How To Strengthen Your Connection To Mother Earth With Moss Agate

There are endless options when it comes to crystals, and if you're looking for a stone to help you connect to nature and Mother Earth, moss agate is a name to know. Here's an introduction to this grounding stone, from its properties to how to work with it and more.

As crystal expert and founder of Goldirocks Yulia Van Doren tells mbg, moss agate is actually technically not agate. "True agates have bands of colors, and moss agate does not—but moss agate is the accepted name for this translucent, mossy-green variety of chalcedony. It commonly has inclusions of brown and black coloring in addition to green," she says.

According to Van Doren, moss agate is most well known as a stone that promotes a connection with nature. "A very gentle and comforting crystal, moss agate is wonderful for nature lovers and people who have green thumbs—or wish their thumbs were greener!" she tells mbg.

Given its connection to the Earth, moss agate is also known to be an incredible grounding stone. As crystal expert Nisonja McGary previously explained to mbg, this connection is palpable, rooting you into the Earth and potentially even assisting in your gardening efforts.

Moss agate is a great crystal to incorporate into chakra work, particularly if you're focusing on the root and heart chakras. The root chakra is related to grounding and our sense of safety, which moss agate can support. And the heart chakra, which relates to our capacity to give and receive love from ourselves and others, is also supported by any green crystal.

According to McGary, moss agate's presence is also thought to help balance emotions. As such, Van Doren tells mbg that anyone in need of extra emotional support and protection would benefit from this stone.

Any time you're feeling like you're losing your sense of grounding, Van Doren recommends reaching for moss agate. Whether you keep it on you throughout the day or place it somewhere you spend a lot of time in your home, "if you find yourself craving the grounding, nurturing feeling you get from spending time in nature, moss agate can help bring that energy to you, wherever you are," she says.

Van Doren also suggests connecting with moss agate through a ritual bath. Here's her go-to setup:

Whether you have a full-blown farm or a windowsill herb display, moss agate is here to take your gardening efforts to the next level. According to McGary, it makes a great gardening companion, and you can simply place your moss agate near your garden or even bury it in the Earth. "Like plants, crystals are formed within the Earth, so it's only fitting to add them to your landscapes, too," she adds.

Again, moss agate is a supportive crystal for both the root and heart chakras. You could use it in the chakra bath ritual Van Doren explained above or in any other chakra work you're doing. Simply holding it while doing a chakra meditation would be a great place to start.

Looking to up your full moon game with some moon water? Consider adding moss agate, which can infuse your moon water with a deeper connection to the Earth. Here's our guide to making moon water if you're new to the concept.

In terms of chakra healing, some other crystals that are good for the heart chakra include rose quartz, peridot, and green jade. The root chakra, on the other hand, is supported by stones like red jasper, bloodstone, and smoky quartz.

Here's our full guide to cleansing and charging crystals for more inspiration.

Moss agate is not an official birthstone, but according to Ashley Leavy, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy, it is a supportive stone for those born under the sign of Gemini.

Moss agate is associated with the root and heart chakras.

It absolutely is, according to Van Doren, who tells mbg that moss agate is calming and protective. "Try sleeping with one under your pillow, or perhaps even better, one tucked under your mattress in the area where your heart is while you're sleeping. The moss agate crystal will resonate with your heart chakra while you sleep," she tells mbg.

There's really no wrong way to wear moss agate as jewelry, but given its connection to the heart chakra, Van Doren says wearing it as a necklace would be a great way to keep it close to your heart throughout the day.

Whether you're a nature lover, in need of grounding, or want to tend to your root and/or heart chakras, don't miss out on moss agate. Adding this crystal to your collection is sure to support you—and maybe even your garden too.