Obsidian

🖤 Obsidian Information & Benefits

🌈 Appearance & Varieties

  • A natural volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava.
  • Usually black, but also found in:
    • Snowflake Obsidian – with white/grey “snowflake” inclusions.
    • Golden Sheen / Silver Sheen Obsidian – reflective shimmer.
    • Mahogany Obsidian – deep red-brown streaks.
  • Polished into spheres, towers, carvings, jewellery, and mirrors.

🔮 Metaphysical Properties

  • Protection & Grounding – Creates a strong shield against negativity and psychic attack.
  • Truth & Clarity – Brings hidden emotions or patterns to the surface for release.
  • Emotional Healing – Helps process trauma, grief, and emotional blockages.
  • Transformation – Aids personal growth by encouraging honesty and self-reflection.

🌍 Practical Uses

  • Keep near entrances of your home for energetic protection.
  • Carry or wear for grounding and shielding from negativity.
  • Use in meditation for shadow work and deep healing.
  • Place on your altar or sacred space as a protective stone.

🧹 Care & Cleansing

  • hardness ~5–5.5 (can scratch, so handle with care).
  • Cleanses well with smoke, sound, or moonlight.
  • Avoid harsh sunlight or chemicals, which may dull its shine.

♏ Zodiac Sign Connection

  • Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21): Amplifies transformation, depth, and protection.
  • Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): Provides grounding and balance to adventurous energy.
  • ✨ Often regarded as a universal protector, making it useful for all zodiac signs.