Obsidian: Grounding and Protection Stone

June 18, 2009

Properties: Obsidian is actually natural glass that is formed when hot

lava is submerged in water. This is a strong grounding stone and is

known as "the protector". It is said to "mirror one's soul. This stone

brings about objectivity, dis-attachment and is grounding. It reduces

fantasy and escapism. Absorbs and dissolves anger, criticism, fear, and

therefore is protective. This unusual black stone absorbs darkness and

converts it to white light energy. It is a warm and friendly stone,

which is used at the Root Chakra, encouraging ones survival instincts

and is grounding. Black obsidian brings higher Chakra light into lower

ones; cleanses and uplifts. Changes fear into flexibility with the

advent of change. Obsidian is used in scrying for divination purposes

and often found in mirrors and crystal balls. Obsidian is used for

transformation.

Folk Remedies: Obsidian is believed to draw imbalances to the surface

and helps to release them. Problems or issues that are hard to face can

be brought to light with obsidian. It is said to reveal half truths.

Feng Shui: Obsidian is used in the area of North for personal journeys and in the Center area for grounding and protection.

History: Obsidian is Igneous rock with inclusion. Solid/translucent

black to smoky, this stone takes on many characteristics due to its

unique formation. Bubbles of air can get trapped in molten rock, which,

when densely packed, can produce effects that look like rainbows. When

clusters of small cristobalite or feldspar get trapped in the stone, it

creates snowflake effects. Apache tears are the results of wind and

water smoothing out the rock. When iron is introduced into the

formation, mahogany obsidian is formed. Obsidian has been used by many

cultures for jewelry and tools. Obsidian arrowheads are often found,

dating back centuries.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

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