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 No gem is
more artistically striped by nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in
a wide variety of transparent grey or blue or blue ribbon layers of colors and
textures. The gem stone is opaque with silky tender glitter. This is the stone-legend.
The origin
of the name is unknown for sure. In the opinion of some surveyors agate has its
name from the river Achates in Sicily, upon the ancient deposit of gem stones.
The others suppose that the gem is named in Ancient Greece from Greek abates (happy).
Bearing in mind that from the old times the black agate was supposed as the part
of the mourning attire, we hardly believe that this gem was called as bringing
happiness. However, wonderful striped gem stones are still found by Agata river
side.
Agates were
believed to absolutely belong to the Goddess Pomoa who patronized the harvest.
The farmers and livestock breeders were supposed to wear jewelry from striped
agate to ensure rich harvest and success. Ancient people also believed that
agate rolls were powerful enough to protect greenery from frosts and hail, thus
the balls were buried in the soil when planting. Lytotherapeutists (the experts
in stone therapy) affirm that agate is helpful with long-lasted coughing and
sore throat (agate is worn as beads), and also with toothache (agate earrings) and
with gout and joint diseases wearing agate bracelets. Agate rings on the left
ring finger are recommended for those suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Also white agate
on the right third finger copes with wild passion, anger, hysteria, insomnia,
causeless fear, and panic. Agate necklaces are good to heal sores and wounds
and striped agate with grey or black stripes are more recommended. Asthma, pneumonia
and bronchitis can be healed when wearing brooches from agate. Also it is
believed that agate placed to the sore place is able to speed up bone jointing
or blood clotting.
People
suffering from thirst but who are not recommended to drink a lot due to some
reasons are advised wearing agate cabochons. This fact is related to travelers of
Ancient Egypt who used to cross arid desserts having little water on them. When
thirsty, they used to suckle small agate discs and it worked.
White agate
is invaluable for public speakers, yet, this gem was very popular with Cicero.
When put under the tongue, the gem helps to make the speech expressive. Also
the white agate improves poor sight and heals melancholy.
Love and parting
problems can be eased with agate gems; this stone also contributes to disclosing
fraud and comprehending secret thoughts. And these features are highly appreciated
by occultists who consider the agate as the gem of the Great Mother and state
that agate possesses the magic power of light. Black agate is highly favored among
those who respect the ancient time. It is believed that black agate protects from
danger and evil and especially from vampires since the latter feel uncomfortable
by the agate bearer. Though, there is the other side of this story. The black agate
is able to bring sorrow and further create contingencies.
Laminated
agate is believed to be the talisman and unique aphrodisiac for men increasing
their potency. This gem was well-liked by military men and politicians since it
helped to discover plans of opposition, it intensified the intelligence and
ensured power and might. Moreover, the gem protected from attempts on life and unexpected
death.
Agate is
the stone of the Taurus zodiac signs and the latter should wear it in the
copper frame. Cancer, Aquarius and Libra signs must wear the gem in the golden
or silver frame. Pisces may wear agate twice a week, not more, while
Sagittarius and Aries are not recommended the agate jewels and talismans. Agate
is harmful for these zodiac signs as the strong aphrodisiac that brings fuss
and panic in life style and worsens their reputation.
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