Collection: JASPER

Jasper is a variety of Chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of Quartz. It is usually brown in color but can also be found in shades of grey, blue, white, purple, pink, red, orange, and yellow.

The name Jasper means spotted or speckled stone and is derived from the Latin ‘iaspidem’, or the Old French ‘jaspre’.The speckles are caused by the inclusion of mineral, ash, or sediment within the structure of the crystal.

It carries an energy, or vibration of peace, calm, and tranquility. It confers patience and understanding on all who connect with it. It is also widely held to be a very nurturing stone, bringing comfort and reassurance to the wearer or bearer as well as feelings of optimism and freedom from fear.

The Properties Of Jasper

Physical Properties

Chemical composition: Si02

Class: tectosilate

Crystal system: Hexagonal-R

Found in: massive microgranular quartz

Mohs hardness of Jasper: 6.5-7

Metaphysical Properties

The frequency of Jasper is very steady and calming. It is almost like having the reassuring presence of a good friend at your side if you carry Jasper with you.

It can be very beneficial during times of stress and also brings confidence. Jasper allows us to face and deal with irrational fears and allows us to access inner peace, happiness, and a sense of completeness.

Many people who love Jasper say that it anchors them in the present moment and helps with any tendencies towards over-thinking and worrying about the future.

The energy of Jasper is slow, relaxed, and very grounded, bringing comfort and a sense that all is right with your world. It encourages gratitude, something that is widely held to be extremely beneficial to our mental health.

Jasper is a good stone to have near you if you feel that things are becoming overwhelming, or that you are close to burning out. It is a balancing stone and can help you to put down any burdens you may be shouldering that are not yours to carry. It helps clear the mind and is a powerful protector against negative feelings, moods, and vibrations.

Varieties of Jasper

There are many different kinds of Jasper, too numerous to mention in detail here. Scan through the photos of our available Jaspers and learn their unique properties that could benefit your life.

The differences between the kinds of stone largely refer to the crystal’s appearance and do not impact on the metaphysical properties of the stones.

Jasper is versatile and can be used in many ways. One of the best ways to ensure that you can access its powers and take advantage of its healing, nurturing qualities is to choose jewelry crafted from one of the many colors. You will find that you are more drawn towards one variety than the others, and this will most likely reflect your needs for healing and support at the time. For example, you may need to feel more grounded if you are going through a stressful time, and find that you are drawn to the red and grey/black specimens.

Benefits Of Using Jasper

Jasper can bring many benefits to all areas of your life.

The efficacy of Jasper can depend on how attuned to the stone you are, so it is worth taking the time to infuse your chosen stone with your own thoughts, hopes and dreams.

It will absorb your fears and worries if you are willing to let these go and trust that you do not need them.

A large part of the lore and traditional meaning of Jasper revolves around its ability to connect and work with mind and body in tandem.

Jasper helps us to understand how our thoughts and feelings may be affecting us in a physical way.

If you are prone to daydreaming and fantasizing Jasper can help you to be more present in the here and now, and to keep your feet firmly on the ground. Whilst it is good to dream, Jasper enables you to avoid getting lost in fantasies of how you want your life to be and start creating the reality.

Because Jasper carries the energies of determination and motivation it can help with your financial situation if you call upon its abilities to boost your stamina in order to get things done.

Jasper has long been associated with prosperity and abundance and is believed by many to be the best talisman for attracting more wealth into your life.

If you need to think quickly, or to act decisively in order to increase your wealth Jasper will help you to weigh up alternatives courses of action, enhance your mental clarity around financial situations and help you to come up with the best decision.

Jasper is an excellent stone for promoting creative and imaginative thinking. Because it carries the vibration needed for focus Jasper can be of great benefit in enabling you to turn your creative ideas into concrete reality.

Jasper is a stone of perseverance and can help to support your energies as you negotiate your way around relationships with others.

When we are feeling stressed or anxious we sometimes take out our bad feelings on those around us, and the closer the individual is to you the more likely you are to lash out! Jasper can help to bring your stress under control and enable you to replace your agitation with compassion and understanding.

When it comes to an intimate sexual relationship Jasper can be an excellent source of support for both partners.

If you are feeling a loss of libido, or simply feel too tired to engage in intimacy, jasper can help you to let go of the worries that are bringing your energy down and to remain fully in the present moment. This helps you to connect with your significant other on both a physical and an emotional level.

Jasper helps to assuage feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction, replacing them with the vibrations of stability, security and contentment.

The frequencies emanated by this stone are often described as warmth, safety and comfort.

The energies of this stone will give you the courage to face your challenges and tackle your problems.

Jasper will give you a sense of completion.

Best Crystals To Combine And Use With Jasper

Jasper works well with many other crystals, especially with fellow nurturing stones such as Aventurine and Rose Quartz. It also combines very well with the “grounding” stones such as Black Tourmaline.

Pairing Jasper with amethyst when balancing the Base and Sacral chakras is a very effective way of boosting both physical and spiritual energy levels. These crystal together can provide a very effective shield against the harmful energetic effects of electromagnetic frequencies.

Red Jasper works particularly well with Smoky Quartz if you want to stay grounded and in the present moment. The protective nature of Smoky Quartz keeps you safe and secure when you are facing difficult situations. Use this combination to balance and activate the lower chakras of the Base, Sacral, and Solar Plexus chakras.

To enhance your creativity and stimulate imagination combine Jasper with Citrine and place it on your Solar Plexus as you focus on any creative projects that you are feeling stuck with. Citrine brings the added bonus of calming a nervous digestive system and alleviating anxiety.

Cleansing And Charging Jasper

Jasper is a robust stone that can be safely cleansed using water.

Because Jasper is so absorbent of negative vibrations you may need to cleanse it this way fairly frequently.

Charge your crystals by holding them in meditation or creating a mandala with other crystals and use this daily to reaffirm any intentions or goals you wish to achieve.

Jasper Associations

Zodiac - Leo, Virgo, Scorpio

Planet - Mars

Element - Fire

Numerical Vibration - Number 6