Originally posted in 2013
Isn’t he beautiful? All those shades of green and gray and white, smooth and sparkly. We’ve been spending a lot of time together, moss agate and me.
’ve credited my attraction in part to moss agate’s association with my zodiac sign, Capricorn. I must have read that some years ago, but my latest research links moss agate to Virgo or Taurus instead. Hmm, at least all three—Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn—are Earth signs, so the overlap should be compatible. Indeed, moss agate is known for its ability to connect us to the energies of the Earth and to harmonize our lives with the planet’s natural cycles. Moss agate is a good stone for gardeners and farmers to keep nearby, for it has beneficial effects on plants. Readers who know me well will spot the irony here: Although I adore working with stone energies, I’m not a nature freak. I have brown thumbs. (I killed a sansevieria, aka mother-in-law tongue, a reputedly indestructible houseplant.)To me, the phrase “happy camper” is an oxymoron; I require indoor plumbing and air conditioning. However, I’m sure that my non-outdoorsy personality draws me to moss agate. The stone provides a needed energetic link with the Earth, a need that I have difficulty filling in other ways. Therefore, I highly recommend it for people like me, as well as for people who spend most of their time indoors. Moss agate allows us to connect with nature and the Earth, without requiring us to “get down and dirty.” It’s also a wonderful ally for those of us who are sensitive to weather changes.
During a recent meditation with moss agate, the stone expanded my ideas by telling me to take his kind along whenever I go into a different environment, especially if I’m going somewhere of which I am unsure. That could mean into the wilderness, to a strange part of town, to a foreign country, or even to gathering of people from different backgrounds. Moss agate provides a sense of belonging and grounding in unusual surroundings, so it makes a wonderful travel companion. It helps us feel at home on the planet and with each other.
Moss agate fosters a sense of family among all us Earthlings through its effects on our heart energy. Like other green stones, it stimulates the heart chakra, the center of our energy system, bringing us balance and evoking compassion and unconditional love. In general, agates are good healing stones, supporting slow but steady improvement. Moss agate is particularly good for emotional healing and stress relief; it is also recommended to improve self-esteem. In my meditation, I was directed to place the stone on my right knee, which has troubled me off and on for several years, so that my moss agate could send its healing vibrations into the joint. I got the distinct impression that it wanted to help heal old injuries that are currently holding me back or limiting me.
This stone is also used to draw prosperity, assist women giving birth, and bring growth and new opportunities. Another positive aspect of moss agate is its abundance and availability; you won’t have to spend big bucks to acquire a stone, and moss agate jewelry is quite affordable. Invite moss agate into your life, and I’m sure you’ll understand why it is one of my favorite stone companions.
