Red Jasper Pyramid

Approx 2.5" x 2.5" x 2"

Color: red

Chakra(s): root and navel

Astrological sign(s): Aries, Capricorn

Mohs scale: 6–7.5

About the stone: Jasper is micro-crystallized quartz (silicon dioxide). The material is opaque, and the color is formed by the oxidation of the iron present, as well as the presence of other impurities.

Red jasper holds a high vibration for spiritual discipline and therefore helps you to clear your mind.

This stone helps you put an end to procrastination. Use this stone when you have a task at hand that requires focus.

Red jasper reactivates your passion for living when you’ve been feeling apathetic, emotionally numb, or spiritually depleted.

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

In many spiritual traditions, pyramids are associated with ascension or enlightenment. The upward shape can symbolize the journey toward higher understanding or connection with divine wisdom. For example, in Ancient Egypt, pyramids were tombs built to help the pharaohs ascend to the afterlife. As a geometrical shape, the pyramid can also symbolize unity, wholeness, or completeness. The four triangular sides come together to form a single, unified structure, symbolizing harmony between different elements. The shape of a pyramid is often seen as a symbol of strength, permanence, and stability. The wide base and tapering structure give the sense of a solid foundation supporting something that rises towards the heavens, indicating balance and endurance.