Blue Lace Agate
To the ancient civilizations of Egypt and India, agates were polished for decoration and considered to be lucky amulets. Evidence from archaeological digs has shown agates, along with other personal items back to neolithic times. Agates are a type of banded chalcedony (dendritic and moss agates are not banded), and are members of the quartz family. Although within the group these stones have many different uses in healing work, all agates have a common general “feel” of gentle energy, that resonates on a lower frequency. There are many times we need nurturing support, with less intensity. This is not a flaw, but a gift from this unique stone. There are many moments when all we need is a slower moving energetic vibration to support our emotions and/or physical body.
Just holding it in the hand, blue lace agate calms and soothes. It aligns primarily with the element of water, and secondly to air/wind. This ally brings peace and tranquility to the anxious mind, neutralizing anger and worry, and stabilizes the body’s energy field. The 5th or throat chakra is stimulated by blue lace agate, bringing balance to both those that talk incessantly, and to those that find it difficult to speak. If we feel “unheard”out in the world, blue lace agate is a good ally. If we feel like we do not know how to express ourselves clearly, this stone helps us find the words we seek. With this stone’s presence, we have the courage to speak our truth without fear of judgement and also review more easily our own belief systems, understanding that it is with our words and thoughts that our reality is created. A stone of communication, blue lace agate also assists us in hearing others more deeply and clearly, especially when discernment of fact from fiction is needed. Blue lace agate is a fine choice for anyone that does lots of speaking and/or listening in their careers.
I have been using this stone myself, to calm inflammation, as it is a good choice for arthritis. Blue lace agate has also brought relief from turmoil and tension in my mind, due to events happening in the world over the last few months. I find lying down with this pale blue stone placed on my heart eases grief, or on the brow, eases anxiety. Add deep breathing and the heart releases, the mind stills. For those that suffer from perseverating thoughts, or children with the tendency toward hyperactivity or overstimulation, blue lace agate is calming. Children that have night terrors, or anyone with bad dreams, will benefit from keeping this stone by the bed or in the pillowcase to bring sound, peaceful sleep. The health of the throat, teeth, nose, mouth and ears are also supported by this stone ally. Keep it in your pocket, or place a piece on the area of concern several time a a day.