Histories and Legends
Fossil agate is one of these stones who pass on their blessings to their families. entourage. She possesses and for centuries has symbolized the prosperity and money in abundance. This agate fossil is also known as shell agate or turritelle agate.
The name agate, like all other types of agates comes from the Achates river in Sicily. It is in this river that the first agates were discovered. The Greeks therefore named them "agate", which means means "that which is good".
Then came fossil agate or agate turritelle. Its name comes from shellfish, snails called turritelle. This is a very curious because the formation of this agate took place in old dried-up lakes, and the turritelle is an ocean gastropod. Today, this of fossil snail has not been positively identified as a freshwater fossil.
In reality, the first traces of agate fossils are complicated to establish with certainty. We have writings dating from Pliny, the ancient naturalist, seems to have describe the agate fossil and the more recent de Buffon, French naturalist and mathematician from the 16th century. It is worth noting that this stone several names (fossil agate, agate turritelle, agate shell), which makes it hard to not the task!
Whichever way you look at it, it's an agate from the quartz family, black/grey in color with with brown or white spots and inlaid shell fragments. These Fossilized shells caught in silica. The etymology of its name comes from these shellfish.
One thing is certain: the benefits of this agate fossil stone have been established for centuries. However, because of their large and their different varieties, the agates find themselves devalued. And yet.., they turned out to be incredible well-being stones.
The civilizations of antiquity had well aware of the value of these agates fossils. They were used as stone talisman, good luck charm, which brings financial prosperity. This can be explained by in times long past when shellfish were bartered for pennies.
In ancient times, turritel agate was a spiritual crystal, intimately linked to the earth and at home. It connects spirits to their their ancestry, their personal history and events in their lives. We liken it to a stone of survival, strength and protection. It says that these past elements contained in this stone provide wisdom and prosperity. This would be due to the agate's appearance with its fossilized snail motifs to inside.
The deposits
The main deposits are at the United States.
Les benefits of fossil agate in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Fossil agate is the symbol of a guardian of the past. It contains vestiges of the past, to take a closer look at our origins and ancestry. It is a stone and allows us to find our own solutions. solutions to problems encountered, what whatever their nature.
Turitella agate reduces the complexes of superiority and suppresses negative thoughts. It's a stone that helps keep a a certain balance in complicated times or change.
His link with the past, symbolized by the the fossils it contains, generates forgiveness and stops resentment. It offers the possibility of remove certain deep-seated blockages which can lead to phobias and other mental disorders.
Agate, whatever its nature, favors self-acceptance and confidence. This fossil agate soothes anger and facilitates and the strength to start afresh. zero.
This type of agate shell is closely connected with the elements of nature. She thus becomes the traveller's stone, helping to combat the dangers posed by terrestrial elements and maintaining links with the family.
This fossilized crystal provides a very special between mother and child. During In ancient times, agate was reputed to be to promote fertility and happiness. fertility.
This stone emits energies that work to restore physical balance, of its wearer. This an immediate sense of well-being, he feels soothed.
Benefits for your health physics
Fossil agate is effective for improving and reduce physical fatigue. It allows the body to regain 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.
Fossil agate and signs associated astrology
Fossil agate can be worn by everyone signs, but it is particularly effective for native speakers of:
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Verseau: symbol of the future, of freedom. It goes perfectly with agate fossil, which allows it to free itself the past and look to the future. This sign loves to travel. He lives often in his thoughts, doesn't focus on his emotions. He has learned to free himself from them in order to he doesn't look back, he doesn't look forward. moves forward. He shows great physical energy and high self-esteem. In love, he doesn't give himself away. friendships. In fact, he often adventures that allow him to start afresh zero.
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Cancer: symbol of the family, origins, the past, and the mother. This sign is undoubtedly the most important sign of the zodiac. closer to fossil agate. The the bond between mother and child, this sign is very nostalgic for childhood. It represents fertility and gestation. It has need to feel constantly surrounded in order to be reassured. Rather shy by nature, he likes to be the center of attention. Fossil agate enables him to reduce feeling of superiority. He's very tender in love and prefers relationships long.
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Gemini: symbol of the communication, exchange and adolescence. He loves his life and knows how to have fun and surround himself with friends. He's sociable and charming. Fossil agate suits him perfectly because it's a sign that has totally free from the blockages of the past, which and who has learned to love himself and have good self-esteem. However, underneath its cheerful appearance, it hides a lot anxiety and emotions. This is the duality of this sign. In love, it forages a lot and is afraid of commitment. He's rather tall and as such, can carry a stone agate fossil for protection.
Chakras 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, to 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 dip the stone into 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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