Jasper - the stone called the mother of all stones

 Jasper - the stone called the mother of all stones

Jasper is a beautiful mineral formed from quartz and chalcedony. The name translates from Greek as "mottled." It occurs in: Mexico, Russia, the United States, China, India or Poland.
Astrology: guardian stone for the following Zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Twins, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn.
Astrologically subordinate to: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter.
Balances the work of all endocrine glands (which in esotericism correspond to the so-called energy centers, or chakras), and thus balances the biofield, or human aura.
Jasper comes in a great many color varieties. Each of them retains all the properties characteristic of this mineral, while at the same time it is distinguished by unique properties attributed to individual varieties.

General properties of jasper

Jasper is a supportive and calming stone. It influences our interactions with the environment, facilitates contacts with people, alleviates conflicts. It heals interpersonal relations in the family and at work. It helps maintain internal harmony. If we have trouble staying on the right course in our pursuit of our goals, jasper is precisely what will help us.
It is a typically protective stone, as it absorbs negative energies. It has a calming effect on the nervous system. It perfectly relieves stress and is therefore an excellent antidote to all kinds of despondency and depression.
Jasper is a generator of positive energy, vitality and well-being. Worn directly on the body, it balances the work of all endocrine glands, or energy centers-chakras.

The most popular varieties of jasper and their unique properties

Red jasper, called royal jasper, is a strong protective stone. It protects against things that are not beneficial to the person wearing it, reduces the impact of stress on the emotional state, gives a sense of stability and grounding. It calms and helps maintain harmony. It protects against fears that invade people in the evening and at night. Jasper is a stone of independence and courageous expression of one's truth. It is a talisman of actors. Its red color is caused by iron atoms, and is a variety of chalcedony. Heals old wounds of the soul, created in the process of reincarnation,cleanses the energy channels, meridians, its vibration teaches us a lesson: learn to love and take care of yourself,
its energy firmly establishes reality, helps to overcome fear, teaches how to approach it rationally, and how to deal with problems practically.

Red jasper strengthens our will and promotes realistic thinking. In ancient times, it was worn by soldiers because it protected them from wounds and death. It should also be worn by those in authority. The stone teaches how to control oneself and overcome one's own weaknesses.
It works on the base chakra. It activates the energies in the feet and helps grounding.
It brings out deep peace and relaxation, cleanses and harmonizes vital energy. For this reason, it is ideal in situations where it is necessary to calm the nerves or over-aroused emotions.
It was considered a miracle stone for curing diseases and bringing power in fighting adversity. The red variety of jasper has a strong protective effect, protecting from evil spells and charms.