Grey Agate and Amethyst Geode Tortoise [1k1036]

Agate is a grounding stone, said to be particularly useful in deep meditative practice to assist with self confidence and one's stability in the world; that is having a deeper understanding of one's place and value, irrespective of the goings on with other people.  Agate can be metaphorically akin to your supporting foundation stone in this respect. 

Grey Agate is specifically helpful in regards to actual or perceived negative aspects of improving your self confidence.  Perhaps developing your self consequence will have a negative impact on certain interpersonal relationships in your life?  In quiet contemplation Grey Agate can remind you that there are negative aspects to almost everything, and that balancing positive and negative competing interests is a part of your reality.  It is ok to have negative aspects or consequences of your actions if you have throughly considered your options and accepted the possible outcomes should they materialise.  

This particular stone has Amethyst crystals formed in (what would have been) the Geode cavity.  Amethyst is a type of Quartz with purple or violet tones due to irradiation and contact with impurities whilst in the earth.  Amethyst has the properties of Quartz but with a spiritual, and both third eye and crown chakra focus.  The Amethyst aspect to this particular stone may help you drawn upon assistance from spirit guides or source energy to facilitate the achieving of your goals and desires.