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General
Gemstone Details
The ancient Egyptians wore jasper scarabs as amulets as th stone was believed
to increase sexual energy. According to the Bible, jasper was a
direct gift from God and would be the first foundation stone of the New
Jerusalem. Also, both Indians in Asia as well as Native Americans
see jasper as a magical rain stone and also a powerful healing stone.
Jaspers is called an ornamental rock, it is an
opaque and fine grained variety composed mostly of chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz, in association with other minerals, which
is what give it those colorful bands and patterns. It is found in
almost all colors
Found worldwide, a
wide variety of named jaspers is found in the western areas of the
Unites States; California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and
Washington.
Picture jasper is a
petrified or silicated mud that dripped into gas pockets in molten
lava. It became superheated and then solidified forming the
unusual banded patterns which are typical of this stone.
A Few of the Named
Jaspers:
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.Jasper is a
massive, fine-grained, opaque variety of chalcedony, believed to protect
against sight defects and drought. It may occur in shades of brown,
grayish-blue, red, yellow, green and even purple.
"Orbicular" jasper has white or gray, eye-shaped patters
surrounded by red jasper. "Ribbon" Jasper is striped and
used in carvings, cameos and intaglios, which help to show off it's
layered structure. Hornstone is a gray variety of jasper.
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Mystical
Properties:
Traditionally when worn as a decorative
necklace jasper is known to combat exhaustion.
Jasper is
protective. It can align all the chakras and balance yin yang
energies, it is stabilizing and healing. Legend says that Jasper
would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider
bites. In the fourth century it was thought to bring about the
rain.
As well, Jaspers of all kinds have long
been attributed magical powers in just about every culture known
to man. Jasper was used in Ancient European times as a "rain
bringer" and it is interesting to note that the word for
jasper in some American Indian cultures also meant, "Rain
Bringer".
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More Healing Information
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Healing
Properties:
When laid on therapeutically,
red jasper stimulates sexuality and fertility. Red-brown jasper is particularly
beneficial in the treatment of liver, spleen and pancreas issues.
Drinking jasper water on hour before each meal is said to promote weight
loss (to create jasper water, place the stone each night into a glass of
water and cover, by morning it will have become jasper water). To
combat constipation, drink the entire glass of jasper water every second
day, the very first thing in the morning.
Yellow jasper is particularly
good for menopausal women, and they should drink the jasper water each and
every morning. In addition, yellow jasper is known to strengthen the
immune system.
See additional healing properties listed with each stone below...
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Magical
Properties:
Energy:
Various (see below)
Element: Various (see below)
Powers: Healing, protection, health and beauty
Jasper is a fairly common stone, and it is generally worn or carried to
promote mental processes and to restrain dangerous desires or whims that
may lead to hazardous situations.
Jasper need direct contact with the skin, after each use, the stone
should be cleaned under warm running water and recharged overnight in a
bowl of tumbled hematite stones to be recharged.
Each color of jasper has it's own corresponding magical nature and
uses:
Red Jasper (energy: projective, element: fire, planet: Mars)
Red jasper was typically engraved with images of lions and archers and
carried to guard against poison and to cure fevers. A fine protective
stone it is often used in defensive magic, as it sends negativity back to
the original sender. It is also used during health and healing
spells, as well red jasper is worn by young women to promote beauty and
grace.
Brick Red Jasper
Often called the "mother of all stones" and the first
transformer due to is magical properties. This stone will balance
all chakras, stabilize the energy fields and protect the wearer for
negativity by absorbing those vibrations.
Green Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth, planet:
Venus)
Green Jasper is the talisman for healing and health. Ring green candles
with green jasper to promote the body's healing or to ward off
ill-heath. Wear green jasper to halt hallucinations and to promote a
restful sleep. It is also worn to become more sympathetic to others and their
emotional as well as mental states.
Brown Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth, planet:
Saturn)
Wearing brown jasper will help for centering and grounding, especially
after a heavy magical ritual, psychic or spiritual work. If you tend
ot live with your head in the clouds to the point of possibly endangering
you own life, please wear brown jasper for grounding and protection.
Mottled Jasper (energy: projective, element: air, planet:
Mercury)
For protection against drowning wear mottled jasper. It is said to e
especially potent for this type of protection when it is cared with the
image of an equal armed cross, which represents the powers of the four
elements, of foundation and control.
Black Jasper
Should be worn when you would like for other people to leave you alone; it
is quite good for personal sacred and ritual spaces.
Gray
Helps to regain and or use your personal power. It balances and protects
the third chakra.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Various (see above in Magical)
Mystical Birthstone for the Month of
October.
Stone of
Scorpio and Aries as well as
Virgo, it symbolizes will power, and in the Middle Ages it was known as
the Warrior's Stone. Legend holds that jasper is the stone that adorned Siegfried's
Sword.
