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ORE'S FEATURED GEMSTONE: Individual Jasper Gemstones
by Stephanie Pflumm
This has easily been the most difficult article to research that I've taken on in a while. There are dozens of different Jaspers, many of the different names refer to the same stones, and some Jaspers aren't even Jaspers at all. Geeeesssshh. Anyway, here are my best efforts to categorize and gather information on the various different types of individual Jaspers.
The energies and qualities described in last month's article on Jasper can be attributed to all of the different Jasper brothers and sisters (including ones I have failed to mention). Plus I've included some specific traits for the individual gemstones I did list.
Bloodstone or Heliotrope
Most don't associate this green gemstone speckled with red, yellow and blue colors with the Jasper family. Though it is probably the most famous of all the Jasper siblings.
It's ancient name, Heliotrope comes from the influence the stone is believed to have on the Sun. At one time the stone was thought to cause the Sun to turn red and bring Thunder and Lightening. It will also provide protection to your garden and home from the effects of storms.
There is an in-depth article on Bloodstone in the ORE FEATURES archives.
Brecciated Jasper
There are actually sub-categories of this sub-category of Jaspers. Brecciated refers to Jaspers that have been broken up and reformed. One of the most beautiful and sought after of the Brecciated Jaspers is the Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper. This unusual Jasper is found in the region around Morgan Hill in California (There are also Morgan Hill Flower Agates).
When this gemstone was broken apart and reformed, it rebuilt itself in circular patterns of yellow, tan, black and white, surrounded by red. The result is the appearance of a "poppy" like pattern all over the stone.
The circle patterns in this gemstone can be used to create an energy clearing vortex that will break through blockages in the Chakra and nervous system. It can also promote contentment and a positive attitude.
Two references mentioned Silex as another name (though rarely used) for Poppy Jasper.
Dalmatian Jasper
Found in Mexico this ivory white gemstone is speckled with black and greenish black dots, resembling the coat of a Dalmatian dog. Sometimes called Spotted Jasper this stone is highly recommended for veterinarians and those that work with healing animals. Most animals visiting their vet or in traumatic situations are usually panicked and difficult to assist. The Dalmatian Jasper will calm the animals, reassuring them that they are safe and with a human that is trying to help, not hurt.
You can use this Jasper to cleanse your aura and rid yourself of energies that are interfering with your spiritual growth. It also helps us to remember that even the least of us can make a difference.
Flower Jasper (aka Fancy Jasper)
Flower or Fancy Jaspers display a beautiful dance of colors swirling with purple, yellow, lavender, pink, green, gray, cream and burgundy. Probably my third favorite Jasper, mostly because its colorful dance always makes me smile. (Red Jasper is #1, Mook Jasper is #2).
India is home to this rainbow gemstone. Various references recommend the Flower Jasper for lifting your spirits, soothing a broken heart, activating the Heart Chakra and breaking out of depression.
Ivory Jasper
Another Mexican Jasper (Mexico is full of unique and incredible chalcedonies), this dark tan stone is decorated with black lines criss-crossing its surface. You can utilize the Ivory Jasper as an anchor during astral travel, or for meditating on the outcomes of various choices.
Leopardskin Jasper
This is one of those confusing Jaspers. Some of my references categorize this stone as a Jasper, others call it a Rhyolite (there are only a few, but distinct differences in these two gem families). One book says it is available world-wide, another says it is only available in South America. Many don't even make a reference to Leopardskin Jasper at all.
But, I do know there is a gemstone that could easily be either a Jasper or a Rhyolite that is mottled with red, yellow, brown and pinkish spots like a Leopard's skin. I was told by my vendor that they are Leopardskin Jasper. I have never had anyone claim that they are not. It is a wonderful companion stone for working on bringing things into your life that you want. It will also assist you in finding the people and tools you need for physical healing.
Mook Jasper
This gorgeous gemstone comes in a swirl of colors including pinks, yellows, browns and reds. It is named after Mooka Station where it is found near the Gascoyne River in Australia. This is a very joyful and playful Jasper to carry around. It's pattern of colors can be useful in eliminating unproductive patterns from your life.
Mozarkite
A beautiful Jasper found in my neck of the woods (Southwest Missouri) that is one of the Brecciated Jaspers. The wonderful array of colors comes from two different stones that came together. Rhodonite mixed in with the broken Quartz as these gemstones reformed coloring the gemstone pink, red, brown, blue and gray.
Another Jasper that brings joy and can also be used to align all seven Chakra.
Ocean Jasper/Orbicular Jasper (Rainforest Jasper?)
Three names referring to the same gemstone? I still cannot decide. I am very close to positive that Ocean Jasper and Orbicular Jasper are the same stone - but my blonde brain is still trying to decide if Rainforest Jasper is a totally separate stone (and possibly family). So you will find a separate installment on the Rainforest stone.
Ocean Jasper was formed near the coast of Madagascar. The tiny island where the stone is found can only be worked at low tide, the rest of the time the deposit is below the water's surface.
The green, sometimes white gemstone is covered with eyelets and orbs of red, yellow and sometimes blue. Ocean Jasper teaches us responsibility and patience. It can also aid in regulating your breathing for meditation.
Owyhee Jasper
From Oregon, this is a banded Jasper with stripes of green and brown. Only found one reference for this gemstone, and I never personally seen a specimen. Would love to hear any stories or information you might have on this stone.
Picasso Jasper
While this Jasper lacks the bright colors often found in this gemstone family, Picasso Jaspers are unique and intriguing in their own way. Colors tend to be dull grays and browns, with streaks that range from yellow to orange playing across the gemstone's surface. The resulting patterns are as dramatic as any of the paintings created by the artist this Jasper is named for. Pablo Picasso.
Use this stone to awaken your own artist spirit or create some positive drama in your life.
Picture Jasper
Mud rich with silicate (Quartz) that oozed and dripped into pockets of gas formed by molten lava; overheated from the exposure then almost instantly turned solid. So, it makes perfect sense to look at the patterns in this gemstone and see landscapes and pictures. It is petrified mud. Picture Jasper is found in Idaho and Oregon. Some highly prized specimens are found near Biggs Oregon (Biggs Blue).
You can use this earthy gemstone to bring success to your business, uncover hidden messages in your environment and to better understanding Primal Earth.
Rainforest Jasper (Rhyolite?)
Rhyolites are closer to Obsidian than Jasper (cooled very quickly, before crystals had a chance to grow), and the vast majority of references called the Rainforest Jasper a Rhyolite (and yes they did call it "Jasper"). Its colors and markings are extremely close to Ocean Jasper. Greens with stripes, orbs and distinct markings in red, yellow, white and blue. Side by side, I think there is enough difference that a trained eye would be able to distinguish them.
Rainforest Jaspers allow you to open communication with loved ones who have crossed over. If you procrastinate, use it to move forward on your projects.
Red Jasper
The most common member of the Jasper family, it can be found almost anywhere. It is a stone rich with Mother Earth's energy and one of my favorites to work with. Many of the First Nations believed the Red Jasper was Mother Earth's own blood and very sacred. This Mother Jasper can be used toward any intention a Jasper is recommended for.
Zebra Jasper
All my searching and reading only produced a couple of pictures of this Jasper gemstone. I have had some Zebra Jaspers, but they always find new homes rather quickly. The stone is black with white jagged stripes, very much like a Zebra. It is very helpful with balancing energy, work and play, and allowing you to see both sides of a situation.
Here are a few Jaspers that I found on lists, but have never seen specimens of, nor find any reliable information on them from more than one source:
Bat Cave Jasper
Bruneau Jasper
Maltic Jasper
Maple Leaf Jasper
Rainbow Jasper
Silverleaf Jasper
Sunset Lavender Jasper
What about your list? Are there any special Jaspers that you work with that you don't see mentioned here? Please, email stephanie@ozarkrockexchange.com
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SKY NOTES
Friday, November 7 Samhain crossquarter day
Full Moon, Saturday November 8 8:13 pm ET
Lunar Eclipse, Saturday November 8 8:20 pm ET
Sukkot begins, Saturday October 11
Leonid Meteor Showers, November 13 & November 19*
Fourth Quarter Moon, Sunday November 16 12:40 am ET
New Moon, Saturday November 21 5:59 pm ET
Solar Eclipse, Saturday November 21 5:50 pm ET
Ramadan ends, Tuesday November 25
Thanksgiving (USA), Thursday November 27
Second Quarter Moon, Sunday November 30 12:16 pm ET
* There will be two Leonid Meteor showers this month! Here is the link to a NASA article on these astronomical events: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/10oct_doubleleonids.htm?list561860
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Woman Who Walks: Report from the meeting of the East Mark Twain Council
(continued from Coyote and Cat)
by Stephanie Pflumm
The morning of October 9th began nice enough, but a cool wind from the North was bringing moisture and lower temperatures. Making the prospect of spending several hours in the dark forest even less appealing. Except I had given my word.
Grandmother's fullest phase would be just before 1:30 am Missouri time (which is central time). Woman Who Walks told me the council planned to begin around 12:30 am and conclude no later than 2:30 am. One of the meeting's intentions was to pray that two-leggeds lose their disrespectful habits, and they had agreed to speak these intentions as Grandmother moved into her voiding phase. So I tried not to feel grumpy about having to get up and go to work the next morning.
I managed to navigate my little red car down the narrow lane to Woman Who Walks home. From there we hiked about thirty minutes along a barely visible path into a fairly large clearing in what had seemed a pretty dense growth of Trees. It was not raining, but the air was wet with a drizzly fog. However, The Gardner, along with the help of a few Beaver and Squirrel had fashioned something of a lean-to that would keep me dry and a small (miraculous) fire that was pleasantly warm. All lingering grumpy thoughts evaporated.
As we settled in our little shelter, Woman Who Walks explained what my role would be in the upcoming meeting.
"You were invited to the meeting of the East Mark Twain Council (my home is near the boundaries of the Eastern sections of Mark Twain National Forest, hence the name of this council), as an observer and a reporter. Neither of us will be allowed to speak, only to listen. Since you will not understand much of what is said here, I will serve as your interpreter so that you are able to make an accurate report of this meeting later."
Woman Who Walks spoke quietly, not in a whisper, but a soft, soothing tone.
"You must be quiet, make only slow, gentle moves. Many of those gathering here tonight have never been close to a two-legged. Some will be frightened by our presence, every thought and action must be non threatening.
"You do not ask questions, I will not pass along any words from this meeting until later. Later we will share many words that are to be exchanged here this night."
I nodded, hoping to convey that I understood the gravity of her instructions. I thought she would say more, instead she lowered herself beside me and became quiet. I adjusted my position a couple of times until I was certain I was in a comfort zone that would last two hours.
Only a few brief moments seemed to pass before the clearing began to fill up. Queen Camilla, (Woman Who Walks lost kitten, now fully grown) and Moon Brother (her Coyote brother) were the first to enter the clearing. I knew instantly that they were engaged in a conversation about this impending meeting. My curiosity could barely be contained and I wondered if I really could behave the entire meeting.
Then as I watched Bear, Fox and the other members enter the clearing, I quickly understood how important it was to be a quiet observer and my nerves settled down.
Here are the members of the East Mark Twain Council that met during the Full Moon on October 10, 2003.
Queen Camilla, virgin queen of the forest, friend to Woman Who Walks, representing the two-leggeds and their adopted friends
Moon Brother, coyote brother to Queen Camilla and scout for the Bear Creek Pack
Huntress Moon, mother of Moon Brother and Matron Major of the Bear Creek Pack
Goddess Eyes, daughter of White Eyes of the Swan Creek Deer Clan (White Eyes was an albino deer, believed to be of divine birth, the daughter of Lightening and a maiden yearling. White Eyes saw visions of the two-leggeds future, one of bitter destruction the other of brilliant ascension.)
