JASPER

Opaque, impure chalcedony, usually red but also yellow, green, and greyish blue, used as a gem. Ribbon jasper has colours in stripes.

Hardness: 7 Other characteristics

Gold Jasper from just outside of Norseman, Western Australia.

A soothing stone often used as a charm against witches and other evil-doers! It is said to make the wearer more handsome or beautiful, particularly to those they wish to attract. Supreme nurturer. Induces health and strength by protecting and eliminating against negativity. Grounds and stabilizes the user to the earth. Soothes the nerves. Helps rectify unjust circumstances and teaches unconditional love. Helps one remember one's dreams in order to be able to work on one's life. Healing: nerves, biliousness, blood, digestion.

From the Aberdeen Bestiary Project John says, therefore: The first stone in the foundation of the wall is jasper. The first foundation, that is, the adornment of the first foundation, is jasper, that is, faith ever green, strengthening the sight, but whether it be faith in one's country or in the Church triumphant, which is in question here, does not primarily occur except to those coming to the Church; through it there will be entry to the aforesaid city, while he who does not have it will not be able to enter. Verse Jasper is said to have seventeen species. It is also known to be of many colours. It is said to come from many regions of the world. The best is a translucent green in colour. It is shown to have more virtues than any other. Jasper is green like the the smaragdus but not so pleasing; it restrains the flow of blood and preserves the love of the person who gives or receives it. Dalmation jasper “Dalmatian Stone” is a Quartz/Tourmaline Trachtyte, with includes poikolitic Tourmaline (Tourmaline of volcanic origin). The metaphysical properties of Tourmaline are also present in Dalmatian Stone for this reason. As quoted from Love is in The Earth, Supplement Z, by Melody “The Dalmatian Stone provides the message that as we travel the highway toward the furtherance of our own spirituality, we shall always remember that each one of us can make a difference and that each lesson brings us more knowledge that we need - sometimes difficult, sometimes easy. As long as we are learning and growing, we are fulfilling our purposes. This mineral supports one in disengaging from the outmoded, encouraging unique and exhilarating techniques to achieve ones goals. It provides for a foundation in issues of self-realization and self-love, for with the consciousness of love one can become united with all aspects of the world. The “Dalmatian Stone” can be used to balance the yin-yang energy and to stabilize the physical, emotional, and intellectual bodies, bringing them into symmetry with the etheric energies. It permeates the aura, providing for a cleansing effect to smooth dysfunctional energies and to dispel negativity. It helps one to unite the energy field of the physical with the ethereal in order to balance the form and to focus one toward a pre-determined goal. Bringing playfulness to the user, the “Dalmatian Stone” can be used to enhance ones “lighter-side”. It further assists in sustaining allegiance, constancy, devotion, and fidelity. It is a lovely stone to share during all types of relationships. It conveys a cautioning energy with respect to alerting one when danger is proximate. It further acts to bring composure with calm action during the period of danger. The “Dalmatian Stone” assists one in being on the physical plane, and being in the corporeal body with Gladness. Veterinarians in the calming of animals have used the mineral. It has also been used in the amelioration of cartilage problems, to facilitate stamina and endurance in athletes, and to soothe the nerves. It can be carried by runners and athletes to assist in the elimination of sprains and spasms.”