Obsidians

Presentation :

Names) :

• Obsidian.

Etymology:

• Obsidian: Named after the Roman Obsius, who is believed to have discovered this stone in Ethiopia .

Group, family:

• Family of volcanic glasses.

Color :

• Black, Grey, Brown Ribbons, Rarely Green to Dark Green, Blue to Dark Blue, Red, Sometimes Iridescence (Celestial Eye), Black speckled with white flakes of Christobalite (Snow Obsidian), Sometimes gold or silver .

Chandelier:

• Glassy.

Origin :

• United States, Mexico, Japan, Hawaii .

Crystal system:

• Amorphous .

Chemical composition:

• SiO2 (66 to 72% + Oxides of Ca, Na, K, etc. Basaltic glasses are about 50% SiO2) .

Transparency:

• Translucent to opaque.

Density :

• 2.33 to 2.42 | 2.70 to 3.0 for basaltic glasses .

Hardness:

• 5 to 6.

Cleavage:

• Null.

Break:

• Perfect conchoidal .

Line color:

• White

Impact resistance:

• Fragile (Very brittle)

Heat resistance:

• Weak.

Litho classification:

• Protective stone.

Black Obsidian

• A stone that bulwarks against negativity, it provides a strong connection to the earth. It stabilizes people to enable them to achieve their goals. Obsidian is molten lava that has cooled so suddenly that it has not had time to crystallize.
• Black obsidian has the ability to open and close wounds; it is the stone of truth. This mineral is used by therapists to help bring the truth to light in order to reach the heart of the problem.
• It plays an important role in lithotherapy; it is powerful, creative, and protective. It acts as a shield against negativity. This stone shows how to mitigate destructive and weakening conditions, it forces growth, and offers unwavering support throughout this process.

Chakras and BLACK OBSIDIAN:

• Muladhara root chakra (1st chakra, base chakra, earth chakra) Muladhara is the anchor point with the earth and material reality. It is the seat of vital energy and the adrenal glands. The colors of the 1st chakra are red, brown and black, black obsidian is a stone designed to harmonize and balance it.

Protector:

• It is a powerful shield against negative energies and the most harmful influences.
• Absorbs negative energies from the environment and strengthens when necessary.
• Very effective against geopathic stress or to absorb environmental pollution.

Virtues on the emotional and mental level:

• Anchors the mind in the body, stimulates growth on all levels.
• Blocks psychic attack and wards off negative spiritual influences.
• Expands the field of consciousness and allows the soul to heal, grow, and thrive. Leads to intellectual clarity.
• Strengthens self-control. Leads to facing one's "true self." Facilitates the return to past lives to heal old emotions or traumas.
• Helps to let go of old loves. Promotes compassion and strength. Calms stress by highlighting the causes (puts the individual face to face with these causes): solves the problem permanently and not as a palliative. Stone of absolute Ying and Yang balance.

Virtues on the physical level:

• By removing energy blockages, it relieves tension. This stone acts as a detoxifier, dissipating blockages and tension from the subtle bodies and the physical body, including hardened arteries. It alleviates pain from arthritis, joint problems, cramps, and injuries.
• Soothes pain, stops bleeding. Useful for reducing the size of a prostate.
• Meditation and Black Obsidian This mineral is deeply rooted in the concrete.
• It builds a protective wall around the meditator, facilitating concentration in their meditative tasks. Meditation with obsidian, however, requires precautions and remains reserved for the initiated.

Virtue on the spiritual level:

• Useful in divination, it is as effective as a crystal ball and develops the gift of prophecy. It opens access to knowledge and truth. Applied near the root chakra.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Celestial Eye Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black with iridescent reflections with the design of the pan feather which appears in full sunlight or under bright light.

• “CELESTIAL EYE” OBSIDIAN also called “Rainbow” Obsidian.

