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"If you wish to bring abundance and success into your life, jadeite will support your intentions."

Symbolism and healing properties of jadeite:

Jadeite (new jade) is associated with harmony, balance and happiness. It reportedly has a calming effect on the mind, supporting peace and stability. Jadeite can come in various colours, the most common being green, though yellow, purple, brown, blue and white jadeite also exist. It is traditionally linked to Guanyin, the Buddhist and Taoist goddess of compassion and mercy. According to astrology, it has strong protective properties and reportedly shields its wearer from negative influences.

People also seek it out for its supportive effects on love and relationships. It is said to strengthen love and understanding between partners and bring joy into relationships. In alternative medicine, it is used mainly to help calm the mind during meditation. It is often associated with prosperity, reportedly able to bring wealth, abundance, and success in business and finances into one's life.

Types of jadeite:

There are six types of jadeite, including the basic variety. They differ not only in colour but also in their characteristic properties and reported effects. These include:

White jadeite (solid jade) is associated with harmony, balance and protection. It is also nicknamed "heavenly jadeite" or "holy jadeite". According to astrology, it is said to bring luck, abundance and prosperity. People also seek it out for its connection to spiritual growth and personal development. It is believed to open spiritual perception and enhance intuition. It is also often associated with bringing financial success.


White jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Virgo (23 August – 22 September), Libra (23 September – 23 October), Scorpio (24 October – 22 November) and Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)


Chakras associated with white jadeite:

5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: affects communication and self-expression
6th chakra – third eye Ajna: affects intuition, spiritual vision and clairvoyance
7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects spiritual growth and awareness

Matte white jadeite (solid jade matte) is associated with the harmony of yin and yang, balance and protection. It reportedly symbolises peace in relationships. According to astrology, it supports the growth of spiritual potential. People also seek it out because it reportedly provides its wearer with an energetic shield against negativity. It is often regarded as a stone of regeneration, said to restore the natural flow of energy in the human body.


Matte white jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Libra (23 September – 23 October), Scorpio (24 October – 22 November) and Pisces (21 February – 20 March)


Chakras associated with matte white jadeite:

7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects spiritual growth and awareness

Green jadeite (african jade) is associated with luck, balance and protection. In many cultures it is regarded as a stone of luck and abundance. It is believed to attract wealth and prosperity into its wearer's life. According to astrology, it is good to use during meditation and spiritual work, as green jadeite reportedly helps open awareness, increase intuition and connect with one's inner guidance. People also seek it out because it is said to help open the heart and strengthen relationships, and it is therefore often associated with love.


Green jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Cancer (22 June – 22 July), Virgo (23 August – 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)


Chakras associated with green jadeite:

4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart, associated with compassion and love

Canadian jadeite (canadian jade) is associated with abundance and luck. In many cultures it is linked to positive energy and spiritual growth. It also symbolises harmony and balance, which can reportedly be reached easily by connecting with nature and the earth. In astrology it is regarded as a stone of love and family happiness. In some cultures, it is believed to bring harmony to romantic relationships. People also seek it out for its calming effects. It is also often associated with protection and warding off negative energy.

Canadian jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 April – 21 May), Cancer (22 June – 22 July), Virgo (23 August – 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)


Chakras associated with Canadian jadeite:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: affects stability and security
3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: affects emotional balance
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart, associated with compassion and love

Burmese jadeite (burma jade) is associated with harmony, balance and protection. It reportedly supports calm, peace and stability. According to astrology, it is also linked to spiritual growth and personal development. It is believed to help develop awareness, open the heart and strengthen intuition. People also seek it out because it is associated with love and peace. It reportedly strengthens love for oneself and others and supports relationships built on love, mutual understanding and compassion. It is also often associated with prosperity and abundance. In many cultures it is called the stone of luck and success, said to attract wealth, opportunities and prosperity into its wearer's life.


Burmese jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Cancer (22 June – 22 July), Virgo (23 August – 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)


Chakras associated with Burmese jadeite:

4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart, associated with compassion and love

Jadeite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 April – 21 May), Leo (23 July – 22 August) and Libra (23 September – 23 October)

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Localities, forms of jadeite and history:

Jadeite is found in many places around the world. The most significant localities, however, are Burma, Guatemala, Canada, Russia and New Zealand.

This stone occurs in nature in several forms, for example as massive blocks or pieces. Other forms include streaks or patches, and nodules (rounded or egg-shaped forms of jadeite) that form in rock are not uncommon either. In any case, natural jadeite reportedly has very strong properties and is used across many fields. On the Mohs scale it corresponds to a hardness of 6.5–7.

Since ancient times, jadeite has played an important role in ancient China, where it was regarded as a symbol of virtue, justice, happiness and longevity. The Egyptians were also very fond of it. They made statuettes, jewellery and tomb objects from it. They associated it with the renewal of life. In Mesopotamia and Rome it was regarded as a stone of wealth, beauty and power.

Did you know?

jadeite was a very important stone in the legendary cultures of Central America? The Maya and Aztecs valued jadeite highly, regarding it as a sacred stone linked to nature and the gods. It held strong spiritual significance for them and was widely used to make statuettes and other religious objects.

What is jadeite used for and what can you make from it?

Jadeite is very popular in jewellery-making. It is often used to make necklaces of various lengths and styles. Bracelets are usually strung on elastic cord or sturdy wire. Sometimes, however, jadeite is combined with other stones for maximum effect. Earrings are made either in a simple form or in more elaborate designs, such as drop earrings made from several stones. Rings are a very popular choice. They are striking and very elegant, and are often embellished with other stones. Cufflinks and amulets are also not left behind. You can also make statuettes, small pendants, meditation beads, decorations and other ornaments.

Chakras associated with jadeite:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: affects stability and security
3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: affects emotional balance
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart, associated with compassion and love

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