Agate comes in many forms and colors. It is considered a grounding stone and helps balance you emotionally, physically and intellectually. Agate is known to build self confidence and help overcome negativity and bitterness of the heart. It fosters love and courage and creates a sense of security. Agate is the stone that forms the third wall of the city of New Jerusalem and is also one of the stones that was on Aaron’s breastplate in Exodus. Agate is common and is easily found worldwide. Some of the different kinds of agate are blue lace agate, dendritic agate, fire agate and moss agate. Each of these have additional healing powers.