Lithotherapy esoteric indications:

• Celestial Eye Obsidian evacuates all "entities", aligning and purifying all the chakras. Celestial Eye Obsidian must be used with respect. It is attributed the power to repel psychic and occult attacks. It is one of the most powerful and most complete obsidians. Cut into a ball or cabochon, it is the divine witness of the quest for truth and knowledge. It is the seat of all positive energies and powerfully radiates its protection. It promotes the elevation of the soul, the expansion of the aura towards the higher layers of the spiritual, the passage from one energetic body to another, access to divine light. It can be associated with azurite, sapphire, lapis lazuli in a spiritual quest. Even more than for any other obsidian, it is owed the greatest respect because it is the eye of the supreme spirit. It will only be requested for work of the greatest importance, otherwise it will not be activated, or even disapproved. It is a stone capable of providing great joy and providing much happiness, but if disrespected, it can cause great sadness. It is very effective in curing nervous breakdowns, convulsions, hysteria, epilepsy and calming fear. It is also a stone of evolution that leads to real “letting go” by removing the veils that we had placed on our shadows, our fears and everything that we prefer to hide, thus placing us in front of our responsibilities and helping us to get rid of things by working on ourselves. It is likely that during this work and after the veils have been removed, a feeling of unease and anxiety will appear. It will then be advisable to wear rose quartz to alleviate these effects and allow the obsidian to fully do its work.

The different colors and additional virtues:

• Mauve to dark purple: - Has the ability to purify the Aura and the subtle bodies. It allows our being, through its cleansing work, to accommodate more easily to vibrational changes. It is a link with the energy of Reiki (universal). It will be used on the 3rd eye to stimulate it strongly.
• Pink to Magenta - A stone of calm and serenity, it awakens Unconditional Love. It brings understanding of the true causes of emotional suffering, leading to forgiveness towards oneself and others.
• Blue to blue/violet - Particularly suited to the development of extra-sensory abilities (astral travel, divination, etc.), it is used for shamanic rituals and white magic. On the throat chakra, it facilitates speech and the transmission of knowledge. In geobiology and for harmonizing places, it is a powerful and protective stone.
• Turquoise - A stone of openness to calm and deep peace, it transmits gentleness and harmony to the body and mind.
• Green - Opening and healing the heart chakra, releasing emotional trauma, reconnecting to the energies of abundance and love towards others. This is the color of therapists because it perfectly channels healing energies on all levels.
• Yellow - A stone that soothes the mind, softens the character and releases stored stress. It will help you let go deeply.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Manto Huichol Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black with iridescent reflections ranging from purple to green, blue, gold in the sun or under bright light.
• Manto Huichol obsidian, also called Mentogochol, is an uncommon obsidian. It is sought after for its rich colors...and for its energetic properties!
• Manto Huichol obsidian has the same properties as rainbow obsidian, but is more powerful and vibrates faster. Its name comes from its vivid coloring, reminiscent of the visions the Huichol had during their peyote rituals. Its coloring does not form concentric circles, but rather is disordered, as if spread with a brush. All golden and silver obsidians have the same coloring arrangement as Manto Huichol, some also form concentric circles, highlighting an eye. Celestial eye with its vibrant colors: it has the appearance of an abstract art painting, a "smear of color." All the qualities of the celestial eye, but with amplified and higher vibrations. It heightens our capacities for understanding and self-analysis, confronting us directly with the aspects of our personality that urgently need to be changed. We are facing our own mirror! It is a panacea for personal development. It goes without saying that the connection with other spiritual dimensions and their inhabitants is perfect. Mentogochol obsidian will extract accumulated sadness and melancholy from our past lives that disrupt our current emotional life. For this reason, I advise you to wear a self-healed or self-regenerated rock crystal at the same time to create a flow of energy exchange that will allow the energy of Love to settle in place of the old released energies. An ordinary rock crystal programmed for self-healing of the emotional body will also do the trick, as will any other stone that speaks to you. In the field of energies, there is only one rule: listen to your heart and your intuition. I invite you to tame this particular stone by wearing it for short periods at first: let your intuition and your feelings guide you. Welcome with gratitude the release of buried emotions and make room for newfound joy."

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

The Obsidian Spider

Color & appearance:

• Black with a pattern that suggests spider webs.
• SPIDER OBSIDIAN is composed of gray-black volcanic glass with green filaments whose patterns resemble a spider's web.
• This stone was recently discovered in Mexico.
• This stone comes at a time in human evolution where it will best serve this period of great changes in human consciousness.
• Indeed, particularly indicated in this period of work on oneself where we are invited to get rid of the old energies of the 3rd dimension.
• Reveal our shadow as part of us, of our creation, in order to accept and love it, a process necessary for its transmutation into the Light.
• Connects to the memories of the akasha, awakens in us the memories of people and situations that have caused suffering or guilt.
• This awakening takes place at each person's own pace and according not only to their development, but also to what they are ready to leave behind after having healed it.

