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Agates in Folklore: When the Bands are straight or ribbony, the Agate is called Ribbon Agate; when zigzag, it is called Fortification Agate; when the Lines follow the Form of an Eye, it is called Eye Agate. Eye Agate is excellent for the Seer or Prophet to hold, as it symbolises the [Third Eye]?. The Agate is associated with Scorpio, Taurus and Gemini. It attracts Peace, Victory in Games, Happiness and good Luck. It takes away the Terror of the Ocean. It is potent in seeking Divine Aid, Thunder, Tempests, and Wars of the Elements. The Agate protects Children from Falls and Accidents, and protects from the Bites of Serpents and Insects. It is a Charm against Poison, Epidemics, Pestilential Diseases, Fevers, Epilepsy, and Insanity. It is bound to the Horns of Oxen to induce a good Harvest. It banishes Fear, Indigestion and Lung Trouble. The Agate, especially the Eye Agate, cures tired Eyes, bestows on the Wearer Strength and Health, and inclines him to Grace and Eloquence. Placing an Agate in Wine improves the Flavour of the Wine. Powdered and bound on Wounds, it heals them. In powdered Form, mixed with Fruit Juice, it is a Cure for Insanity. The Powder hardens tender Gums and arrests Bleeding. An Agate held in the Mouth quenches Thirst and soothes Fever. It is prescribed for Haemorrhage, the Spitting of Blood, Boils, Ulcers, Gravel and Afflictions of the Spleen and Kidneys. To dream of Agates denotes a Sea Journey. Varieties of Agate Black Agate The Black Agate brings Prosperity and Victory in Games. Brown Agate The Brown Agate gives Riches, long Life and Happiness, Victory in War, Protection against all Poisonous Snake Bites, Success in Love, good Health, Wealth, Happiness, and increased Intelligence. Green Agate The Green Agate cures Eye Diseases. Red Agate The Red Agate gives Peace, Protection against all Poisonous Insects, and Lightning. 2. A term used in publishing, particularly advertising and newspapers, for type size. Agate is roughly equivalent to 5.5 points, or 14 lines per inch |
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A term used in publishing, particularly advertising and newspapers, for type size. Agate is roughly equivalent to 5.5 points, or 14 lines per inch |
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