Obsidian is a volcanic glass of natural origin that forms when the lava rich in feldspar and quartz cools too fast for crystals to form.

It is basically a beautiful piece of dark glass and behaves as it can be expected to behave glass, it is hard and brittle and breaks into very sharp fragments.

Obsidian is found throughout the world and has various variants, some rarely than others. It is closely associated with the root chakra and with protection, self -reflection and personal growth.

The black obsidian, the most common form of the gem, can be used to help make difficult changes, and will support us in each step of the path undertaken.

History and folklore

The Obsidian name comes from Obesius, a Roman to which the discovery of a similar stone in Ethiopia is attributed (although the obsidian was already used by humans long before the Romans began writing things).

The obsidian is a highly appreciated material for the carving of the flint, since with it a wonderful and sharp blade is manufactured that once was the preferred tool for circumcisions in the Middle East and that is still used today for surgical scalpels. The Macuahuitle, or Aztec war club, was a fearsome weapon used by the Aztecs that consisted of several obsidian leaves on a wooden handle. This weapon was able to inflict nightmare wounds. (See it in action in the most lethal warrior)

The obsidian is also polished until a very reflective surface is obtained, which makes it useful for mirrors and decorative objects. Obsidian Glass of divination and glass balls are popular.

John Dee had an obsidian crystal to guess that is currently exhibited in the British Museum, and it is said that Nostradamus also used it. With small pieces of obsidian, precious accounts and cabujones are made. Cabujón opal compensates the fire of the opal.

Throughout the world, archaeological deposits have been found where obsidian was extracted and used to manufacture tools, and obsidian tools have been found thousands of kilometers from the nearest obsidian outcrop, which suggests that it was an important prehistoric commercial product.

Traditions

Obsidian has been used for a long time for protection and is known as an unlimited stone that can even eliminate the most negative or destructive circumstances or elements. This crystal sees everything and has traditionally been used to remove the truths, so we can see them clearly.

You can eliminate blockages, encourage us to be the highest version of ourselves and help us cure traumas from the past that continue to chase us.

Obsidian correspondences

• Angel Uriel
• Gods/goddesses Pelé, Tezcatlipoca, ItzPapalotl; Sekhmet … ītzpāpālōtl …
• Chakra Root
• Element fire; Land
• Astrological sign Sagittarius, Scorpio, Aries
• Planet Saturn; Pluto
• Sabbat: Samhain.

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Curative and magical uses of the Obsidian

Body:

It is said that the obsidian is useful in healing related to the digestive system and the muscular system and that it helps relieve pain. It is also considered a useful ally to combat bacterial infections.

Mind:

Meditating with obsidian helps eliminate unconscious blockages and buried emotions, and to get the problems to the surface before they accumulate and are out of control. Obsidian can be taken to protect itself from depression attacks and to help fight chronic depression.

This glass is a powerful help for catharsis and is very useful to reinforce the purposes made to achieve a positive change. It can help us see how we have fallen into behavior or thought patterns, and how to escape them.

Magic:

Obsidian is a protective stone that can be used to protect from all forms of negativity and spells designed to eliminate the negativity of a person, object or area.

Obsidian jewels can be used as a protection against psychic attack and obsidian leaves can be used in rituals to cut unwanted links among people. The obsidian cut in the form of an arrow tip is a powerful protector. amulet.

Place four obsidian arrow points around your home, pointing to the four cardinal points to protect yourself.

Obsidian is also useful for grounding.

Obsidian typeMagical associationsObsidian snowpressigitation, memory of past lives, boobsidian meditation arc iristransformation, energy work alibsidiana Caobaprotection, banishTable: Magic uses of the Obsidian

Obsidian care and cleaning

The obsidian can be cleaned without problems with a soft cloth and soap and water, although remains of soap can accumulate, so it will be well and go shine later. Save the obsidian in a soft case, far from hard objects, since it can be easily scratched. For this reason, the obsidian is not recommended for rings.

You can clean your obsidian in sweet or salted running water and recharge it in the light of the moon or sun.

Obsidian varieties

Obsidian typeColorCharacteristicsObsidian snownegro snow with internal whiteflexion, balance, purity pure -starTable 1: Obsidian types and their characteristics

Apache tear

Apache tear is a translucent Obsidian form found in Arizona, United States. The stones are round and measure between 0.5 and 5 centimeters in diameter.

According to legend, a group of Apaches Indians was cornered by soldiers during a battle in the 1870s in a cliff overlooking what is now superior, Arizona.

They had run out of arrows and, to avoid being captured, they jumped to death from the cliff where they were caught. The women of the tribe cried so bitterly that their tears became stone.

Apaches tears are taken to protect themselves from pain. Who wears one does not need to cry again, since Apaches women have shed enough tears throughout their lives.

Apache tears can be used to help overcome pain and other problematic emotions. They are also useful for healers not to be contaminated with the energies that cause the diseases.

Apache tears absorb negative energy and should often clean.

Obsidian mahogany

The obsidian mahogany shows shields of brown and black together. This excellent rooting stone helps infuse confidence while protecting those who lead it from the effects of negative thoughts, doubts about oneself and the doubt and contempt of others. This stone can be used in healing to improve circulation and relieve pain.

Obsidian snowflake

The obsidian snowflake is a black obsidian with drawings of «snowflakes» white caused by the formation of crystals inside the stone. The obsidian snowflake is useful to get things to the surface: emotions, secrets, anything hidden that needs to be revealed. It also helps maintain the connection with the earth and balance, especially in times of stress caused by changes.

Obsidian rainbow

The obsidian rainbow is a black obsidian with small crystals that give it an iridescent appearance. The obsidian rainbow helps to banish negativity and attract joy to your life. It is also used to improve clairvoyance.

Obsidian of fire

The Obsidian of Fire is an iridescent variety found in Glass Butte, Oregon. Its iridescent appearance is due to very thin layers that contain tiny magnetite crystals.

The obsidian of fire can be used in the same way as the obsidian rainbow, since they are of a similar nature, although the obsidian of fire is a bit more intense.

You will also want to take into account the magnetite when you consider the uses of the Obsidian of Fire. Very protective.

Simple ways to use obsidian in daily practice

There are many ways to use the obsidian to work with their powerful protective and self -reflective energy. Try the ideas that we propose below to incorporate the magic of the obsidian to your daily routine.

Protect your space

Place an obsidian crystal near the main door of your house or at the entrance of a room to repel negative energies and protect the space. In addition to wonderfully purifying the house or the room, who cross the threshold will feel a relaxing energy discharge by crossing the «portal» of glass.

Affirmations for Liberation

Obsidian is effective both to release and to «clean» negative energy. However, it is so powerful that it should be used carefully to avoid overwhelming. However, using the obsidian together with an affirmation is a gentle way to take advantage of the capacities of this gem to end negativity.

Write an affirmation with your obsidian crystal by hand. A good statement to use with obsidian would be: I have the feet on the ground and support. I am protected and released the negativity. «Hold the glass and repeat this statement several times every morning before getting up and every night before sleeping.

Shielding bracelet

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