White Agate

The agate stone white

Agate is a member of the chalcedony. This stone was discovered in abundant in a river south of Sicily, then called Akhatès (nowadays: the Dirillo). The Greek philosopher Theophrastus named it after the river, and called it the stone "agate".

In this river, agates were discovered from all colors, but especially agate white. Its whiteness ranges from pure transparency to complete opacity.

White agate thus became a stone of the paix et égalemare the symbol of purity and virginity in the biblical sense of the word.

Agate appears right from the start in the history of civilizations. It is said that Persian magicians used to burn agates in order to to ward off storms. The Greeks and Egyptians made many objects in agate, including jewelry, vases and objects where whiteness represented serenity. It is a stone rich in symbols.

With the Greeks:

Greek legend tells us that the king Mithridates the Great collected objects made of agate of all colors and particularly in white agate. He owned more than 4,000 pieces. Mithridate 1st believed that agate white protected him and he always kept one on him. He was captured by the of one-eyed antigone, then succeeded in escape. He then extended his and proclaimed himself King of Pontus in 296 BC. J-C. He then founded his own dynasty.

In Greek mythology, white agate is associated, by its purity, with the goddess Gaia. The latter gave birth to numerous creatures. She was invoked regularly and they offered him sacrifices of skinned animals white.

With the Romans:

Traces of white agate are found in Roman civilization: the Romans associated it with Aurora, goddess of the dawn and mother of the winds. Then, white agate was related to Bona dea, the goddess of virtue, of virginity. Legend has it that she was the wife of Faunus, and that she didn't never left his room to avoid seeing the other men. One day, she got drunk and went out. Her husband began to beat her to death. Then, consumed by remorse, he made her immortal and the covered in white agates as a sign of respect for her purity. She became the goddess protector of women and their fertility.

For summary:

The Persians, Greeks, Romans and even in Anglo-Saxon mythology, agate white was considered to be a protective stone for good health and avoid dangers such as venom from and insect bites. The Celts linked the white agate to Ceridwen, goddess fertility and death.

Agate deposits white

Today, we find the main white agate deposits in India, the United States and Japan. United States, Brazil, Italy and Madagascar.

The benefits of white agate in lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Agate stone white brings peace. On the psychic level, it has the power to remove blockages energy. It restores the balance between body and mind and repels energies negative.

This means that positive feelings come over you. You feel peace, a great tranquillity, and then you feel safe. What makes you to open up to others and become more tolerant and forgiving.

It's also about why it's called "the agate of the peace". It amplifies all positive feelings and any sensation of softness. It brings you light in your life. It can also trigger great sincerity in you, a lot of kindness.

All its qualities enable white agate to soothe and calm mental suffering. It soothes anxiety and uncontrolled fears. This begins with self-acceptance, then by and, as a result, confidence in self.

We also say that it is a stone of courage, which can be an invaluable ally in the event of conflicts complicated situations. Wearing a white agate for example, in the form of a bracelet, provides the strength to face life's trials, whatever their nature: personal, professional, relational. This stone is even capable of soothing your wounds emotions.

His benefits in terms of physique

White agate stone is a gemstone absolutely beautiful and balancing. It helps to tune the chakras and restore balancing the body's energies. It is cited as highly effective in promoting circulation of body fluids.

His energies relax the body which also results in good how its general mechanics work.

You just have to put the stone on the sensitive body part, then you a feeling of well-being and softness.

Placed under a pillow, this stone can to help you fall asleep and avoid unexpected awakenings.

It promotes the proper functioning of the chakra crown.

Finally, in ancient times this stone was known as an aphrodisiac effective.

Agate white and its signs astrology

The benefits of white agate can be found in in all astrological signs, but are more common important for virgins, scales and capricorns.

The natives of the Virgoans are naturally anxious and very shy. They have a hard time letting go and are very anxious and uncomfortable with their emotions. White agate enables them to to regain their self-confidence and open up to others, while being less demanding.

The natives of the Libra need to feel loved, they have the right to sense of justice, have sometimes hesitation in their choices. Agate guides them in finding their balance, it's a stone of courage that helps them makes the right decisions.

Natives of the Capricorn are, in love, very complex and shy. They prefer to be left alone because they are full of doubts. White agate gives them positive feelings, which will make them become more indulgent, and thus open up to others.

The chakras related to agate white

The crown chakra is connected to white agate, which it stimulates. It helps to combat fatigue intellectuals by refocusing thoughts.

The frontal chakra is also linked to white agate. It is also called third eye and represents consciousness. This chakra, a once activated, develops intuition and helps the decision-making process, while leaving room for certainty and tolerance.

Care and maintenance agate purification white

It's essential to properly maintain your stone and therefore to wash it, so that it will not be its shine and eliminate bad energy. A little added water of washing-up liquid is all that's needed for gently. Dry with a soft cloth.

To preserve the effect of its energies, it It needs to be recharged once a month. You can also put it in the sun for a day or deposit on a quartz cluster.

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