Crystal

Dendritic Agate

Tāru-shankha

Trigonal, Mohs 7

supportiveFuture stock

Essence

Tree-like manganese inclusions for slow steady growth. It works through the Third Eye chakra (Ajna), the seat of inner vision, intuitive clarity, and the access to subtle knowing. Under Saturn (Shani)'s influence, abundance and connection to nature. Reach for it when navigating grounding, patience.

Anchors

Planetary rulerSaturn(Shani)
Primary chakraThird Eye(Ajna)
Indications
groundingpatience
ChemistrySiO₂ with manganese · Trigonal · Mohs 7

Sourcing

Indian, Brazilian, Australian deposits; clear/white agate with branching black-brown dendrite inclusions.

Classical lineage

Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.

Ritual of care

CleansingDry cloth only

This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality

ChargingEarth
Wear daySaturday

Saturday is Shani's day — Saturn's discipline and endurance are most focused

Metal pairingIron or Panchdhatu

Pairs with