|
Gemstone,
J
A B
C D E
F G H
I J K
L M N
O P Q
R S T
U V W
X Y Z
Click
on a name to be taken to the info on that stone.
Jade,
Jasper, Jet
Courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College
Stone: Jade
Color: Light to dark green
Associated Element: Water
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Jade can actually be either the mineral
jadeite or the mineral nephrite, but both are commonly referred
to as jade. Jade is an extremely important stone in the cultures
of the Orient, particularly China. It represents the five Chinese
cardinal virtues of charity, modesty, courage, justice, and wisdom.
It is still sacred to the Chinese today, and was also used in Africa
and New Zealand in ancient times. Jade is associated with love,
wisdom, healing, longevity, tranquility, protection, and prosperity.
Jade fosters tolerance and harmony. It is used to heal kidney, bladder,
and heart problems. Magickal workings to bring needed water often
include the use of jade. Jade is most commonly a variety of green
shades, but can also be yellow, lavender, blue-gray, or white. It
can be found in China, Japan, Central America, and Canada.
Back
to Top
Courtesy of R.Weller/Cochise College / Courtesy
of Miki Sidhe Wolf
Stone: Jasper
Color: Varied
Associated Element: Varied
Energy: Varied
Magickal Powers/Uses: Jasper is a hard, opaque variety of
chalcedony which occurs in a wide range of colors and patterns.
It is used for protection, healing, and defensive magick. Red jasper
in particular is used for protection and defensive magick, as it
returns negative energy back to the sender. Brown jasper is helpful
in grounding and achieving stability. The green variety is associated
with healing, relaxation, nurturing, and compassion. Yellow jasper
provides protection when traveling. Other varieties include leopard
and desert jasper. Jasper was sacred to the Native Americans and
was used in ceremonies to call the rain, hence the name "raingatherer"
or "rainbringer".
Back
to Top
Courtesy of Miki Sidhe Wolf
Stone: Jet
Color: Black
Associated Element: Earth/Akasha
Energy: Receptive
Magickal Powers/Uses: Jet, like amber, is actually not a
stone, but is organic in nature. It is fossilized wood that is millions
of years old. Again, like amber, jet becomes electrically charged
when rubbed. In some covens, the High Priestess wears a necklace
of amber and jet. Jet is a powerful healer and protector. It absorbs
negativity, helps with centering, regulates energy flow, and promotes
psychism. It also fosters calmness and balance. Jet is often "faked"
using plastic or glass, so choose pieces carefully. The most common
sources of jet are Spain, England, Germany, Canada, and France.
Back
to Top
Glossary
For
further reading
Get
a Rune or Tarot reading, dream interpretation or astrological report
|
