Mars planet in red jasper on a solar stand · 40mm

A natural stone sphere presented on an openwork stand, in the spirit of old astronomy cabinets.

A dense, entirely opaque brick red, sometimes veined with brown or cream.

Symbolic reading. The builders' stone in tradition, it is credited with endurance and grounding; it is associated with the root chakra.

In practice. To be set on a desk or a bookcase; the set is collected planet by planet. The stand comes apart so the sphere can be dusted separately.

• Jasper is a siliceous rock whose color comes from hematite; it can contain up to 20% foreign material.
• Indicative size: 40mm
• Finish: openwork solar stand
• A natural piece: shade, veining and dimensions vary from one example to the next

A decorative object for personal practice. It is no substitute for medical advice or treatment.