Jasper

The ancient Egyptians wore jasper scarabs as amulets as th stone was believed to increase sexual energy.  According to the Bible, jasper was a direct gift from God and would be the first foundation stone of the New Jerusalem.  Also, both Indians in Asia as well as Native Americans see jasper as a magical rain stone and also a powerful healing stone.
Jaspers is called an ornamental rock, it is an opaque and fine grained variety composed mostly of chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz, in association with other minerals, which is what give it those colorful bands and patterns.  It is found in almost all colors.

Found worldwide, a wide variety of named jaspers is found in the western areas of the Unites States; California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Washington.

Picture jasper is a petrified or silicated mud that dripped into gas pockets in molten lava. It became superheated and then solidified forming the unusual banded patterns which are typical of this stone.

Jasper is a massive, fine-grained, opaque variety of chalcedony, believed to protect against sight defects and drought.  It may occur in shades of brown, grayish-blue, red, yellow, green and even purple.
"Orbicular" jasper has white or gray, eye-shaped patters surrounded by red jasper.  "Ribbon" Jasper is striped and used in carvings, cameos and intaglios, which help to show off it's layered structure. Hornstone is a gray variety of jasper.

A Few of the Named Jaspers:

Black	Leopard Skin	Exotica	Dalmatian
Ocean	Kambaba	Brecciated	Red/Poppy
Rainbow	Picture	Yellow	Morgan Hill
Stone Canyon	Picasso	Mookaite	Zebra
Lavender	Imperial	Landscape

Traditionally when worn as a decorative necklace jasper is known to combat exhaustion.  

Jasper is protective. It can align all the chakras and balance yin yang energies, it is stabilizing and healing. Legend says that Jasper would drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites. In the fourth century it was thought to bring about the rain.
As well, Jaspers of all kinds have long been attributed magical powers in just about every culture known to man. Jasper was used in Ancient European times as a "rain bringer" and it is interesting to note that the word for jasper in some American Indian cultures also meant, "Rain Bringer".

When laid on therapeutically, red jasper stimulates sexuality and fertility. Red-brown jasper is particularly beneficial in the treatment of liver, spleen and pancreas issues.  Drinking jasper water on hour before each meal is said to promote weight loss (to create jasper water, place the stone each night into a glass of water and cover, by morning it will have become jasper water).  To combat constipation, drink the entire glass of jasper water every second day, the very first thing in the morning.  
Yellow jasper is particularly good for menopausal women, and they should drink the jasper water each and every morning.  In addition, yellow jasper is known to strengthen the immune system.

Jasper is a fairly common stone, and it is generally worn or carried to promote mental processes and to restrain dangerous desires or whims that may lead to hazardous situations.
Jasper need direct contact with the skin, after each use, the stone should be cleaned under warm running water and recharged overnight in a bowl of tumbled hematite stones to be recharged.
Each color of jasper has it's own corresponding magical nature and uses:
Red Jasper (energy: projective, element: fire, planet: Mars)
Red jasper was typically engraved with images of lions and archers and carried to guard against poison and to cure fevers. A fine protective stone it is often used in defensive magic, as it sends negativity back to the original sender.  It is also used during health and healing spells, as well red jasper is worn by young women to promote beauty and grace.
Brick Red Jasper 
Often called the "mother of all stones" and the first transformer due to is magical properties.  This stone will balance all chakras, stabilize the energy fields and protect the wearer for negativity by absorbing those vibrations.
Green Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth, planet: Venus)
Green Jasper is the talisman for healing and health. Ring green candles with green jasper to promote the body's healing or to ward off ill-heath.  Wear green jasper to halt hallucinations and to promote a restful sleep. It is also worn to become more sympathetic to others and their emotional as well as mental states.
Brown Jasper (energy: receptive, element: earth, planet: Saturn)Wearing brown jasper will help for centering and grounding, especially after a heavy magical ritual, psychic or spiritual work.  If you tend ot live with your head in the clouds to the point of possibly endangering you own life, please wear brown jasper for grounding and protection.
Mottled Jasper (energy: projective, element: air, planet: Mercury)
For protection against drowning wear mottled jasper.  It is said to e especially potent for this type of protection when it is cared with the image of an equal armed cross, which represents the powers of the four elements, of foundation and control.
Black Jasper
Should be worn when you would like for other people to leave you alone; it is quite good for personal sacred and ritual spaces.
Gray
Helps to regain and or use your personal power. It balances and protects the third chakra.

