About Yellow Jade

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Yellow jade can be found in various places and used for several different purposes. This stone is unusual in that it is considered to be a spiritual gem in many cultures and religions.

Location
Yellow jade can be found in Japan, Myanmar, Guatemala, California and Alaska.

Cultures That Value Yellow Jade
According to trinitylondon.com, "In Central America, the Mayans, Olmecs and Toltecs used jade for carvings and masks. In ancient Egypt and China it was widely used as a talisman to attract good fortune, friendship and loyalty."

Chakra Association
Yellow jade is used to represent the solar plexus chakra, which is the chakra that promotes self-esteem and confidence.

Birthstone
Yellow jade is the "mystical" birthstone for March babies, and the astrological birthstone for Virgo.

Spiritual Symbolism and Uses
Yellow jade has a multitude of spiritual symbolisms. It is considered to promote emotional stability, balance, loving relationships, luck, wisdom, protection and a long life. It is also believed that jade can help control the content and focus of dreams.

Healing Uses
Some believe that yellow jade can help heal ailments related to the kidney, digestive system, heart, larynx, liver, parathyroid, spleen, thymus, thyroid, bladder and eyes.