Agate

Agate is one of the varieties of fine fibrous chalcedony. This mineral has a huge variety of names. There are also many legends about how agate got them. According to one version, its name comes from the river Achates (Sicily). Allegedly, it was in these places that this marvellous mineral was first found. According to another version, it was called "agates", which means "happy" in ancient Roman. In agate, strips of transparent grey layers alternate with white opaque or transparent ones, forming intricate, unique patterns. Depending on the colour and shape of the pattern, as well as the origin of the agate, it has been called Brazilian, bastion, eye, moss, blue, star, disc, irising and woody. Today agate is mined in Crimea, Armenia, Georgia, Uruguay, Brazil, Mongolia and the Urals.

Agate: medicinal properties

Agate is an amazingly versatile mineral. Perhaps because of its origin and variant colouring, it is considered so useful for wearing on the body. Agate is attributed literally magical properties. The only "but" is that you need to learn how to wear it properly. For example, for people suffering from acute respiratory infections and coughs, throat diseases agate is recommended to wear around the neck, in the form of round beads. If you are worried about toothache - it is worth wearing earrings made of agate. Bracelets made of agate are recommended to wear people suffering from joint diseases. Buy agate jewellery in the form of rings and wear it on the ring finger for those who suffer from heart disease. On the right hand, namely on the middle finger - suffering from insomnia and those who can not cope with hysterics. From bronchitis and asthma helps brooch of agate. Because of its colouring and composition, it has a beneficial effect on the human body.

Agate: magical properties

The Egyptians used agate to save themselves from thunderstorms, believing that this mineral could protect them from the god of thunder. Travellers believed that a small plate of agate clamped between their teeth could quench their thirst. And the Romans used to bury small circles of agate in the ground when planting gardens or crops, dedicating them to the goddess of fertility. Today, it is believed that agate can preserve and protect love, especially if it is pure and righteous. Agate can also make the wearer eloquent and even ... clairvoyant.

Amulets, amulets and talismans made of agate

Agate, as a talisman, is able to help the owner to discover deception, as well as in time to warn of danger. It is very important to learn to "understand" it. Then agate is able to give its owner insight and even teach clairvoyance. It is believed that jewellery made of agate can not only lift the mood, but also many times increase the attractiveness of the person wearing it.

Buy agate for those born under the sign of Taurus. Taurus is recommended to wear agate in a copper setting. Cancer, Libra and Aquarius should wear agate in gold or silver. It is in this form that it will fully reveal its powers, helping the owner. Pisces to wear agate is recommended not more than once a week. But Sagittarians and Aries are not recommended to use agate as a jewellery, as it can ignite even the smallest fire, and these fiery signs need more of a restraining force.