Leopardskin Jasper (also called Jaguar Stone) is a great stone to utilize when connecting/communicating with the animal kingdom, in both the physical and spiritual planes. Leopardskin Jasper is connected with Shamanism, helping to discover personal animal totems (power animals) and learning how to work with them. Leopardskin Jasper also aides in out of body experiences and journeying. It is a powerful protection stone.

Like all Jaspers, Leopardskin Jasper is closely associated with strength and vitality, and brings stability to those who may be experiencing chaotic energies in this incarnation. Once attuned to this stone, Leopardskin Jasper is known for attracting harmonious vibrations into one's existence, which correspond to one's direct needs, but not necessarily desires. This includes the attraction of certain circumstances and people that are conducive to one's own personal growth.

Leopardskin Jasper is known for its healing energies and is of immense benefit for those experiencing chronic health conditions. Facilitating self-healing, Leopardskin Jasper is an important component of one's medicine bag, and is great for body layouts.

In general, Jasper is known as the “supreme nurturer”. It sustains and supports during times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. Used in healing, Jasper unifies all aspects of your life. Jasper reminds people to help each other.

How to Use Leopard Skin Jasper for the Best Results

Although Jaspers are very durable stones, the best way to clean your Leopard Skin Jasper is to wash it with warm and soapy water, a brush, and a piece of soft cloth.

Remember to remove your Leopard Skin Jasper before engaging in rough physical activities that will make you perspire.

Leopard Skin Jasper is very porous stone. It’s best to avoid exposing it to dirt, scratches, bumps, and dents.

Use this stone with jewelry or outfits in greys or rich browns because they will heighten its beautiful ‘animal nature’.

You can also meditate with Leopard Skin Jasper in your hands. Sit quietly and let the energies of this stone surround and fill you.

Set your intentions and focus hard on them because the vibrations of Leopard Skin Jasper will make them manifest in your life!

Carry this stone with you inside your pocket or your purse. Wear it as jewelry, or place it under your pillow or on your night table when you sleep!

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Leopardskin Jasper

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Trigonal-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with various inclusions/impurities

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini-(May-21-to-June-20), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-8

HARDNESS: 7-Hardness

COLOR: Black, Brown, Red, Tan-(light-brown), Yellow

LOCATION: Brazil

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: JAS-per

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Healing, Physical-Strength, Vitality

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Judgment

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Connecting-and-Communicating-with-Totem-Animals, Karma, Out-of-Body-Experience

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful mix of colors with cream, brown, pink and black spots, opaque, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice mix of colors with cream, brown, pink and black spots, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor mix of colors with cream, brown, pink and black spots, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I treat myself and others with gentleness and kindness.

QUESTION: Do you enjoy the company of animals?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Crystal_Healing_for_Pets_Articles_6704.html