Obsidian stone acts above all against blockages, traumas, shocks and fears. This powerful stone helps process trauma and past experiences, increases perception, and brings hidden abilities to light.

As a protective stone, it protects against negative influences and promotes the achievement of life goals.

What is the power of obsidian stone?

Obsidian is a powerful stone used as protection because it acts as a shield and a bulwark. As a result, it allows you to find calm and inner peace by bringing well-being and harmony. 

It also helps to rebalance the energies of the body and even that of the mind. Thanks to it, you can overcome periods of stress after trauma and hardships by evacuating dark ideas. With obsidian laid in your bedroom, you get an easy and peaceful sleep.

When you wear an obsidian , it acts on your organism. It promotes wound healing, food digestion, relieves muscle cramps and back pain. It also has a detoxifying power by promoting good blood circulation. 

It helps to counteract allergies, get rid of addictions and is used for massage. It is used to massage the spine and ensures the protection of the bones.

The protective power of obsidian is very great mentally and spiritually. Therefore, it is recommended to handle it with great care. This stone represents an unparalleled bulwark to neutralize negative spiritual flows and influxes. 

For some, this stone can allow you to defeat evil and magical actions as well as violent psychic type attacks. It is a stone that acts at the subconscious level, it attacks the very source of the problem to help you outrun behavioral recurrences.

Through obsidian you can discover your dark side because it functions as a soul psyche. Thus, you have the opportunity to temper your character and be more at peace with yourself. 

Finally, this stone spiritually and mentally comforts the wearer by developing their field of consciousness.

Lithotherapy does not replace consultations with a licensed doctor. Stones are not medication please consult your doctor for any medical concerns.

Meaning of obsidian

The name “Obsidian” according to legend, came from the Roman Obsidian which would have brought the first stone during a trip from Ethiopia to Rome. Given its very compact and sharp nature, the first humans already used it as a cutting tool or as a weapon. Also in ancient times, art objects and mirrors were made of Obsidian.

For some linguists, the name obsidian, would come from the Latin Obsidio which means “surrounded”, in correspondence with the breaks of the stone. 

These breaks form hollows that look like dark circles. In some cultures like the Egyptian culture, this stone has mortuary significance.

History of Obsidian

A magnificent black semi-precious stone, obsidian shimmers with reflections in contact with light and has been used since prehistoric times. At the time, it was used for making bladed weapons or amulets. 

Obsidian stone is also nicknamed volcanic ice because of the conditions of its genesis, and the hyaline aspect it presents, obsidian has several varieties. These varieties are used in various ways in lithotherapy.

In fact, obsidian was first discovered by an ancient Roman figure (Obsius) in Ethiopia. It is for this reason that the name of this Roman was lent to the stone. 

Used in prehistory to make arrowheads and sharp objects, obsidian was a great help for prehistoric men. This is undoubtedly a fact that was discovered by archaeologists.

The most magnificent obsidians have been discovered in Mexico. For Mexicans, it is a stone that contains many therapeutic properties. 

Whether in fantasy literature or in real life, obsidian is talked about a lot. The main deposits of this mineral are found in the USA and Mexico.

Obsidian Properties

Noble obsidian is a variety of obsidian that forms when lava cools rapidly. The rapid cooling gives obsidian a more glass-like appearance than other types of obsidian, which form in more liquid streams. 

The result is a very smooth, shiny surface, which can sometimes appear metallic or opalescent when it catches the light at certain angles.

The mineralogy of noble obsidian includes feldspar (especially oligoclase), quartz and mica with small amounts of titanium dioxide (titanium oxide). Noble obsidian also has traces of magnesium oxide, sodium oxide, and manganese oxide impurities. 

The obsidian stone consists mainly and largely of pebbles. These pebbles belong to volcanic glasses which rise from viscous magma. 

By itself, the rock mass does not crystallize, but a solid structure equivalent to glass is formed. Generally, this mineral is black in color.

However, there are other types of color that can be observed:

• Dark brown;
• Dark green;
• The colors of the rainbow;
• The red.

Naturally given the conditions which govern its formation, one sometimes observes inclusions of crystals of quartz and feldspar in its composition. Among the varieties of obsidians, there are:

• Silver obsidian;
• Black obsidian;
• Mahogany obsidian;
• Smoky obsidian;
• Celestial Eye Obsidian;
• Snowflake obsidian;
• Rainbow Obsidian
• Golden obsidian.

