Chakra: root chakra
Star sign: Aries and Capricorn
Red Jasper belongs to the large Jasper family and possesses all the typical properties of this group of stones, such as grounding power, protection and stability. What makes Red Jasper special, however, is its deep red colour, which reflects its powerful and fiery character. This colour is caused by the high iron content in the stone. The name "Jasper" comes from the Greek word iaspis, which means “spotted stone”, although Red Jasper is often actually uniform in colour. This stone is found all over the world, including in India, Brazil, Germany, Russia, France, South Africa and the United States.
General operation
From a spiritual perspective, Red Jasper is closely linked to the root chakra. This is the centre of your basic sense of security, vitality and survival instinct. By activating this chakra, Red Jasper helps you to stand firm, ground yourself and act from a place of inner strength. The stone gives you perseverance, resilience and a zest for life, especially during periods when you lack motivation or energy. It supports you in setting and achieving goals and helps you break through old blockages and patterns.
Red Jasper is a true “doer’s stone”. It spurs you into action, strengthens your willpower and helps you stay true to your path, even when it presents challenges. This makes it a powerful ally for anyone struggling with procrastination, self-doubt or discouragement. At the same time, the energy of Red Jasper is warm, nurturing and steadfast; it encourages you not through coercion, but through trust in your own strength.
Emotionally, it offers protection against negative influences and helps you to stay firmly grounded in your own energy, especially if you give a lot to others. It is a good stone for people who are easily emotionally drained or who find it difficult to set boundaries. Red Jasper helps you to sense where your energy ends and the other person’s begins.
Finally, this stone is also ideal for rituals, meditation or shamanic work in which you seek to connect with the primal power of Mother Earth. It brings balance to body, mind and soul, and reminds you that you are welcome here, full of confidence, strength and joie de vivre.
Care
Red Jasper can be cleansed and recharged in all sorts of ways. Read here more information on cleaning and charging.
The photo gives you an idea of what the heart-shaped stone you’ll receive looks like. We select each stone with care, so that you receive one that really suits you.
