Here are a few ways to use Obsidian in your everyday energy healing practices: It can also be used at the Solar Plexus Chakra for emotional healing. Obsidian is most commonly associated with the Root chakra, grounding you to the Earth. It has been almost two decades since I first delved into the wonderful world of crystals, and Obsidian still holds the top place in my heart. I love that it matches everything I wear and keeps me safe no matter where I go.Ĭurrently, I have a Silver Sheen Obsidian ball near the entrance door of our home. My Black Obsidian bracelet is probably one of the most used jewelry pieces I own. The healing qualities of Obsidian are powerful.

I own an Obsidian and Tiger's Eye necklace that Sheila made me, which I like to wear when I want extra grounding energy.

Rings are usually found in Rainbow Obsidian, Gold Sheen Obsidian, and Silver Sheen Obsidian. This makes me feel extra secure, as though the ominous eye of God is watching over me. When using Obsidian for protection, I prefer the pieces that have ring eye formations. All of these black stones are wonderful protectors, but Obsidian is my ultimate guardian. It's the smooth, glassy quality of Obsidian that brands it superior over Black Tourmaline, Black Onyx, and Black Agate. No wonder Nostradamus used an Obsidian mirror for his gazing practices - it is simply the best! The shiny reflective surface helps capture my attention and bring to surface visions from my subconscious. I have used Obsidian Balls for gazing several times. That's saying a lot, considering my overactive mind.

It washes away my stress and worries, bringing joy and relaxation instead. There's something so magical about picking up a stone that looks dead black in everyday lighting but suddenly comes alive with color and character when admired under strong sunlight. It's the top quality, best-of-the-best Rainbow Obsidian and Sheen Obsidian that take my breath away. I'm attracted to the color black, yet it's not Black Obsidian that excites me most. Obsidian is my all-time favorite crystal, so how can I just gloss by it without telling my tale?

Sheila has already written about her experience, but I will share mine as well. Why succumb to the foul vibes of the world when Obsidian exists to save you from the hassle? This includes layering up before visiting the DMV, the cell phone shop, or the post office. That way, even if the person behind a counter is in a bad mood, I remain calm and peaceful. I also wear Obsidian jewelry when I know I'm about to encounter negative and draining personalities. I feel as though it is silently protecting me from the background. Sometimes I wear Obsidian just because I love the look and feel of it. I like to wear Obsidian in jewelry form the most. It is especially important for hospital workers who share spaces with a lot of sick people and spirits that come and go. Since then, I have always recommended this stone to everyone who works in customer service. I wore Obsidian every day because I knew I would have to deal with cranky patrons and their complaints about overdue fees. That experience taught me never to do a healing session unprotected, and to keep my Obsidian crystals near at all times. I was sick and feeble for the entire week (and I am a person who rarely ever gets sick!). One day, I saw three clients in a row and forgot to protect myself with Obsidian stones. Long ago, I learned a lesson about the importance of Obsidian after I forgot my stones and fell ill.īack when we had a storefront in San Francisco, I used to do crystal healing session from the meditation room. I have used Rainbow Obsidian so many times that I've lost count. It is like glass and has a conchoidal fracture, meaning it breaks like glass. Obsidian is a 5 to 6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. It goes through devitrification which turns it from a glass to a rock. Technically, Obsidian is not a mineral because of its glassy composition. For example, the Lava may flow into a lake or ocean and solidify immediately! Obsidian is a volcanic rock that forms when Lava solidifies so quickly that the surrounding minerals have no time to crystallize.

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