Jasper, Zebra
Zebra Jasper is typically white with black stripes like a zebra, but it also comes in color variations like green, red and brown with white. Zebra Jasper holds the energy of balance, uniting the energies of the masculine and feminine, Yin and Yang. It also balances the chakras, and the physical, intellectual, emotional and etheric bodies.
Zebra Jasper is the “anti-apathy” stone. It allows you to be optimistic, despite life’s stresses and gives you more initiative to tackle those problems. It will encourage you to dare to dream and turn those dreams into reality. Zebra Jasper is also a grounding stone, allowing you to tune into Mother Earth and find joy in your surroundings.
Physically, Zebra Jasper helps with kidney/bladder problems; improves skin, bones and teeth and alleviates muscle spasms.
Zebra Jasper is considered a grounding stone. It keeps one centered with the earth during higher spiritual works. It is also known by the name zebra stone. Zebra jasper is said to be important to the 1st, and 4th Chakras. It helps with depression and anxiety. Jaspers with dark, jagged stripes of black or brown on a background of white, gray or tan are know as zebra jaspers. This gemstone is said to be very helpful with balancing energy, work and play, and allowing the wearer to see both sides of a situation.
Jasper is a very calming stone and stimulates the Root Chakra. Jasper is a wonderful grounding stone and can help pull one's scattered energies in to work where they are most needed. Keeping Jasper with you can aid in resolving difficult situations. Worn as a protective amulet by tribal priests, Jasper can ward of negativity, and transmute dense energies into higher frequencies.
The most powerful area in a pyramid is in the center, near the apex, so it can be helpful to focus your intention into this spot. When working with these powerful items, be sure you have stated a purpose for the highest good, and are clear about your desires.
Physical and Metaphysical Properties for
PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Zebra Jasper
PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with various inclusions/impurities
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Libra-(September-23-to-October-22), Virgo-(August-23-to-September-22)
NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-11
HARDNESS: 7-Hardness
COLOR: Black, Brown, Red, White
LOCATION: Africa, Brazil
RARITY: Common
PRONUNCIATION: ZEE-bra JAS-per
MINERAL CLASS: Silicates-Mineral-Class
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Bone-Disorders-and-Health, Gallbladder, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Muscle-Pain-or-Issues, Nutrient/Mineral-and-Vitamin-Absorption, Overindulgence, Skin-Infections-and-Irritations, Urinary-Tract-and-Health
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Consolation, Grounding, Reducing-Stress-or-Tension
EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful black (or brown) and white with striped pattern, opaque, < 10% matrix
A GRADE: Nice black (or brown) and white with striped pattern, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix
B GRADE: Poor black (or brown) and white with striped pattern, opaque and/or > 25% matrix
AFFIRMATION: My energies are balanced and united.
QUESTION: Do you feel that its important to balance masculine and feminine energies?
REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/I_Am_A_Cancer_And_Bipolar._Can_You_Suggest_Crystals_For_Me__Articles_10644.html