Shǎndiàn is a unique red jasper crystal skull in the super realistic carving style from Skullis.com at almost six inches in length! Skullis’ super realistic sculptures have amazing details and are much more anatomically correct than the realistic crystal skulls. Shǎndiàn is an excellent specimen of red jasper with a lovely band of white quartz and quartz filled translucent lines giving added beauty and character to this crystal skull. We’ve seen a lot of red jasper at Skullis, and Shǎndiàn really stands out in the crowd!

Shǎndiàn is the Chinese name for lightning. Because of the natural patterns of quartz in the red jasper being reminiscent of bolts of lightning, and because of jasper and red jasper’s metaphysical properties of being a rain bringer and its ability to ground and connect with Earth energies, Shǎndiàn is the name the crystal skull chose. But unlike lightning, because jasper tempers its energy into a gentle flow, Shǎndiàn will not act rashly or without warning. Shǎndiàn represents the power of the forces that create lightning, and the wisdom required to wield that power. Shǎndiàn will share illumination in dark and stormy moments, to protect and give energy to persevere so we can find our way.

Red jasper is considered to be a stone of the body, augmenting strength and stamina and increasing the chi in one's aura with an even, steady flowing energy. Red jasper is a stone of passion and health, and can be use to give courage to complete undesirable work and when facing biased, unfair, and wrongful issues to allow one to find solutions. Red jasper assists in dream recall and research to give one a greater understanding of possible interpretations of dreams. Red jasper resonates strongly with Earth energies and allows for a profound connection with the Earth guardians, spirits, ley lines and vortex energies, and sacred sites. It is also considered helpful in finding rescue from danger.

Jasper is an Earth element stone that shares its unique connection with the planet through its consistent energy flow, encouraging one to be in the present and grounded to the physical body while enhancing perceptions of the surrounding environment. Jasper teaches one to appreciate silence and solitude of both the inner mind and the outer world. Jasper also allows for an enhanced perception of one's spiritual connection to the whole of nature, enabling one to recognize the sacredness of life, spiritual wisdom, and the beauty of what seems ordinary, and it helps to find harmony with oneself and with others.

Jasper nurtures, balances the aura, and provides strength, healing, stability, grounding, security, and comfort. Jasper reflects one's spiritual choice to be of service to others by sharing happiness and a sense of purpose.

Jasper has long been used as a stone of mental, physical, and spiritual protection. Jasper is known as a stone for rain making, and is considered an effective stone to use as a tool for divination through dowsing and scrying, and when dowsing for water.

Jasper clears negative energies and brings balance to the aura, instills peace by removing stress and anxiety, and increases one's ability to concentrate, eliminating negative thoughts and bad dreams. Jasper is used to balance and align the chakras, and protect during meditation that involves astral travel, providing grounding during the experience.

Jasper is considered an excellent healing stone, supporting the physical body and emotions during hospitalization, extended illness, and injury, helping one to understand the reasons for these frustrating and/or painful experiences.

Jasper has also been used to assist during fasting and diet, giving physical energy, self control, and encouraging perseverance. It also assists one to let go of bad habits and addictions, assisting both the mind and the body to overcome the perceived need, and has been said to be very effective for quitting smoking. Jasper removes toxins from the body and reveals emotional processes that cause one to indulge in harmful addictions so they can be dismissed.

Jasper is considered to be an aphrodisiac, to increase fertility and lends energy to making the experience of pregnancy a joyful one.

Jasper brings vital energy to the emotional body, relieving stress and encouraging a balanced peace. Jasper inspires compassion, generosity, humility, patience, and courage, giving one the will to complete their goals. Jasper allows one to face challenges without feeling the need to pretend or hide one's true thoughts and feelings. Jasper assists in letting go of insecurities, fears, and guilt so one may find forgiveness for oneself. Jasper enables one to be assertive without aggression and helps one to be in harmony with others.