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Jasper

Opaque Yellow, red, brown, or green chalcedony is called jasper.

"The oldest jasper adornments date back to the Paleolithic period" ¹

Lore

"The jasper had great repute in ancient times as a rain bringer.  The fourth century author of "Lihica" celebrates this quality in the following lines:

Worn as a talisman, jasper is said to raise confidence and alleviate fears.  In the middle ages jasper was once considered to be a warrior's stone.  "It is a stone which accepts intense responsibility in the realm of protection.  It protects against negativity and helps one to be grounded to the stabilizing energies of the Earth." ³

Medicinally, jasper has been used to prevent nightmare, treat diseases of the blood (hemophilia) and to promote good health during pregnancy.  Additionally jasper has seen use as a remedy for snake bite and a treatment for ulcers and other ailments of the digestive system. 

Thought to prevent conception by keeping its wearer from licentiousness . .

"American Indians utilized jasper in rain-attracting ceremonies . . .  It was also used by the early inhabitants of the United States in divination." ⁴

1)  Anna S. Sofianides, George E. Harlow "Gems and Crystals: From the American Museum of Natural History"  pg. 157

2)  George Frederick Kunz "The Curious Lore of Precious stones"

3)  A. Melody "Love is in the Earth- A Kaleidoscope of Crystals" pg. 218

4)  Scott Cunningham  "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic"