Surprising Facts About Poppy Jasper

Looking for that “little something” to brighten your day? Ancient philosophies have long promoted the benefits of healing crystals and gemstones in promoting good energy flow and clearing the body and mind of negative energy. Since the beginning of time, crystals have been all around us, absorbing and emitting vibrations. Even televisions, cell phones, and computers have crystals that absorb and emit vibrations, but are these the vibrations you want to take with you through the day? 

If you feel like you lack the motivation and energy to get through your day, poppy jasper is the infusion of optimism and grounding you need. Have you been looking for healing crystals that calm, inspire, and re-energize? Look no further.  You want poppy jasper. 

Where Did Poppy Jasper Originate?

Poppy Jasper is a kind of brecciated jasper native to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, specifically the city of Morgan Hill. It is an orbicular jasper whose patterns consist of orbs or sphere shapes similar to the poppy flower. Officially declared the “City Rock of the city of Morgan Hill” in 2002, poppy jasper became the namesake of its own film festival and an award-winning amber ale. 

Formed millions of years ago through seismic activity, this gemstone gets its brown, red, black, and yellow hues from the local elements blending and hardening into large, translucent quartz. After hours of polishing, the red and yellow hues are so striking and eye-catching, it resembles a poppy flower. The unique, soothing, and colorfully bizarre poppy jasper comes from California’s own Morgan City.

Places to Find Poppy Jasper:

• India
• Russia
• Egypt
• Australia
• Brazil

What is the Meaning of Poppy Jasper?

Simply put, poppy jasper is a positive, happy, and energizing gemstone known as the “supreme nurturer,” “stone of courage,” and “stone of wisdom.” This gemstone is also known as a worry stone because you can hold it with the confidence that it has qualities to sustain and support you through times of stress; hold the stone tight to promote feelings of tranquility. When you feel the pressure of a work presentation or pre-party planning stress, keep this healing crystal close to you. 

This gemstone has the qualities to bring confidence into your life and to promote a sense of calm and wellbeing. Poppy jasper can aid in communication with animals and allergies, specifically animal allergies. Get this gemstone, and you can keep the boyfriend who is allergic to cats and even go back to the shelter for that perfect companion for your little Fluffy!

Healing Properties of the Poppy Jasper

Jasper has many healing properties for individuals and our planet, such as the clearing of electromagnetic and environmental pollution, including radiation. What can you expect from this stone? This healing crystal is going to keep you:

• protected
• grounded
• secure
• motivated
• inspired 

Physical Healing Properties

Low energy? Sluggish organ function? As an earthy and powerful stone, poppy jasper is beneficial for circulatory and digestive health. This gemstone supports sex organs, blood disorders, and repair and recovery after long periods of illness.  Should you choose to eliminate caffeine intake, this healing crystal will provide the increased positivity, energy, and joy required to push past the withdrawal effects. 

Mental Healing Properties

Disorganized? Anxious? Have trouble communicating? This healing crystal has a strong effect on emotions. Courage, strength, and willpower are enhanced as mental clarity reduces stress and improves communication and organization. Like poppies signify remembrance, poppy jasper can enhance memory and reduce negative energies, allowing you to perform at your best.

This gemstone can reduce anxiety and nervousness and reveal joyfulness and hope with its soothing properties. This healing crystal’s overall positive effect is an energized and deeper connection with life and its pleasures. It has been said that jasper encourages honesty with oneself; the more you accept the energy, the more will be provided to you – creating an uplifting and invigorating life flow.

Spiritual Healing Properties

Poppy jasper aligns the chakras. Those suffering from heartache can achieve emotional balance with an improved joyful outlook. This healing crystal stirs a connection to others and a duty to be kind and compassionate. Increasing your compassion and sympathy for others can have a strong positive effect on your love life, as well. Jasper is known to balance the yin and yang of life, allowing opposite, seemingly contrary forces to complement, interconnect, and remain interdependent as you align to become your best self. Historically speaking, Buddhism and Hinduism teach all these positive qualities reside within us – as chakras – and the healing crystals bring them into our awareness. In other words, the force is already within you! Poppy jasper allows your inner joy to be seen and felt more honestly and openly by you and those around you.

How to Bring Poppy Jasper into Your Life

There is no doubt, the warmth of poppy jasper will warm up any space and brighten the outlook of any person who wears it.  Keep an orb of poppy jasper in your pocket, purse, or wear it as a piece of jewelry. Holding the positive vibrations close will create an overall relaxation and wholeness. The more you wear the gemstone, the more you feel its positive energy and remain open to increased joy. Decorate using the healing gemstone in your home or office to protect from negative energy and promote tranquility. 

Bringing the healing crystal into your personal space will provide you with a constant reminder and vibration that you are strong, whole, and happy.

Taking Care of Your Poppy Jasper

Whether you wear your poppy jasper in a necklace or keep the orb in your pocket, you will want to cleanse the gemstone from time to time.  Simple and careful maintenance can include warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or brush to remove dirt or debris. You can use a soft, dry cloth to keep the polished shine.  To re-energize the gemstone, leave it in the light of the full moon, pass through sage smoke or incense, or bury the healing crystal in the ground overnight.  Take care of your gemstone, and your gemstone will open your mind to a happy, balanced life.