Picture Jasper

Picture Jasper

Jaspers have been reviewed by ancient people and civilization throughout the world as sacred and a powerful stone of protection, both for the physical and spiritual realm. They were known as rain, bringers, and nurturers, healers of the spirit and stones of courage and wisdom. The name can be traced back in Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, Syrian, Greek,as well as Latin, and the virtues of jaspers have been extolled by physicians, shamans, poets, scientists, scholars and lapidaries.

Picture Jasper, is a remarkable stone, characterized by masterful scenes and landscape patterns formed by nature, it is believed to contain hidden messages from the past. It was revered in many cultures of the world, for its deep connection to the Earth, and its protection, during shamanic journeying, along with its ability to divine both the Land and the future.  It is perhaps more closely connected to the planet than any other Jasper and is known today as the Stone of Global Consciousness!

As a Ecological Stone, Picture Jasper is an ideal support stone for for occupations in conservation and alternative energy sources. Use in the home to alleviate geopathic, environmental and technological pollution and radiation.

Highly attuned to the earths electromagnetic fields and energy systems, Picture Jasper provides a remarkable ability during meditation to merge with the consciousness of the Earth. It allows access to the vast records, stored within the planet mineral database, may be used to view the world’s history and connect with the energy of sacred sites and ancient civilizations. It encourages ecological responsibility, and acts as a reminder that one is not here on the physical plane, simply for oneself, but to bring joy and substance to others.

A nurturing, protective stone, Picture Jasper Brings comfort and alleviate fear, simulating, not only the root chakra and providing physical and spiritual energy for the body, but also activates the third eye, chakra, enhancing visualization.  It instills a sense of proportion and harmony, enlivening one’s creativity and initiative, and is a marvelous talisman for bringing hidden emotions to the surface for healing. Picture Jasper encourages Initiative and is particularly helpful in all business pursuits. Wear or carry the stone to spire confidence, creative vision, and practical application in starting your own business. It is also ideal for overcoming writers or artists blocks. Excellent Talisman for psychic artists, who paint spirit guides.

It is very beneficial for locating Let lines and power points of the earths Meridian system for assisting when setting up energy, grids, positioning, and home or other new construction, or for maximizing energy, transfer in healing or psychic endeavors. It is particularly resident with earth centered magical practices and ceremonies employing elemental forces.

Picture Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of Quartz, with extraordinary color banding, veining and depositional flow patterns created by petrified or silicate mud. It sometimes includes dendritic inclusions. On cut or polished stones, these variations appear as detailed images or scenes. Because of its unique patterns and wide range of colors, Picture Jasper is one of the most sought after and famous varieties. 

Picture Jasper is superb for healing and sustaining the physical and emotional bodies during injuries, or prolonged illness and hospitalization. Its Earth energies bring gradual strength and renewed vitality, while helping one to understand and endure these frustrating and painful experiences.