Hematite is a very protective stone and is great to carry to help you stay grounded in many situations. Hematite is also good for working with the Root Chakra, helping to transform negative energies into a more positive vibration. Black Agate protects from danger, gives power against forces of darkness, and brings emotions into equilibrium. Agate can harmonise positive and negative forces, alleviate bad dreams and can give courage, energy, strength, and dispel fears, all of which increase self-confidence. Lava stones come from deep within the earth, it is believed they carry an energy similar to the place where they originated