The moon today is waning through argumentative Aries, so even the meeker souls are unafraid to call you out for cutting them in line at the grocery store, or slam on their horn if you cut them off. Celestite is a great crystal to use to soothe a temper, and Gaspeite will protect you against not only your own anger, but that of others.
Today, I am excited because I've decided to devote today's entire blog post to Jasper, which I have recently become obsessed with. Jasper is a metamorphic rock and yet another member of the quartz family. Like Chalcedony (agate), to which it is very similar, Jasper is crypto-crystalline quartz - the difference between these two stones is the way in which the quartz is laid out. With Chalcedony or Agate, the quartz is laid into fibrous layers or bands. In Jasper, the quartz is loud out in grains. Jasper is extremely tough, a 7 on the Moh's scale, making these little guys common in jewelry and appropriate for salt-water cleansing. The name "Jasper" is Greek in origin, and means "Spotted Stone" - a quick glance at a piece of Orbicular Jasper establishes the appropriateness of this name. Because Jasper specimens can contain up to 20% foreign minerals, you can look at two tumbled pieces of Jasper and never known they are members of the same mineral group. The Jasper family is extremely diverse in the shapes, colors, and patterns flaunted by its members, which reflects the diversity in energy you can experience by working with the world of Jasper.
There are so many different types of Jasper, so I'm just going to offer brief descriptions of the more common ones below - as you know, I despise overly-simplified descriptions of crystals and the fact that people expect one-word answers when asking "what does this crystal do?" Therefore, more extensive blog posts on each of these varieties of Jasper are to come. But first, a note on the Jasper family as a whole.
Jasper is one of those crystals that is known to work more gradually (like its closely related cousin, agate) - so while potent, you will want to work with these guys closely and extensively in order to benefit from their energy signatures. Jaspers are nurturing, supportive, and protective stones, and the various chakras correspond well to the various colors of Jasper - you could do a chakra-balancing layout with only the Jasper family, easily. I like to recommend the Jasper family to Geminis, because it helps to encourage organizational abilities (and Geminis have a tendency to be a little scattered), and to help them finish the projects that they start - Geminis are notorious for starting a bunch of different projects and taking up multiple hobbies, but failing to pursue or fully develop any pne of them. Physically, Jaspers are known to help with prolonging sexual pleasure (especially the red variety) and support the circulatory, digestive, and sexual organs. But now, lets talk about some of the more specific members of this family, which differ rather extensively in their energy signatures.
Blue Jaspers: Connect you to the spirit world and can be used to induce astral travel. Blue Jasper is recommended when fasting, as it is one of the best stones for sustaining energy.
Brown Jaspers: I have a tumbled piece of Jasper which I bought under the name Cappucino Jasper, but all brown Jaspers are going to work similarly at the energetic level, regardless of the cutesy names they may be sold as. Brown Jasper is an extremely earthy stone, and should be paired with Botswana Agate to help one quit smoking. It is known to stimulate ecological awareness, and is a powerful Earth Healer, and can be buried in areas of pollution, war, deforestation, or other forms of environmental stress. Brown Jasper makes an excellent ally for meditation, drawing you deep into yourself to experience past life regression and discovering the karmic roots of the problems you currently face. Physically, Brown Jasper stimulates the cleansing organs and can be used to treat the skin as an elixir. It corresponds to the Earth chakra below the feet.
Green Jaspers: This is an ideal stone for bringing balance to your life when one area overtakes the others - for example, a work-obsessed person benefits from the energy of Green Jasper, as it helps them tend to the other areas of their life. Green Jasper also addresses other unhealthy obsessions. Physically, it is said to dispel bloating, treat skin disorders, inflammation, and the digestive tract, and corresponds to the heart chakra.
Purple Jaspers: Stimulate the crown chakra.
Red Jaspers: Known to rectify unjust situations, Red Jasper can be brought to a court case or used in spell-work to bring about justice, especially when paired with Hematite and/or bloodstone. It is also useful in that it helps to bring problems to light to be addressed before they become bigger. Physically, red jasper strengthens the circulatory system, the liver, and cleanses the blood, and corresponds to the root chakra.
Yellow Jaspers: Highly protective during spiritual work and physical travelling. A great stone for the solar plexus. Used to release toxins, treat the stomach and digestion, and energize the endocrine system.
Black Jasper (also known as Basanite): Perhaps the most mystical Jasper which can be used for scrying and bringing prophetic dreams and visions.
Australian Jasper (also known as Mook Jasper or Mookaite): Is the yellow and red variety. It imparts a healthy desire for new experiences and a calm collectedness with which to face them, which is why I recommend these specimens for Taureans and Cancers, who tend to dislike change; working with this stone can help them become more flexible and versatile. Physically, Australian Jasper can be used as a wound-healer, especially as an elixir, fortifies the immune system, and is said to purify the blood.
Picture Jasper: Carries a particularly nurturing Earth Mother energy which is especially effective in bringing comfort and removing fear. It can also be used to bring feelings to the surface that have been pushed aside. It is best known at the physical level as a cleanser of the kidneys, and a stimulator of the immune system.
Orbicular Jasper: Jasper which contains orbs. Instills patience and encourages taking responsibility for yourself. Physically, used to combat body odor.
Royal Plume Jasper: Said to bring status and power.
