
However, some of the more commonly occurring varieties include Agate Jasper, Basanite, Biggs Jasper, Brecciated Jasper, Leopard Jasper, and Ribbon Jasper. There are many different kinds of Jasper, too numerous to mention in detail here. It helps clear the mind and is a powerful protector against negative feelings, moods, and vibrations. Jasper is a balancing stone and can help you to put down any burdens you may be shouldering that are not yours to carry. Jasper is a good stone to have near you if you feel that things are becoming overwhelming, or that you are close to burning out. Jasper can help us to find the little things we need to be grateful for. Many of us struggle with the concept of gratitude when we are feeling overwhelmed or badly treated. Jasper encourages gratitude, something that is widely held to be extremely beneficial to our mental health. The energy of Jasper is slow, relaxed, and very grounded, bringing comfort and a sense that all is right with your world. Many people who love Jasper say that it anchors them in the present moment and helps with any tendencies towards over-thinking and worrying about the future. Jasper is often associated with the season of autumn, with grounding and being connected to the energies of the earth. Jasper allows us to face and deal with irrational fears and allows us to access inner peace, happiness, and a sense of completeness. It can be very beneficial during times of stress and also brings confidence. It is almost like having the reassuring presence of a good friend at your side if you carry Jasper with you. The frequency of Jasper is very steady and calming. Jasper is also widely held to be a very nurturing stone, bringing comfort and reassurance to the wearer or bearer as well as feelings of optimism and freedom from fear.

It confers patience and understanding on all who connect with it.

One of the most common interpretations of the spiritual meaning of Jasper is that it carries an energy, or vibration of peace, calm, and tranquility. These qualities are usually recognized as being part of the crystal’s effects on the human mind and/or body and have come into being after thousands of years’ worth of observation by people in all sorts of different situations or cultures. When we speak of the “meaning” of a stone, we usually refer to the esoteric qualities that the stone embodies. Jasper is found all over the world but most specimens come from India or Australia. The speckles are caused by the inclusion of mineral, ash, or sediment within the structure of the crystal. The name Jasper means spotted or speckled stone and is derived from the Latin ‘iaspidem’, or the Old French ‘jaspre’. It is usually brown in color but can also be found in shades of grey, blue, white, purple, pink, red, orange, and yellow.
