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. 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. It stimulates dreaming and is a powerful revitaliser.
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 traditionally prescribed as one of the birthstones for the zodiac sign Aries. It is also assigned as one of the birthstones for those born in March, along with Aquamarine. Those born under the sign of Libra and Pisces can also benefit from wearing bloodstones.
 
Associated with the base chakra, bloodstone is a powerful healing stone that protects the mind from the stresses of everyday life. It's perfect for those who find it difficult to relax and who think about things for longer than they should. The base chakra also known as root chakra is close to the base of the spine.