This is a carved Red Jasper Horse Totem. It has cool looking patterns throughout, plus some silvery grey Hematite mixed in here and there, and a cool subtle "blossom" formation around the left side of the face. Nice simple, clean details. Check out how it works with subtle energies below!
It weighs about 2.2oz and measures approx. 2 1/4" inches tall X 1 5/8" inches wide at the widest point. Code-093022-3672
As a totem animal, the Horse represents freedom and power. Horse totems bring new journeys into ones life. Horse teaches us to ride in new directions, and helps us discover our own freedom and power! Horses assist us in overcoming obstacles. The Horse is also a symbol of the Wind or element of Air.
Red Jasper has sometimes been called the “Stone of Counselors and Healers" as well as the "Earth Stone." Its energy reminds us that we are here on the earth to bring joy to others and ourselves. It is a must have stone for all people working with stones and is thought to induce health and re-birth. It is often used by Indigenous healers for protection, strong Grounding, self-healing and remembering dreams.
It is also said to afford some protection of the First and Third Chakra area.
It has often been used to focus on and "activate" the first Chakra, in order to increase one's life-force energies, (also known as Chi, Mana, Prana etc.)
In Crystal Healing, Red Jasper is used for Self-Healing and increasing one's strength, both emotional and physical.
Red Jasper is associated with the Root or Base Chakra but may be used to assist with the balancing all of the Chakras, as being strongly Grounded is a necessity for balance, on all levels.
Hematite (sometimes spelled Hemetite). Hematite is a must for anyone interested in working with crystals and stones. It is said to assist in grounding and calming and in manifesting Divine Light in your life. It deflects and dissolves negative energies.
Hematite is said to help one to 'sort things out' and can be used for memory enhancement, original thinking and technical knowledge. Hematite, especially in its natural crystalline form, is traditionally thought to bring peace, self-control and inner happiness.
It is a calming energy and is said to attract "kind" love and act as a stabilizing force.
In Crystal Healing, Hematite is used to calm the nerves, reduce pain, decrease insomnia, and to align the spine and speed the mending of broken bones. Some Indigenous healers used it for blood disorders.
Hematite is associated with the Root Chakra.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.