The world will often be blessed with individuals who are unique, and stand out from the rest. Many of these special individuals will remain humble and true to who they are; the real person they are that the world has come to love, despite fortune, fame, and unending adulation. And every so often, there is an individual who is in a class of his own, who defies comparison because there has never been another person he can fairly be compared to.

Sometimes these people are set apart in different ways as well, in a manner unknown and unsuspected by their fans and admirers. Understanding they are revered, perhaps they feel the need to keep their personal challenges hidden, not wanting to pass pain on to others because it defies who they want to be seen as, and goes against their true internal nature of sharing their love. A brave warrior who does not complain, but faces a desert of isolation with what is perceived to be strength and fearlessness, and this does indeed require much strength, courage, and bravery.

Strong and Brave Eagle and Skull from the Desert is a beautifully colored agate geode with a wonderful quartz crystal druse interior and marvelous bands of different colors. The crystal lined interior and the multiple layers are visible through the eye sockets and from the exposed rear of the carving. The base and the top of the original exterior of the geode have been left in their natural state, and the top outer layering exhibits the pattern of a bust of a proud eagle.

The world has witnessed the transition of a great warrior moving forward on his journey. Armed with his courage, unending compassion, and incomparable sense of humor, he has brought smiles and laughter to generations of people, forever touching hearts and offering wisdom and insight, both intellectual and spiritual. Skullis remembers, and shares our smiles and memories in honor of this Strong and Brave soul who selflessly lead so many from their own personal deserts.

Agate has long been used as a stone of protection, to stimulate analytical capabilities and precision, for providing for perceptiveness to situations, and for awakening ones inherent talents and adroitness. It has also been use to produce inspiration from, and connectedness to, the spiritual worlds. Agate raises one's consciousness, builds self-confidence, and assists one in choosing one's friends carefully.

Agate has been used to strengthen sight, diminish thirst, to promote marital fidelity and stability within ceremonial activities, for balancing body, mind, emotions, spirit, and yin/yang energies, and as a stone of harmony and unification of all people. Agate symbolizes benevolence and good will, originating from the nurturing energy within the stone. Agate can alleviate hostility, irritability, and boredom, while enhancing one's generosity, responsiveness, and receptivity. Agate is often used as a gazing tool for divination and meditation and assists in examination of the self and the learning situations that bring about growth. Agate also assists in abating stress and anxiety.

Agate is used to bring prosperity. Agate is also used to avert, and protect from, lighting and stormy weather (physically and metaphysically). Agate provides strength, helps us to have patience and courage, and its calming effect allows for finding inner peace.

Agate is an excellent stone for protection, and is considered to be very effective for children, especially protecting children from falling. Agate is considered an excellent stone for artists and students, as it amplifies creative and intellectual thinking.

Agate amplifies and gives energy when required, and stores energy when it is not needed, which enhances durability and endurance. Agate gives one emotional strength, alleviates fears, and dispels envy and desire through the grounding of emotions. Agate teaches acceptance of one's emotions which helps one to overcome the emotions one desires to be free of. Agate's nature of bringing harmony allows for removing and releasing bitterness, resentment, ill will, and the desire for vengeance and retaliation, teaching one to learn and practice forgiveness. In this way, agate heals and improves relationships.

Agate transforms negative energy to harmonious energy which cleans and balances the aura. Agate harmonizes the energy of the body with the energy of the Earth, grounding and strengthening one's connection with the planet.

Agate stimulates the digestive system and relieves gastritis, the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Agate is used to promote a state of good health for the eyes, hollow organs such as the heart, stomach, intestines, and uterus, and is used to heal skin disorders. It has been used to alleviate itching caused by insect bites. Agate assists the heart and blood vessels, strengthening the heart and also healing emotional discord that may be blocking one’s ability to accept love. Agate has been used to cure fever and reduce the symptoms of epilepsy, and may help some people with somnambulism. Agate is also used to cleanse the lymphatic system and the pancreas.

The geode represents fertility, creativity, mother earth energy, protection, and is excellent for grounding. Geodes have been used to increase fertility and creativity, offering powerful protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and for small children. Geodes represent the Creatrix form of the goddess and connect the earth with the universe. Geodes also represent both the male and female reproductive systems, especially the womb. Geodes amplify the energies that are directed to them, including the energies of other stones and thought energy, and are considered effective at enhancing the harmony of family and home, and to enhance the flow of chi, life force energy.

Geodes enable one to see the larger picture when there are many things to attract one’s attention. They assist in helping one come to a decision and allows one to create one’s own future. Geodes are used to communicate with the spiritual realms and the greater power, and is useful when practicing astral traveling. Geodes help one focus during meditation, bring calm and peace and eliminate stress, and enhance one’s natural psychic talents.

Geodes are used to address physical health conditions related to the hands, muscles, heart, bones, lungs, brain, and nervous system, and can be used to treat mental imbalances.

NOTE: Skullis does not prescribe treatment for medical issues. Skullis offers information for reference to assist with the selection and understanding of crystal skulls, including this agate geode crystal skull sculpture.