Agate
In Mythology
Of the Zodiacal gems Agate is assigned to Gemini (May 21 to June 21):
Gemini's children health and wealth command,
And all the ills of age withstand,
Who wear their rings on either hand
of agate.
In the Zodiacal signs from an old Spanish list that most likely is from
Arab tradition: Agate is associated with the Zodiacal sign of Cancer
The seventh column of the oracle of the 'Dive Bouteille' was agate which
was attributed to the planet Mercury.
Within other traditions of the planetary influences of Stones, Agate was associated
with Venus and Mars.
Agate within dreams is said to signify a journey. A moss agate signifies an unsuccessful
journey.
Agate is the gemstone of Denmark and also of Panama.
Agate is associated with the 12th year of marriage for wedding anniversaries. Moss
agate is associated with the 14th wedding anniversary.
Agate is the natal stone of June. A verse celebrates it's association:
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And owes to June her hour of birth
With ring of Agate on her hand
Can health, long life, and wealth command.
Thro' the moss agates's charm, the happy years
Ne'er see June's golden sunshine turn to tears.
Agate is also the talismanic gem for those born in October according
to some traditions.
As an amulet, agates containing white at it's center were said to act as
a protector against the spell of an Evil Eye.
In other traditions, gemstones are said to impart health to the individual
wearing them. In these traditions Agate is broken down by type. They are
as follows:
CRYSTAL AGATE
The Agate strenghtens victories of all kinds. Gives courage,
strength aids in awakening the inner self for receptiveness.
Protects and wards off the evil eye, keeps away bad dreams, cures
insomnia. A triangular one is good for intestinal problems and makes
the wearer agreeable.
Pre-Polished
RED AGATE (Carnelian)
Protects from insects and bites, gives courage to speak out and a
sense of humor. Keeps away bad vibrations. Improves the blood flow,
circulation and sores on the skin. Sign is Aries and Planet is Mars.
Pre-Polished
GREEN AGATE
Beneficial for diseases of the eyes. For a woman, soak in water and then
drink. This protects from sterility. God is Demeter. Planet is Venus
Pre-Polished
BANDED AGATE
Good for strains, stress and unsavoury friends. Helps attract strength.
God is Eros. Planet is Saturn
Pre-Polished
GREY AGATE
Used by the Egyptians to cure stiffness in the neck and colic.
God is Pluto. Planet is Moon
MOSS AGATE
Strenghtens friendships. Gives strength, vigor and success.
Strengthens eyesight and helps in completion of pregnancy.
Keeps away poisonous reptiles. Prevents fever, epilepsy and madness.
Brings riches and long life. God is Artemis. Planet is Venus
BROWN AGATE
Gives lover favor in sight of lady. Helps with happiness,health and
long life. Keeps away reptiles, good against the Evil eye.
God is Minerva. Planet is Uranus
LACE AGATE
Protects from all above.
Pre-PolishedBLUE AGATE
Brings tranquility and happiness
It is also said to open up lines of communication
SPECKLED AGATE
Protects Travelers
TREE AGATE
Relieves tension and fever.
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