Gemstone meanings

Jasper

Jasper is generally known as a nurturing stone. It ranges in color from Reds, Yellows, Greens, Browns and Oranges. There are several different varieties of Jasper. It is considered a Power Stone and a Protection Stone. Jasper gives one the courage to speak out and be independent.  Because it is a stone of the earth, it is a very "grounding" stone.  All Jaspers  have excellent protective energies, but they do not give the "quick energy lift" that some other stones do. Although it is a power stone, it is also a gentle stone that brings peace, relaxation, tranquility, comfort, a sense of wholeness and healing. Jasper is used to psychically assist with astral travel. In crystal healing, jasper is used for the liver, gallbladder, stomach ailments and balancing male/female, yin/yang energies.  

When you think of the phrase, "Solid as a Rock" and Jasper comes to mind.  It is a stone that works slowly, providing constant, slow, deliberate energy, especially good in time of needed change without the chaos a total upheaval would cause.  A good stone for working with shy or timid people who need change. Because it isa nurturing stone this makes it a good stone for the healers to use on  the behalf of others such as in counseling or therapy, with addictions or compulsive behavior or when you or others need to gather up strength for the battles ahead. It can align all the chakras and balance yin yang energies and it is stabilizing and healing.It provides protection from other people, forces and even from yourself!  It can keep you from getting carried away, or lead astray, and being diverted from your goals. Jasper helps to give you courage in preparation for conflict, either physical or emotional.

Jasper Varieties:

Below metaphysical property descriptions borrowed from http://www.angelslove.net/properties_of_crystals_stones.htm

Fancy Jasper is said to facilitate tranquility and help eliminate worry and depression. It also brings mental clarity. It is a creamy beige with lavender or green swirls.

Leopard Jasper or leopard stone, assists and protects during physical and shamanic spiritual travel. It induces vigor and health. It also affords some protection of the third chakra area. It is used when connecting to one’s animal spirit guide or totem. It is a stone that helps one to meet their obligations and responsibilities. It is protective of the third chakra area, but associated more with the root or base chakra. In crystal healing it helps to eliminate toxins of all kinds. 

Ocean Jasper is a very calming and soothing stone and is one of the most protective stones. It is used to align all of the chakras. It encourages the love of ones self and others, the healing the emotions and brings a sense of peace, well being and connectedness to nature and all of the earth. It attracts the Devics (also known as the nature spirits or fairy / faerie kingdom.) It is used to encourage the acceptance of responsibility and it also is thought to help increase patience. 
Ocean jasper is a very protective stone, and the orbs  or "eyes" found in the stone are considered to enhance this protective quality, especially in regard to what is called the ‘evil eye.’  Ocean Jasper is also used in meditation techniques. In Crystal Healing, is thought to be useful removing toxins from the body and the aura, digestive problems. It is related to the heart chakra.

Picture Rock Jasper has long been used create harmony, balance and positive energy flow in your life, especially in your business pursuits. It is often used to stimulate creative visualization.  It is said to It is used to bring out and into the conscious mind old and often hidden messages from the past. It is also used to bring out hidden fears as well as hopes. In Crystal Healing, these qualities make it useful as a stone to heal the emotions. It has been called the stone of Global awareness.  It also affords protection of third chakra area.

Poppy Jasper refers to the reddish variation of brecciated jasper. It is a stone of protection and has been used for eons as protection during astral travel. Also used to assist when dowsing, it’s a good stone for grounding and is associated with the root chakra. Poppy Jasper is said to attune one and assist in communication with animals. It’s also said to help with allergies. Poppy Jasper encourages a feeling of wholeness and relaxation, leading to being more organized and balanced. Said to align the chakras, balance the subtle energies and bring about a sense of peace and happiness.

 Picasso Stone Jasper is a powerful stone, aiding in the development of creative and artistic abilities. It is believed to confer strength and assist in self-discipline. It is a grounding and calming energy, and in Crystal Healing, is said to promote weight loss.

Red Jasper has been called the “Stone of Counselors and Healers.”  Thought to induce health and re-birth, and it is often used by Shamans and others for protection and self-healing. Red Jasper facilitates remembering dreams. Helps to balance out unfair situations. It is said to afford some protection of first and third chakra area. Red Jasper is used to activate the first chakra, at the base of the spine. This is said to increase the life-force energies, (also known as Chi, Prana etc.) and offers grounding and strength – emotional and physical. It is also called the Earth Stone, and its energy is useful to remind us that we are here on the earth to bring joy to others and self.  Red Jasper is in the Quartz family.

Yellow Jasper is said to assist and protect during physical and spiritual travel. It is also believed to afford some protection of the third chakra area.