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Crystals, Minerals & Gemstones
Agate
Talisman Stone for Business
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Agate is believed to have been among man’s earliest possession; Stone Age trinkets along with spear and arrow tips have been found in prehistoric grave sights. Magicians were warned to avoid Agates, which exhibited a pattern like hyena’s hide said to bring domestic turmoil. Stones, which resembled a lion’s skin, were said to be potent against poisons, and more potent when worn on a cord made of lion’s mane hair.
Modern Practioner of Metaphysics list numerous attributes of Agate, most qualities deal with enhanced communication abilities. Agate is said to increase the ability to make connection between the physical and spiritual worlds and a known popular talisman stone for business. It is believed to enhance meditative states and a focal point in contemplation, stone to bring good luck, good health, wealth and happiness.
Scientific Properties:
Color: Various, banded or layered
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 Moh’s Scale
Crystal System: Hexagonal (Trigonal) microcrystalline aggregates
Chemistry: SiO2 silicon dioxide
Refractive Index: 1.544 – 1.553
Fluorescence: Varies with band; partly strong, yellow, blue-white
Location: Africa, Brazil, Czech Republic, Morocco, and United States
Uses: Gemstone and ornamental stone
Associated Stone: Chalcedony, mocha agate
Historical Presence:
Prehistoric grave sights – found Stone Age trinkets, spear and arrow tips
3500 B.C. – Egyptians were mining agate and early Sumerian inhabitants of
Mesopotamia fashioned cylinder seals, signet rings and beads, ornamental objects
372 – 287 B.C. – Greek writer Theophrastus referred to beautiful stones found in the river Achates or Gagates in Sicily
77 A.D. – Pliny the Elder, states – in older times Achates was highly valued – looking at an Agate rests the eyes and an agate held in the mouth will quench the most desperate thirst – it occurs in large masses and in various colors.
He catalogue the varieties of Agate:
- Iaspisachates – Agate – Jasper
- Cerachates – Chalcedony
- Smaragdachates – Green Agate
- Haemachates – Red Agate or Agate with Red
- Leucachates – Chalcedony
- Dendrachates - Moss Agate
- Autachates –possibly Amber when burned smells like Myrrh
The Coralloachates, most likely Lapis Lazuli, was described as spotted all Over like Sapphirus with drops of gold found in Crete also known as “Sacred Agate” – capable of curing the sting of poisonous spiders and scorpions
2nd Century B.C. – Damigeron states – the Agate stone has great powers and if it has a color like that of lion’s skin, it is powerful against scorpion bites – if it is tied on or rubbed on with water, it immediately takes away all the pain and cures the bite of a viper. Roman Gladiators favored “Lion Agate”(red-yellow type) as a source of strength and courage
Hebrew Tradition – associated Agate with the lion. A hair plucked from a lion’s mane was a source of courage for the Jews. Agate was considered a suitable substitute- the stone and the lion were intertwined in their power. This is
Thought to be the source of the connection of Agate with the Zodiac Sign Leo.
Roman Tradition – a wrestler who wears Agate is invincible only if the stone is of true color. A tester would place a stone of Agate in a pot of hot oil, in 2 hours of boiling; a genuine Agate will tint the oil. This method when reversed is the primitive method to dye Chalcedony.
Pliny states – Agate was used in the preparation of medicine and named varieties with curative powers:
- Green Stone – powdered Agate from India – remedy for eye disease
- Red Agate – from Egypt or Crete – cure for spider, scorpion bites
He further states mortar and pestles of Agate were used by Roman Physicians to grind their medicines. Agate was also used to make cups for serving and consuming wine, cooling off the beverage
4th Century – Physiologus, Greek Author states Agate is useful in searching for Pearls. Agate stone was lowered on a cord to near the bottom of the sea – as it descended the suspended stone would turn toward the location of a pearl, a diver who follows the cord will be rewarded with a pearl bearing oyster
Myths, Legends & Lore’s:
Ancient Egyptians: Held that each color of Agate, white, gray, dull, red, blue, yellow, brown, possesses distinct and separate virtues. They made images of their gods in each of these colors. The pharaoh’s physicians prescribed the milky gray type to prevent stiff neck and to ease colic symptoms. Aleppo, Eye agates are still treasured in Arabia. The stone contain rings of brown and white or blue and white – were used to combat the “evil eye”. Their appearance led to the use as eyes in ancient images of the gods as life-like eyes in mummified kings and priests. Aleppo was also used as cure for boils – applied directly to the sore to relieve pain. The most esteemed of the Agate family is called Yamani. Wearing a Yamani ring guarded against the collapse of a wall or an entire house
African Tribes: Used black and white banded Agate as a hoodoo against their enemies
Islamic Origin: Near East Travelers returned to Europe with tales of stones and their reported virtues. The belief that Red Agate stops the flow of blood, and that a white Carnelian, known as “milk stone” increases the production of milk in lactating women. Persian word for tree stone known as Moss Agate – this variety is called Mocha stone in Hindustan and is at times the object of worship.
Chinese Herbalist and Taoist Doctors: Classify Agate a special variety of Agate called ma-nao – translated the word means “horses brain” due to the undulating patterns found on the surface of rough specimens. When ma-nao is written in Chinese characters, the term is preceded by the symbols for jewel or precious stones. A popular notion still exists in China that Agates are created when they are spit from a horse’s mouth. The story of crystal quartz being petrified ice is paralleled in Chinese folklore – Agate is the frozen blood of departed ancestors
Middle Ages: The wearer of an Agate shall be made agreeable and persuasive to man, and have the favor of God. This single passage is said to be the source of the tradition that Agate is the proper talisman of successful businessmen
Fourteenth Century: This stone destroys all venom and protects against snake bites and other venomous animals, and when one puts it in one’s mouth, it works against thirst, it comforts the sight and protects the body’s health. It makes one gracious with works and a beautiful speaker, he who wears it is pleasing to God and people, it gives one color in the face and helps acquire sense and intelligence. Agate pulls one away from bad deeds and can assist women in difficult labor deliver the baby dead or alive. When rub against fire, gives off a great odor, also gives victory – because of this stone, Anchise an emperor, has won many victories and dodged many perils.
