Moss Agate

Presentation

Although its name suggests that it belongs to the great Agate family, Moss Agate is, scientifically speaking, not an Agate. It is actually a variety of Chalcedony with dendritic inclusions of manganese, chromium and/or iron. Its translucent white rock stone usually has green, brown, or red inclusions that resemble the moss that spreads across forest landscapes, hence its name.

It is also called Moka Stone, named after an old deposit in Moka, Yemen.

Moss Agate is a stone of wealth, attracting abundance and encouraging new beginnings.

Legends

The American Indians gave Moss Agate the power to modify the weather. They used it in rituals relating to rain.

Moss Agate is connected to midwives who wore it to give courage to women in childbirth.

In the past, Moss Agate was used as an amulet to protect warriors against accidents. It was used in particular by Shamans to ward off evil spirits and protect travellers. Moss agate was hung on trees by farmers around the world, the belief that this practice would bring them a bountiful harvest.

At psychological level

Moss Agate promotes self-respect, patience, and positive personality traits. Stone of stability closely linked to nature, it leads to awareness of the beauty that surrounds us.

At mental level

Moss Agate brings self-confidence and hope, allowing for self-expression and easy communication. It leads to understanding the causes of ill-being.

At energy level

Moss Agate reduces sensitivity to environmental pollutants and climate. It strengthens the astral and etheric bodies, and makes our environment more present to our awareness. It stabilizes the energies around us and unifies the mental and physical energies.

At spiritual level

Moss Agate having a powerful relationship with nature, it makes us aware of it. It implements the forces necessary to open our eyes to the reality of our planet, namely that it is a living being both physically and spiritually. Moss Agate connects us with Mother Earth and Nature Spirits.

At physical level

Moss Agate has the ability to speed recovery from illness and activates the immune system. It strengthens the heart and improves blood and lymphatic circulation.

Moss Agate cures depression and helps prevent hypoglycemia and dehydration. It improves sensitivity and reduces labor pains.

Maintenance

You can purify Moss Agate by running it under running water for a few minutes. Being a stone strongly linked to nature, you can also immerse it in the earth overnight.

A few hours in the sun, on an Amethyst or Quartz geode or on a Flower of Life will be effective in recharging it.

Synthesis

As stone of abundance and joy, Moss Agate improves the acuity of our 5 senses and offers us a connection with Mother Earth. It makes us aware of what surrounds us. It encourages us to open up to our spirituality and brings us balance and confidence.