The Aestheticism of the Wild is a beautiful work of art. A wonderful incorporation of the natural pattern of the agate medium harmonized with the sculpted subjects. The natural agate eye of the wolf seems to join in the search for companionship as the wolf howls into the night. Several other possible interpretations of this carving come to mind when looking at it. A brave hunter wearing the guise of a wolf to take on the courage of the wolf spirit as he moves forward on his quest? An escort for a forgotten traveler to the spirit world? A lament for life experiences left behind us in the past?

The melancholy beauty of this sculpture, with its contradictions and it's unanimity, are the result of the inspiration designer Steven Z. had when considering the rough agate. He was reminded of the wolves of the Gobi desert, and of the search for a kind of beauty that is based on the harmonious and balanced relationship of men and nature that is possible should one desire to achieve it.

The wolf symbolizes our social, affable nature and the skills of communication, not limited to only vocal, but using all the senses for physical communications, and exemplifying spiritual communication as well. The wolf symbolizes strength, loyalty, and at the same time, independence as well as harmony and cooperation. The wolf also symbolizes generosity, compassion, friendship, and more intimate relationships with deep connections. Wolves can also represent faith, cunning, knowledge and even more so wisdom and understanding and the pursuit of such. Wolves in various cultural lores also represent victory, protection and guardianship, and across many cultures wolves have long been associated with the moon and it's energies. Wolves also symbolize nurturing abilities and tendencies, again with many tales of humans being raised or befriended by wolves.

The wolf is considered the element that ties energies together, harmonizing them to create a beautiful world of experiences and lessons. The wolf teaches us the lesson that independence is achievable, and it has it's place, but one must not deny the need of the self to experience love for one's self and for others, for without love independence is of no consequence.

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 from lighting and stormy weather (physically and metaphysically). Agate provides strength, helps us to have patience and courage, and it's 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.