RED JASPER
Red Jasper belongs to the Chalcedony mineral class and is an opaque interpretation of quartz with a glasslike luster and opaque transparency. It is a stone that shouts energy right down to its core. The term “Jasper” originates from the Greek word “Iaspi” which means spotted stone. Red Jasper is linked to the root chakra and therefore it comes with unimaginable grounding properties. This means that this stone allows keeping one foot firmly on the floor regardless of how high one is flying. Red Jasper has a deep red coloring varying from bright red to brownish red. It can be found in the sands of Madagascar, wildlands of the US, rainforests of Brazil, the deserts of Australia, and almost every other part of the earth. It is the birthstone of Aries but it is also very useful for Leo, Virgo, and Scorpio.
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Red Jasper is really nurturing for the soul and it brings stamina, balance, courage, and inner strength to a person. Due to such properties, Red Jasper is also known as the Supreme Nurturer and this stone is often needed by those who search for warm comfort. Not just nurturing, Red Jasper is also known as the stone of endurance, and it provides back one’s inner power that sometimes gets lost in the stumble. It has a long history of healing. For many centuries it has been praised as an amulet for scholars, magicians, and writers. This gemstone was also a preferred stone for warriors going out to battle and required healing properties on the battlefield.
Red Jasper is an ancient gemstone and has been used all across the globe and is often treasured as sacred. According to the legend of Norse, the magic sword of Siegfried the dragon slayer was decorated with this gemstone to give him the courage to eliminate monsters. On the other hand, Egyptians believed that the stone is connected with Isis and was carved into amulets for the dead. It is also mentioned in the bible that this gemstone has been used as an embellishment on the breastplate of Aaron, the first high priest. Native Americans also have a history connected to Red Jasper. They considered it a way to reignite health and bring about rebirth.
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Red Jasper is a hard and durable stone and the best method to clean is to simply use lukewarm soapy water and a soft brush or cloth. One should always remove Red Jasper jewelry before playing sports or indulging in any other activity that may lead to sweating. It is also very important to clean this stone very quickly if it becomes dirty to preserve and protect its colors.
Following are some properties of Red Jasper: –
- It is considered to be a one-stop shop for manifesting strength, courage, and wisdom.
- It reminds its wearer to consider the invaluable planetary elements that give us life.
- Its combination of minerals is believed to act as a powerful grounding agent.
- It keeps the blood circulation of its wearer strong and healthy
- It also balances sexual energy.
- It is known for defending its wearer against all kinds of threats.
- It allows its wearer to keep their focus and strength in spite of whatever task they are doing, mainly during times of stress.
- It is very effective when used while meditating.
- It helps to go through the chaotic times in life.
- It helps to raise its wearer’s personal passion levels.
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