Red Jasper has captivated humans for centuries, not just for its beauty but for the belief in its mystical properties. It’s credited with increasing endurance, nurturing, and protection, and for its perceived abilities to stabilize emotions and encourage regeneration. Ancient Egyptians connected it with the blood of Mother Isis, and Native Americans considered it sacred for its grounding power - overall it is considered a supreme nurturing stone, enhancing courage and emotional stability.
Egyptian warriors carried it into battles believing it brought courage and physical endurance and it was linked to Isis, the goddess who offered protection in the afterlife. It was on many amulets and jewelry, ensuring safe passage and strength for the wearer.
Red jasper is often associated with the root or base chakra, referred to as the Earth Star and Root chakras in various healing traditions. Aligning with this energy center, the stone is believed to enhance one’s sense of grounding and connection to the physical world. It’s said to stimulate the base chakra, fostering a person’s vitality, strength, and energetic stability.
It is a form of chalcedony, which also makes it a type of quartz stone. The iron oxide that is a natural part of this stone give the crystal its reddish hue.