Agate Fossil

The agate stone fossil

Fossil agate is one of those ancient stones that and its benefits are passed on to those around it. She has considerable power and symbolizes prosperity and money for centuries. abundance. This fossil agate is also known as shell agate or agate turritelle.

The name agate as in all other types of agate comes from the Achates river in Sicily. It is indeed where the first agates were produced. discoveries. The Greeks named them "agate", meaning "that which is good".

Then appeared Fossil agate or turritel agate. Its name is from shellfish, snails called turritelle. This is very curious because the this agate was formed in old quarries. dry lakes and the turritelle is a gastropod of the oceans. Today, this of fossil snail has not been positively identified as a freshwater fossil.

In reality, the the first traces of fossil agate are complicated to establish with any certainty. We we have writings dating from Pliny, a naturalist of Antiquity, seeming to describe the agate and Buffon's more recent work, 16th-century French naturalist and mathematician century. Note that this stone has several names (agate fossile, agate turritelle, agate shells), which makes it difficult to task!

Whatever, it is an agate of the quartz family. black/grey with brown or red spots white and with shell fragments encrusted. These fossilized shells are taken in silica. The etymology of its name comes from of these shellfish.

One thing's for sure certain: the benefits of this agate stone have been established for centuries. However, due to their large number and the fact that their different varieties, agates find themselves devalued. Yet they have turned out to be incredible well-being.

The civilizations of the ancient world were well aware of the value of these fossil agates. They were used as talisman stones and good luck charms, that brings financial prosperity. It can can be explained in the distant past when seashells were bartered in exchange for a few under.

In ancient times, turritel agate is a spiritual crystal, intimately linked to the land and the home. She connects spirits with their ancestry, their their personal history and the events of their life. It is likened to a stone of survival, of strength and protection. It is said that these past elements contained in this stone wisdom and prosperity. This would come the appearance of this agate with its motifs fossilized snails in inside.

The deposits

The main deposits are at the United States.

Les properties of fossil agate in lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Fossil agate is the symbol of a guardian of the past. It contains relics of the past, allowing us to to look at our origins in a certain way and our ancestors. It is a stone of anchorage and it enables us to find solutions for problems encountered, whatever their nature.

The agate from turitelle reduces superiority complexes and eliminates negative thoughts. It is a stone that preserves a certain balance during complicated periods or change.

His link with the past, symbolized by the fossils she forgiveness and puts an end to the resentment. It offers the possibility of removing certain deep-rooted blockages, to the source of phobias and disorders psychic.

Agate, what is it? whatever its nature, promotes the acceptance of self-confidence. This agate fossil soothes anger, facilitates love and gives you the strength to start afresh.

This type of agate shell is closely linked to the elements of nature. It thus becomes the traveler's stone, helping to combat hazards caused by the earth's elements and maintaining family ties.

This crystal provides a strong link between the mother and child. During Antiquity, agate was reputed to bring good luck to promote fertility and fertility.

This stone emits energies working to restore the physical, psychological and mental balance of its wearer. The wearer feels a sense of well-being immediately, he feels soothed.

His benefits in terms of physique

Fossil agate is effective for improving and reduce physical fatigue. It allows the body to recover its strength and endurance.

It combats states of sadness, caused by by elements from the past, generating inactivity, thus restoring desire and courage. In fact, it relieves disharmony emotional.

It helps the chakras to function properly. belly. Connected to the heart chakra, the wearing of this stone can unblock blockages associated with it.

It helps cleanse the skin. It promotes the fluidity of body fluids, and production of breast milk.

It's also a stone balance.

Since ancient times, fossil agate has been like many agates, has a reputation relieve itchy bites insects.

Agate fossils and astrological signs associates

Fossil agate can be worn by all signs, but the is particularly effective for :

Verseau: symbol of the future, of freedom. It combines perfectly with fossil agate, which allows him to free himself from the past and look to the future. It's a sign that loves travels. He often lives in his thoughts his emotions. He has learned to to move forward, he doesn't look back past and moves forward. He does physical energy and a strong sense of humour. high self-esteem. In love, he doesn't He prefers romantic friendships. In fact, he often enjoys adventures that allow him to start from scratch.
Cancer symbol of family, origins, heritage and and mother. This sign is undoubtedly zodiac sign closest to agate fossil. We find the link between mother and child as a child, this sign is very nostalgic for childhood. He also represents fertility and gestation. It needs to to feel constantly surrounded and reassured. Rather shy by nature, he nonetheless enjoys be the center of attention. Fossil agate can help him reduce this feeling of superiority. He is very tender in love and prefers long relationships.
Gémeaux : symbol of communication and exchanges and adolescence. He loves his life and knows how to have fun and surround himself with friends. He is a sociable and charming. Fossil agate because it's a sign that has completely freed itself from the blockages of the past, who is at peace and has learned to and self-esteem. himself. However, underneath this cheerful exterior hides a lot of anxiety and emotion. This is the duality of this sign. In love, it he likes to forage a lot and is afraid of commitment. He is a frequent traveller, and as such, is able to wearing a fossil agate stone for its protection.

The root chakra is linked to agate fossil

The root chakra: this is located at the base of the body. the spinal column. It represents energy, self-confidence and vitality. It corresponds to the notions of anchoring, in harmony with the Earth.

The heart chakra: located in the center of the heart. the chest, at heart level. This is the one gives you the strength to love, give and to accept. It allows you to accept and accept yourself. Fossil agate naturally stimulates the heart.

Maintenance, purifying and recharging agate fossil

Fossil agate, in the course of its use loses energy. It is necessary to recharge at least once a month.

We also recommend that you proceed to the following operations from the first to unload your stone from all negative energy.

Before reloading, you need to purify your stone. To do this, you need to immerse the stone in spring water for 2 or 3 hours or on an amethyst geode.

Then to recharge it, drop it off at the sun (not the most intense rays) for 3 hours, or put it on an amethyst druse or quartz cluster for 6 or 7 hours.

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