What is Jade?

Jade is a silicate mineral often synonymous with East Asian art. It is part of the Jadeite class of mineral and is part of the monoclinic crystal system. Jade is most well known for its different shades of green but it also comes in red, white, brown, lavender, purple, and orange. Jade's meaning is confidence, acceptance, and health.

Find Your Abundance

Joyous Jade is one of the most famed healing crystals known for bringing lashings of good luck to all who wear her. While the world often thinks of Jade to be synonymous with Chinese medicine and healing, the roots of this abundantly blessed stone go beyond the confines of one continent. Jade has been around for thousands and thousands of years and its impact on humanity can be found scattered across the globe, in many tribes, towns, and tributaries that connect the world. Jade can be traced to China, Russia, and the USA among other places.

Tribes in New Zealand would use Jade to adorn their masks. They would also turn to the mystical powers of Jade when they wanted to make an offering to the water spirits. The Spanish also called Jade – Piedra de Hijada which translates to Stone of the Loin, perhaps in homage to Jades positive effect when it came to healing the bladder and problems with the kidneys. Of course, China is where Jade is truly revered and celebrated. It can be found etched into all kinds of jewelry, statues, and sublime deities. There are two different minerals that are often referred to as Jade - Jadeite and Nephrite. The former is known also as Imperial Jade and is rarer. Nephrite Jade has a shinier more resin-like luster to its green color. Jade is rich in calcium-magnesium and along with shining light on the spiritual world, it can also help the nervous system to heal. 

Ancient cultures would whisper that Jade was a Dream Stone. It’s highly renowned for its metaphysical magic and is often used as a tool in emotional healing, dreamwork, and connecting with higher realms. Back on the ground and Jade is also an amulet for good luck, a talisman for welcoming abundance, and a stone of sublime peace and well-being. To find out more about the healing properties of Jade, keep reading.

If Jade isn’t the stone that fills you with joy be sure to check out our Essential Guide to Healing Crystals and find a gem that brings you hope and light.

Different Kinds of Jade

Green Jade is often the shade of healing stone we are the most familiar with, but the true Jade meaning actually refers to a stone that comes in a wide range of colors, each offering their own charm. Which shade of Jade best suits you depends on what you are seeking in a healing crystal, but all will bring luck, courage, and ample joy to the wearer.

Blue Jade

Beautiful Blue Hade is all about peace and reflection. Like gazing into a deep still water pond, it invites you to sit quietly in your own soul, search your dreams, and not be concerned by ripples because you know that deep down all is well.

White Jade

Pale and pretty, White Jade is known for helping to filter your mind of distractions and keeping things in perspective. White Jade is a wonderful tool for those who struggle with decision making.

Red Jade

Say yes to a bright and brilliant burst of chi, stir up your soul, and get ready to shoot down those fears that have long been holding you back by tapping into the bold energy of Red Jade.

Black Jade

Like many of the dark midnight hued stones, Black Jade is all about welcoming in protection, staying grounded, and making sure that you aren’t hemming yourself in with your own thought patterns.

Yellow Jade

For those who crave a burst of good fortune and a sunny mindset, the positive power of Yellow Jade practically glows with good intention.

Lavender Jade 

Soft and serene and ever in touch with a sense of spirituality, Lavender Jade taps into our higher being and helps us to recover from old torments so that we can breathe deep and fly high.

Imperial Jade

Intense green shades show up in the regal moods of the aptly named Imperial Jade. One of the most valuable types in the Jade world, this stone protects and brings deep harmony.

Orange Jade 

A fiery warmth and stimulating flow ooze from the live wire that is the Orange Jade. This stone emanates life and love and all things good and is a glorious pick me up.

Purple Jade 

For those who feel like they need a good aura cleansing, Purple Jade is an amazing stone for spring cleaning those cobwebby corners of the chakras and the soul.

Brown Jade

Earthly and grounding and with all the energy of Mother Nature herself, Brown Jade is all about sinking into your roots, finding your comfort inside, and not letting life shake you to the very core.

Healing Properties of Jade

With a long history as a protective talisman, Jade has forever been clutched, worn, and celebrated as being a stone that is soaked in good luck. It’s believed that the universe just flows all the good things towards Jade and as a generous gem, she is always happy to distribute that good luck. Along with being an amulet for luck, your use of Jade can cover every angle of healing, from emotional to spiritual, and of course physical too. Take a look at the luminous healing benefits of beautiful Jade.