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Chakra
Classification:
Jasper in general is known to align all the chakras
simultaneously.
Specifically though...
- Yellow Jasper
works specifically with the 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra.
- Red Jasper
is associated with the 1st,
Root or Base Chakra
and the 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra.
- Black Jasper
is also related to the 1st,
Root or Base Chakra.
- Leopardskin Jasper has properties of protecting
2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra,
but is associated mainly with the 1st,
Root or Base Chakra.
- Ocean jasper is associated with the 4th,
Heart Chakra.
- Brecciated Jasper
aligns all the chakra
and balances the yin-yang, physically, and emotionally, but is
mainly associated with the 1st,
Root or Base Chakra.
- Picture Jasper
affords protection of the 3rd,
Solar Plexus Chakra.
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Black
Jasper (aka Blackstone)
Black Jasper is a stone with a highly protective energy as well as
healing energy. It is said to bring good luck to the bearer in a
fight, wither it be a mental, physical, political, legal or other type of
fight. It is also used for protection against lightening. This
jasper is also said to have energies of deterring value; it was once used
as a touchstone for determining gold content.
Physically, black jasper is said to be helpful for relieving
pain, stomach aliments, foot problems, and hip dysplasia.
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Leopardskin
Jasper (or Leopard Stone)
Leopardskin jasper is a stone of shamanic journeying, as well as
aiding is service to others. It helps discover and connect one with
their given animal totems (or power animals), and makes it easier for one
to take responsibility properly. This jasper is also useful in heightening
creative visualization to gain the advantage.
As with all jaspers this is a protective stone, and it is particularly
protective during shamanic journeys.
Physically it helps eliminate toxins and decrease body odor, it
is quite helpful in self healing as well.
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Exotica
Jasper (aka Sci-Fi Jasper)
Exotica jasper, feels most like a cool milkshake on a hot summer day,
it is quite soothing... There is nothing bland about this stone's energy
though, it has a subtle and deep energy that seems to nurture one on their
soul level. As it carries all the attributes of jaspers in general,
it is used for protection, but it is also nurturing during soul
retrievals, healing of traumas or other deep emotional wounds; it is not
only helper for those being healed, but for the healer as well.
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Dalmatian
Jasper
Dalmatian jasper is a stone that lessens or removes disillusionment,
it will help one see their strengths and weaknesses, as well as encourage grounding
both with the earth and reality. Dalmatian jasper not only increases
loyalty and beneficial in long term relationships, it also brings a sense
of fun to one's life.
Physically dalmatian jasper can help to purify the blood, it is
also a stone of protection from nightmares, depression and negative
thinking. It is particularly beneficial for healing people who have
trouble relaxing and having a bit of fun.
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Ocean
Jasper
Ocean jasper is a very calming and soothing stone, as well as one of
the most protective. This jasper is specifically used to align all
of the chakras. Ocean jasper encourages the love of oneself and of
others, the healing of the emotions and the sense of peace it brings helps
us connect to nature and all of the earth. Ocean Jasper attracts the
Devics (nature sprites or faerie kingdom), it is used to encourage the
acceptance of responsibility and also thought to increase patience.
Physically this stone is thought to be
useful in removing toxins from the physical body as well as the aura.
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Kambaba
Jasper
Kambaba jasper is an exotic looking jasper found in Africa. It
is told that this jasper will mystically soothe the nerves and your state
of mind. AS with other jaspers, traditional lore states that it is
good for grounding as well as protection. It is purported that ocean
jasper is beneficial for plant growth and general health, particularly in
arid environments or where the soil is quite poor.
Physically Kambaba jasper is said to help in dietary
stabilization, assimilation of via tams and minerals as well as cleansing
the body of toxins.
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Brecciated
Jasper
Brecciated Jasper has the qualities of enhancing organization
abilities, relaxation and acquiring a sense of wholeness. It is used
occasionally to assists when dowsing, it brings happiness and a good
outlook on life as it eases stress. It is an excellent stone for grounding
oneself, as well it is a stone of protection, especially during times of
astral travel.
Physically Brecciated Jasper encourages attunement and
communication with animals and can help with animal allergies specifically
as well as other allergies in general. It can also increase physical
endurance and ward off dehydration.
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Red
or Poppy Jasper
Red jasper refers to the reddish variation of brecciated jasper.
It as the other jaspers is a stone of protection. As well as
brecciated jasper, red jasper has been used for protection during astral
travel for eons; and has been used to assist in dowsing.
Red Jasper is called a stone of fairness and justice because mystical
lore claims it will decrease unjustness and helps to aid in unfair
situations. It is also told to aid with dream work, and enhance
dream recall. It is said that this stone will enhance
responsibility, choice and compassion. Metaphysically it is purported to
have a stabilizing effect, and can help one take all one's energy and use
it in a more balanced manner. It is told to be a stone that helps in
all areas of survival, and as well is of course a protective stone.
