Crystals and gemstones have their own unique energies that make them helpful tools in spiritual, healing and energy work. They have long been used for such purposes as chakra balancing, psychic healing, a meditation aid and various Eastern Medicine practices. Jade is a semi-precious stone that comes in a variety of shades such as pink, yellow and gray, but many people associate it with its most common color of green. Jade has a very important place in Asian culture and since ancient times has been a symbol of nobility, immortality and perfection.
Jade is a stone that brings balance, helping you to find an emotional center and reach a place of calm. Its energy encourages harmony and allows the mind to achieve a state of serene concentration, which makes it an excellent stone to use for meditative purposes.
Chakras- Green jade is associated with the heart chakra and can assist you in forming and maintaining healthy relationships. Yellow jade is associated with the solar plexus chakra and helps find joy and a sense of interconnectedness.
Emotional associations- Green jade can help bring calm and peace to the spirit. It can also encourage lucid and vivid dreams. White jade can help the mind to be calm and centered, which is helpful for decision making and meditation. Red jade is said to decrease tension levels and heal emotional pain associated with anger.
Physical associations- Jade is believed to assist the body's immune system, help regulate breathing and improve circulation. It is also believed to have healing properties for the eyes, kidneys, bladder and heart.
Jade has also long been connected with good luck and prosperity and is often used in Feng Shui, which is a practice that helps encourage a flow of positive energy or chi in your life.
You can incorporate jade into your life by wearing it in jewelry, using it in the form of statues or carvings to adorn your home or using it during meditation, chakra healing or other spiritual rituals.
Disclaimer- The information within this article is not meant to replace the care of a qualified medical practitioner. If you experience any physical symptoms that cause you concern, always seek the advice of your doctor.
Further Reading
The Spiritual Properties of Selenite Crystals
Rose Quartz- The Crystal of Love
Quartz Crystal
Bringing Balance to the Root Chakra- Crystals, Minerals and Gemstones
