Black Obsidian Star

Black Obsidian Star

Great Void, Great Mystery

Affirmation: I am focused. I am responsible. I stay with matters until they are settled or reach completion. I accomplish whatever I set out to do. I pay attention to what is going on around me and within me. I am attentive.

“Color: black

Chakra(s): root

About the stone: This is a natural glass, composed of two-thirds silica or more, formed during the cooling of volcanic lava

Astrological sign(s): Libra, Scorpio

Spiritual uses: Black obsidian draws you inward to the center of yourself, to the place of truth. In Native American teachings, it is likened to the Great Void.

Mental uses: Perfect to ground you and keep you focused.

Emotional uses: Black obsidian helps you dredge up emotions that are buried deep within yourself.

Physical uses: Use this helps you avoid ingesting toxins by keeping you focused on healthy eating.

Divine guidance: Are you in the need of a good cry? Are you feeling sad over a loss? There are so many reasons to allow ourselves to grieve the passing of a loved one, a job, a way of life, or anything that has changed from one way of being to another way of being. Acknowledge the angst and move through it toward embracing a happy life again.”

Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones. (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo