Hardness: 7
Agates: Especially beneficial for Geminis
Agate is a form of banded chalcedony, a member of the quartz family. Agates are usually identifiable by their various bands and markings. Traditionally, agates need to have bands or lines going around them to be classified as Agate.
Agate is believed to be around 3000 years old, yet it was named more recently (300 – 400 years B.C.E.) after the Achates River in Sicily.
Agates are less intense and have a slower vibration than other stones. This is actually a good thing as it enables agates to work their magick in a slow and effective manner. Their “slow and steady” demeanor is a compliment to its stabilizing and strengthening influence over us.
Agates are soothing and calming and bring us great strength and concentration. They awaken our innate talents and dexterity and encourage self acceptance which in turn helps build our self confidence. Agates give us an appreciation of the truth and encourage us to speak our truth. This tranquil and pacifying stone is quite the emotional healer. Agates raise our consciousness and ground and balance our physical, emotional and intellectual energies. Agates remove negative energy and are good at harmonizing our yin yang energy.
Agates connect us to “beings” in the higher realms who provide us inspiration. The multiple layers of agates contain hidden information from which we can learn and benefit. Agates help us get rid of internalized anger and stress and makes us feel safe and secure and accepting of ourselves.
Agates bring self analysis and perception in situations and hidden circumstances. They allow us to know who are and aren’t our real friends and encourage fidelity in relationships . They increase our mental function, concentration, analytical abilities and precision, all which lead to sensible solutions. Agates are emotional healers. They can bring to our consciousness the underlying reasons behind why we are physically sick.
Agates have several medical applications. They benefit our eyes and eyesight, dizziness, skin issues, stomach, gastric distress. uterus, pancreas, lymph glands and veins. Agates ease headaches, poor balance, pregnancy discomfort and can help prevent miscarriages. They are also good at warding off infections. Agates can reduce our thirst, make us aware of any dis-ease that may be interfering with our well being.
In addition to everything else, agates can bring prosperity.
Many years ago, agate was placed in water for drinking and cooking as it was believed to eliminate sickness. Agates are believed to encourage faithfulness in marriage.
Blue Lace Agate: This pale blue “banded” form of Agate is easily identifiable by it’s white or dark blue pattern of lines. Blue Lace has a soft, calming and peaceful energy. Blue Lace Agate is a healing, supportive and nurturing stone that works best when placed around the throat, heart, 3rd eye and crown chakras. Blue Lace Agate deals with our emotions and thoughts. It encourages us to verbally express our feelings and thoughts while counteracting our unhealthy feelings based on fears and rejections. People who have light blue in their aura resonate well with Blue Lace Agate. Blue Lace Agate can help with: thyroid, arthritis, fractures, digestive glands, lymph infections, high fevers and shoulder and neck pain. It also strengthens the capillaries and pancreas.
Interesting Tidbits: The Byzantine people (in what is now Istanbul) knew along time ago that Agate’s color could be enhanced by subjecting it to fire. However, the true art of coloring agate began in ancient Rome. Agate is often colored for 2 reasons: Agate’s natural state is often a dull gray. Agate is a porous stone making it easy to absorb the dye.
Please note: All of our large agate polished pieces weigh about one lb. The markings may vary slightly.
| Polished on one side. Can be used as a bookend. |
