Agate is known to stabilize the auras and balance yin/yang properties.  It helps one to eliminate anxiety and self doubt in order to move through difficult experience.  A grounding stone, it allows us to overcome anger and bitterness by seeing both sides of a situation or person who we are having difficulty dealing with.  It is said to help raise consciousness and encourage love and truthfulness.  It further allows for both analytical and creative thinking to work together towards a goal.  Agate is a great stone to have nearby when working on group projects or dealing with large family situation where everyone seems to desire different outcomes.  Agate can help to bring all ideas into one desired goal.