Ocean Jasper: Meaning, Metaphysical Properties & Uses

This form of Jasper is also called Orbicular or Cellular Jasper. It comes from the northwest coast of Madagascar, where the original deposit was famously reached by boat at low tide.

It has distinctive “orbs” or circles on its surface and can be found in a wide variety of beautiful color combinations.

Metaphysical Properties

In metaphysical belief, Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer and is traditionally associated with comfort for the heart and a quiet mind. Ocean jasper is said to align the Solar Plexus, Heart and Throat chakras, forming a clear channel from the seat of personal power to the center of communication. This is thought to allow us to combine our intellectual abilities and will with our emotions, beliefs and principles. In this way it is seen as a symbol of joy, happiness and emotional balance.

Ocean Jasper is traditionally associated with letting go of bitterness, envy and resentment that lie heavy on the Heart. Through its link with the Throat chakra, it is a symbol of speaking openly about the fears and worries that may be holding you back. Water helped to create this crystal, and it reminds us that sometimes we need to just let go and to go with the flow of life in order to find peace of mind.

Ocean Jasper is a unifying stone that many people find helpful when trying to establish balance in their lives. If you are aware of an imbalance in your own life and are uncertain how to rectify it, one tradition is to place a piece of Ocean Jasper under your pillow at night, which is linked with finding answers in dreams.

Ways to Use Ocean Jasper

Many people keep Ocean Jasper close as a reminder to seek resolution in their relationships and feelings. In metaphysical belief it is also a stone of harmony for couples, and a favorite meditation companion when you are reflecting on your own inner conflicts.

Imagine that you are floating on the gentle waves of the ocean as you relax with this stone. Take note of your heartbeat and breathe in slowly, then exhale even more slowly until your breathing settles into a steady rhythm.

As you relax more deeply, the surface of the ocean becomes calmer, the waves become smaller and spaced further apart. Visualize each wave as representing an aspect of your situation, or an emotion that you wish to resolve. The waves recede further with each breath, like the ripples on a pond, taking with them the problems that you want to solve.

Now that you have detached from the problems, or the negative emotions, you are able to see them objectively and to find the solutions that you seek. If it helps to speak the emotions aloud do so, and if it feels right to you allow yourself to drift further away from the ripples until they no longer have any effect on you.

Ocean Jasper makes a lovely companion for this relaxation exercise, and in metaphysical belief its nurturing energy is a symbol of safety and security as you work through your problems.

These are traditional beliefs, not claims of physical effect. Crystals are not a substitute for medical care.