Dalmation Jasper

Zodiac Affinity...
Dalmation Jasper has a special affinity with Virgo but benefits all signs. It has a Projective Energy, it's Element is Earth and its Planet is Earth.

Folklore...
Dalmation Jasper has been used as a protection amulet for those who suffer from nightmares, negative thinking, depression and also helpful in keeping one relaxed and in good spirits.

It has been carved into scarabs in ancient Egypt, and some variations were considered to be a stone of warriors during the middle ages.

Application...
I found this one to have very settling qualities when held during meditation. I came away feeling more goal-oriented and paths to complete projects seemed clearer.

When used at the first Chakra for grounding, I did find it's energies very soft and eventually used it with a piece of Quartz which seemed to amp up the grounding effects provided.

Spiritually...
Dalmation Jasper assists with telepathic animal communication, and is a stone that lessens or removes disillusionment. It helps one to see their strengths and weaknesses, and encourages grounding both with the Earth and in reality.

Emotionally...
Dalmation Jasper increases loyalty and is beneficial for long term relationships. It helps us deal with things in a forthright manner and provides the endurance needed to work through a problem to the end.

Mentally...
Dalmation Jasper is a stimulator for honesty, to ourselves and to others. It can provide the courage to 'come to grips' with even unpleasant tasks. It aids our imagination and helps to transform ideas into actions.

Physically...
Dalmation Jasper can help to purify the blood, it is also a stone of protection from nightmares, depression and negative thinking.  It is particularly beneficial for healing people who have trouble relaxing and having a bit of fun.

Corresponding Chakra...
1st Chakra - color of black. Good stimulator for visualizing this life and past life scenes. Promotes our awareness of the beauty of Earth. Helps with meditation by providing nice grounding energies. Aids in stabilizing creativity by bringing new ideas and opening artist blocks, is an aid for drawing and painting.