Jasper

Fast Facts

• Mineral Family: Quartz
• Structure: Hexagonal
• Hardness: 6.5-7
• Numerology Vibration: 6
• Chakra Correspondences: All
• Astrological Correspondences: Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, Gemini 

What Are Jasper Stones?

Part of the Quartz family, Jasper is a mineral that can occur in various colors. Common shades of Jasper include orange, blue, red, brown, yellow, and green, and this stone can be found in natural and man-made shapes. You can find descriptions of the unique qualities of the many different varieties of Jasper that we carry at the bottom of this page!

Jasper has been prized by civilizations all over the world for centuries. In Ancient Egypt, Jasper was used as a talisman to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife. Native American societies and Medieval Europe both believed that Jasper had the power to summon rain. Hebrew tradition holds that Jasper was the twelfth stone in the High Priest’s breastplate, and this crystal was embedded in the hilt of the Viking mythological hero, Siegfried’s, sword.

Holistically, without regards to color, Jasper is most famously known as the “supreme nurturer.” Jasper helps you balance yourself during times of stress. This crystal stabilizes your yin and yang energies. Jasper is the stone you want to have on your side when you are about to face a difficult time in your life, as it promotes tranquility and wholeness while providing protection.

Metaphysical Benefits of Jasper

Jasper gives you the courage to tackle stressful or scary situations in your life. Jasper is a stone of valor; it’s not a coincidence that it has been associated with legendary heroes for centuries. It promotes willpower and endurance. However, this crystal does not support blind bravado. Jasper encourages you to consider a situation from all angles and pick your battles. Not everything is worth your time and energy, and Jasper will help you honestly assess every challenge you face. It also dampens unnecessary aggression. Jasper has strong defensive abilities; this crystal awakens your abilities to protect both yourself and others.

Jasper’s nurturing vibrations encourage wholeness. This stone will gently work to balance your emotional self, reducing stress and promoting patience. It will help you acknowledge and work through your weaknesses, while also highlighting your strengths. Jasper extends this energy past the individual, promoting kindness and unity throughout a community. Jasper is also a mind stimulator. By turning your ideas into actionable thoughts, this crystal stimulates your imagination and encourages creativity. Jasper encourages and supports quick thinking and organizational skills to help you achieve your goals and complete tough tasks.

The Spiritual Significance Of Jasper?

Jasper resonates strongly with the Earth’s energy. It facilitates a profound connection with nature and imparts the planet’s wisdom. This crystal opens you up to Earth’s infinite beauty and possibilities to imbue you with a sense of joy and harmony. When you achieve this balance, you are able to conserve more energy, and Jasper channels this newfound vitality to a courageous mindset. Jasper prepares you to go to war, but instead of the chaos of the field, it provides you with the mental acuity and boldness of an accomplished general. 

Jasper gives you the courage and the clarity to take calculated risks so that you can accomplish difficult tasks. Jasper’s nurturing energy extends to your spiritual self, providing balance and protection. Shamans have historically used Jasper stones for spiritual protection. Jasper has been known to align the physical, emotional, and mental bodies with the spiritual realm and encourage divine communication. If you engage in astral travel, Jasper will guard both your physical and spiritual bodies during your practice. It is also an excellent aid for dream work and divination. 

Jasper’s balancing and grounding energy resonates strongly with the Root Chakra. Working from your base, Jasper can clear and align your entire Chakra system. However, this stone’s many different varieties also correspond to different Chakras.

• Yellow, Bumble Bee, Dalmatian, and Mookaite Jasper all work with the Sacral Chakra to stimulate creativity and happiness.
• Bumble Bee Jasper also resonates with the confident energy of the Solar Plexus Chakra.
• Dragon Stone, Kambaba, Leopard, and Mookaite Jasper activate your Heart Chakra to promote emotional healing.
• Ocean Jasper connects your Throat and Crown Chakras to allow you to access your spirit guides, angels, and deities.
• By stimulating your Crown Chakra, Leopard Jasper is the perfect stone to channel divine wisdom. 

Many different faiths have recognized Jasper’s powers. Christian tradition associates Jasper with the apostle Peter. The name Peter comes from the Greek word “petra,” which means “rock” or “stone,” and the apostle adopted it with inspiration from the stone Jasper, identifying it as the rock upon which the new faith of Christianity would be built. Jasper is also sacred to the Greek Mother Goddess and personification of the Earth, Gaia, and the Mayan Creator Goddess, Chirakan-Ixmucane. In numerology, Jasper is associated with the compassionate, harmonious, and patient energy of the number 6, and astrologers believe that this stone can impart those qualities to the Cancer and Capricorn zodiac signs. 

How to Use Jasper Stones

Wear or carry a Jasper stone to give you the extra energy to handle a particularly stressful day or for safety when traveling. You can use flat, polished Jasper as a worry stone. Jasper makes a great protective talisman, especially when worn as a necklace. It is a fantastic addition to a grounding meditation practice. Store a Jasper stone next to your bed to stimulate passion and physical connection between yourself and your partner. You can also leave a Jasper stone under your pillow to assist with dream recall and interpretation; this technique has the added benefit of providing deep, restful sleep. Jasper encourages your psychic abilities and is an excellent tool for psychic meditation or divination.

