Many stones have been believed to hold various powers. Among the most common stones believed to hold powers, some are believed to have healing and protective powers. Two stones, hazel and amber, are believed to have healing properties and are commonly used to provide teething infants with pain relief. These gemstones, among others, may contain properties that promote physical and mental well-being. Among some of the lesser known stones include jasper.
Jasper is the birthstone associated with Sun Sign of virgo and is the mystical birthstone for those born in the month of October. Jasper can appear in a wide variety of colors including red, pink, yellow, brown, gray, white, green, blue and purple. The most common colors include reds and greens. Regardless of what color jasper is found in, it is not uncommon for jasper to display bands, patterns and colors due to the mineral oxides and organic materials found within the stone. Jasper can be fall all around the world but is commonly found along the western coast of North America.
Many believe that jasper stones have a multitude of properties including healing, justice and energizing. Jasper has been written about and mentioned in many ancient and modern days manuscripts, including Greek, Hebrew, Assyrian and Latin literature. The beliefs surrounding its uses are not new ideas, but have been believed for centuries upon centuries.
Many believe jasper holds energizing properties, giving those who wear it the slow, steady, determined energy needed to complete tasks and forge forward. This stone is believed to give the wearer the patience and energy to deal with time consuming tasks, such as interacting with especially shy or timid individuals.
Like hazel and amber, jasper is believed to have healing properties as well. Jasper’s healing properties are more geared toward emotional and psychological health. Many believe that these stones can be worn by therapists and counselors on behalf of helping others heal emotionally. Jasper may be beneficial for those who are struggling with addictions or obsessive behaviors. Many believe that jasper is able to help with emotional problems due to the connection that jasper provides the wearer with the earth.
Jasper was once considered a warrior’s stone, ensuring that justice was carried out and that the wearer remains loyal, fair and just. Jasper is thought to be beneficial for those who work in fields in which justice is of the utmost importance, such as professionals within the legal system, such as lawyers, policemen, and judges.
Jasper is supposedly able to provide the wearer protection from both outside and inside forces. Jasper is believe to protect the wearer from their own faults and demise, as well as those who may want to harm the wearer or hinder them from achieving their goals and living peacefully. Some even believe that jasper has the power to protect the wearer against spider and insect bites. Jasper allegedly repels negative energy, returning it to the point it originated.
References
Red Jasper Stone
Meaning of Jasper
Jasper: Facts, Lore & History
