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loadstone
Stone

Lodestone

Also called Loadstone, Magnetite
Stone2 traditions
overview

Lodestone is naturally magnetic iron ore, the first compass. Because it attracts, folk magic uses it to draw in love, money, and luck, and lodestones are kept in pairs and 'fed' with magnetic sand.

Uses

  • Attracting what you want
  • Love and fidelity
  • Money
  • Luck
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Working with it

Keep a pair of lodestones in a red pouch for lasting love. Sprinkle them with iron filings each Friday to keep them working.

⚠ Safety note for Lodestone
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Planet
♀︎ Venus
Element
Water
Works for
LoveProsperityPartnershipLuck
Forms
raw
How to use
Carry in a pocket or pouchAltar or offeringSachet or charm bag
Hardness
5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale

⚠ Safety

  • Not water-safe. Water can dissolve, rust, or dull it. Cleanse it with smoke, sound, or moonlight instead.
ReceptiveMohs 5.5–6.5
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Where the traditions place it