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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: 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: 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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Healing Properties: 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: 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 needs 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) Brick Red Jasper Green Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth,
planet: Venus) Brown Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth,
planet: Saturn) Mottled Jasper (energy: projective, element: air,
planet: Mercury) Black Jasper Gray
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Zodiac: 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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Physically carrying yellow jasper with you when you need a boost of energy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Picasso Jasper (aka Picasso Marble, Picasso Stone)
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Mookaite Jasper (aka Mookite or Moukaite)
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Zebra Jasper
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Lavender Jasper
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Landscape Jasper
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Imperial Jasper
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Sources: 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 from a qualified physician.
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