Crystal: Botswana Agate
Form: Tumblestone
Best known for: Grounding | Strength | Stability
Chakra: Heart, Throat, Third Eye + Crown Chakras
Use:
The Botswana agate stone is said to have the following healing properties:
- Promotes creativity, problem solving, and attention to detail
- Activates the crown chakra and can be used for protection
- Help to release emotions that you haven’t been expressing
- Support you as you venture into unknown places
Science: Chemical composition: SiO2 | Mohs Hardness: 7
Agate crystals are a variety of quartz that form within the cavities of other rocks in acidic to neutral environments. Accumulation of silica-rich groundwater in rock cavities over thousands of years allow agate crystals to form, mostly within the voids of volcanic igneous rocks where it is hot and water can be help for long periods. Botswana Agate specifically, was created millions of years ago in southern Africa due to waves of volcanic activity creating brown, white and pink bands.
Feng Shui:
In Feng Shui, agate is said to activate the heart, throat, third eye, and crown chakras, helping to cultivate higher states of being and consciousness. Agate can be placed in the following areas of your home to enhance the following:
- To activate the health area of your home - place in centre of Feng Shui bagua (locate the centre of your home or bedroom)
- To activate the knowledge area of your home - place in Gem area ( stand in your front entrance looking in, and locate the corner closest to you on the left-hand side)
- Wear agate to bring it's balancing energy to yourself daily