The Metaphysical Properties of Agate

July 3, 2009

Properties: Composed of microscopic crystals of Quartz laid down in

colorful bands or ribbons. The appearance of the stone is waxy and

soft. Almost always translucent and occasionally transparent. Agates

are grounding stones. Agates are one of the oldest good luck stones.

They help obtain a better physical/emotional balance. They work to

raise consciousness. Builds self-confidence. Agate enables the person

wearing it to choose their friends carefully. Used to avert from

lighting and stormy weather (physically and metaphysically), agate

brings prosperity. It is a protector of children. This stone helps us

to have patience, and allows for inner peace. Use agate as a gazing

tool for divination and meditation. Agate balances emotions and brings

insight to any situation.

Folk Remedies: Agate is a fertility stone used for centuries. It is

believed to prevent miscarriages and alleviate discomfort during

pregnancy. It is a cooling stone used for stomach, colon, liver,

spleen, kidneys. Used for centering, taking heart and maintaining blood

sugar levels. This is why it is so helpful for dizziness, headaches and

impaired balance. anorexia/food issues, lymphnodes, Restores nerve

feeling and healing after injury/burns.

Feng Shui: Agate is used primarily anywhere to help bring change. Used

in the Center for balance, health and grounding and in the West for

children, in the Southwest (as a pair) for fertility and in the East for

community and family.

Crystal Cleansing: This stone should be cleansed under luke warm water

once a month. Agate can be cleansed and cleared by placing it in the

sun as the sun will increase its energy. Crystals react and energize by

the light of the moon. The fuller the moon the more energized your

crystal becomes. I would recommend your cleansing to be on or near the

full moon so that the light can absorb into your crystal.

History: Agate is (SiO2) quartz with the addition of Al, Ca, Fe, Mn.

This is Chalcedony quartz in red, orange, yellow, browns and blues.

Agate has additional metaphysical properties based on its color and

specific qualities Agate stone was named after the river Achates in

Sicily. Agate was used to make scarabs in ancient Egypt.

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