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Jasper

jasper

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

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:

 

The gods propitious hearken to his prayers,

Whoe'er the polished grass-green jasper wears;
     His parched glebe they'll satiate with rain,
     And send for showers to soak the thirsty plain." 1

 

 

 

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.

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." 2

1)  George Frederick Kunz "The Curious Lore of Precious Stones"

2)  Scott Cunningham  "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic"

  
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