Red Jasper

Jasper is an opaque and fine grained variety of chalcedony.  With its red coloring and gray stripes, this gemstone has a very earthy quality.  It is one of the best gems for connecting with the Earth’s stabilizing energies, which act on the aura to rid it of dysfunctional energy.  Jasper is an intensely protective stone, used by shamans since the time of the ancients.  It can be used to induce mystical dreamwork, and aids dream recall.  It facilitates relaxation, contentment, and compassion.  Meditating with jasper often stimulates a powerful sense of justice, and can help you handle your responsibilities.  Use jasper when you feel you need to control your passion, or that of another.

Physically, red jasper is used to regulate metabolic energy and promote physical stamina.  It regenerates organ tissue, and aids kidneys, spleen, bladder, liver and the stomach.  Red jasper may improve your sense of smell.

Red jasper is associated with the root chakra, and splenic chakra.