Agate: meaning and zodiac signs
banded agate
- stability
- balance
- calm
- grounding
Agate is a banded stone, and every slice of it is its own picture. Tradition makes it a symbol of stability, balance and quiet strength. It is linked to Gemini and Virgo.
What is agate?
Agate is a banded variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz. It grows layer by layer inside cavities in volcanic rock, so a cut slice shows rings and waves. The name comes from the Achates river in Sicily, where it was found in antiquity.
What does agate mean?
Agate is one of the oldest amulets: in Babylon and Greece it was carved into seals. Today it stands for stability and inner balance: a stone for the days when everything happens at once.
Which signs does agate suit?
In astrology agate is linked to two signs:
- Gemini: focus and calm for a restless air sign mind
- Virgo: earthy steadiness and calm
How is agate worn?
Agate is affordable and varied, good for jewellery and for home decor: slices, coasters and figurines. It is tough and stands up to daily wear.