Agates... is a name given to a multitude of stones of the banded chalcedony which are minerals from the quartz group. In metaphysical uses, agates are known as stones of lower intensity and slower vibrations. This is not a bad thing, they are known more for their stabilizing, strengthening properties and that can help to build lasting grounded connections with whatever energy pattern you need.

Blue Lace Agate...This stone is all about communication, confidence and clarity. A great stone for helping you to communicate, giving you the ability to "find the words" and also to help you speak the highest truth. It can be an enhancer of loyalty and trustworthiness. (throat chakra)

Moss Agate...This stone is about persistence, stability and grounding. We could all use a bit of moss agate in our lives. The energies of this stone are wholesome and it brings in balance and stability to your physical self. This very grounding influence will connect you quickly to mother earth. (base and heart chakras)

Amazonite...is stone of truth, communication and harmony. This stone brings harmony all around, having the ability to create peace and bring communication. Truth to yourself and others will come easier when amazonite is being used. This is also a stone of strength and compassion also. (throat and heart chakras)

Amber...is a stone about clarification, warmth and healing. It is not technically a mineral but has been known for its energy and healing properties. This stone is all about the sun and warmth. It will help us to find strength in healing and because it warms our inner self. (solar plexus chakra)

Amethyst...is all about divine connection, protection and purifications. A member of the quartz family, this is probably one of the most popular stones on the planet. It has amazing purple hues, ranging from lighter to darker. Known for its energy work it can help you to protect yourself from psychic attacks, get rid of karmic garbage, and help to stimulate the intuitive and psychic processes. (third eye and crown chakras)

Andalusite...is about cleaning, protection and comforting. This stone has a much lower vibration than most crystals but yet very powerful. It can help us to feel grounded and protected and happy to be where we are on this earth. This fabulous stone can actually strengthen and energize any chakra and repair holes in the auric field. (base and third eye chakras)

Apatite...is about accessing knowledge and psychic awakening. A cleansing influence, it can remove blocks so you can experience those "aha" moments. It is also a stone of inspiration, helping us to succeed with questions or tasks that we don't always understand. It can help us to reconnect with information from past lives to help us with situations in this lifetime. (third eye chakra)

Aquamarine...is a stone of clear communication also but used for soothing and cooling. They are great for all types of cooling and calming, no matter what. This stone promotes gentle, compassionate, truthful communication. It can also help with temper and calm frustration. a very powerful stone for March birthdays!!! (throat and heart chakras)

Aventurine...is part of the quartz family. Let's look at blue and green aventurine...

Blue Aventurine...is about self discipline, inner strength and psychic attunement. It can help to make very clear decisions and stick to them. It will help you to become more "comfortable in your own skin". It will also help you to take responsibility for yourself. (third eye chakra)

Green Aventurine...is about vitality, confidence and growth. This stone is all about the zest for life. It will help us to move forward with changes no matter what they are. It can really help us to embrace challenges that come up in our lives, and create a sense of lightness and laughter. (heart chakra)