Many use Red Jasper as a calming stone and to stimulate the Root Chakra.  Some Native American cultures consider Red Jasper to symbolize the blood of the Earth, making it particularly sacred.  Red Jasper is full of grounding Earth energy.  Red Jasper can connect one deeply to the vibrations of the Earth, bringing a greater understanding of the necessity of natural events.  You can use Jasper to further your knowledge of the connection between humans and nature.

A gentle stone, Red Jasper works slowly and effectively, and is a great stone to ground anyone who is overly sensitive to crystalline energy.  Red Jasper aids in resolving difficult situations and can be used to ground and stabilize the Aura.  Using Jasper can bring helpful insights into view that can help to progress toward set goals, or to understand why a change may be necessary.  Red Jasper is a staple of the medicine bag.

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.

Properties for Stone: Red Jasper
Primary Chakra: Root-Chakra
Crystal System: Trigonal-Crystal-System
Chemical Composition: (SiO2 + Fe,O) Silicon Dioxide with inclusions of Iron Oxide
Astrological Sign: Aries, Scorpio
Numerical Vibration: Number-6
Hardness: 7-Hardness
Color: Red
Location: Africa, Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Peru
Rarity: Common
Pronunciation: red JAS-per
Mineral Class: Silicates
Issues and Ailments (Physical): Athletic-Ability, Cancer, Circulation, Dizziness, Liver-Illness, Low-Blood-Pressure, menstruation, Physical-Protection, Physical-Strength, Sex-Drive, Stomach-Upset, Uterus, Vertigo, Vitality, Warm-Body-Temperature, Weakness
Issues and Ailments (Emotional): Grounding
Issues and Ailments (Spiritual): Base-Chakra, Dream-Recall, Kundalini-Energy, Root-Chakra