Metaphysical Use and Properties:
CHAKRA (S): Sacral
VIBRATION: Number 7
ZODIAC: Aries and Taurus
ATTRIBUTES:
Agates are grounding stones, bringing about an emotional, physical, and intellectual balance. They aid in the centering and stabilizing physical energy. It has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. This stone builds self-confidence, a soothing and calming stone. Agates enhance mental function, improves concentration, perception and analytical abilities. This crystal overcomes negativity and bitterness of the heart. It heals inner anger, fostering love and courage to start again; it creates a sense of safety and security dissolving internal tension. Agates with clear crystals can stimulate memories. This stone raises consciousness, links awareness of the oneness of life and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability. .
HEALING:
It is a powerful throat healer. It counteracts blocked self-expression releasing shoulder and neck problems, thyroid deficiencies, and throat and lymph infections. It lowers fever, treats arthritic and bone deformity, skeletal system and healing fractures. It can be used as an elixir to treat brain fluid imbalances and hydrocephalus. It can also be used to enhance sound healing.
BLUE LACE AGATE:
is a wonderful healing stone, its soft energy is cooling and calming, bringing peace of mind. It is effective for activating the throat chakra, allowing free expression of thoughts and feelings. It neutralizes anger, infection, inflammation, and fever.
BLUE GREEN AGATE: is usually artificially made glass and has no therapeutic properties.
GREEN AGATE: enhances mental and emotional flexibility and improves decision-making. It is useful in resolving disputes.
PINK AGATE: promotes love between parent and child.
BOTSWANA AGATE: is excellent for anyone connected with fire or smoke. It is beneficial for smokers and those who want to quit smoking. Botswana Agate looks to solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It helps you to explore unknown territory and your own creativity. It is useful in helping the body to assimilate oxygen, benefiting the circulatory system and the skin. It also aids depression and stimulates the crown chakra, bringing energy into the auric field.
DENTRITIC AGATE: is known as the stone of plentitude. It brings abundance and fullness to all areas of life, including business and agriculture. It can be used to enhance the yield of crops or to maintain the health of houseplants. This stone has a strong connection with the plant kingdom and can enhance communication with that realm; it deepens your connection to the earth. It opens and aligns chakras, enabling them to integrate higher consciousness. It heals the nervous system and conditions such as neuralgia and treats skeletal disorders and aligns the skeleton to ones physical reality. It provides pain relief. It also stabilizes the vortices within the earth's energy field and can overcome geopathic stress or black ley lines.
FIRE AGATE: has a deep connection to the earth and its energy is calming, bringing security and safety. With strong grounding powers, it supports during difficult times. It has a strong protective function, especially against ill-wishing, building a protective shield around the body. It returns harm back to its source so that the source understands the harm it is doing. This stone heals the stomach, the nervous and endocrine systems and circulatory disorders. It aids eyes, strengthening night vision and clearing vision at the inner, intuitive levels and outer, physical levels. It resonates with the triple-burner meridian and can be applied to bring balance, reducing hot flashes and removing heat from the body.
MOSS AGATE: a stabilizing stone strongly connected with nature, Moss Agate is said to refresh the soul and enable you to see the beauty in all you behold. A birthing crystal, Moss Agate assists midwives in their work, lessening the pain and ensuring a good delivery. It is a stone of new beginnings, a stone of wealth, attracts abundance. It helps intellectual people access their intuitive feelings and assist them in channeling their energy in practical ways. Moss Agate speeds up recovery, and can be used to counteract long-term illness. It is anti-inflammatory, cleanses the circulatory and elimination systems, encouraging the flow of lymph, and boosts the immune system. It also treats fungal and skin infections.
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Raven
of Raven Crystals
Reiki Level 3 & Quantum Touch Healer
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Raven is a Pacific Islander born and raised in the Philippines. She has a degree in Bachelor of Science and Business Administration and attended two years of graduate school. Raven lives with her husband and son in Las Vegas, Nevada. She created an e-commerce business, Raven Crystals guided with love, intuition, and the spiritual magical energy of the Raven.
Raven is a Reiki Level 3 Practitioner and a student of Quantum Touch Healing. She channels Reiki Energy daily for distant healings and practices hands on healing several times a week.
Raven became interested in healing stones when she first became a student of Reiki. She was delighted with the beauty and qualities of the stones and decided she wanted to share them with friends and family. She began purchasing stones and studying the healing properties of each stone. Her desire grew and she wanted to provide unique, rare and hard to find items, as they were the most intriguing in shape and have such radiant colors along with their extraordinary energy and healing properties.
Raven has created an e-commerce business with the intention of sending Love, Light and Peace to everyone receiving Earth’s children from the mineral kingdom. She personally selects each specimen and provides an abundance of information about each crystal and mineral on display.
Raven has created several one of a kind new age products; Raven Energy Wands, the Antahkarana Grid with crystals and minerals and several display ideas found only at Raven Crystals.
To learn more about Crystals and the Mineral Kingdom or learning about Reiki, please contact Raven or visit Raven Crystals.
Contact Information:
Phone: 702-218-9985
Email: raven@ravencrystals.com
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