What is Moss Agate?

Moss Agate is a form of chalcedony included in the Agate family. It is a semi-precious stone made from silicon dioxide. Moss Agate has green colored minerals throughout which look like moss. It also has brown or black shades in the patterns. Moss Agate has a meaning that is about uplifting and soothing.

The Gemstone of Mother Gaia

Get closer to nature with the earthly treasure of the Moss Agate stone. Green colors capture the natural vibes of this gardeners delight variety of Chalcedony. This sweet stone can be found across the globe, from the USA to the velvet green depths of Brazil the farm heavy places of India, Uruguay and South Africa, the dusty red roads of Australia, and the far-flung regions of Russia.

Since as far back as the 18th century, British farmers turned to this stone in the belief that it would attract prosperity to the land. European farmers would hang the Moss Agate stone from the branches of their trees and from the horns of their cattle, believing that this good luck talisman would bring a bountiful harvest.

Moss Agate has always been celebrated as a lucky amulet. When placed among flowers they seem to bloom brighter, when kept in the workplace – business seems to boom, and when carried with you, the streams of abundance seem to flow towards you. Moss Agate is a magical stone, its hues bring you back to nature no matter how far away you are. With this stone close by, you breathe in deep the scent of pines, sunlight through shaded trees, and the cooling sound of water running over stone. It’s no wonder that Moss Agate can heal your heart in an instant, can help you stay rooted to the world beneath your feet, and can keep you feeling cleansed and ready for the cyclical changes that are coming your way. Keep reading to find out more about the rare splendor of Green Moss Agate.

If Moss Agate doesn’t inspire delight, take a look at our Essential Crystal Guide and find the healing gem that connects with your own soul.

Moss Agate Healing Properties

Just like a long walk in a cool forest on a stifling summer day, Moss Agate is always ready to heal your heart and bring you back into balance. One glance at this stone and you truly feel like you are interacting with a living and breathing piece of mother nature herself. Swirling greens, abundant energy, and deeply cleansing vibes cut straight through any toxicity, leaving you feeling as though you are breathing deeply and connecting to every atom of your being.

Physical Healing Properties

Just like nature can bring you back into the beautiful bloom of full health, the Moss Agate stone ensures you are brimming with wellness so you are ever ready to live your best life. Just like oxygen-rich plants, this stone works wonders on the immune system and delivers exceptional anti-inflammatory properties to give your body the boost it needs. If you are one of those people who seems to pick up every sniffle and cough going then the Moss Agate stone will kickstart your immune system and keep you fighting fit. Along with being a great immune system booster, the green swirling stone also helps to stimulate a healthy digestive system, keeps your heart and circulation in full check, and even helps with brain imbalances.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

If your moods seem to be forever working like a pendulum, Moss Agate could be just the stone for you. This beautifully balancing stone is always aiming to keep you feeling soft and stable and completely secure, no matter how much chaos the world around you is churning up. For those people who just seem to be forever at the heart of emotional drama or riding the highs and lows of manic mood swings, Moss Agate is here to soothe your soul. One of the best Moss Agate healing properties is its uncanny ability to lift you up and let you linger in the glow of golden self-esteem. Its green crystal healing goes to work on balancing energies, whether you tend to be overly nurturing to the point of becoming a people pleaser or if you go the opposite way and struggle with feelings of raw aggression. As calming as a walk, as cleansing as a dip in a cold-water stream, and as restful as a summer nap in long grass, Moss Agate is a breath of fresh air to the wearer.

Metaphysical Properties

When the body and mind are in harmony, it’s time for the spirit to settle down and become attuned to the world around it. Fortunately, Moss Agate isn’t shy about serving up healing properties in the metaphysical space too. Just like nature, this stone works to soothe and calm and help you feel connected to the world both beneath your feet and above your head. Like many other green stones, Moss Agate goes to work on the heart chakra, ensuring there are no blockages there so that love and abundance can flow free and easy. Moss Agate can be an excellent tool to turn too when it comes to nurturing great friendships and finding peace in existing relationships. It helps you to find spiritual splendor by encouraging quiet contemplation.