Wind Rider, mate to Goddess Eyes and cherished leader of the Swan Creek Deer Clan
Sweet Claw, healer and spirit leader for the Brown Branch Bear Tribe
Tree Friend, step-brother of Sweet Claw and Lead Hunter for the Brown Branch Bear Tribe
Storm Singer, regional messenger for the Great Blue Heron Council of the Eastern Creeks
Rainbow Singer, second daughter to Storm Singer and elected leader of the Great Blue Heron Council of the Eastern Creeks
Phoenix and Rainbow, mates and shared leaders of the New Winds Eagle Clan
Earth Dancer, medicine woman of the Bear Creek Turtle Clans representing all the Turtle relations
Grass Dancer, third daughter from the first litter of Grass Stalker and Meadow Dancer representing the Fox families
Wise Wind, first son of the second litter of Grass Stalker and Meadow Dancer, representing all relations misplaced by two-legged's sprawling need for housing
Gold Notes, a Goldfinch and Cedar Singer, a Cardinal, representing the many families of Song Birds
No Fences, an escapee from the local Elk Ranch, representing those affected by two-leggeds misguided intentions
Spirit Drummer, a wise old pileated Woodpecker & Tree Stripes a Harried Woodpecker representing the Woodpecker and Flicker families
Squirrel, Mouse and Chipmunk each had representatives there to speak for all the Rodent families
Field Weaver, a mystic and healer from the Tarantula Tribes of the Eastern Glades escorted a group representing the Insect Families (some smaller members rode in on the shoulders and backs of hosts)
Small Glimpse, a Blue Tail scout came to represent the Lizard Families
Swift Swish, the wise and ancient leader of the Swan Creek Valley Copperhead Tribes representing the Snake Families
Crow, Hawk and Turkey Vulture sent members to help represent the scavenger and bird of prey Winged Families.
Outlying clans, tribes and packs from Western sections of Mark Twain National Forest, Springfield, Bolivar, Branson and area counties sent Doves and Pigeons to represent their words.
Earth Dancer opened the meeting by asking the Four Directions to join this important meeting, and asking Mother and Father to protect the Circle gathered. Cedar Singer welcomed the East, Grass Dancer welcomed the South, Goddess Eyes welcomed the West and Sweet Claw welcomed the North. Earth Dancer said a prayer that may not be repeated and the meeting was opened.
Queen Camilla and Moon Brother moderated the meeting. Each representative spoke of their concerns. Many of the words spoken were of similar fears. Many spoke of similar transgressions, of human consequences that cost animal lives. A few shared events of hope, of stories that had been passed. Two-leggeds that made changes, that took responsibility for consequences and created change. But the majority of the words were sad, disappointed and close to angry.
Field Weaver was the last to speak. It was nearly 2:30 am, but I had long forgotten the concept of my time and my Family. While the words spoken throughout the meeting would not translate in my Human brain, I always knew who was addressing the council and the seriousness of their concerns was unmistakable.
When Field Weaver finished, Moon Brother asked the council members what action should be taken as a result of this meeting. I sensed a shift of attention towards me, then Gold Notes, First Mother of the Keltner Hill Gold Finch Clan spoke:
"We must make an urgent request of our two-legged relations."
I knew the council responded in agreement. Quick discussions produced a short list of requests that everyone felt should be made of their Human Relations. It did not take the members long to finish a formal draft of their requests.
"We the members of the East Mark Twain Council, meeting on the 10th morning of October in the year you number 2003 do hereby make these formal requests of our two-legged Brothers and Sisters:
Please be respectful.
We do not mind sharing our abundant Mother and Father with you, but humbly request that you no longer disrespect them with poisons. And please remember to ask permission, there was a time when your Mothers and Fathers knew better than to take without asking permission first.
Please be gentle.
We know that you must satisfy your hungers, and that many of you creates much hunger. But please do not be cruel and thoughtless in your pursuit of satisfaction. Honor the lives given to feed yours, nurture all the relations in the chain that nourishes you.
Please be thoughtful.
There was a time when a wise human would consider the consequences of their actions for seven generations out. Parents and leaders must once again think in terms of how today will affect your children's children's children's children.
Please be responsible.
If you cause harm, repair it. If you must take from something, know that there is a price to pay in your children's future. Thoughtless consumption does not fulfill any real dream.
Please be generous.
Remember you do not walk alone. All your actions, good or bad have an impact on your relations in the families of the four-leggeds, winged, rooted and insect clans. Be willing to share. Be conscious in your choices of habitation, be willing to allow your other Brothers and Sisters their homes and the environments they need to survive."
Addendum (added by Tiny Perfection of the Glade Top Field Mouse Clan): Do not think that small actions are too little to have consequences. Even the tiniest effort supports great change. Never underestimate your power to manifest perfection.
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