Mystical Birthstone for the Month of October.
Stone of Scorpio and Aries as well as Virgo, it symbolizes will power, and in the Middle Ages it was known as the Warrior's Stone. Legend holds that jasper is the stone that adorned Siegfried's Sword.

Jade

Jade or "yu" as it is called in China, truly is one name for two separate gems with similar characteristics.  The first being Jadeite, the second Nephrite, both are indeed "Jade".
It was in 1863 when the two stones were recognized separately. Nephrite is more common, but both are tough, fine-grained rocks, suitable for carving.  


Jadeite, though, made up of interlocking ,granular pyroxene crystals, occurs in a wide range of colors, such as green, lilac, white, pink, brown, red, blue, black, orange and yellow.  The most prized variety, imperial jade, is a deep rich emerald green due to chromium content.  Jadeite commonly has a dimpled surface when polished.

Nephrite is found as aggregates of fibrous amphibole crystals. This composite forms an interlocking structure that is tougher than steel.  Colors may vary from a dark green (which is rich in iron) to a cream color (which is high in magnesium). Nephrite jade may be homogeneous in color, banded or blotchy.
In Chinese tradition, jade symbolized the five virtues of humanity: wisdom, compassion, justice, modesty and courage. Symbols of these virtues were often carved into jade.

Jadeite is found in metamorphic rock as as well as alluvial pebbles or boulders.  Some of the largest sources for jadeite is Myanmar, which has supplied China with translucent imperial jade for over 200 years.

Nephrite has been carved by the Chinese for over 2,000 years, although the raw material was undoubtedly first imported form Turkestan, it wasn't until later that it came from Myanmar.

Jade is a gemstone of much history, it has been part of Asian philosophy for centuries.  It is often called the "dream stone" for its ability to help one access the non-physical spirit realms. It is a protective stone, and acts as a ward against negative energies.
This is a stone that can help you to attain your goals and dreams, instilling resourcefulness, and allowing you to see past your self imposed limitations and manifest your ideas into the physical world.
Jade, considered a very lucky stone, facilitates peace and harmony between the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of ones life. When all of these aspects operate in harmony and balance, goals become easier to reach.
It is said to promote courage, compassion, justice, generosity, humility, wealth and longevity, to lead a richer more fulfilling life.

Jade is said to be a stone of the heart, strengthening it as well as the kidneys, nervous system and immune system and to promote health in the organs that purify the blood. 
Jade of all types and colors are very protective and particularly strong for children against illness.
Jade also has very powerful calming vibrations that are beneficial in a great many ways.

• Green creates calm, harmony and peace, it will counteract depression, banish evil spirits, and may produce dreams that are vivid and accurate.
• Black is helpful when one is feeling under attack and survival is even in question, this stone will give one strength to fight.
• Blue helps to neutralize karmic influences and the emotional issues that are tied to them, as well it will assist in relaxation and meditation.
• Brown or Gray calms and drains off excessive energy; temporarily less the impact of many karmic events. These colors will also help with adjusting to new surroundings, and settling negative events in the home.
• Lavender is known to assist with fresh ideas and creativity. It is said to bring psychic understanding of ones dreams, and to aid in recovering form any negative love situation.
• Orange or Pink are both said to be beneficial in creating healthy skepticism.
• Red is known to aid in dealing with feelings of anger and releasing tension.
• White is extremely calming and can be used for grounding as well as assist in making decisions.
• Yellow is told to help one gain a better understanding of the opposite sex.

 Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Powers: Love, healing, longevity, wisdom, protection, gardening, prosperity, money 
Jade is an ancient love attracting stone, carved into a butterfly, in China it is worn to draw love. It is also an excellent stone for business people and musicians.
If you would like to experience more vivid dreams, place a piece of green jade under your pillow.  If however you would like to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of your psychic dreams, add a piece of lavender jade under the pillow with the green.  To assist in attracting and important spiritual teacher during your dream time, gold jade under the pillow will be of help.
If you are looking to cover most all of life difficulties to obtain help in dealing with them, purchase a jade bracelet of several different colors.

Jade is a mystical birthstone for the month of March.

Strongly recommended for Libras as well as Pisces and Cancer, jade symbolizes renewal.