Jasper

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:

Black	Leopard Skin	Exotica	Dalmation
Ocean	Kambaba	Brecciated	Red/Poppy
Rainbow	Picture	Yellow	Morgan Hill
Landscape	Picasso	Mookaite	Zebra
Lavender	Imperial	Stone Canyon

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Stone 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.

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!

 

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.

 

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.