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astrological signs: taurus
vibrates to the number/s: 6
correlated chakras: root (1st), sexual/creative (2nd). solar plexus (3rd)
termed: "supreme nurturer", "fertility symbol"

is said to:
assist one in rectifying unjust circumstances. meditation with this mineral can provide insight to the method of amelioration, the energy communicates the message that all choice is singularly ones responsibility. it can also assist in providing for rescue in situations of danger. red jasper can facilitate the reiteration of dreams to allow the dreamer to remember the aspects which could be consequential in ones life. it seems to replicate the dream on a video-type mechanism for access during states of meditation. it can also be used to prevent "set backs" in disorders. the mineral assists in helping one to learn to progress, and to eliminate the aspects of digression. this mineral acts as the "supreme nurturer". it acts as a reminder that one is not here, on this physical plane, just for oneself, but is also here to bring joy and substance to others, assisting others to release the bonds of constraint. it is conductive to awareness and to allowing one to celebrate situations of isolation. it helps one to realize that one is always remembered by others who can, usually, be called upon to provide insight to examples of those who send loving energy toward ones physical manifestation. jasper was often worn by shamans to provide protection. it holds an aspect of solar energy and a connection to the solar plexus chakra which also helped shamans in their magical practices. it was considered a sacred stone during the performance of, and adherence to, the "old ways" of the native american indians. the jasper that contains the red color was used to assist and protect in during times of travel (spiritual or physical); that which contains the red color was thought to induce health and re-birth, bringing freshness in ideas and strategies to the holder. the jasper containing the blue color was used to connect one with the "after" worlds. it is a stone of which accepts intense responsibility in the realm of protection. it protects against negativity and helps one to be grounded to stabilizing energies of the earth, jasper can be used to align the energy of the chakras and to integrate the attributes of the chakras such that astral journeys can be affected. it balances the yin yang energy and balances the physical, emotional, and intellectual bodies with the etheric energies. it stabilizes the aura, providing for a cleansing effect to smooth dysfunctional energies and to eliminate negativity. it helps one to unite the energy tiled of the physical with the ethereal in order to balance the form and to direct one toward the goal. the ancients revered jasper as sacred, protective, and as a facilitator of safe astral travel (jasper was placed over the heart and navel chakras prior to astral travel). it has also been used during the venture of dowsing. jasper is also a sustaining stone, a stone representing the elemental "man". it can be quite helpful in times of extended hospitalization and when ones energy is low. on a long fast it can help keep ones energy high, jasper can be used in the treatment of tissue deterioration of the internal organs and for disorders of the kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver, and stomach - the energy is more appropriate for deterioration, rather than the actual state of malfunction. jasper can be used to treat the loss of sense of smell. it has been reported to soothe the nerves. it can also help with balancing the mineral content and with the regulation of the supplies of iron sulfur, zinc and manganese within the body. as a chalcedony it was used as a sacred stone by the native american indians, promoting stability within the ceremonial activities of the tribes. it has successfully been used to provide a pathway for receiving thought transmissions. chalcedony is useful for balancing the energy of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. it is a stone to encourage "brotherhood" among all. it symbolizes benevolence and good will, the benevolence stemming from the nurturing energy within the stone. it alleviates hostilities, irritability, and melancholy. it enhances generosity, responsiveness, and receptivity. it can be used to improve the assimilation of minerals and helps to combat build-up of materials in veins. it is said to cure the varying forms of dementia to rectify senility, and to increase mental stability.

the excerpts above are taken from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH by MELODY

is also said to: ease menstrual and menopausal difficulties, alleviate anemia, aid circulation and jumpstart circulatory system, strong fertility crystal, returns negative energy to the sender, warm limbs, joints, and muscles, keeps you optimistic and quick thinking, aids chronic depression and long term illness, helps resist prejudice, increases passion in lover and prolongs sexual pleasure, extracts toxicity in blood, aligns chakras, fine tunes organizational abilities, brings tranquility and grounds energy, good to have next to skin.

animal healing - stimulates timid animals, especially cats to defend their territory, helps new animal mothers to feed and act maternally with newborns and not to reject babies. energize by laying in extreme heat of the sun.

each picture is taken in blessed dirt from the church of chimayo in sante fe, new mexico. conscious jewelry by danna weiss ^TM is not responsible for items placed in water nor stones that have been removed from the creations. each of these items is blessed with the intention to heal and bring happiness to you, the wearer. NAMASTE.