energy:
- Anchors you in the present while fostering courage to confront old wounds
- Stimulates the root and heart chakras, bridging survival instincts with emotional acceptance
- Encourages release of guilt, shame, or stagnant energy tied to past mistakes
Preparing Your Sacred Space
Before writing, cleanse your Bloodstone under running water or with sage smoke. Pair it with a gold stainless steel bracelet to amplify its stabilizing energy. Sit quietly, hold the stone to your heart, and set an intention: “I honor my journey with kindness.”
The Letter: A Ritual of Release
Let these words flow from your heart, Bloodstone in hand...
Dear Younger Me,
I’m writing to you with Bloodstone resting in my palm—its weight a reminder of how far we’ve come. I see you now, the version of me that felt so lost in the storm. You carried that pain like a mountain on your chest, didn’t you? The nights you cried alone, the choices you regretted, the love you thought you didn’t deserve... I remember.
But here’s what you couldn’t see then: Every crack in your heart was making space for light. Every “failure” taught resilience. That job you lost? It led you to your purpose. That heartbreak? It showed you how to love yourself. You were never broken; you were becoming.
Bloodstone’s red specks remind me of your courage—the battles you fought silently, the mornings you chose to rise anyway. You thought you were weak, but darling, you were a warrior. And now, as I hold this stone, I return to you the love you struggled to feel. You are enough. You always were.
With all I’ve learned,
Your Future Self
How Bloodstone Elevates This Practice
As you wrote, did you notice the stone growing warm? Bloodstone thrives on intention, transmuting heavy emotions into strength. It doesn’t erase the past but helps you reframe it as sacred soil for growth. Consider pairing your ritual with a zodiac stone bracelet attuned to your birth sign, deepening your connection to personal cosmic energy.
Carrying the Energy Forward
After writing, keep your Bloodstone close. Wear it as jewelry or tuck it into a pocket. You might also charge it alongside a multi-stone beaded bracelet that promotes rest and resilience. When old doubts surface, touch the stone and whisper: “I am not who I was, but I honor who she became.”
Why This Matters in Energy Work
In crystal healing, revisiting the past isn’t about dwelling—it’s about reclaiming lost fragments of your spirit. Bloodstone’s iron content (hematite) literally grounds electromagnetic energy in your body, helping you process emotions without being overwhelmed. It’s a bridge between Earth’s wisdom and your healing journey.
Your Invitation
Try this ritual during the next Full Moon, when release energies peak. Sleep with Bloodstone under your pillow afterward to integrate its messages through dreams. Remember: Healing isn’t linear, but with stones as allies, every step becomes sacred.
May your Bloodstone guide you home to yourself—past, present, and future.
