BLACK OBSIDIAN
Black Obsidian is an opaque volcanic glass, whereas the translucent variety is called Apache Tears. Black Obsidian is sometimes known as the “wizard stone”, because it has been used in magical practices since ancient times. It is a protective stone, often worn to guard against negativity, demanding people, hostile entities and geopathic stress. It eases tension, especially in the home and can protect against electromagnetic fields.
Use Black Obsidian during meditation to find a creative way through problems. It is helpful in developing intuition and grounding you to the earth, releasing negative energies that result in restlessness, irritability and nervousness. Place a piece of Black Obsidian near a nervous pets’ bed to help it feel less frightened and skittish. Black Obsidian is very helpful after trauma, especially sexual assault or domestic violence.
Obsidian protects the wearer from hostility, negativity, psychic ‘vampires’ and spiritual entities that do not belong. It offers release from tension and enables one to move forward in his/her life, with a more promising outlook.
Physically, Obsidian often points to the root cause of an illness. It clears the blockages that cause disease. Use Obsidian for detoxifying, alleviating bleeding, increasing blood circulation, and helping with the pain associated with arthritis and other joint discomfort.
Properties for Stone: Black Obsidian
Primary Chakra: Root-Chakra
Crystal System: Amorphous-Crystal-System
Chemical Composition: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with impurities
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius, Scorpio
Numerical Vibration: Number-1
Hardness: 5-to-5.5-Hardness
Color: Black
Location: Brazil, China, India, Mexico
Rarity: Common
Pronunciation: blak uhb-SID-ee-uhn / ob-SID-ee-uhn
Mineral Class: Mineraloids
Issues and Ailments (Physical): Arthritis, Blockage, Circulation, Detox, Joints, Knees, Pain, Physical-Protection
Issues and Ailments (Emotional): Emotional-Blockages, Grounding, Tension
Issues and Ailments (Spiritual): Attract-Positive-Vibrations, Psychic-Attack
Extra Grade: Beautiful jet black color, translucent, < 10% matrix
A Grade: Nice black color, partially-translucent, 10% - 25% matrix
B Grade: Poor black color, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix
Affirmation: I gently release negative energy within and around me.