Use Jasper, particularly Black Jasper, in a crystal ball for scrying. Place Jasper stones directly on your body to cleanse and align your Chakras. If a particular Chakra is blocked, place a relevant variety of Jasper on the corresponding area. Artists, writers, musicians, and other creative professionals should put Jasper, particularly the Dragon Stone variety, in their workspace to encourage inspiration.

Jasper and The Archangels  

Use Jasper to invoke Archangel Haniel and tap into your inner warrior. Jasper and Archangel Haniel lovingly invite you to move forward and keep the faith that everything will occur in divine timing. If you are feeling stuck or stagnant Jasper can offer you a push forward. Archangel Haniel lovingly reminds you that even a stumble forward can move mountains and you will always be helped up by your benevolent team of light. You possess the strength and courage even when you are venturing into the void and unknown. What would you do if you knew you were always safe and protected? Jasper will help you dig deep and provide you with the endurance to not only make it to the end, but prevail victoriously. 

Use Jasper to invoke Archangel Ariel and plant your bare feet firmly on Mother Earth. Jasper and Archangel Ariel lovingly invite you into your body, a walk into nature, and a tether to the Earth’s heart center. In this act of grounding you are pulling yourself into the here-now to listen a little closer. Archangel Ariel lovingly offers you advice to turn off the busy-ness of the day or the distraction of a device and tune into the whisperings of Mother Earth, for there are always secrets to be shared from the spirit of flora and fauna. Jasper offers you the energizing energy of nature to continue persistently on your path. 

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Different Varieties of Jasper

Yellow Jasper is a Solar Plexus Chakra stone. It is a mood-booster, imparting a rush of energy and happiness. This crystal also protects you during travel and spiritual work.

Bumble Bee Jasper is named for its distinctive black and yellow stripes. Like its cheerful insect namesake, this stone encourages positivity and provides mental clarity. It brings joy, vitality, and confidence to your life. Bumble Bee Jasper deflects jealousy, eases anxiety, and releases you from self-conscious worries about what others say or think. This crystal resonates with the Taurus and Leo astrological signs.

Dragon Stone Jasper is found only in Australia. Work with this stone when you are looking to transform yourself or change something in your life. It is a powerful grounding stone and a well of profound emotional healing. Dragon Stone Jasper also provides the spark of inspiration that stimulates creativity.

Kambaba Jasper, also known as Green Stromatolite Jasper, restores balance to your body and spirit. Its calming abilities encourage deep, restful sleep. This stone’s beautiful green color, with distinctive black swirls, also attracts abundance. Kambaba Jasper is associated with the zodiac sign of Scorpio.

Dalmatian Jasper is a white variety of Jasper with distinctive spots, made from Black or Brown Tourmaline. This crystal reawakens your sense of joy and helps you understand your life’s purpose. If you feel stuck, Dalmatian Jasper will give you the direction and energy to move forward. This stone helps you do what needs to be done. It also promotes restful sleep and provides a profound grounding sensation.

Leopard Jasper imparts its namesake’s primal strength. This stone promotes success, particularly in terms of business and career, which makes it the perfect stone for freelancers and the self-employed. In astrology, Leopard Jasper resonates with the Gemini sign.

Mookaite Jasper provides you with a deep sense of inner calm and balance. When you achieve this mindset, Mookaite opens you up to new experiences! This crystal encourages versatility and shows you all of life’s infinite possibilities.

Ocean Jasper is a rare form of Jasper found on the shores of Madagascar that combines Jasper’s Earth energy with the power of water. It infuses your life with pure happiness by helping you work through your past trauma. Ocean Jasper is also a stone of unconditional love, encouraging compassion and kindness for yourself and others. This crystal creates harmonious communities and transmits divine wisdom.

Polychrome Jasper, also known as Desert Jasper,is a great protection stone; it absorbs all types of negative energies. Polychrome Jasper resonates with all of your Chakras to promote total balance and wellbeing. Its dusky red and brown colors resonate very strongly with the Earth’s soil. It also encourages insight, intuition, and dream recall. This stone is particularly useful for the Pisces and Aquarius zodiac signs.

Red/Brecciated Jasper helps reveal potential problems before they snowball into insurmountable obstacles. This crystal vibrates with a very calming energy and makes an excellent worry stone. Red Jasper is also one of the best stones for dream recall and interpretation.

Red Snakeskin Jasper is one of the most spiritually resonant varieties of Jasper. It is often used to facilitate dream work and shamanic journeys. This stone absorbs negative energies to protect your physical and psychic selves. Jasper helps to balance and align the physical, mental, and emotional bodies with the etheric realm. It is useful in moving energy and helpful during massage and energy healing.