Why the name "Bloodstone"?  Perhaps the description as follows might help to explain.

     "Many of the powers attributed to the bloodstone included the correcting of the mind and the giving of strength and courage."

     When i was collared, i was presented with a delicate gold chain which had attached to it a tiny d-shaped ring.   The necklace was designed to imitate the same collar in the above logo.   It is my out-in-the-real-world collar.

     But another necklace was also gifted to me as well.  It is a gold chain  but longer and bears a rectangular-shaped bloodstone pendant.  The significance of this necklace is that i have worked hard to get to the point in my life that i have reached.  i have used my courage and gained my strength. 

     Bloodstone is a group of women, some "submissive", some "switch", all welcome, who tell their stories and share their lives. They show us their triumphs and disappointments, their frustrations and their joys.  Some days, their entries will be filled with happiness and love.   Other days, the reader may encounter pain and loss.  All are sharing their real lives.

     The journals are written with trust and hope and honesty.   The words come from a good place in their hearts and are a gift to those who read them.  And as the lives of the writers progress, their journals will reflect changes.  They have all had experience in the D/s lifestyle.

Just as the bloodstone, these women hold strength and courage at their core. 

Bloodstones were known long ago as "heliotropes".   This word means "sun turn".  One Greek legend held that the heliotrope reflected the sun in the earth as blood red.  

The bloodstone (heliotrope) can be a change or "turn over" stone, as its name implies, for it is a powerful energy mover.  It is believed that it can sweep away blocks, allowing one to move forward,
and is considered the "healing stone". 

This seemed to apply to the journal participants in this ring.  They have gone through many changes, which are "reflected in their words, and continue to move forward in their lives.  So they have been affectionately dubbed: "The Heliotropes" 

Adding the Bloodstone Link

If you are interested in joining the webring, please forward an email to shadoe@operamail.com.  Once approved, you will receive the necessary instructions for joining.

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