Obsidian Description

Frequently called the “The Guardian Stone”, Obsidian is a volcanic glass that is formed with lava cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth, which classifies this stone as a mineraloid. This stone can be found anywhere in the world but is only found near volcanoes or where volcanic activity has occurred in the past. Obsidian comes in a variety of colors, including black, black with white, brown, green, red, red with black, orange, yellow, silver sheened, gold sheened and rainbow. 

History

The “Stone of Obsius” received its name from a prominent Roman Explorer, Obsius, who was thought to be the first to discover this type of stone in Ethiopia. In reality, Obsidian has been in use throughout all of history with artifacts dating 1.7 million years in the Melka Kunture site of Ethiopia.  It was used commonly during the Stone Age to produce sharp blades and arrowheads.   In ancient Rome and ancient Greece, it was often used as a mirror.  It many ancient civilizations, Obsidian was seen as a symbol of power. The Mayan priests used the stone to predict the future.  During the Middle Ages, the stone was believed to fight off demons, heal wounds and alleviate pain. Obsidian was a symbol of Tezcatlipoca, a central deity whose name means “smoking mirror”, a reference to the volcanic glass.  This glass has been used in Shamanic ceremonies to remove physical disorder.  Many cultures have the belief that Black Obsidian has the gift of prophecy.  

Metaphysical Properties

• Protective Shield Against Negativity

• Alleviates Stress, Anxiety and Depression

• Aids With Grounding While Releasing  Negativity

• Uncovers Roots of Emotional Issues

• Enhances Truths

• Exposed Personal Flaws, Weaknesses and Emotional Blockages

• Great For Personal Growth and Support

• Facilitates Past Life Memories

• Urges Exploration into The Unknown

• Provides Clarity to The Mind

• Supports Self-Discovery

• Cleanses The Mind, Body and Spirit 

• Expands The Consciousness

• Provides Clarity to Life 

Red / Black

• Enhances Vitality

• Delivers Sense of Brotherhood

Green

• Opens Heart and Throat Chakras

• Helps to Cut Cords from Toxic Relationships

Mahogany

• Gives Strength to the Mind and Aura

• Bring Vitality and Purpose

• Eliminates energy blockages

Gold Sheen

• Transports Into the Pasts and Futures To Discover Core Of Problems

• Uncovers Conditions for Healing

• Releases Ego Involvement

• Balances Energy Fields

Silver Sheen

• Enhances Meditation

• Reveals Mirror of Inner Being

• Augments Patient and Perseverance

Apache Tear

• Comforts Grief

• Provides Insight into The Source Of Distress

• Promotes Forgiveness

Snowflake

• Calms and Soothes 

• Improves Frame of Mind

• Balances The Mind, Body and Spirit

• Brings Purity 

Peanut

• Balances Mind, Body and Soul

• Transforms Negative Energies

• Removes Emotional Blockages

• Increases Mental Focus and Clarity

Rainbow

• Reveals Darks Personal Secrets

• Helps Heals Lost Parts of Oneself

• Show True Nature of Reality

• Clears the Aura and Other Energy Fields

Physical Healing

• Reveals insight into the cause of diseases

• Aids in digestion

• Detoxifies

• Reduces paint, arthritis, joints, cramps and injuries

Red / Black

• Reduces Fevers and Chills 

Green

• Treats Gallbladder and Heart

Mahogany

• Relieves Pain and Improves Circulation

Gold Sheen

• Relieves Acid Reflux and Ulcer Pains

• Treats Impotence

• Helps with Issues of Pancreas, Liver and Colon

Silver Sheen

• Treats Depression, Anxiety and Other Emotional Disorders

• Assists in Healing for Long Term and Chronic Illnesses

Apache Tear

• Removes toxins from the body, calms muscle spasms

Snowflake

• Treats Vein and Skeleton Problems

• Improves Circulation

Peanut

• Great Detoxifier

Rainbow

• Treats Broken Bones, Bruised Muscles and Heals the Heart

• Treats Stress-Related Diseases and Illnesses

Chakras

• Red/Black – Root

• Green – Root

• Mahogany – Root and Sacral

• Gold Sheen – Solar Plexus

• Silver Sheen – Root and Solar Plexus

• Apache Tear – Root

• Snowflake – Root and Sacral

• Peanut – Solar Plexus, Root, and Sacral

• Rainbow – Root