• It is also very useful for those who feel they have lost touch with their inner child and can be of great aid in mending emotional wounds from the past so that one may reclaim their purity .
• It is recommended to wear Jade ( or keep it nearby ) when recovering from physical injuries as it can undo physical damage .
• Working with Jade or putting a piece in your pocket before bed will allow for a full , harmonious recovery of the physical body while resting .
• Jade is also a very helpful dream stone ; placing a piece under your pillowcase , or even taping a piece to your forehead will assist with lucid dreaming and enhance abilities of dream recall .
• Throughout time Jade has been used as a stone of abundance and prosperity .
• It has also been used to aid in shamanistic practices and astral travel .
• In ancient Chinese culture Jade was used to strengthen the body through life and protect the soul after death .
• Some items that excavation teams have found consist of Jade pendants , musical instruments , and massive amounts of different sized Jade gems .
• Jade is believed to be one of the stones used in the breastplate of the High Priest as well as Aaron in the Old Testament .
Jade In Alternative Healing
For followers of alternative healing practices , jade carries a sweet , light and nourishing energy that can feel very healing . It has a soothing purity about it , and it goes about purifying your energy field in a manner that is accepting , loving , and wise .
One obvious meaning of the jade stone is purity or purification . And because jade is regarded as a stone that protects and supports loving heart energy , jade also symbolises gentleness and nourishment .
For some users of jade , the stone may have the feeling of an ancient sage that is so centred that merely being in its presence creates a feeling of being elevated and nurtured .