obsidian is a glassy, silica rich volcanic rock. it was used for making arrowheads since paleolithic times.

colour/appearance:

dark green, dark brown, black, sheens in gold, green, blue, purple, yellow

sources:

locations which have experienced rhyolitic eruptions

argentina, armenia, canada, chile, greece, iceland, italy, japan, kenya, mexico, new zealand, peru, scotland and united states

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method

energize on an amethyst cluster or in moonlight during full moon

planet(s):

pluto, saturn

zodiac:

sagittarius

chakra(s):

base

feng shui use:

primary gemstone for the north direction

north (personal journey)

center (grounding)

any negative direction (protection)

emotional:

one of the best stones for emotional healing

helps us see the flaws within and to find the necessary solutions to eliminate the flaws and allow us to grow

spiritual:

grounding, shields against negativity and transforms it

protects from physical or emotional harm

locations and rituals:

an obsidian sphere can be use for gazing instead of a crystal sphere.

a small black obsidian in each corner of your house will bring protection to it.

obsidian arrowheads are very strong protection

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