Agate
Keywords: Stability, Protection, Self-Confidence, Self-Analysis, Cleansing
Chakra: Varies, depending on the agate
Hardness: 6.5-7
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Colour: Variable banded
Woo Woo Guru says.....
The grounding energies of Agate are unmistakable with a powerful connection to Mother Earth. A beautiful banded micro-crystalline quartz mineraloid that has a magickally complex structure, it offers the beholder way more than just grounding energies.
Agates form in the voids of other igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks that house silica-rich groundwater, and it's this formation that, for me, makes it a deeply powerful crystal for healing the layers of our wounds. And when I say wounds, this doesn't necessarily mean major trauma, it could simply be the impact of being a spiritual, emotional being in a physical vessel.
The sheer range of colour and patterning in natural agate speak of the individuality of being human, and you may find yourself drawn to different varieties of Agate as you journey through life. With a lower intensity and vibration than other crystals, Agate is most definitely grounding, and speaks of our physical experience in this world. This low vibration assists in cleansing the subtle bodies, transmuting unserving energy into something positive that will help us spiritually and emotionally, and brings with it a calming, soothing effect to the mind.
Being able to free ourselves of this unproductive energy, means that we open ourselves up to love and joy, courage and confidence, and we begin to feel much more empowered and in harmony, with ourselves and with the outer world.
After many years of working with the different varieties of Agate, one thing has become clear - the more you work with Agate, the stronger and deeper the work you do, becomes. It is a crystal that bonds with you over time, even if you do not carry it with you every day. When you feel the need for stability, familiarity, and comfort, turning to Agate will create a connection that will last a lifetime. It's like being around a friend you've known your whole life. It sees the many layers of your mind and heart, and adapts to your needs at any given time. It harmonises your energy which brings clarity and understanding, allowing you to heal in ways that can be life-changing, and it will support and comfort you through the whole process.
There are many types of Agate and, as always, you should choose which to work with based on where you are in the moment. Trust your intuition and you will not go wrong.
Types of Agate:
Use Agate for.....
- Protection while travelling.
- For when you need physical strength.
- As a talisman of peace and harmony.
- Healing a bitter heart.
- Cleansing the subtle bodies - meridians, aura, Chakras.
- For spiritual development.
- To heal the past.
- Bringing pleasant dreams.
- Forgiveness.
- Calming a worried mind.