MoonRise's Feature Stone...

The featured stone is Purple Crazy Lace Agate. This agate is actually color enhanced Mexican Crazy Lace Agate and is normally white and opaque with swirling patterns. To emphasize these beautiful patterns, the purple color has been added. Color enhancing is common amongst agates to make them fashionably relevant. Although the colors are enhanced, the healing properties remain. Lace Agates are said to keep the wearer well-balanced while helping to banish fear.

The history and legend of Agate dates back to early 300 B.C. Agate has been used during pregnancy with benefit to both mother and child, alleviating discomfort during the gestation period. It has been used to treat headaches and dizziness. Those with impaired balance issues will find it beneficial in restoring their equilibrium and those who suffer from skin problems will also see improvement in their condition. Agate helps the wearer differentiate between true and false friends. It is said to prevent miscarriages, protect children and bring about prosperity. The belief is also held that agate can avert storms and lightning (something we here in the Pittsburgh area can certainly hold onto). Agate Chakra classifications relate to the solar plexus with red agate and blue agates are associated with the throat. Astrologically, Taurus, Capricorn and Scorpio will benefit by wearing this stone as it helps them to sensitize and strengthen their willpower. Agates were used by the Egyptians to make scarabs and are among the oldest stones used for good luck and healing.

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