Agate Description

Agate is named after the area where it was discovered, the river Achates (now Dirillo), which is in southwest Sicily.  A type of chalcedony, agate comes in a variety of colors is an illustrious mineral due to the banding of multiple colors that highlight it beauty and character.  The varieties of agate can be opaque, partially translucent and sometimes completely transparent.  This mineral is often dyed to distinguish the diversity of colors that help show off the layers of the stone.  Due to the vast types of agate, this mineral can be found anywhere in the world, but certain rarer types of agate are only produced in certain locations.  For instance, flower agate is only mined in Madagascar, laguna lace agate is only mined in Chihuahua, Mexico and blue lace agate is only mined in Nambia and South Africa.  

History

Agate has been used in cultures as early as 2000 B.C. in Mesopotamia.  Ancient carvings of Agate were found with the mineral being used to produce seals, jewelry and cylinders.  It was also prominently used in ancient Greece and Rome.  They would create signet rings with the stone and also used the stones to carve their tableware.  The Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, believed that the stone’s wearer would amplify their persuasiveness and give them the favor of the gods.  

During the Middle Ages, agate’s popularity was extremely high.  The stone was used to create decorative objects and especially in the creation of amulets.  In fact, it became so popular for amulets that in Germany, agate cutters halted cutting of any other stones and concentrated all focus on the production of agate amulets. 

Metaphysical Properties

Blue Lace

• Calming and Cooling Bringing Peace of Mind

• Nurturing, Supportive and Comforting During Tumultuous Times

• Neutralizes Anger and Counteracts Mental Stress

• Promotes Self-Acceptance and Boosts Self-Confidence

• Encourages Authentic, Confident Communication Allowing One to Express Thoughts, Feeling and Ideas with Transparency

• Quiets the Mind and Enhances Focus and Concentration

• Relieves Tension Allowing One to Achieve Calm Inner Peace and a Deep Sense of Relaxation

Dendrite

• Brings Abundance in All Areas of Life

• Generates a Peaceful and Serene Environment

• Opens, Aligns, Balances and Stabilizes the Chakras and Energies

• Encourages Enjoyment in Life

• Powerful Connection to Mother Earth and Plant Kingdom

• Deepens Your Connection to Earth (Gaia)

• Helps You to Remain Centered in Times of Strife or Confusion.

Moss (Most Powerful Agate)

• Stabilizing Stone Connected to Nature

• Refreshes and Invigorates the Soul

• Promotes Self-Expression and Clear Communication

• Reduces Sensitivity to Weather and Environmental Pollutants

• Attracts Abundance and Wealth

• Connects You to Your Higher Self and Assists in Accessing Your Intuition

• Improves Self-Esteem

• Releases Fear and Stress

• Encourages Getting Along with Others

Laguna Lace

• Creates a Zest for Life

• Stimulates Creativity and Sexuality

• Enhances Meditation

• Enhances Focus

• Provides Courage, Strength and Perseverance

• Aids in Decision Making

• Stabilizes the Aura

• Lower Vibrational Stone That Provides a Steady Vibrational Energy Creating Consistent Inner Peace and Stability

• Shields the Soul from Negative Energies

• Harmonizes Group Energy and Brings People Together

Tree

• Connects You to Mother Nature

• Great for Grounding 

• Heals and Balances Negative Emotions

• Opens Chakra Blockages

• Helps Induce and Enhance Meditation and Connect to The Divine Realms

• Cultivates Strength and Resiliency 

• Good for Healing Emotional Trauma

• Relieves Anger, Stress and Fear

• Attracts Good Fortune and Abundance

• Restores Peace and Tranquility

Red

• Instills Confidence

• Protective Stone that Promotes Grounding and Stabilization

• Inspires Creativity

• Aids in Making Difficult Decisions

• Drives You to Take Action and Not Become Stagnant or Procrastinate

• Encourages Perseverance

• Balances the Mind, Body and Spirit

• Stimulates Confidence, Self-Esteem, Motivation and Determination

• Helps You to Overcome Challenges So That You Can Achieve Your Goals

• Stimulates the Intellect Making it a Valuable Stone for Students and Artists

• Increases Energy

• Fosters Forgiveness and Compassion 

• Deflects Anger

Flower (AKA Cherry Blossom Agate, Blossom Jasper or Sakura)

• Aides in Illuminating the Right Life Path

• Ignites Passion and Drive

• Balances the Chakras and Energies Throughout the Body

• Eliminates the Feeling of Stagnation and Prevents Procrastination

• Regulates Emotions

• Helps You to Overcome Emotional Trauma

• Establishes Inner Peace and Balance 

• Eliminates Stress and Anxiety

• Promotes Inspiration and Helps to Focus on New Beginnings and Manifest Your Dreams

• Helps Us to Navigate and Guide Us to Our Fullest Potential and Desires

• Associated With Feminine Energy.  Fosters The Soul to Connect to The Divine Feminine (The Feminine Aspect of The Divine Power That Connects and Binds the Earth)

• Helps Overall Well Being and Vitality

Physical Healing

Blue Lace

• Reduces Restlessness and Aides with Sleep

• Releases Shoulder and Neck Tension

• Aides in Healing Thyroid, Throat and Lymphatic Infections and Inflammation

• Treats Arthritis

• Strengthens the Skeletal System and Aids in Healing Fractures

• Supports the Capillaries and Pancreas

Dendrite

• Heals Disease Caused by Chakra Imbalances

• Heals Blood Vessels and Nerves

• Treats Skin and Skeletal Disorders

• Pain Relieving Properties

• Aids in Healing the Nervous System and Treats Neuralgia

Moss

• Helpful for Mental Disorders and Depression

• Boosts Immune System

• Cleanses Circulatory and Elimination Systems

• Speeds Up Recovery

• Prevents Hypoglycemia and Dehydration

• Treats Cold, Flu and Infections

• Anti-Inflammatory Properties Reduce Swelling in Lymph Nodes and Reduce Swelling in Joints 

Laguna Lace

• Provides Elasticity to the Intestinal Walls of the Digestive Tract for a Healthy Torso

• Helps the Body to Absorb Vitamins and Minerals

Tree

• Eases Pain

• Boosts Immune System

• Heals Autoimmune Disorders

• Balances Water in the Body 

• Brings Down Adrenaline and Cortisol Levels When Hyper Activated

Red (“Stone of Strength”)

• Helps with Disorders of the Skin Such as Acne

• Helpful for Anxiety and Depression

• Supports the Lymphatic System and Boosts Immunity

• Detoxifies the Body and Helps to Heal Blood Related Disorders, Anemia and Hypertension

• Relieves Tension Headaches 

• Aids with Digestion and the Intestines

Flower (AKA Cherry Blossom Agate, Blossom Jasper or Sakura)

• No Physical Healing Properties as it Focuses on Emotional Healing  

Chakras

• Blue Lace – Throat

• Dendrite – Root

• Moss – Heart and Crown

• Laguna Lace – Root

• Tree – Root and Heart

• Red – Root and Sacral

• Flower – Root and Heart