If you are just getting into chakras and healing crystals, Red Jasper might be one of the first stones you learn about, and for good reason.
As you open your kundalini and allow energy to flow freely, keep your Red Jasper close for security and stability.
What is Red Jasper?
Red Jasper is the stone of endurance, due to its Mohs hardness scale score of 9, and the protective properties that the crystal offers.
Jasper comes from the Biblical Greek word iaspi meaning “spotted stone.”
The origins of this healing crystal go way back to various regions where the Red Jasper stone served many cultures.
Red Jasper is a part of the quartz family. Many Red Jasper stones have swirls of clear and opaque for a visually stunning crystal. While Red Jasper is undoubtedly the most popular variation of Jasper, there are many varieties, like orange, yellow, and blue.
Red Jasper Crystal Meaning
Red Jasper is used as a grounding stone, helping the carrier to connect with the earth.
The stone is also used to alleviate stress while boosting physical strength and endurance. Ancient cultures utilized stones from the jasper family as means of physical and spiritual protection. Historically, this blood red stone has been used to improve circulatory processes, reduce anemia and promote optimal heart functioning.
Mental/emotional benefits of Red Jasper:
- Emotional stability
- Grounding to earth
- Anti-anxiety
- Balances emotions
- Security and safety
Red Jasper Metaphysical Properties
Red Jasper’s metaphysical properties are numerous and you will especially want this stone to balance your Root Chakra.
- Protective
- Balances Root Chakra
Red Jasper Combinations
Red Jasper can and should be used with Amethyst — the two stones are complementary, meaning they go together. Using Red Jasper with Amethyst helps to channel the Divine Feminine.