Virtues on the physical level:

• Helps to understand that only forgiveness of oneself and others liberates and opens the doors to higher dimensions. Stone of the here and now.
• Facilitates the integration of ascending energies, the soul and the Higher Self into the physical body.
• Mainly related to the green, violet and silver rays but also works in concert with the 12 cosmic rays.
• In addition, it activates the body's entire energy network and activates cellular healing. It brings out our buried talents and increases our feelings.
• It also highlights problems that need to be solved. Strengthens intuition to find the right solution, remedy, or treatment.
• By combining it with other stones, it amplifies their powers while working in concert with them.
• Very effective for unblocking energy, relieves pain (in specific areas).
• It brings to consciousness emotions, wounds of the soul and repressed discomfort in order to free us from them and heal them.
• By combining it with a specific heart chakra stone (pink or green) or even a rock crystal programmed for this purpose, the liberation work is done more gently.
• Its protective and grounding properties are as powerful as those of black obsidian.
• The benefit of this Spider variety is that it releases a particularly powerful flow of healing energy, while activating the body's self-healing abilities. It works on all levels: physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual. Its very high vibration requires a certain amount of practice on the part of its wearer. It can be worn in a pocket or on the heart chakra. Therapists will use it to scan and locate the areas to be treated.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Apache Tear Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Fairly translucent black, lets light through. May have slightly iridescent reflections inside.
• Apache Tears are a form of Obsidian which is a silica-rich volcanic rock.
• The main deposits of these minerals are located in volcanic areas.
• Obsidian stone can take on various colors: black, gray, green, ... This stone is according to the tradition of the American Indians a stone of protection par excellence.
• It is said to protect against dark forces. The story goes that the Indians preferred to throw themselves into the void rather than die at the hands of the "white men." Their survivors were so sad that the gods transformed their tears into black stone.
• Another legend states that these stones are Tears that are shed in times of sorrow and that whoever wears an Apache Tear will cry no more.

Virtue on the spiritual and mental plane :

• The virtues of this stone are gentler than those of Black Obsidian; in fact, for sensitive people, lithotherapists advise a measured approach to situations so that they are better understood.
• This stone also offers very good support for the sadness that is within us at certain periods of our life.
• Natural minerals in the form of rolled stone pebbles are highly valued tools for the daily practice of lithotherapy.
• Indeed, their small size allows them to be worn permanently on oneself to benefit from the energies.

Chakras:

• The Apache Tears stone acts particularly on the Root (1) and Frontal (6) chakras.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Golden Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black with iridescent golden reflections in the sun or under bright light.
• Black volcanic glass with golden shimmers in the light (primary amorphous).
• Healing stone acting on all levels: physical, emotional, psychic and spiritual. Activates healing forces, helps restore a good metabolism (heart and root chakra).
• It is useful in all treatments in combination with other appropriate stones (also as an accompaniment to ongoing medical treatment).

Virtue on the physical plane :

• It will help to effectively treat all forms of allergies (Heart Chakra).
• Golden obsidian accelerates the healing of injuries – especially of muscles and tendons –, wounds, bruises, etc. (applied to the area).
• On the heart chakra, it allows you to get rid of pessimistic tendencies and the ability to only see the negative aspect in all circumstances and in others.

Virtue on the spiritual and esoteric level:

• Stone of high spirituality
• A stone of truth, golden obsidian connects us to our deepest self (our Divine Presence), raising to consciousness the negative aspects buried following physical, emotional or psychological blockages.
• Our "Shadow" (self-shadow) is thus revealed so that it can be freed and replaced with the energy of Love and Harmony which will allow us to find our fullness. This process takes place in gentleness and the certainty of good.

Chakras:

• To do this, the stone should be worn at the level of the solar plexus chakra (approximately 4 finger widths above the navel) either all day, during a session or while sleeping with it.
• It will purify and recharge this Chakra.
• If necessary, it can be combined with pink or green stones on the Heart Chakra, stones for liver harmonization (rhyolite, yellow jasper, Unakite, rutile quartz, etc.).
• This is a very effective stone for regaining a sense of optimism in life. If this stone doesn't particularly appeal to you, it may be that the time to resolve your problems hasn't come yet (or that another one will be more suitable for you).
• It can be worn or placed on all the chakras to harmonize them and de-crystallize stagnant energies. For the development of extrasensory faculties and connection to the highest higher planes, it will be used on the 3rd eye, the crown chakra and trans-personal (cosmic door located 30 cm above the 7th chakra)

• Golden obsidian connects us to the Christic energy, considerably increasing our vibrational rate, facilitating channeling with the Beings of Light of the higher hierarchies. In connection with the 12 rays of God consciousness, that is to say the 7 Sacred rays and the 5 Galactic rays in particular the 12th Golden ray. What more could you want?

