Siddhârtha pendant in celestial eye obsidian

WELL-BEING

Obsidian is a black stone of volcanic origin. It forms when magma lava cools rapidly. It shines a glossy black or is speckled with white spots (snowflake obsidian).

With its sharp edges, obsidian was a stone of choice for making blades, daggers, javelin points, and arrows in 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 protection stone. It acts as a powerful shield against negative energies. It strengthens grounding in reality. Obsidian is a stone of connection with the unconscious. It removes emotional blockages. It heals past-life traumas. Obsidian keeps negative spiritual influences at bay.

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

Celestial eye obsidian or rainbow obsidian is a stone of intuition and clairvoyance. It has strong protective powers. This stone is placed in the home or office to keep negative energies away. It is highly valued by therapists who want to increase their perception.

Black obsidian lets you see deep within yourself. Black obsidian spheres are used like crystal balls. They are powerful aids for meditation and for consulting the future.

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

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

Snowflake obsidian promotes calm and soothing.

It’s a stone of balance. It encourages impartiality and refocusing on yourself, ideal for meditation.

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

Cleansing and recharging

Cleansing:

Obsidian can be cleansed by running it under water. It can also be cleansed by smudging with a palo santo stick or white sage. Light the palo santo or sage and pass the stone over the smoke. Don’t forget to air out 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 charging plate.