Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian
Family :
Obsidian
Used names :
Black Obsidian
Origin :
Whole world
Chakra(s) :
1st chakra, root : Muladhara
Crystal system :
None (amorphous)
Associated elements :
Fire
Deities :
Ereshkigal
,
Jana
,
Pélé
Stars :
Pluto
Constellations :
Capricorn
Keywords :
Creativity
,
Anchoring
,
Protection
,
Prophecy
,
Meditation
,
Divination
,
Self-awareness

Presentation

Black Obsidian is the most powerful of the Obsidian family. Because of its ability to show us the truth and bring out the darker sides within us, it can be difficult to use and be overwhelming. Black Obsidian should be handled with care, preferably under the guidance of an experienced therapist. It is a "teacher" stone.

Legends

Black Obsidian has long been used for divination. In the Middle Ages, it was used to chase away demons and evil spirits. It would allow healers to protect themselves from the energies that cause disease in others.

At psychological level

Black Obsidian intensifies composure. It brings out imbalances and dark aspects, allowing its wearer to confront them and free themselves from them. At this level, Black Obsidian can work on ancestral lines, allowing release over multiple generations. It wards off psychic attacks.

At mental level

Black Obsidian repels negativity and bad thoughts. It helps eliminate doubts. Meditation accompanied by Black Obsidian helps eliminate mental and emotional blockages. It brings buried issues to the surface before they build up and spiral out of control. Black Obsidian protects against depression and helps with grief management.

At energy level

Just like other Obsidian, Black Obsidian absorbs geopathic stress and environmental pollution. It purifies the energies released by spiritual work and eliminates blockages.

At spiritual level

Black Obsidian spheres are used to access the subconscious. It hunts negative auras as well as spirits. Possessing the gift of prophecy, it is used for divination. Only people who can consciously manage what it reveals and use it for the common good should use it.

At physical level

Black Obsidian is beneficial for digestion-related ailments and helps reduce the feeling of hunger. It prevents arthritis and hardening of the arteries. It acts as an analgesic and fights bacterial infections.

Maintenance

Black Obsidian being a stone that absorbs negative energies, it is recommended to purify it after each use by immersing it in spring water for a few hours.

A few hours in the sun, on an Amethyst or Quartz geode or on a Flower of Life will be effective in recharging it.

Synthesis

A stone of absolute truth, Black Obsidian is an excellent talisman for self-control and resolving power issues on all planes. A fast acting stone, it can be overwhelming. In this case, we will prefer softer Obsidian such as Snowflake Obsidian or Mahogany Obsidian.

Contributions

Presentation

Obsidian is molten lava that has been cooled so quickly that it hasn't had time to crystallize. It is known as the "stone of truth", from which we cannot hide anything. The use of Obsidian dates back to very ancient times, for the manufacture of weapons and tools, due to its hardness and sharp edge. It was polished for the sole purpose of being used as a mirror.

Legends

Due to its sharpness, Obsidian was considered to pierce the darkness to reveal the truth. The Mayans polished it to use it as divining mirrors, to read the future. In Mexican culture, Obsidian was called Itzli, literally meaning "God of stone".

At psychological level

Obsidian brings protection against obstacles and helps to develop interpersonal bonds. It blocks psychic attacks. Obsidian helps to learn who we really are. It puts the individual in front of his dark sides and teaches him how to integrate them. It dissolves emotional blockages and inherited traumas, bringing lucidity. Obsidian gives strength and compassion.

At mental level

Obsidian having a tendency to bring out the truth, it allows to go to the root of the problems and to untie the knots. It eliminates mental stress and tension. Bringing calm, it will also point out the causes of stress, which will have to be faced in order to solve the problem permanently. Obsidian forms a shield against negativity and provides mental clarity.

At energy level

Obsidian absorbs geopathic stress and environmental pollution. It purifies the energies released by spiritual work and eliminates blockages.

At spiritual level

Obsidian forces you to grow by highlighting buried problems. It tends to bring up negative emotions and unpleasant truths, so it is important to use it with care and if possible accompanied by an experienced therapist. Obsidian offers deep soul healing. Facilitating the return to past lives, it helps heal old traumas that come to the surface.

Maintenance

Obsidian being a stone that absorbs negative energies, it is recommended to purify it after each use by immersing it in spring water for a few hours.

A few hours in the sun, on an Amethyst or Quartz geode or on a Flower of Life will be effective in recharging it.

Synthesis

Obsidian brings truth and helps to integrate the duality of the individual. Acting with strength and speed, it helps maintain balance during transformation processes. An extremely protective stone, Obsidian will help you eliminate negative energies and mental stress.