Brecciated Jasper (also known as Poppy Jasper): Red Jasper veined with Hematite; sometimes, the Hematite veins form floral markings. Extremely grounding, brings mental clarity, and helps with emotional stability. Poppy Jasper is a motivating stone that gives a boost of adrenaline. It works on the base chakra to either dissipate sexual frustration if this energy center is over-active, or to stimulate sexual libido if it is a little sluggish. This is the perfect stone to ward-off an ex that won't let go. Physically, it supports the digestive, circulatory, and sexual organs, and is one of the best stones for assisting allergies to animals, and can be paired with other allergy-combatting crystals like Apophyllite.
Leopardskin Jasper: A variety of Orbicular Jasper. Brings clarity by showing you what is actually before you and eliminating any ingrained assumptions. A self-development crystal, Leopardskin Jasper reduces insecurity and strengthens your sense of self. It puts you in touch with Jaguar, Panther, Leopard, and Cougar energy if these are your totem animals. Physically, Leopardskin Jasper is used to treat abdominal pain, kidney and gallstones, and assist digestion.
Ocean Jasper: Another variety of Orbicular Jasper. Brings long withheld emotions to the surface to be addressed and healed. Used to heal the female reproductive system, PMS, the digestive tract, eczema and other skin diseases, colds, insomnia, inflammation, and bloating, is said to dissolve cysts and tumors.
Rainforest Jasper: Passes on the wisdom of plants, and helps tap into Grandmother energies and ancestral matriarchs. Rainforest Jasper balances the chakras to bring about emotional stability, and encourages self-acceptance and self-respect, working very much in a feminine way and resonating particularly with females. It is said to balance humidity in an environment, benefit cold and flu, fluid imbalance, and viral infections.
Chohua Jasper: Rare and only available from China, Chohua Jasper is said to represent various types of dragon energy in its various colors. If your integrity or honor have been compromised, wear Chohua Jasper to restore trust in yourself and your reputation. Physically, Chohua Jasper stimulates the kidneys, immune system, heart, and circulation, and strengthens the veins and arteries.
Guinea Fowl Jasper: Another spotted variety of Jasper, Guinea Fowl is commonly recommended stone for those who have suffered trauma. It is a power stone for timid people. Physically, it is said to heal shingles and psoriasis.
Sea Sediment Jasper: A blue variety of Jasper, Sea Sediment Jasper is calming, reassuring, and protective, and sometimes puts you in touch with past life issues.
Cinnabar Jasper: This variety of Jasper is super rare, but worth mentioning. Cinnabar Jasper is a wonderful stone for treating anger and those who perpetually have a short fuse. It treats the blood, circulatory system, liver, and spleen.
Polychrome Jasper: Very protective when travelling between the worlds, Polychrome Jasper is useful for Shamans and those who astral travel.
Kamababa Jasper (also known as Crocodile Jasper, Green Stromatolite, and Nebula Stone): Extremely wise, and useful for Wiccans and Pagans because it aligns you with the natural cycles of the Earth. A fertility stone, Kambaba Jasper can be gridded in the four corners of the garden to see growth, or around the bed to encourage physical fertility.
Ocean Blue Jasper: The source of this stone has become exhausted, so it is extremely rare, but again worth mentioning nonetheless. It is said to protect on both internal and external travels, and put you in touch with orbs and help with decoding their messages.
Bumblebee Jasper: Represents triumph over what is perceived to be impossible, and assists with new projects. A powerful healer of the sacral chakra.
Silver Leaf Jasper: Sometimes considered an agate, Silver Leaf Jasper is the ideal stone for those who are nurturing, but to the extent that they forget to take care of themselves or have a difficult time saying no; another safety amulet that protects on both internals and external travels.
Shell Jasper: Helps with making a safe spiritual connection. Assists the bones, teeth, and spinal alignment as an elixir.
Dalmation Jasper: Sometimes known as just "Dalmation Stone," this guy fortifies the physical body and pulls you out of your head if you have a tendency to get stuck there, combatting a tendency to overthink and overanalyze.
Trummer Jasper: Brings self-confidence and a positive outlook, combatting self-doubt and concerns with self-image. Said to heal chronic and severe illnesses, and counteract viruses and bacteria.
Elephant Skin Jasper: Just mentioned this stone in yesterday's post, Elephant Skin Jasper is helpful in cases of loneliness to help one feel more comfortable in their own company. A useful travel amulet for driving long distances
Flower Jasper: Also mentioned in my last blog post, Flower Jasper is a feel-good stone that brings joy to those who are overly-serious. It encourages self-worth, self-love, and independence.
Picasso Jasper: A form of metamorphic limestone, Picasso Jasper attracts friendship and helps with reconnecting with old friends. It can be paired with Axinite for some extra help.
Spider Jasper: Encourages networking and social interaction. A great stone for uncovering hidden secrets when meditated with.
Zebra Jasper: Helps to ensure the realization of one's plans and dreams by removing self-doubt.
Fancy Jasper: Used to boost mental function and offer help with attending to practical chores and obligations of daily life. It closely resembles Bloodstone.
What a long blog post this turned out to be. While I don't expect you to read this in one sitting, hopefully this acts as a nice reference for you when dealing with the Jasper family. As I said, more extended posts are to come on the various types of Jasper, as I merely scratched the surface here. Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to follow me on twitter for daily crystal tips at @crystalwitch6. Namaste. ~
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