Gemstones/Crystals by The Mystic Wave ~ Virgo

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN

VIRGO
~ August 23 - September 22 ~
Ruled by the Planet Mercury

(Agate, Aventurine)

Agate
Folk Names: Red Agate, Blood Agate; Energy: various (see below); Planet: Mercury (generally speaking); Element: various (see below); Deity: Aesculapius; Powers: Strength, Courage, Longevity; Gardening, Love, Healing, Protection.

Banded Agate
(Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Protection, Restores bodily energy and eases stressful situations.

Black Agate
(Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Another protective stone. Wear for courage and successful competitions.

Black and White Agate
(Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Worn as an amulet, this stone guards against physical dangers.

Blue Lace Agate
(Energy: Receptive, Element: Water) Wear or carry for peace and happiness. Place in your hand to de-stress. In the home, a blue lace agate surrounded with flaming light blue candles calms the psychic atmosphere and reduces household or family quarrels. This stone aids attitudes. It has been reported to even ease depression and despair. The energy effect is circular and flowing. When one is feeling down and out, this stone will open up the door and encourage one's energy flow. It calms one's emotions and mind. It washes away mental clutter. This stone is used to encourage and support.

Brown or Tawny Agate
(Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Once worn by warriors for victory in battle, the brown agate is used today for success in any undertaking. It guards against the evil eye and used as a wealth talisman.

Green Agate
(Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Worn to improve the health of the eyes.

Moss Agate
(Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Due to its curious markings, which suggest moss or trees, the moss agate is the especial gardener's talisman. It is worn to relieve a stiff neck, to lend energy to the depleted, and for healing purposes. It is also used in spells involving riches, happiness and long life. Wear this stone to make new friends and to discover "treasure."

Red Agate
(Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Also known as "Blood Agate," this stone was worn in ancient Rome to guard against insect bites, to heal the blood, and to promote calm and peace.

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Aventurine
Energy is Projective; Planet is Mercury; Element is Air; Powers: Mental Powers, Eyesight, Gambling, Money, Peace, Healing and Luck; Magical/Ritual Lore: Aventurine is an all-around luck stone. Aventurine is also used in money-attracting magic.

Jewelry for Virgos are elegant and precise. These necklaces and bracelets have the planets and zodiac in their natural locations in the sky. Wear Your Universe!