{"product_id":"94g-moss-agate-polaris-carving-with-stand-1c","title":"94g Moss Agate Polaris Carving with stand 1C","description":"\u003cp\u003e*** All information about the metaphysical properties of the listings on this site is for reference only and is to be understood in this context. It is based on research of opinions and beliefs from different cultures today and throughout history and my own personal beliefs.The information is not to be taken as a replacement for a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional. ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease message me prior to completion of your order for details on how to save on shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 6 Moss Agate Polaris Carvings are flat on the back and all have unique patterns and characteristics that define this material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece weighs 94g and measures 10cm x 5.5cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Tree Agate and Green Moss Agate are very closely related Crystal Family Members, in fact often incorrectly named.\\n\\nGreen moss agate and green tree \"agate\" have been found together in the same deposit - having formed just inches from one another. That's how closely they are genetically related! Green moss agate is a semitransparent agate with green mossy inclusions inside. Green tree agate is an opaque white jasper with green mossy inclusions inside - however they are only visible where they are exposed at the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Dendritic Agate, sometimes called Tree Agate, is not banded, and therefore not strictly an Agate in scientific terms but is included in the Agate family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoss Agates are quartz-based gemstones similar to chalcedony. Similar to the Tree Agate, these stones are not banded and are not considered true agates based on the scientific definition. Moss Agates are commonly confused with Tree Agates as they are both dendritic gemstones with the main difference between the two being their hardness and the mineral contents contained within the dendritic formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dendritic formations within the stone resemble that of moss and lichen growths. The dendrite formations typically consist of iron and manganese, occasionally revealing red spots. The stone itself is generally clear to milky white, with some stones having green and blue hues as well. Fans of gardening often use Moss Agates by mixing them in the soil to promote growth and plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDendritic Agate is known as the Stone of Plentitude. It brings abundance and fullness to all areas of life, from business to agricultural endeavours. It was associated with the ancient Greek dryads, woodland and tree spirits, and was buried in the fields at the time of sowing to insure a good harvest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, Agate has been discovered with the artefacts of Neolithic people, and was used as healing amulets and ornamentation dating back to Babylon. Its medicinal uses continued through the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations, and spread throughout Africa and the Middle East into Russia. Agate sparked a world renowned stonecutting and polishing industry in Germany that flourished from the 15th to the 19th century, and exists today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate has a lower intensity and vibrates to a slower frequency than other stones, but is highly regarded as a stabilising and strengthening influence.\\n\\nDendritic Agate encourages perseverance and patience, and promotes a peaceful inner and outer environment. It has a strong connection to the plant kingdom and deepens our own connection to the Earth and our place in the Universe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDendritic Agate is ideal for examination of self, and the self-imposed limitations and patterns that make up one's life experiences. It is a helpful talisman for anyone involved in therapy, meditation, rebirthing, a twelve-step programme, or any path of serious work that requires a day-to-day behavioural change necessary to achieve desired results. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgate promotes inner stability, composure, and maturity. Its warm, protective properties encourage security and self-confidence. It is a great crystal to use during pregnancy. Agate may also helps new mothers avoid the \"baby blues\" sometimes experienced after giving birth, and an Agate jewel worn between the breasts encourages lactation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolaris:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolaris could be said to understand its role in relationship to the Earth, that in this age its light guides humanity in literal ways, but also symbolically. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current North Star is called Polaris. This name comes from the Latin “Stella Polaris,” which means “Pole Star”. In Ancient Greece, the North Star was called “Kynosoura,” translated as “the dog's tail.” This word became the Latin “cynosure,” which is still used today to mean the centre of attention or something that serves as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolaris, or the North Star is the rank rather than the name of a particular star. It describes the closest star to the Earth’s North celestial pole. Nowadays, Alpha Ursae Minoris is the star that fits the definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star is about 430 light years away and is a yellow supergiant 2500 times more luminous than our Sun with a radius 45 times that of the Sun and a mass six times as great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome other names for Polaris are the North Star, the Pointer, the Star of the Sea, the Steering Star, the Lodestar, and the Star at the Top of the Heavenly Mountain. They all indicate the great importance of this star in life and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolaris sits more or less directly above Earth's north pole along our planet's rotational axis. This is the imaginary line that extends through the planet and out of the north and south poles. Earth rotates around this line, like a spinning top. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePolaris is located quite close to the point in the sky where the north rotational axis points – a spot called the north celestial pole. As our planet rotates through the night, the stars around the pole appear to rotate around the sky. Over the hours, these stars each sweep out a circle around the celestial pole. The farther a star is from the pole, the larger the circle it travels around the sky. Some stars travel a great distance over the course of the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePolaris is different, however because it's so close to the celestial pole, it traces out a very small circle over 24 hours. So Polaris always stays in roughly the same place in the sky, and therefore it's a reliable way to find the direction of north. It would appear directly overhead if you stood at the north pole, but farther south, it indicated the direction of north.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe North Star has been a symbol of guidance and direction for centuries. In ancient times, navigators and travellers used the North Star as a way to determine their location and navigate the seas. Even today, the North Star is still seen as a symbol of hope and direction, guiding us towards our true north.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMany cultures throughout history have looked to the North Star as a symbol of hope and direction. In ancient Greece, the North Star was associated with the goddess Athena, who was seen as a symbol of wisdom and guidance. In ancient China, the North Star was seen as a symbol of the emperor and was used to align the capital city's structures with the cardinal points. In many indigenous cultures, the North Star was seen as a symbol of the Great Spirit, guiding the people on their journey through life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIn modern times, the North Star continues to be a symbol of guidance and direction. It is a reminder to stay true to ourselves and follow our own path, even when the world around us seems to be in chaos. The North Star reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a light that guides us towards our true north.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe North Star can also act as a symbol of hope and direction in our personal lives. When we are feeling lost or uncertain, looking to the North Star can remind us to stay true to our values and beliefs, and to follow our own path. It can also remind us to be consistent, just like the North Star is always in the same place in the sky, we should always be true to ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturesgiftsByChris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616692150549,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/2453\/3781\/files\/baf5120d-il_fullxfull.6316717310_flx9.jpg?v=1765592475","url":"https:\/\/naturesgiftsbychris.com\/products\/94g-moss-agate-polaris-carving-with-stand-1c","provider":"NaturesgiftsByChris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}