Agate
Agate in Lithotherapy
Agate belongs to the chalcedony family. It is distinguished by the concentric circle designs that adorn its surface. There are many varieties of agates in different colors: blue or white agate, onyx (also called black agate), sardony (red, orange or brown), moss agate (green), and many more...
White agate has the particularity of being easily dyed in the mass, which makes it possible to obtain superb jewelry in bright colors, while preserving the nobility of the material.
Black onyx, or black agate, is one of the most sought-after varieties: its intense black colour has fascinated humanity for centuries. It is sometimes credited with the virtue of protecting the pregnancy and the fetus.
Virtues and benefits of agate.
Lithotherapy specialists appreciate the balancing virtues of the agate stone: it helps us harmonize our psychic and physical energies, while neutralizing negative waves.
Since the dawn of time, agate has also been the stone of the superstitious: the Romans liked to wear sumptuous agate ornaments to attract good fortune; and in the Middle Ages, agates were tied to the horns of oxen to obtain a good harvest...
How to purify and recharge agate?
To purify your agate stones or jewelry, simply immerse them for a few hours in water (ideally demineralized) and then wipe them with a clean cloth.
Then, to recharge them with energy, expose them to sunlight for 2 to 3 hours. Agate can also recharge when placed on a rock crystal cluster.
Purify and refill your agates about 3-4 times a year, or if you've left them in a drawer or out of the dark for too long.
Agate and astrology.
Agate is not associated with a particular zodiac sign and will suit natives of all signs.
Agate according to the Kundalini Yoga doctrine.
Agate is generally attached to the second chakra (sacral chakra), which is related to sexual energy, human relationships, and creativity.
Disclaimer: The indications and properties indicated here are taken from user feedback and reference books in the field. Stones and lithotherapy in general are alternative energy therapies that can help you on a daily basis, but their use should in no way replace medical advice or modern medicine.