Red jasper is a protective stone, believed to repel negative energy, promote relaxation, and increase motivation. It is a calming stone thought to help us to control our emotions, and to provide us with deeper understanding so that we are better able to handle challenging situations. Red jasper is believed to give us courage and strength to face conflict and to stand up for ourselves. It is a grounding stone said to relieve depression and to ease stress. Red jasper is associated with the Zodiac sign of Taurus.