Since ancient times, people knew that natural stones are not just jewelry. Powerful energy is hidden in them, which is able to heal a person, make him stronger and attract good luck. One of these precious stones endowed with magical powers is Brazilian agate.
Origin of stones
To understand where the Brazilian agates take their powerful energy, you need to figure out where they come from. Stone formation begins deep in the bowels of the earth. When a dormant volcano gradually wakes up and spews lava, chalcedony flows into the resulting voids. It is superimposed on the surface in layers, forming a fancy pattern. Other minerals (hematite, rock crystal) sometimes get inside such layers, which makes the pebble even more beautiful and unusual.
Appearance
Brazil has some of the richest agate deposits. There you can find almost all types and colors. But it is Brazilian agate that is called a mineral, the thin layers of which form a concentric striped pattern. It causes associations with a layer cake. Looking at such a stone, one can imagine how the layers of chalcedony overlapped each other.
The Brazilian mineral is usually painted in cool gray-blue tones, less common is yellow, green, coffee, black and red. A stone can combine two or three colors, the borders between which are blurred. To make agate look more attractive, it is often tinted, which does not impair either physical or magical properties.
Ancient knowledge
Back in 300 BC people knew about Brazilian agate. Researchers found stone in ancient tombs as ornaments or decorative crafts. That's why the ancient peoples appreciated it:
- Ancient Egyptians believed that agate figures protect a person and his home from all kinds of natural disasters. And wearing jewelry allows you to protect yourself from evil and peeping people.
- In ancient Rome, agate was considered a symbol of wealth and fertility. Therefore, it was called the stone of women and farmers. It is interesting that in modern Italy this belief is still taking place.
- In medieval Europe, agate was called a symbol of health and spiritual purity. And people believed that this stone gives its owner well-being.
Magical properties
Thinking of buying a study stone? Then you should know that since ancient times people knew about the powerful magical properties of Brazilian agate. Here are the main ones:
- protects the house from lightning;
- exacerbates a sense of justice;
- gives health and longevity;
- dulls a feeling of thirst;
- gives a feeling of happiness;
- relieves from bad thoughts;
- helps to stay away from adventures and intrigues;
- provides an influx of spiritual and physical forces;
- gives purity and ease of thoughts;
- brave the envious;
- gives a person oratory;
- chases away evil spirits;
- protects from evil and unfriendly people;
- helps to attract the attention of the opposite sex;
- calms and gives a feeling of harmony;
- relieves fears and anxieties.
Like a sponge, agate absorbs all the negative energy of its owner. But, unlike many other stones, he does not turn bad thoughts against the person himself. The stone only cleanses the thoughts and soul of a person, and throws out all the bad into the atmosphere.
Who needs a stone?
The magical properties of Brazilian agate will be most useful to these categories of people:
- To farmers and summer residents. The stone facilitates work on the earth and contributes to the collection of a rich harvest.
- Lonely people. It helps to find a soul mate and build strong harmonious relationships.
- Little children. If you put an agate figurine in a children's room, the child will cease to be afraid of the dark and will calmly fall asleep.
- Married couples. The stone harmonizes male and female energy, prevents the occurrence of disagreements and conflicts.
- For those who work with people, a stone will help to find a common language easier, avoid conflict situations, and give patience.
- To those who quit smoking. Agate gives strength and endurance in the fight against this addiction, dulls the desire to smoke.
- Creative people. Helps to develop talents, overcome creative crises and discover hidden abilities.
- Lovers in separation. If young people have to part for a while, they should give each other an agate. This will help them maintain love at a distance.
If you have any secrets, you should be careful with agate. The stone does not like secrets and in every possible way contributes to their exposure.
Healing action
Lithotherapists appreciate the healing properties of stone. Brazilian agate has the following advantages:
- contributes to the treatment of mental disorders;
- accelerates wound healing;
- contributes to the normalization of sleep;
- accelerates recovery after poisoning;
- reduces the negative impact of stress on the body;
- helps in the treatment of tonsillitis and bronchitis;
- helps with gum inflammation;
- facilitates the condition in diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- heals the cardiovascular system.
Healing jewelry
Looking at the photo of Brazilian agate, I just want to get some kind of jewelry with this amazing stone. But you need to choose the product wisely, based on the state of your health:
- If you are constantly tormented by sore throats, bronchitis, pharyngitis, you just need agate beads or at least a miniature pendant.
- For problems with the oral cavity (gum disease, stomatitis, etc.), earrings should be worn.
- A bracelet with Brazilian agate will help relieve pain during joint diseases.
- With disorders of the nervous system, as well as diseases of the heart and blood vessels, it is worth acquiring a ring with a stone. It is best worn on the ring or middle finger of the left hand.
By the way, it does not matter at all what metal the stone is framed in. Gold, silver, platinum or some medical alloy does not affect the healing properties of the stone. It is only a matter of price and taste.
Compatibility with representatives of the zodiac circle
Not all zodiac signs of the properties of the stone Brazilian agate fit equally well. So it is categorically contraindicated in Aries and Sagittarius. Stone makes them nervous and panic.
Representatives of other signs of the zodiac Brazilian agate is quite positive. But best of all it fits the following:
- Scorpions help maintain composure in stressful situations.
- Pisces - build harmonious relationships with others.
Storage and care
In order for your Brazilian agate not to lose its attractive appearance and retain its magical properties, it needs to provide some care. Namely:
- Store the product separately from other jewelry to avoid scratches. The best option is to place it in a bag of soft cloth.
- Rinse the pebble periodically under a stream of cold water, and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. This will help wash away impurities and accumulated negative energy.
- Protect the stone from strong mechanical stresses, as well as aggressive household chemicals.
Are there fakes?
Brazilian agate is a very common and relatively inexpensive stone. Therefore, it makes no sense to fake it. But there is another problem. Agate is rather discreet and dull. But if you paint it in bright colors, it can be passed off as more expensive onyx, sarder, carneol, chalcedony and other minerals.
Nevertheless, even such an inexpensive stone as Brazilian agate is sometimes faked. To make sure that the mineral in your hands is real, pay attention to the following points:
- Color. Bright color is not evidence of a fake, as agate is often tinted. So, better look at the color transitions. In natural stone, they cannot be clear.
- Shine. Raw stone is always matte. After jewelry polishing, it acquires a beautiful glass luster.
- Temperature. Agate has poor thermal conductivity. Grip it in a fist or between palms for 30 seconds. Natural stone will remain cold, and the fake will heat up.
- Hardness. Brazilian agate is a very hard stone. If you hold them on the glass, there may be a scratch.
We hope that now you will have no problems choosing a beautiful stone.