Merkaba Star Kambaba Jasper for Healing and Reiki Metaphysical Energy Balancing and Positivity 200 to 500 gramsMerkaba is a sacred shape that is believed to have powerful spiritual properties helping us to reach higher states of consciousness. The word Merkaba can be translated as light Mer, Spirit Ka body Ba, it means spirit and body surrounded by Light. A Merkaba shaped crystal appears as a star tetrahedron; a 3 dimensional 8 pointed star made from two triangular pyramids, one pointing up, the other down. It was valued and used in many cultures and religions