All About Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian

will shield you from negativity

A strongly protective stone, Obsidian forms a shield around you, protecting you from negativity. It blocks psychic attacks and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension.It dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and new horizons.

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  • Physical Properties

    Colors: Black, gray, silvery or brown

    Origin: Primarily: United States, Mexico, Iceland, Italy, Ethopia

    Composition: Is a naturally formed volcanic glass.

  • Metaphysical Properties

    Abundance, Creativity, Emotional Blockages, Grounding, Intuition, Mercury Retrograde, Positive Vibrations and Energy, Protection, Psychic Protection, Stress Reducing, Strength, Transformation, Truth

  • Chakra Association

    • Root
    • Earth Star

  • Zodiac Compatibility

    • Scorpio
    • Sagittarius

  • Element Association

    • Earth
    • Fire

  • Planetary Association

    • Saturn
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  • Numeric Vibration

    • 1
    Numeric Vibration Basics 

  • Practical Uses

    Black Obsidian is revered for its protective properties and is commonly used in jewelry and amulets to ward off negativity. Its reflective surface makes it ideal for scrying, helping to uncover hidden thoughts and patterns, and it's often used in meditation to explore past lives and heal old emotional wounds

  • How to Care For

    • Selenite Cleanse
    • Smoke Cleanse
    • Sound Cleanse
    • Earth Cleanse
    • Moonlight Cleanse
    • Use caution when using water, salt, or sunlight
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Caution: While Obsidian can be rinsed briefly under water, avoid prolonged soaking, especially in saltwater, as it may cause surface damage over time.

We do not recommend sunlight cleansing as it can cause the obsidian to heat up excessively and potentially crack.

I release negative patterns and past trauma.

Repeat this affirmation when working with your Black Obsidian.

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