A stone used for millennia in both toolmaking and ritual, Black Obsidian is a form of naturally occurring glass, formed when volcanic lava cools rapidly. It's a powerful stone known for its ability to reveal hidden truths, dissolve energetic blockages, and support deep emotional healing. Whether used for energy clearing, scrying, or shadow work, the healing properties of Black Obsidian carry profound potential for clarity, transformation and empowerment. In this post, we’ll explore how to work with the raw, untamed power of Black Obsidian to help you navigate deep healing and uncover your most authentic self.



A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Black Obsidian: "I consciously tap into divine wisdom and knowledge and embrace my intuition and inner knowing."

 







 

Common Healing Properties of Black Obsidian:



* Promotes energetic protection

* Reveals the truth in any situation

* Exposes areas of yourself that need growth and development

* Blocks negative energies from entering your auric field

* Enhances grounding

* Banishes negative energy

* Brings peace and calming

* Encourages living in a virtuous manner

* Increases courage

* Encourages personal growth

* Facilitates compassion

* Enhances accuracy in scrying divination

* Aids in acceptance of your weaknesses so that you can begin to heal and correct them

* Helps you to address issues of control and power struggles

* Enhances the experience of ceremonies and rituals

* Removes negative thought patterns and conditioning



 



 



Black Obsidian Companions:



Colors: Opaque black (sometimes with transparent banding) with a glassy surface.









Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Scorpio













Elements: Earth, Fire













Companion Flowers: Fireweed













Companion Essential Oil: Camphor













Companion Stone: Howlite













Common Origins: Mexico



Notes: A natural volcanic glass.













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One way to work with the Healing Properties of Black Obsidian: Scrying Divination

Obsidian mirrors, made by polishing thin slices of Obsidian into mirror-like discs, serve as potent tools for scrying divination. With their glassy, reflective surfaces, Obsidian mirrors provide a gateway to the realm of the subconscious. These mirrors give you the ability to look at yourself, so you are better able to reflect on your life paths, your behaviors, and your identity.



 







 



Obsidian mirrors have been esteemed for their connection to the underworld and the spiritual realm.