Understanding Stones Part 11: Picture Jasper




Stone Name:  Picture Jasper

Birthstone Month:   March
Zodiac Association:  Leo
Affected Chakra: The Crown



History of Use:  

Jasper is one of the most prominent decorative stones in the world, and was also a popular stone amongst many ancient civilizations. It is an opaque, impure silica stone with surface that’s typically smooth. The name ‘Jasper’ means ‘spotted stone’, and it’s drawn from Old French vernacular ‘jaspre’, along with several Latin, Greek and Semitic origins.  Picture Jasper's earthy colors are due minerals and "impurities," including high iron content.  The unique banding is created by petrified mud and/or dendritic inclusions.  By cutting and polishing these stones, the variations appear as detailed scenes, hence the name "Picture Jasper."

Spiritual Properties: 

The Picture Jasper stone is thought to enforce a stronger sense of oneness with the element of earth. Being very grounded in the core of the planet, this stone is said to make one more capable of rational and analytical thought. With a renewed sense of responsibility and level-headedness, this stone is perfect for those who seek to make sense out of chaotic and painful feelings. The clarity-summoning Picture Jasper stone is perfect for those who have ambitions in business, or ideas that require a high level of creativity.  Wearing picture jasper will help absorb any surrounding negative energy.  

Physical Healing Properties: 

Picture Jasper is not only believed to promote a higher degree of security and nationality, but also a more secure immune system.  With a refortified immune system, all the toxic residue idling in the body can be purged before it becomes a serious problem.  Toxicity that's allowed to sit in the body for an extended period of time can easily pollute it beyond repair, but with the picture jasper stone, the road to recovery is made much swifter.  The stone is not only valuable for the direct health benefits, but also as a supplement to water over other dietary or habitual adjustments you may be making for a healthier lifestyle.

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