Bumblebee jasper is a sedimentary rock that is made up of yellow sulfur and manganese oxides. This gives it the patterns that mimic the coloring in bumble bees. It is porous and often contains tiny holes. The stone was formed during volcanic activity in West Java, Indonesia. This area is now closed to mining.
Jasper awakens the mind and heart to new ideas and allows one to be flexible with others. All the jaspers have some properties of enhancing emotional balance, nurturing, and protection. It is a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It helps promote openness to new ideas. Jasper is a powerful screen against unsettling ideas or people and it eases stress, making it a wonderful stone to have near you.
Jasper is a very good shielding stone and is recommended in situations where protection or extra luck is needed. All colors of Jasper help balance the vibrations in your body. Legend says that Jasper drives away evil spirits. Jasper is known as the supreme nurturer stone.