Agate - Uses and Benefits
Agate is a special class of stone, that is considered to have extraordinary powers. It belongs to the chalcedony family and exists in a wide variety of colors. They are special in that they are able to cause balance yin/yang energy, protection and courage as well as having curing and calming powers. All these properties make using agate for healing perfect.
These stones have been in use since early history where they were worn on breastplates of armors by warriors to give strength and courage during war. They could also be used in drinking and cooking water where they were believed to dispel sicknesses. The curing power is thought to have some relationship with the color of stones even though they all have many common characteristics.
In healing, these stones have found use in many different conditions in life. They have been used to heal emotional bitterness, especially after bad relationships, and other tough situations people go through that may be very hard to forgive and let go. They bring relief and allow the person to let go. The Crazy Lace Agates are specifically known for relieving emotional pain.
Through wearing agate necklaces, they help in healing feelings of being overwhelmed, pressured, or suffocated with responsibilities. They enhance the appreciation of nature and life in general, especial the moss type stones which are known to give the feelings of expansion, freedom and space, as though you have just had a walk along the beach and are feeling refreshed.
By relieving stresses and exhaustion, the stone is also believed to provide relief to back and neck problems. Benefits may also be felt in diabetic patients who, in stressful conditions, can easily raise their blood sugar levels. The stone will help to bring their body back into balance and help to maintain lower levels.
Using agate for healing and lifting the moods in depressed people has made them very popular in the treatments of depressive disorders.