In today’s day and age, there are so many distractions around us that we can often feel like we are out of touch with ourselves and the world around us. Whether it’s social media, your busy job, or everyday problems–it’s easy to feel disconnected. When you feel this way, it’s easier to feel inadequate in our resolve and in our ability to face whatever is in front of us. Now, there are many ways to reconnect ourselves with our world. But when it comes to gemstones, there is none better than red jasper!

Red jasper has a deep and vibrant red tone, so it’s no surprise that this gemstone has a strong connection with the earth and the physical world. It is found in a variety of colors all across the world, but red is considered to be the most beneficial to our physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. It’s a gemstone of strength, but also allows you to understand others as well. It even encourages you to feel more confident in yourself and gives you the motivation to chase after your passions. For those who feel fearful or incompetent in their abilities, red jasper is the gemstone you need.

One of the greatest properties of red jasper is its connection to the root chakra. The root, or base, chakra point is located at the base of the spine and lays the foundation for all other chakra points within us. In Sanskrit, it is called “Muladhara”, which translates to “root support”. Because it is essentially our root, it is associated with feelings of stability and security. It’s no wonder that when our root chakra is blocked we hold feelings of self-doubt, uncertainty, and lack of control. Red jasper is able to rebalance your root chakra, grounding you and providing you with the assurance that you are able to face your problems with wisdom and confidence. Rebalancing the root chakra also allows all other chakra points above it to be opened, allowing you to reach your full spiritual and emotional potential. 

Red Jasper is also known as a stone of passion and warmth. This is especially true when it comes to love. Red jasper helps you feel more affectionate towards your romantic partner and enhances your sex life. That is why it is great for those who want to add a little spark to their love life! But it doesn’t just enhance your romantic passions, it also enhances your zest for life. If you feel like you’ve lost interest in the passions you’ve once had, red jasper can remind you of your interests and strengthen your zeal to pursue them. This makes it great for creatives looking for inspiration in their work. 

Because of its ability to ground us, red jasper is a phenomenal stone for calming our emotional and spiritual states. Red jasper reconnects you to the earth and brings you back down to reality, helping you avoid irrational fears and to perceive the world as it truly is. This makes it great for those who tend to overthink problems and make decisions without thinking of the outcome. Aside from that, it also provides you with the courage to face your problems and bestows the insight to find practical solutions. 

Since it is a stone of peace, red jasper also has a great effect on our communication with others and settling the conflict. The energy of this stone allows you to be able to reserve judgments towards others and helps you see things from their perspective. Conflict is bound to happen every now and then, but red jasper prevents it from being blown out of proportion and gives you the tact to navigate through. It prevents you from lashing out in negative ways and fosters a sense of cooperation, allowing you to reach a common goal or resolution. When you use this stone whenever you feel frustrated with others, you’ll be better able to cool a tough situation down and move forward! Read more about Amethyst Benefits

Not only does red jasper connect you with others, but it helps you connect with the earth and nature. If you live in a big city or populated area, red jasper gives you the same rejuvenating effect you would get when you’re surrounded by nature. It helps you to act your true self the way that nature intended. This makes it a great stone to meditate with, easing your emotions down to their innate state. Red jasper is also great for your aura. Its energy has the ability to cleanse the aura and prevent external energies from interfering with it. This property of red jasper amplifies its already calming effects!

It’s clear that, through utilizing this stone’s natural energy, red jasper can benefit many aspects of your life. Through its grounding effects, you’ll feel more connected to yourself, cooperative with others, passionate about life, and so much more. Its connection to the root chakra is the main reason why we include this amazing gemstone in our Rainbow Mats, but all of the other benefits make it so much more value beyond just that. So, reconnect yourself to the earth with this mystifying stone!