Silver sheen obsidian heart pendant

WELL-BEING

Obsidian is a black volcanic stone. 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, 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 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 traumas from past lives. Obsidian wards off negative spiritual influences.

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

Obsidian golden obsidian

Golden obsidian is especially used for reading the future. It is said to help overcome futility and ego issues. It is said to help balance energy fields.

Black obsidian

Traditionally associated with introspection and inner work, black obsidian is often used as a meditation aid. Black obsidian spheres are sometimes chosen for contemplative or symbolic practices, notably to support focus and personal reflection.

Silver sheen obsidian

Silver sheen obsidian is commonly associated, in traditions linked to stones, with bringing certain emotional blockages to light. It is sometimes used as a support during meditation sessions, where it is appreciated for its visual appearance and introspective character.

Celestial eye obsidian (rainbow obsidian)

Celestial eye obsidian is traditionally associated with intuition and symbolic perception. It is often placed in living or work spaces for decorative or meditative purposes, and appreciated for its iridescent reflections and its protective aspect in beliefs associated with minerals.

Snowflake obsidian

Snowflake obsidian is generally associated with calm and inner balance. It is sometimes used as a support for recentering and meditation, notably for its distinctive visual contrast that evokes stability and harmony.

Warning

The properties mentioned above are based on traditions and beliefs associated with minerals. They are not supported by scientific evidence and cannot replace medical advice, treatment, or therapeutic follow-up.

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 plate.