Blue lace agate is a variety of banded chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz family. It is usually banded in layers of predominantly light blue, striped with brighter blues, whites and even brown threads of colour. Blue lace agate is sometimes associated with the Virgin Mary and so is an icon of motherhood. In Scandinavia this calming, soothing stone is sacred to Nerthus, the earth mother. Considered to be amongst the most beautiful natural agates in the world, this fascinating stone was discovered on a farm known a Ysterputs Farm located in South West Africa by George Swanson. He called this stone the 'Gem of Ecology', because of the unique patterns of blue and white swirls.
Spiritually blue lace agate contains the qualities of flight, air, movement and grace, and helps you attain an extremely high spiritual level, especially when used for inner attunement. It raises awareness and links into the collective consciousness. It encourages quiet contemplation of your life experiences that lead to spiritual growth and inner stability.
Emotionally blue lace agate counteracts the repression and suppression of feelings that stem from a fear of being judged and rejected. It gently dissolves the old pattern of repression and encourages a new mode of expression. The peaceful energies of this stone neutralises feelings of anger. It is excellent for helping men to release and accept their sensitivity and feeling natures.
Mentally this wonderful stone assists with verbal expression of thoughts and feelings and counteracts mental stress. Use blue lace agate at work when addressing a meeting or for public speaking. It helps you to be coherent if you are thinking on your feet and facilitates communication, especially on the telephone.
Physically blue lace agate is a powerful throat healer. Its property of counteracting blocked self-expression releases shoulder and neck problems, thyroid deficiencies, and throat and lymph infections. It lowers fevers and treats arthritic and bone deformity, strengthening the skeletal system and healing fractures.
Use moonlight as the moon begins to wax to recharge the energies of blue lace agate.