Crystal
Red Jasper
Lal Yashab / Red Jasper
Opaque Chalcedony — Trigonal, Mohs 6.5–7
Essence
Steadies endurance, physical groundedness, and protection during effort. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Mars (Mangal)'s influence, aligns endurance, physical groundedness, and protection during periods of sustained effort. Reach for it when navigating grounding, protection, confidence.
Anchors
Sourcing
India (Rajasthan), South Africa, USA. Very common and rarely adulterated. Uniform bright-red colour with no matrix usually indicates dye.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
The earth element neutralises and rebalances the stone's energetic signature
Tuesday is Mangal's day — Martian courage is most accessible
Pairs with