*Obsidian the Protector Stone*

Properties: Obsidian is actually natural glass that is formed when hot lava
is submerged in water. This is a strong grounding stone and is known as "the
protector". It is said to "mirror one's soul. This stone brings about
objectivity, dis-attachment and is grounding. It reduces fantasy and
escapism. Absorbs and dissolves anger, criticism, fear, and therefore is
protective. This unusual black stone absorbs darkness and converts it to
white light energy. It is a warm and friendly stone, which is used at the
Root Chakra, encouraging ones survival instincts and is grounding. Black
obsidian brings higher Chakra light into lower ones; cleanses and uplifts.
Changes fear into flexibility with the advent of change. Obsidian is used in
scrying for divination purposes and often found in mirrors and crystal
balls. Obsidian is used for transformation.

Folk Remedies: Obsidian is believed to draw imbalances to the surface and
helps to release them. Problems or issues that are hard to face can be
brought to light with obsidian. It is said to reveal half truths.

Feng Shui: Obsidian is used in the area of North for personal journeys and
in the Center area for grounding and protection.

History: Obsidian is Igneous rock with inclusion. Solid/translucent black to
smoky, this stone takes on many characteristics due to its unique formation.
Bubbles of air can get trapped in molten rock, which, when densely packed,
can produce effects that look like rainbows. When clusters of small
cristobalite or feldspar get trapped in the stone, it creates snowflake
effects. Apache tears are the results of wind and water smoothing out the
rock. When iron is introduced into the formation, mahogany obsidian is
formed. Obsidian has been used by many cultures for jewelry and tools.
Obsidian arrowheads are often found, dating back centuries.

Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/order_crystals.htm
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