Botswana or Pink Agate is comforting and protective, soothing to those who are lonely, easily hurt or grieve a loss. Its quiet energy is particularly centering in meditation, and as a fortification Agate, it supports love and the strength to look for solutions rather than dwelling on difficulties. It is excellent for balancing emotional, physical and intellectual energy, and in harmonizing yin and yang, the positive and negative forces of the universe. Botswana Agate is an ideal crystal for very sensitive children or teenagers who are easily hurt by teasing or pressure, and can assist them in finding more like-minded friends. Botswana Agate is excellent for those serious about giving up smoking. To increase success drink an elixir first thing each morning, made by soaking the crystal in water for a few hours. Botswana Agate is also a stone of protection for all who work with fire, and protects the home from fires. Botswana Agate is said to repel spiders. Botswana Agate encourages treating the underlying causes of illness rather than the symptoms. It may be used to treat depression and stress, and relieve sexual dysfunctions in both sexes. Botswana Agate is beneficial in ridding the body of toxins and is believed to be good for the skin. It helps stimulate the immune and nervous systems, and aids in brain oxygen assimilation for a healthy circulatory system. Botswana Agate is a comfort stone, beneficial in overcoming depression, and strengthening during a grieving process. It helps alleviate obsessive thoughts and destructive mental patterns, and assists in overcoming fears, such as agoraphobia and panic attacks in crowded places. It encourages one to view the bigger picture in life, and look toward practical solutions rather than dwelling on the reasons for a situation or assigning blame.
Physical: Botswana Agate may be beneficial in treating disorders of the nervous system. It is also said to help with the mending of broken bones and is believed to help rid the body of toxins. Mental/Emotional: Botswana Agate is a stone for change, helping us to make positive changes in our life in an easy and gentle way. It helps us to see solutions to issues rather than letting us dwell on the problems. It can help us in seeing the bigger picture. Botswana Agate helps to relieve depression and helps us to deal with repressed emotional issues too. It is a comforting stone, especially in times of grief. It increases our levels of creativity, helps us to venture into unknown territory and helps us to both achieve and to be able to cope with success when it comes our way. Botswana Agate helps us to overcome addictions and compulsive behaviour. It is believed to be beneficial for smokers who want to give up smoking. Spiritual: Botswana Agate stimulates our crown chakra and energises our auric field. It also helps us to strive towards reaching an enlightened state.