Agate derives its name from the Greek "Agate." – Happy Birthstone: Agate is the birthstone of Taurus (Bull) Wedding anniversary: Agate is the anniversary gemstone for the 12th year of marriage Healing ability: It would stimulate analytical capabilities and enhance your inherent talents. It promotes prosperity by making you more energetic and sociable and can greatly benefit business and personal matters too. The agate can't change emotions, but helps to change our level of acceptance of the emotion. Such as when you are very sad the agate will let you know that this will pass and help you get on to another and better day. This is why the Agate is considered so powerful as it gives us the strength to carry on. Agates are particularly helpful to people having a hard time letting go of bitterness and resentments. Are especially good in healing relationships (family or romantic) and allowing the spiritual healing forgiveness brings to take place. Agate is the perfect healing gemstone for those that are feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by your responsibilities as it helps to calm the emotions and allow peace to rule.