Blue Banded

Banded Agate is for the throat chakra its colour is light blue and promotes creative analysis and problem solving. Banded Agate promotes creative expression of all types especially for decorating and acting, it enhances the ability to create a sacred space. It gives you the courage to uphold and defend your convictions.Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its name comes from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first found. Usually banded in layers, or stripes, some varieties have "eye" markings, or specks of color, some have fossilized inclusions, and others are solid. Called the earth rainbow, the concentric bands of Agate form in nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.Blue banded agate promotes inner stability, composure, peace, harmony and maturity. It has a warm, protective quality that encourages a feeling of security and self-confidence. Agate also combats negativity and bitterness by replacing anger with love and giving you the courage to start over. It helps you move past any kind of trauma. It stops you craving things you don't need, and helps you juggle your load when you have too many commitments.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this translucent gemstone very unique.Agate raises consciousness and links into collective consciousness and awareness of the oneness of life. It encourages quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability.
Healing Agate stabilised the aura, eliminating and transforming negative energies. Its cleansing effect is powerful at the physical and emotional levels. Placed on the heart chakra it will heal the emotional disease that prevents acceptance of love. placed on the sacral chakra (abdomen) or taken as crystal water, agate stimulates the digestive process and relieves gastritis. It heals the eyes, stomach, and uterus, it cleanses the lymphatic system and pancreas, it strengthens blood vessels and heals skin disorders
Agate guards against all dangers; averts lightening and storms; gives strength and victory in all your endeavours; opens the wearer to receive unexpected favours from the deities. If used in sacred rituals as a divine object, it turns the words of your enemies against themselves. It is useful when sudden bursts of energy are needed. Use as a protection against black magic, troublesome spirits and negative thought forms.