AGATE

COLOR: Clear or milky white, gray, blue, green,
pink, brown, often artificially colored
APPEARANCE: Waxy and soft, usually banded,
sometimes translucent
with small crystals, various sizes.
RARITY: Common
SOURCE: United States, India Morocco,
Czech Republic, Brazil, Africa
ATTRIBUTES: Formed from microscopic crystals of quartz laid down in bands, this is a very stable crystal. Agates are grounding stones, bringing about an emotional, physical, and intellectual balance. They aid in centering and stabalizing physical energy.

Agate has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. A soothing and calming stone, Agate works slowly but brings great strength. Its multiple layers can bring hidden information to light.

Psychologically, Agate gently facilitates acceptance of one's self. This builds self-confidence. It aids self-analysis and perception of hidden circumstances, bringing to your attention any dis-ease that is interfering with your well-being.
Agates enhance mental function as they improve concentration, perception, and analytical abilities, leading to practical solutions. Agate's love of truthfulness encourages speaking one's own truth. Agates with clear crystals can stimulate memories.

Emotionally, this crystal overcomes negativity and bitterness of the heart. It heals inner anger, fostering love and the courage to start again. It is useful for any kind of emotional trauma. It creates a sense of safety and security by dissolving internal tension.

Spiritually, Agate raises consciousness and links into collective consciousness and awareness of the oneness of life. It encourages quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability.

HEALING: Agate stabalizes the aura, eliminating and transforming negative energies. its cleansing effect is powerful and the physical at emotional levels. Placed on the heart, it will heal emotional dis-ease that prevents acceptance of love. Placed on the abdomen or taken as an elixir, Agate stimulates the digestive process and relieves gastritis. It heals the eyes, stomach, and uterus; it cleanses the lymphatic system and the pancreas; it strengthens blood vessels and heals skin disorders.

POSITION: Hold or place on appropriate body location.

Specific Colors and Types: In addition to the generic properties, specific colors have additional properties.

Blue-Green Agate: Is usually artificially made glass and has no therapeutic properties.

Green Agate: Enhances mental and emotional flexibility and improves decision-making. It is useful in resolving disputes.

Pink Agate: Promotes love between parent and child. Position over the heart for optimum effect.

Botswana Agate: Found only in Botswana, this Agate is excellent for anyone connected with fire or smoke. It is beneficial for smokers and those who want to quit smoking. Botswana Agate looks to solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It helps you to explore unknown territory and your own creativity. At a mental level, it helps you to see the bigger picture. At an emotional level, it gently releases repression. This agate often has noduels or ovoids and being gray and usually found as a nodule, it looks like the brain, with which it resonates. It is particularly useful in helping the body to assimilate oxygen, benefiting the circulatory system and the skin. It also aids depression. At a nonphysical level, it stimulates the corwn chakra, bringing energy into the auric field.

From: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall
Walking Stick Press

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