Zodiac Birthstone

Moss Agate makes for a great companion birthstone for all those Virgos out there. Moss Agate is considered to be the stone of new beginnings and is all about attracting abundance and tapping into deep-set creativity. As Virgos tend to be super detail orientated and sometimes a little too into their own heads, the Moss Agate can help to tempt them out of their shell and into a little more spontaneity. It’s also a great stone for raising up your self-esteem, another bonus point for the zodiac sign of Virgo who can also get attached to the idea of what other people may think about them. For Virgos who are seeking to strike that balance between being content in their own soul but not being closed off to possibility, Moss Agate is here to help you welcome in a whole new world of wonders.

Want to find out which stone has been written in the stars for you? Check out our zodiac guide to finding the right gemstone for your astrological sign.

Using this Gemstone

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There are so many ways to bring the soothing nature of Moss Agate into your world. The earthly green stone makes for a beautiful addition to any space, inviting you to place enticing tumbled gems in places where you want to invite abundance and prosperity. Moss Agate also makes for amazing gemstone jewelry and can be worn to surround yourself with unlimited esteem, balance, and that sure-fire spark of creativity.

Home & Office 

Moss Agate in Feng Shui imitates nature and brings with it all the healing elements of earth, air, and water. It shares the same shades as mossy ferns, cool damp leaves, and all those forest colors that help you feel fresh and energized. For those who choose to bring Moss Agate into their Feng Shui space, you may want to place the crystal in the southeast and eastern areas of your home to bring in abundance and welcome prosperity. Because of Moss Agate's connection with creativity and abundance, it can be an amazing gem for those hoping to boost their business power. Moss Agate is also a highly balancing stone, so placing it anywhere in the home where disharmony can occur ensures that everyone’s mood stays sweet.

Jewelry

One of the best ways to wear Moss Agate is in jewelry form. When you choose to wear healing crystals in jewelry it invites instant healing as the vibrations of the stone can get straight under your skin. Having healing gemstones connected to the skin means that there is nothing blocking their healing powers and the vibrations can get straight to work where they are needed the most. Wearing a Moss Agate bracelet, ring, or necklace ensures that your body, mind, and spirit can easily soak up those healing vibes.

If you are looking for other healing stones to complement your Moss Agate, Amethyst is a good companion stone that can further up the ante when it comes to spiritually rich compassionate vibes and a sweetly serene flow. Other stones that love to hang with Moss Agate include Blue Lace Agate, Tigers Eye, the heart charka stone of Rhodochrosite, the hypnotic green swirls of Malachite, mystical Labradorite, fiery Carnelian, and Green Aventurine. For those who want an added layer of protection, you can also pair Moss Agate with Black Obsidian or Black Tourmaline. If you want to bring an extra slice of sunlight, Moss Agate also loves the sunny nature of Citrine.

How to Cleanse your Moss Agate Crystal

Keeping your Moss Agate Crystal cleansed and charged will keep it buzzing with bright and beautiful energy. All crystals need to be cleansed regularly so they stay strong and charged with high vibrations. As essential energy cleansers, crystals can sometimes become clogged up as they mop up bad energies, but a simple cleansing technique and a recharge can get that joyous juice flowing again. Moss Agate can be cleansed by smudging it with lavender or sage as it adores both of these healing and strongly soothing herbs. You can also run your Moss Agate under water to wash those toxic vibes away. Another way to charge is to simply stash your Moss Agate in the presence of plants or greenery. This is a stone that loves to be around nature and will get an instant kick from its leafy companions.

Geological Properties

Final Thoughts on Moss Agate

Moss Agate is an incredible stone for those who fall hard for the healing power of Mother Nature. If you find yourself longing for a slice of countryside bliss, aching for the rustle of trees and always ready for the dance of sunlight through leaves, this is the perfect stone. Abundance, emotional balance, and instantaneous calm are all waiting in the glimmering green hues of Moss Agate meaning.

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