Obsidian stones are found on many sites where volcanic activities have taken place or are taking place (Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Guatemala, Iceland, Turkey, United States, Greece, Hungary). Obsidian is also an important side stone for zodiac signs such as Capricorn and Libra.

How is obsidian formed?

Obsidian is a semi-precious stone that forms during rapid cooling of magmatic lava. This rock is particularly rich in gas, but cannot escape because it is too viscous. It therefore remains trapped in the rock. Also the magmatic lava that forms obsidian is very thick and rich in silica.

The rapid formation of obsidian prevents atoms from organizing into crystalline structures. At the end of the process, a volcanic glass is obtained which has a smooth uniform texture. 

Also, the lack of crystalline structure explains the presence of sharp edges and very thin blades that obsidian has. It is therefore indisputably different from a crystal.

The different types of obsidian?

There are several different types of obsidians. Of a completely black basic color, the other colors appear following the changes in the impurities and in the state of oxidation of the chemical elements which it comprises.

Black obsidian

Protective in nature, black obsidian is a shield against negative energies. Also, it represents a strong bond with the earth. Razor sharp, she attacks the darkness and gives you access to knowledge and truth. Black obsidian promotes concentration during meditative research by dispelling myths, fantasies and illusions.

Golden obsidian

Golden obsidian is a stone of wisdom and also known as a stone of spiritual understanding. If you are looking for a guide to enlightenment this is the ideal stone. It represents an excellent guide and protector used in lithotherapy and meditation.

Mahogany obsidian

It is a mixture of brown to red and black. Mahogany obsidian is a link between its source of life and life itself and brings strength, courage and determination to whoever uses it. This stone also represents a major link between the earth and man.

Celestial Eye Obsidian

Celestial eye obsidian is a stone with many virtues. First, it is fully adapted for care and then for any esoteric and therapeutic work offering you the necessary help to get out of all difficult situations. 

It is a stone of introspection and connection with the divine whose use requires a lot of respect.

Weeping obsidian

Weeping obsidian is a rare rock with a very special beauty. It resembles obsidian, but has distinctive signs including brighter purple colors with a luminous block. In addition, purple drops drip down the walls of the block. 

Weeping obsidian has no particular known role, rather it has a decorative role.

Snowflake obsidian

A stone of harmony and balance, Snowflake Obsidian is littered with clear snowflake-like designs. It is connected to the root chakra and helps you live in the present moment. 

It is also connected to the frontal chakra which is a source of intuition of balance while harmonizing the different energies. It heals the wounds of the heart and closes them definitively.

Rainbow obsidian

It is a stone of joy and happiness that effectively fights against any form of depression and has the power to repel psychic attacks. 

For personal development, rainbow obsidian is the ideal medium. Also, it promotes the expansion of your aura as well as the elevation of the spirit and the soul.

Apache Tear Obsidian

This stone is both comforting and liberating. With Apache Tear Obsidian, you can release your negative emotions and it is very effective in healing the suffering received from past lives. 

It also allows on the physical level to rebalance the tissues of the muscles and the intestine. Similar to black obsidian, it has small white inclusions that make it special.

How to use obsidian?

The healing properties of the obsidian crystal are excellent for the spirit. It is known to be a stone that can help you overcome past experiences, old habits and beliefs that no longer serve you. This crystal is a powerful mind healer.

The healing properties also help cleanse the body of negative energies. It will help remove any energies that may have been attached to your physical body without your consent or knowledge. This crystal will also help you remove any negative thought patterns that may have built up in your mind over time.

obsidian is known to be a very powerful healer for the spirit and to be able to remove negative energy from your environment. 

This crystal is often used by Reiki masters because it is known to enhance the energies of other crystals that are placed near it during healing sessions with clients.

Using an obsidian stone is no different from using other energy stones. In fact, what you will need is to always have it at hand, when you leave your house, to take it with you so that its protective properties are always active. 

The ideal is to have an obsidian jewel such as an obsidian bracelet, a necklace or a celestial eye obsidian pendant. Likewise, if you want to protect your house, you can have another piece of obsidian and keep it in a central place in your house to prevent all kinds of bad energies from entering it. The same goes if you want to protect your car or office.