Physical Healing Properties

Jade may be an emotional and spiritual player, but it also knows how to help the body to heal too. Jade is a powerful and hugely potent cleansing stone meaning it can go straight to work helping organs to heal from toxins. It is known to help the kidneys, the bladder, the spleen, and to balance out fluid systems in the body. Along with all of that, Jade is also popular for helping people to fight infections, its cooling touch helps to bring down fevers, and it is commonly used to encourage the body to effectively heal itself. For those who are facing sexual problems, Jade can also be something of a libido stirrer.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

Jade is hugely intuitive when it comes to dealing with mental and emotional wellbeing. This stone nudges out negative thought patterns, gifts you the courage and wisdom to welcome your own sage advice and is all about upping self-sufficiency so you feel allowed and proud to stand on your own two feet. Self-sufficiency is hugely important when it comes to raising self-esteem, moving through the world with a wonderful sense of confidence, and keeping your soul nourished. Jade is intrinsically linked to ideas of purity, and this doesn’t mean living without a shadow side, but being clear of mind and calm of heart to embrace every angle of yourself. Jade wants to soak you in self-love and ease you into familiar patterns of acceptance that are sure to stay.

Metaphysical Properties

Strong in spiritual vibes, Jade is hugely connected to the heart chakra. For those ready to flush out negative energy and get into harmony with the wider world, you will adore those soft shimmering moods that Jade brings with it. The heart chakra is where our trust, love, and compassion sits. The heart goes beyond romantic love, connecting us to how we deal with the world and all those that reside in it. The heart chakra helps us to map out beautiful friendships, curate loving family ties, and even to connect with our own sense of self-love.

Zodiac Birthstone

Rich in positive flow and ever in connection to the heart, Jade loves to spread the joy meaning that it can be used in accordance with several star signs rather than tying itself down to just one. Taurus, Gemini, Libra, and Aries – all these signs adore the cooling touch, self-assured nature, and ability to ground and grow the heart.

Taureans have so many amazing qualities but for some reason, they often slip into self-doubt. Not with Jade on their side. For those Taurus signs who are tired of second-guessing their own mind, Jade is here to strengthen your belief in yourself.

For Gemini’s, Jade comes in very handy as an amulet to help them stand in alignment with people and experiences. Gemini’s are flighty creatures brimming over with fun, but they can be indecisive and people pleasers deep down. Jade will swoop in to bring you certainty and open your heart to be ready for abundance.

If you want to know which stone is best suited to your own astrological sign, you can check out our guide to discovering the right gemstones for your star sign right here. 

How to Use This Crystal

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From adorning your home to choosing gemstone jewelry to wear as an amulet for health and prosperity, there are many ways to welcome a dreamy dose of joyful Jade into your life. Of course, this stone has a long and strong history with Feng Shui practice and for centuries people have been granting Jade pride of place in their environments. Jade jewelry is not only visually striking but also comes with the bountiful benefit of having the stone in close proximity to the skin which boosts its healing powers.

Home & Office

Throughout the ancient and modern world, different cultures have used Jade in the home to attract abundance, luck, and good vibrations. From jewelry to carvings and beautiful decoration, Jade instantly attracts the eye with its soft colorings, natural patterns, and sublimely soothing vibes. With its light and sweet energy, Jade is a stone that is all about purity and cleansing, making it a perfect addition to your home. By placing Jade in your home, you are instantly cleansing the environment and allowing space for gentleness to grow. Along with purity, Jade is also a stone that brings harmony and balance which makes it a great addition to the workplace. Having Jade on your desk will attract abundance and prosperity, along with making sure that you are flowing in your own communication and creativity and protected from negative vibes.

Jewelry

Jade jewelry is one of the best ways for the wearer to constantly stay connected to the lucky and light energy of this precious stone. Having Jade close to your skin means there is no barrier getting in the way of those healing vibes sinking into your being and getting to work. Jade Energy Bracelets are one of the more traditional ways of turning to the potent powers of this charm and with their lush color scheme, they are super flattering.

Other stones that work wonders when paired with Jade include other types of Greenstones that work in line with the heart chakra. Agate also serves Jade well bringing its cleansing aura moods and stable strengths to the table. Rose Quartz is another stone that deals in compassion and heart chakra healing so if this is an area where you feel you need a little extra help - these two stones are a match made in crystal heaven.

How to Cleanse Your Gemstone

Clearing the energy that your crystal collects is a great way to ensure that your Jade stone stays at the top of its game. While Jade isn’t one to cling to negative vibrations, caring for your stone is sometimes more about giving love and intentional energy. Jade is a relatively smooth and hardy stone and won’t suffer from being cleaned with a little warm soapy water and even a soft-bristled toothbrush for those who want to give it a deep clean. Always make sure that you dry Jade correctly with a soft cloth to help it retain that lovely luster.

If you want to charge your Jade up and give it a fresh burst of energy then you can do so by letting it sit in spring water for a few minutes or taking a moment to meditate with your Jade and fill it with pure intention.

Geological Properties

Final Thoughts About Jade

As one of the oldest healing crystals and amulets celebrated for attracting luck, Jade is a loving and nurturing stone that instantly soothes and helps you to let go of old ideas you may have been clinging to. While some crystals can make you feel like you need to deep dive into healing, Jade takes a softer and more spaced out approach. It’s a stone that doesn’t demand from you, but instead gives you all the love and courage you need to raise your own vibrations, tap into your dreams, and welcome all the wonderful things that want to come to you.

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