Yellow Jasper

Yellow Jasper

Yellow Jasper:

• Deflects jealousy
• Amplifies Solar Plexus potency
• Aids in discernment
• Aids in understanding
• Assists in recognizing emotions being felt

Inner Strength

Affirmation: I have a deep inner connection with the earth and the sun. I’m connected with the strength from within. My inner strength amplifies my self-confidence and courage. I act fearlessly. I am enthusiastic.

Color: mustard yellow

Chakra(s): solar plexus, third eye, and crown

Astrological sign(s): Gemini

Mohs scale: 6–7.5

Spiritual uses: This stone connects you with your inner strength and courage. It amplifies the potency of your solar plexus, keeping you protected during spiritual practices such shamanic journeywork and deep meditation.

Mental uses: Yellow jasper enhances mental clarity. When something is “as clear as mud,” hold on to a piece of yellow jasper and visualize your mind clearing so that you can more accurately see the situation at hand.

Physical uses: This stone is useful for helping you to hone in on the clarity you need to make important changes to your diet (including your mental diet!) to maintain a healthy digestive process.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

Self-confidence and self-esteem are the keywords for this energy center. The opposing force to our self-confidence are things like self-sabotage, shyness, depression and the fear of being all that we can be. In many cases, we have underlying programs running telling us that our best isn’t good enough so why even bother trying. Well, I say “pooh” to that! It’s simply an excuse. If the people of the world who have achieved great things and helped many people said these same things to themselves, where would we all be right now?

It has become apparent that many people are walking around with thoughts of not being good enough and fear of failing. Delve into this chapter on the solar plexus to heal these issues once and for all. Do it for yourself and for all beings!

Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo