variegated class of chalcedony
Vibrates to the number 7
usually exhibiting colored bands or other markings. Some agates are not patterned.
provides for the balancing of yin-yang energy and for balancing of the physical, emotional, and intellectual bodies with the etheric energies.
stabilizes the aura, providing for a cleansing effect which acts to smooth dysfunctional energies and to both transform and
eliminate negativity.
assists one in the development of precision in examination of oneself and of circumstances relevant to ones well-being.
stimulate analytical capabilities and precision.
provides for perceptiveness to situations and awakens one inherent talents and adroitness.
produce inspiration from and connectedness with the entities residing in the spiritual worlds.
It has been reported to strengthen the sight, diminish thirst, and to promote marital fidelity.
said to have been one of the stones used in the breastplate of the high priest
In historic times, it was placed in water for use in cooking and/or for drinking in order to dispel sickness
Red Agate:
grounding and centering the energies of the Root or Base Chakra.
projecting stones which assists in destroy disease, strengthens conscious, courage, strength, physical energy, luck, and success.
used for protection, courage, energy. Help with blood, relieve anemia, stop bleeding, heal rashes and wounds.
Banded Agate:
have layers of agatized quartz, giving an appearance of bright bands or stripes
strong protectors, reinforcing your strength and providing protection
recommended if you are someone who needs extra courage or extra energy to face your stresses
ease spastic discomfort from within, as well as from without
Blue Lace Agate Carnelian Agate Moss Agate
Magical Uses:
spells and magical rituals involving strength, bravery, longevity, and so on.
The Banded Agate restores bodily energy and eases stressful situations.
The Red Agate is also known as "Blood Agate," this stone was worn in ancient Rome to guard against insect bites, to heal the blood, and to promote calm and peace.
Worn on the arm or carried while gardening, the agate increases your plant's fertility and ensures a bountiful crop or healthy flowers.
Charged agates can be 'planted' in the garden to promote abundance and small agates hung on trees increase their yield.
In ancient Rome an agate worn in a ring on the hand or bound to the left arm ensured the favor of the vegetative deities, who would cause the Earth to be fruitful.
A stone often utilized in love spells, agate is also worn to avoid envious thoughts and to remove spite; in other words, to make its wearer amiable and agreeable. Spite has no place in the search for love.
It is also worn as a truth amulet, to ensure that your words are pure, and also to ensure favors from powerful persons.
Agate jewelry is given to children to be worn as protective amulets.
Agate is thought to be particularly useful in preventing children from falling and is also worn by adults to avoid stumbling.
An agate held in the mouth relieves thirst.
It was once used to agate reduce fevers by applying it to the forehead.
Held in the hand the agate calms and refreshes the body and helps it heal minor health problems.
Agates were popular talisman in the Middle East to ensure the healthy state of the blood.
In ancient Britain they were worn to guard against skin diseases.
Triangular shaped agates were used in Syria to avert intestinal problems.
Agates taken to bed were generally supposed to cure insomnia and bring pleasant dreams. Ancient Britons believed that agates would ward off skin diseases.
In ceremonial magic, agates were engraved with serpents or men riding on snakes. Worn as an amulet this magical jewel prevented snake, scorpion, and insect bites and stings.
protective spells and rituals
once thought to be a sovereign guard against sorcery, demons and fiendish possession.
To ascertain future trends the scryer gazed at the markings on the stone, allowing the deep mind to project its psychic impulses to the conscious mind.
Sources:
Cunningham, Scott; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic; Llewellyn Publications; 1988
Hall, Judy; The Crystal Bible; Godsfield Press; 2003
Kunz, George Frederick; Curiour Lore of Precious Stones; Halcyon House; 1913
Mella, Dorothee L; Stone Power; Warner Books; 1986
Walker, Barbara G; The Book of Sacred Stones; Harper Collins Publishers; 1989
found on the internet
and from:
Love Is in the Earth by Melody
