Black obsidian Siddhartha head pendant

WELL-BEING

Obsidian is a black stone of volcanic origin. It forms during the rapid cooling of magmatic lava. It shines with a lustrous black or is speckled with white spots (snowflake obsidian).

With its sharp edges, obsidian was a stone of choice for making blades, daggers, spearheads, and arrows during Prehistory.

The Egyptians used obsidian to create the eyes of their statues. The eyes of Tutankhamun’s funerary mask were made with black obsidian.

During embalming ceremonies, Egyptian priests used obsidian knives to ward off harmful energies.

The Aztecs made black obsidian mirrors to read the future.

Obsidian is a stone of protection. It acts as a powerful shield against negative waves. It strengthens grounding in reality. Obsidian is a stone of connection with the subconscious. It eliminates emotional blockages. It heals past life traumas. Obsidian wards off negative spiritual influences.

It is traditionally placed near the bed or under a pillow to eliminate stress and regain inner peace.

Black obsidian allows you to see into the depths of yourself. Black obsidian balls are used like crystal balls. They are powerful aids for meditation and for questioning the future.

Golden obsidian is particularly used for reading the future. It helps overcome futility and ego problems. It balances energy fields.

Silver obsidian highlights energy blockages and unlocks subconscious emotions. It intensifies meditation. It strengthens patience and perseverance.

Sheen obsidian or rainbow obsidian is a stone of intuition and clairvoyance. It is endowed with strong protective powers. This stone is placed in the home or office to ward off negative energies. It is highly valued by therapists who want to increase their perception.

Snowflake obsidian promotes calm and soothing.

It is a stone of balance. It promotes impartiality and self-centering, conducive to meditation.

Warning: this product is not intended for therapeutic use and cannot replace medical treatment or supervision.

Cleansing and recharging

Cleansing:

Obsidian can be purified by rinsing it under water. It can also be purified by smudging with a palo santo stick or with white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass the stone over the smoke. Don’t forget to ventilate the room well after smudging.

Recharging:

Obsidian can be recharged in moonlight or by placing it in a quartz geode, on a quartz cluster, or an amethyst druse. You can also use a flower of life tray.