Red or Poppy jasper, legend tells us, is said to bring joy into life,
acting somewhat like adrenaline, waking up and energizing areas of the
body that appear to be sleeping. It is believe to encourage a deep
connection with life and of the earth. It inspires a positive, joyful attitude
and give the motivation and energy to take creative action.
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Morgan
Hill Poppy Jasper
Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper is found in the area of Morgan Hill,
California, USA (hence the name). This is an increasingly rare
orbicular jasper with red and yellow dots of "poppy
flowers". It is a brecciated jasper that comes from a specific
region. It carries all the same metaphysical properties of
poppy jasper.
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Rainbow
Jasper
Rainbow Jasper
is said to ease emotional stress, carry rainbow jasper and feel relaxed
and secure, as most other red jaspers. It reminds one of the autumn
season and all the changes that brings about. Transitions abound and
this feels like the perfect piece to carry with one through the
changes. It grounds, balances and assists in healing on all
levels. When holding this piece you may feel immediately more
confident, more at peace and have a more positive attitude...as if there
is the ultimate light at the end of the tunnel!
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Picture
Jasper
Picture Jasper, feeling much like Mother Earth, has long been used
to create harmony, balance and positive energy flow in your life,
especially in your business pursuits. It is often called the stone
of Global Awareness. It is often used to stimulate creative
visualization. It is told that it is used to bring out into the conscious
mind, old and often hidden messages from the past. It is often used
to bring out hidden fears as well as hopes. Once the repression is released,
the lesson will be revealed.
Physically bringing out the past memories is helpful in healing
the emotions that are attached to them. It will bring comfort and
alleviate fears. It is a wonderful stone to use to give a boost to
the immune system as well as to cleanse the kidneys.
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Yellow
Jasper
Yellow Jasper, in addition to all the general qualities of jasper,
also may assist one in rectifying unjust circumstances. The vibrations
communicate that all choice is singularly ones responsibility.
Yellow jasper has been credited with the ability to help you "clear
your mind", to help prevent set backs in progress, and even to
eliminate the aspects of digression. It allows one to understand and
maintain a realistic attitude during any personal evolution. It is a
slow working stone, that takes time to ingrain it's positive qualities
into any situation.
Physically carrying yellow jasper with you when you need a boost
of energy.
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Canyon Jasper
Generally it has been called the supreme nurturer, reminding us that
there is more that surrounds us than ourselves. It helps to protect
from negativity, helping to ground us, balances yin yang and assists us
during astral travel. Helps to align and cleanse our Chakras and our
Aura. It helps to balance the physical, emotional and intellectual
bodies with the etheric energies. It is said to have been worn by priests
and kings and used in a ceremonial way in Native American traditions. This
stone increases determination in all pursuits and aids quick thinking.
It also reminds one to be honest with oneself and to help others.
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Picasso
Jasper (aka Picasso Marble, Picasso Stone)
Picasso Jasper has strong metaphysical qualities with
a message, which is to celebrate life. It is told that this stone can most
easily assist in transformations in the area of relationships.
Specifically, it is said to attract like minded people who become loyal
and trusted friends, as well it can also help to renew old friendships
that have been lost.
Some
suggest using it for the transformation of one's creativity. Anyone
feeling an artistic block, whether new or lifelong, can reap benefits by
letting the eyes travel through the patterns of Picasso jasper and
allowing thought to dissolve while in the meditation.
This stone reminds us that it is not only later than we think, but earlier
than we thought as well, but we stil have time to "live a
little"...we enjoy life more when we do not ignore it!
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Mookaite
Jasper (aka Mookite or Moukaite)
Helps with decision making, shields against negative or dangerous
situations also helps with emotional growth. Helps with kindness to
ourselves as well as others. Helps us with decision making when we
are having a difficult time. Provides flexibility and openness in
our opinions and faithfulness in promises. Promotes energy and new
ideas, helping us gain enthusiasm to bring the excellence of
ourselves. It can help remove things that may slow our growth.
It is an excellent stone of shielding, even during combat, brings well
being to our body. Helps with contacting those that have passed on,
both human and animals. Helps eliminate distractions and revealing
what is concealed. These are drilled stones, for jewelry or just
using as a pocket stone.
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Zebra
Jasper
Zebra Jasper encourages us to stop considering failure as an option in
life, and to take action towards reaching our dreams and goals. It helps
us to escape the perils of over-thinking and promotes the enjoyment of
experiencing life as it comes. It also helps to stimulate the transition
from the material plane to the astral plane during meditation and
centering of the soul.
Physically Zebra Jasper is also said to be helpful with stamina,
endurance, bone disorders, osteoporosis, teeth, gums, muscle spasms, and
heart palpitations.
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Lavender
Jasper
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Imperial
Jasper
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Landscape
Jasper
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
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