Known also as the "Stone of Tranquility", Fancy Jasper can help those who are having trouble focusing and/or concentrating, and can bring calm to overactive emotions, clearing the way for rational ideas to come through. The quiet colors of lilac, mauve, cream and green give Fancy Jasper a particularly soothing energy, especially of the mind.

Fancy Jasper can also facilitate the ability to focus on the NOW, instead of worrying about the future or feeling guilt about the past. It can enable one to enjoy life and have fun doing so. Physically, Fancy Jasper helps with detoxifying the body and increasing blood circulation. It can also alleviate stomach ailments.

Jasper comes in a wide variety of colors. A type of Chalcedony, Jasper is a protective, nurturing stone that absorbs and transmutes negative energies. Jasper is often used for balancing the subtle bodies and aligning the Chakras. This Jasper crystal is a great aid for those seeking to bring practicality into their life, but not boredom. Jasper promotes vitality and perseverance, and can boost energy when one is running particularly low. By working with multiple colors of Jasper on their corresponding Chakras, one can experience the unifying effect offered by this family of stones.

Jasper Physical Healing Energy

Jasper is considered highly restorative for tissue deterioration of the internal organs, and useful in treating disorders of the kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver and stomach. It may also aid in balancing mineral content and regulating supplies of iron, sulfur, zinc, and manganese within the body.

Jasper water is soothing for the digestive system, and is particularly useful as a gem elixir because it does not over stimulate the body. It may be made by the indirect method, or by letting the stone soak in demineralized water overnight.

Jasper is beneficial in staunching blood flow, particularly nosebleeds, and also assists in reducing hemorrhoids. It soothes epilepsy and gout, and may be used to treat the sensory loss of smell.

Jasper Emotional Healing Energy

Jasper provides a strengthening energy for the emotional body, easing stress and producing a calm stability. For those sensitive to its vibration, it creates a special aura, a pleasant sensation as it irradiates throughout the body. It invites feelings of compassion and patience, humility, and even generosity.

A stone of courage, Jasper imparts determination and tenacity in all pursuits. It encourages one to be honest with oneself when confronting problems, and helps one recognize and overcome insecurities, fears and guilt. It inspires moving forward assertively, rather than aggressively, and acts as a reminder to work harmoniously with others.

Meditation with Jasper

All Jaspers provide a calm, harmonious energy for meditation. They are ideal for grounding and centering at the beginning of a ritual, and ease the transition to a meditative state. Use Jasper for the first few minutes of any meditation, and then switch to a crystal or particular Jasper that is attuned to the intent of your session.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Fancy Jasper

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide with various inclusions/impurities

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aries-(March-21-to-April-19), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-6

HARDNESS: 7-Hardness

COLOR: Black, Brown, Cream, Green, Red

LOCATION: Africa, Brazil

RARITY: Fairly-Common

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Aids-Concentration, Blood-Circulation, Detoxifying, Stomach-Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Calming, Focus, Soothing

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Grounding

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful mix of red, green, cream, black and/or brown, opaque, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice mix of red, green, cream, black and/or brown, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor mix of red, green, cream, black and/or brown, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: My thoughts are organized and grounded.

QUESTION: Do you prefer subtle, slow changes to upheaval?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/I_m_Putting_Together_Some_Crystals_To_Help_With_My_Job_Search_Articles_10553.html

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