It stimulates concentration and analytical thinking and helps to distance yourself and look at things, and yourself, more objectively. This provides overview and insight and helps to work systematically and to find practical solutions. It helps to set goals for yourself and work towards them. This stimulates personal growth and development. Agate also has a protective effect while traveling. 

Its protective effect makes it a good stone for women to wear during pregnancy. Also because it stimulates growth and has a positive effect on the uterus. The energy of agate is soft and calm. The stone therefore often has to be worn a little longer before it has an effect, but is therefore very suitable for sensitive people and children.