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Jasper
Jasper is a term which generally refers to opaque semi-precious gemstones, usually quartz based. This term is sometimes interchangeable with Agate, however Agates tend to be clearer and/or banded.
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Jasper is opaque quartz usually red, yellow, brown, green, or a mixture of these colors. When arrowheads were made, jasper was the favorite material to use in regions where deposits existed. There are many, many kinds and colors throughout the world. A few of the names include: Willow creek, Red Stone Canyon, Rain Forest, Cherry Orchard, Peach Lace, Landscape, Red Snakeskin, Cobra, Silver Leaf, Chinese Flower, Brick & Mortar, Christmas, Red Flame, Misty Mountain, Chameleon, King Cobra, Forest Fire, Lizard Stone, Spider Web, Spider Man, Blue Mustang, Sunset, Royal Imperial, Flower, Picasso, Rocky Butte, Kambaba, Kiwi, Elephant, Dalmation, Mocha Mint, Arizona Stripe, Turtle, Wild Horse, Autumn, Sesame, Stone River Canyon, Gary Green, Turtella (Chinese Fossil), Apache Gold, Hanna, High Desert, Wildwood Opal, Vegetable, Chicken Tracks, Black Forest, Stinking Water, Burro Creek, Hornitas, Silver Smoke, Turtle Shell, Bat Cave, Rose Eye.
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All jaspers encourage brotherhood; benevolence, good will. Alleviate hostilities, irritability. Enhances generosity, responsiveness, assimilation of minerals. Increase mental stability.
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Supreme nurturer, awareness, celebrate isolation situations, considered a sacred shamanic stone in Native American “old ways”.
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Stabilizes aura, eliminate negativity.
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Used with dowsing, sustaining, keeps energy high on a fast.
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Kidneys, spleen, liver, stomach, soothe nerves, balance mineral content.
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Vibrates to #6.
The green jaspers, when of a uniform light shade, are often known as prase, and the darker green as plasma.
Basanite is a velvety-black type of jasper. When plasma contains bright red spots it is commonly called bloodstone or heliotrope. Basanite can be used for scrying; its velvety blackness gently draws your attention deep within, its softness’ allowing you to meld with its energy field, which is conducive to deep states of relaxation and insight. Floating on the cushion of support you will quickly find yourself transported to the hidden realms, as all veils of separation fall away, revealing the core of hidden knowledge, which is a prerequisite for spiritual growth, and understanding. Use basanite for prophetic dreams and visions.
Much petrified wood (fossil) is jasper, the previously existing wood fiber having been replaced molecule by molecule by silica in the form of jasper.
- Yellow jasper aids digestion and stomach disorders and will gently ease stomach problems. It should be placed over the area of pain until all painful sensations cease. It is energizing, uplifting and sustaining to the whole body. It helps with the release of toxins from the liver and large intestine. It will support you during the releasing process by gently stabilizing your energy field, easing the discomfort normally associated with toxin release; it is excellent as a gemstone essence. Used to assist natives and protect during times of travel.
- Was very useful to primitive man and to the American Indians because it could be chipped and fractured in any direction, making it the perfect material to shape tools and weapon points.
Some of the healing qualities are:
- Supreme nurturer, protection during travel and from negativity, grounding, facilitates safe astral travel.
- Energizes solar plexus and lower chakras. Protection against unseen lower astral entities.
- Enables you to work with heavy negativity.
- Stabilizes emotions.
- Slow steady healing stone.
- Good for clearing blocks in bile and liver ducts as well as protection, reduces fears and insecurities.
Silver Leaf Jasper is reminiscent of silvery leaves in a forest, usually with very interesting patterns. Thought to bring protection from drowning.
Rationality, secure environment, common sense. Assists in all dispersions, of dissention, congestion, crowds, growths, overloaded schedules. Supportive, reassuring, helpful.
Jasper was often mentioned as bringing rain by American Indians. The word for Jasper in some American Indian cultures meant "rain-bringer."
The ancient Aztecs favored all green stones, including green jasper.
The Japanese of the Iron Age buried jasper amulets called Magatama with their dead.
Jasper is mentioned as being the Patron Stone to Counselors and Therapists.
Jasper is considered an overall healing gemstone by Natural Healers, thought especially important for women during childbirth--holding a piece of jasper in the hand during childbirth is said to help relieve pain and guard the mother and child. Other protective/healing effects are determined by the color of the stone:
- Yellow: Solar Plexus, Intelligence, Concentration.
- Red: Protection. Beauty and grace to young women. Bronchials, fevers and lower Chakras. Defensive magic. Health, rebirth, freshness in ideas.
- Brown: Grounding, centering, self-esteem.
- Green: General healer. Stomach problems, hallucinations, restful sleep.
- Blue: Connection with afterworlds.
Mystical Properties: thought to help all forms of communication, including listening.
Natural Healers use to balance the feminine and masculine energies, and help the reclusive allow other persons in their lives. Thought beneficial to the 3rd and 4th Chakras.
Healing Properties: Liver cleansing and regeneration. Alleviate headaches. Help remove energy blockages which cause poor circulation.
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