jasper

jasper is worn by priests and kings and used in a ceremonial way in native american traditions. jasper is a microcristallinbe variety of quartz. the name is derived from greek, and means spotted stone. all jaspers are very calming stones

colour/appearance:

yellow, tan, red, orange, green, blue-gray

sources:

india, russia, brazil, france, germany, usa

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method

energize on a crystal quartz cluster or in sunlight

see also variations of jasper for other directions

planet(s):

sun

zodiac:

leo

element(s):

fire

chakra(s):

all (base)

feng shui use:

center (grounding)

west (children)

southwest (relationships)

east (community/family)

any negative direction (protection against negativity)

emotional:

aids quick thinking

increases determination in all pursuits

reminds us to be honest with ourselves, supports introsprection

spiritual:

balances the physical, emotional and intellectual bodies with the etheric energies

balances yin yang, grounds

assists during astral travel

aligns and cleanses chakras and aura

protects from negativity