Red Jasper tumbled stone

Known as the supreme nurturer, it’s no surprise that this is one of those healing crystals you turn to in times of needing warm comfort. It’s called The Stone of Endurance and Nurturing, as it feeds back to you your own inner power that can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. When your body and mind need re-energizing, here’s how you turn to Red Jasper’s healing properties to put you back on track. Jasper can come in a range of colors; black jasper, dalmatian jasper, and even fancy jasper, but Red Jasper is the stone that comes kissed with the fiery force to carry you through. This stimulating and protective stone holds a deep red coloring, often flecked with shades of grey. Some stones can take on an orange glow whereas others can be as brick red as a chimney. The shading comes from its high level of iron, which is why it also has such a grounding glorious force. It’s a heavy stone in its heart, laced with a gravitational pull and fresh with memories of the earth's molten core. It boasts deep resonating vibrations with the earth which is why it such a solid grounding force.

If you are wondering where Red Jasper can be found it can be picked and plucked from all corners of the earth. From the vanilla soaked sands of Madagascar to the rainforests of Brazil, the wildlands of the United States, and the deserts of Australia, you will find Red Jasper deep in the rich folds of the earth.

Red Jasper is an ancient stone with a long history of healing. For centuries it has been celebrated as a talisman for magicians, scholars and scribes. It was also a favored stone of warriors setting out into battle, those who needed strong healing properties and a blood connection on the battlefield. According to Viking legend, Siegfried the Dragon Slayer had his magic sword inlaid with Red Jasper to give him the courage to destroy monsters. It is also said in the bible that this stone adorned the breastplate of Aaron, the first high priest. It was a stone of Isis and Amazon warriors. Native Americans also have a long history with Red Jasper, turning to it as a way to reignite health and to bring about rebirth.

A supremely nurturing stone that comes closely connected to Mother Earth, Red Jasper has long been serving all those who choose to welcome this bright burning stone into their life. Bringing about a sense of balance in both your emotional and physical wellbeing, here are all the bright and fiery benefits of Red Jasper’s healing properties…

Physical Healing Properties

* Keeps blood circulation strong

* Balances sexual energy

Red Jasper is a highly protective stone known for guarding against all kinds of threats. This was why it was such a popular crystal for warriors or those on the battlefields. Not only does it ward off danger, not to mention electromagnetic smog and pollution, but it is known for keeping the blood circulatory system strong and the body in a constant state of detox.

Whether you tend to be shy when it comes to sexual encounters or even overaggressive – Red Jasper can be used across the board to help heal sexual issues in couples and individuals. It enhances the power of tantra, it promotes sexual interest and compatibility with your partner, and it stirs up individual stimulation leading to creative courage, a fiery passion, and a healthy attitude towards sex.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

* Fine tunes focus and strength

* Helps overcome numbness

Also known as The Endurance Stone, Red Jasper invites you to keep your focus and strength regardless of whatever task you are doing, especially during times of stress. For those who feel as though their mind and energy can flit out of focus, Red Jasper can bring you back. It is an exceptional tool for using as part of your meditation practice as alongside inviting endurance in difficult situations it has strong spiritual properties too.

If you are crawling out of a chaotic time in your life, Red Jasper can be used as part of the divine healing process. It’s a stone that is deeply connected to the roots, meaning that it tethers you to the earth beneath your feet, giving you the strength to stand strong as you renew and revitalize your soul. If there was ever a time to feel a new lease of life, Red Jasper works as the calendar turn.

If you feel like you go through life a little on the numb side, struggling to spark creativity and stoke your inner fire of self-confidence, then Red Jasper can help to raise your personal passion levels. Passion applies to everything, not just what goes on between the sheets. We need passion to live fulfilling lives; whether this is passion and zest for personal relationships, for the work we do, the travels we take, or the ways we choose to spend our time. Red Jasper can reignite the spark in your life and gift you emotional stability.

Metaphysical Properties

* Connected to the base chakras

* Can rouse the Kundalini serpent

Red Jasper is connected to the base chakras which is why it holds such strong protective properties. It helps us to feel grounded in this world and has an uncanny ability to stir up our life force by shaking stagnant energy out from all of our energy points – from the Sacral Chakra to the Heart Chakra. Along with boosting our life force energy, Red Jasper is also known for rousing your kundalini serpent. The kundalini serpent speaks to the energy that sits at the base of our spine. When roused from slumber, this energy can cause spirals up through our body and lead to deep spiritual awakenings.

If you find it tough to stand your ground or face up to things that take courage and power, then Red Jasper can gift you that fire in your belly. This is a stone that brings to light your inner power which is why it’s such a good choice for those with challenges to face.