Jasper, Picture/Landscape Donut Pendant 30mm
Visualisation, Creativity, Progression, Grounding, Ancient world.
Chakras: Sacral, Solar plexus, Heart
Birthstone: Leo
Hardness: 6.5 - 7
Composition: Silicon dioxide, usually with impurities of iron oxides or organic substances.
Formula: SiO2
Colour: Mainly tan
Other Descriptions: Picture Jaspers exhibit combinations of patterns resulting in what appear to be scenes or images, when seen on a cut section. Such patterns include banding from flow or depositional patterns (from water or wind), as well as dendritic or colour variations.
Metaphysical Healing Properties
Some say that it is the more closely connected to the planet than any other Jasper and is known today as the ‘Stone of Global Awareness’.
It allows access to knowledge contained within the memory of the Earth’s mineral data base; hence is good to use when accessing information at sacred sites. Picture Jasper has been used for alleviation of fears and for instilling feelings of peace and harmony. Picture Jasper is highly beneficial for locating the Earth’s ley lines and power points and for assistance when setting up energy grids to reduce geopathic stress. Used to maximise energy transfer in healing or psychic practices. This stone encourages creativity, alleviating writer’s or artist’s block. The Earth energies encapsulated in this stone, help to bring about renewed strength and vitality as well as promote healing of the physical and emotional bodies. Picture Jasper is a master stone for inner journeying, dreamwork and visioning.
History: The name “Jasper” is a generic name given to any spotted stone as well as most semi-transparent or opaque Chalcedony. As a result, it can be difficult to know exactly which stone is being referenced in ancient and medieval writings. Picture Jasper is a type of brown Jasper whose specific healing energies have only recently been explored. Picture Jasper, a remarkable form of Brown Jasper, is characterised by masterful “scenes” and landscape patterns formed by Nature, and 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, its protection during shamanic journeying, and its ability to divine the land and the future.
Disclaimer: Crystal properties are listed for information purposes only and are not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult a physician for proper medical treatment.