AGATE: The Stone of Balance 
  
      A variety of chalcedony. Tones and strengthens body/mind. Imparts a sense
  of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances.
  Grounding, but energetic. Powerful healer. Works with chakras and attitudes
according to the color of stone.*
Black Agate is a protection stone that generates a feeling of safety and well-being, physical, emotional, and mental. Used by travelers since ancient times to provide protection and land and sea.**
Metaphysical: 
  Agates are considered Power Stones. This grounding stone fosters love, abundance,
    wealth,
    good
    luck, longevity, courage, protection, balance, and harmony. Agates
    have
    excellent protective, healing energy that stimulates analytical capabilities
    and precision of the wearer. 
  
  Stress: Wear Agate when you are feeling overwhelmed with current
    responsibilities. 
  
  Emotional: Improves self-esteem, negates bitterness and anger.
  
  Physical: Helpful in the treatment of arthritic conditions.
  Agate is a good stone to wear for the following professions: 
  Farmers, Florists, Grocers, Botanists, Forest Rangers, Gardeners, Landscapers,
  Soldiers, Lawyers, 
  Newspaper Reporters, Writers, Politicians,
  Surgeons, Architects, Accountants, Laboratory workers, Technicians
  
  Main Charka: Heart 
  Astrological: Sign of Virgo - Elemental
  Birthstone: June
*Crystal Awareness Guide by Legions of Light
  ** Rochelle Gordon