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Silver Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black with iridescent silver reflections in the sun or under bright light.
• Black volcanic glass with silvery shimmers in the light (primary amorphous). A rare variety of obsidian. Black in color, it exhibits silvery reflections on one or more of its faces when oriented in a certain way under direct light.
• It is a very spiritual stone endowed with great gentleness and an important power of purification of our deep being. Indispensable for all those who wish to evolve on the path of spirituality.
• Very useful as an accompaniment to any therapy to unlock the healing energies necessary for healing. On a physical level, it improves perception, sharpens the senses, and induces greater clarity of mind. Treats cellular problems.

Virtue on the spiritual and esoteric level:

• It contributes to better control of the ego for working in partnership and to better overcome the obstacle of pride which inevitably arises in front of us when we have already developed certain extrasensory faculties: whether consciously or unconsciously, our Ego blocks us in our ascension and even pulls us back again for fear of losing its power over us: problems of concentration, meditation, understanding, etc.
• Doubt and unease set in, and we no longer know what to do. Silver obsidian teaches us humility in our quest for truth, freeing our being from obsolete thoughts and behaviors that hinder our evolution.

Chakras:

• We will work on the first 3 chakras:
• Allow the energy of Joy and enthusiasm to take its place again.
• Heart Chakra: Allows gentleness to flow into us and radiate it. Good receptivity to cosmic (Divine) energies. We will thus be able to lift the veil of Isis more easily and connect without hindrance to the higher planes. It can naturally be happily combined with other stones and crystals. Silver obsidian is directly connected to the White Silver Ray (Flame) of purity, to Archangel Gabriel and to Chohan Serapis Bey. It is the ray of artists, creators, musicians. Brings purity, perfection, order and discipline, Harmony, Joy and Hope, creativity.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Mahogany Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black and mahogany.
• This stone, softer than black obsidian, helps stabilize changing moods and sensitivity. It is a very powerful stone, which must be handled with care. It acts extremely quickly and with great force. Obsidian is an extremely protective stone... It forms a shield against negativity. On a psychological level, it restores the energy necessary to access serenity of mind. It gives more clarity to the intellect, and removes confusion.
• Mahogany Obsidian helps open and clear the anchoring channel, which is essential if we are to embody the full range of energetic frequencies.
• Carrying a Mahogany Obsidian protects us from psychic attacks, whether from negative entities on the astral plane or from the attempt of an unconscious person to put us down.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.
• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

Snowflake Obsidian

Color & appearance:

• Black and speckled with small snowflakes.
• Speckled obsidian is also sometimes called snowflake obsidian because of its natural scattered white spots.- Root, sacral and solar plexus chakra,

• Speckled obsidian is beneficial to the sinuses.
• It acts on the stomach and intestines , promotes digestion.
• It promotes detoxification ,
• It allows us to connect with our inner self.
• It strengthens bones,
• It is beneficial for circulation ,
• It relieves pain and reduces stress .
• It helps to overcome anger .

Virtue on the spiritual level:

• Snowflake obsidian is less strong than black obsidian , so it is recommended for anyone who cannot stand the great power of black obsidian,
• It can be worn on oneself at all times ; in this case it is often recommended to wear it with rock crystal because the light produced by it facilitates and resolves the conflicts that obsidian brings to the surface .
• Like tourmaline, obsidian also purifies vibrations , so it is a good support for meditation.

Purification and recharge:

• The recharging of this stone, which falls into the classification of “solar” stones, is done in the sun, in the earth or on a quartz or rock crystal geode.
• This mineral repels negative energies and does not require purification. Obsidian recharges by placing it on a cluster of druse, in moonlight (especially a full moon), in the sun, or in front of flames.
• It is a stone from the bowels of the earth, from molten lava, it is a stone of FIRE, which deserves the greatest respect.

• A shamanic, magical and medicinal stone.

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