Rose Quartz 

Benefits: Rose Quartz is the stone of love and emotional healing. It fosters compassion, harmony, and self-love, helping to mend emotional wounds.
Birthstone: None officially, but often linked with the heart chakra
Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Libra
Five Elements: Fire

Chakra: Heart Chakra – Promotes love, emotional balance, and healing relationships

Citrine 

Benefits: Citrine is associated with prosperity, abundance, and positive energy. It helps uplift moods and dispel negativity, attracting wealth and success.
Birthstone: November
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Five Elements: Earth

Chakra: Solar Plexus Chakra – Encourages self-confidence, motivation, and personal power.

Tiger’s Eye

Benefits: A powerful stone for confidence, protection, and grounding. It enhances focus, mental clarity, and willpower.
Birthstone: None officially
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Five Elements: Wood
Chakra: Root Chakra – Provides grounding, strength, and stability.

Care Instructions: 

1. Avoid Exposure to Chemicals

Agate is sensitive to chemicals, particularly cleaning agents, perfumes, and acidic substances. It’s advisable to remove agate jewellery before using any such products to prevent it from losing its lustre or becoming damaged.

2. Keep Away from Direct Sunlight

Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause agate to fade or lose its natural brilliance. To preserve its colour and vibrancy, avoid leaving agate in strong sunlight, especially in hot weather or intense light conditions.

3. Clean Regularly

To clean agate, use warm water and a soft cloth. Mild soap can be used, but avoid any harsh or acidic cleaning solutions. After cleaning, gently wipe the agate dry with a soft cloth and allow it to air dry completely.

4. Avoid Impact or Scratching

Despite its hardness, agate can still be damaged by strong impacts or friction. When wearing agate, try to avoid situations where it may be bumped, dropped, or scratched, particularly during activities that involve physical contact or rough handling.

5. Store Properly

When not being worn, store agate jewellery in a soft pouch or a separate jewellery box to protect it from scratching against other harder gemstones or metals. Agate should not be stored with harder stones like diamonds, which could leave marks or scratches on its surface.

6. Cleansing and Recharging Crystals

Crystals absorb energies from their environment and from those who use them, so regular cleansing and recharging is essential to maintain their effectiveness. There are several methods for cleansing and recharging crystals, and the best one depends on the type of crystal:

Running Water: Holding your crystal under running water is one of the simplest ways to cleanse it. Natural sources such as a stream or river are ideal, but tap water works well too. Make sure the crystal is water-safe, as softer stones may be damaged.

Moonlight: Placing your crystals under the moonlight, especially during a full moon, is an effective way to recharge them. The gentle energy of the moon helps to cleanse and revitalise the crystal's energy without the risk of fading.

Sunlight: Sunlight can also be used to recharge crystals, though it's important to avoid prolonged exposure for certain stones (like amethyst or rose quartz), which may fade in direct sunlight. A few hours in soft morning sunlight can provide a powerful boost.

Smudging: Using incense or sage to pass smoke over the crystal is a traditional method for clearing negative energy. This is particularly effective for sensitive stones that can’t be cleansed with water.

Earth or Salt: Burying the crystal in the earth or in a bowl of natural salt overnight allows it to release absorbed energy and recharge. Be cautious, as salt may damage some softer crystals, so this method should be used selectively.

By regularly cleansing and recharging your crystals, you ensure that they maintain their energetic purity and continue to work at their full potential, enhancing their benefits in your daily life.