The Native Americans believed that by using Jasper stones they could summon rain and they would use Jasper as a tool to drive away evil spirits to protect them from the perils of snakes and spider bites.

It is said that wearing Jasper can help a person to become more balanced both physically and emotionally.

A crystal healer will give a session of crystal healing to a patient using Jasper as their main stone to help a person who is suffering from stomach problems; sometimes the relief is not immediately imminent but clients report the symptoms ease within a short period of time.

The family of Jasper gemstones come in a wide range of colours each one having a different healing property for the mind and body.

When I am working in my home in Cheshire the healing rays of the Jasper stones are placed strategically on the parts of the human body to boost the power of the stone where healing is needed.

I must mention that a client is fully clothed when receiving crystal healing.

Crystal healing using the various colours of Jasper gemstones:

• The yellow Jasper is for the solar plexus which influences intelligence and concentration.

• The popular red Jasper guards the lower chakras and is ideal for protection with chest infections.

• Brown Jasper stones are great for centering and grounding ones mind and body, useful for the professional psychic.

• Green Jasper stones give out the calmness required for a good nights sleep.

There are many other styles of Jasper. Crystal healing with gemstones is a fascinating subject and more information will be given on this page at a later date.