onyx is a protection stone, protects against any attacking negativity

colour/appearance:

black, black-brown with band of white

sources:

mexico, argentina, madagaskar, brazil

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method, energize on a crystal quartz cluster or in moonlight during full moon

planet(s):

saturn, mars, sun

zodiac:

leo

element(s):

fire

chakra(s):

base, throat, solar plexus, third eye

feng shui use:

center (balance)

northeast (self-cultivation)

any direction where you seek transformation

any negative direction (protection)

physical:

addictions, alcoholism, obesity, soft tissue damage

emotional:

help release grief

encourages happiness and good fortune

enhances self control

helps with wise decision making

supports us to recognize our personal strengths and become the masters of our own future

spiritual:

it is a good stone to start centering and alignment of the total person with the higher powers

helps us absorb the energies we need from the universe

locations and rituals:

have it with you when you think anyone is trying to do magic against you

place a white candle where it will be reflected in a mirror. beginning on the right side of the candle place 9 onyx stones in a half circle between the candle and you. light the white candle and picture all negative or bad happenings around you going into the flame

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