Jade

Esoterically, jade is renowned for its many beneficial properties. It is considered a healing and purifying stone, capable of stimulating energy flow in the body and removing energy blockages. The chakras associated with jade vary depending on its color, but generally, it is often linked to the heart chakra.

In crystal healing, jade is used for its soothing and balancing properties. It is known to promote inner peace, serenity, and emotional harmony. Jade is also said to help strengthen self-confidence and attract luck and prosperity to the wearer’s life.

Esoteric identity
Type Silicate
Hardness (Mohs scale) 6.5-7
Form Polished stones, cabochons, carvings
Origins Mainly from Asia
Colors Green, white, black, purple, yellow
Symbolism Luck, prosperity, protection, harmony, wisdom
Esoteric properties Healing, purification, energy stimulation
Associated chakras Heart chakra
Uses in lithotherapy Calm, balance, emotional harmony
Associated deities Guanyin (in Chinese culture)
Related elements Wood (in Chinese culture)
Associated signs Taurus, Virgo
Associated planets Venus, Mercury

Stone recharging
Sunlight Expose the stone to sunlight for a few hours to restore its energy
Moonlight Place the stone under the full moonlight overnight to purify and recharge it
Earth Bury the stone in fertile soil for a day to eliminate stagnant energies
Water Let the stone soak in spring water for a few hours to purify it
Quartz Crystals Place the stone on a cluster of Quartz crystals for several hours to recharge it
Sage or Incense Pass the stone through sage or incense smoke to purify and revitalize its energy
Intentions Hold the stone in your hands and visualize the positive energy within it, infusing it with your intentions