Obsidian's Overprotective Power

Obsidian is a remarkable gemstone, not just because of its fascinating colors but because it holds a power to keep negative aspects of life at bay leaving individuals to feel protected against the evil spirits or personas of daily life. Obsidian is found in various colors each withholding their own ability to inspire and treat an individual with their each powering factors.

Obsidian is found in felsic lava tubes of an erupted volcano which cooled without any amount of crystal development.

Obsidian is popular for many reasons but mostly because of its beauty feature. It is one of the most stunning gemstones out there today. Its base can be polished so finely that it appears the gemstone itself reflects that of a mirror, giving us our own reflection, because of this it became the gemstone that created early mirrors.

Historically, Obsidian was found by Middle Age individuals to drive out demons which were haunting the townspeople, much like mirrors and dream catcher's in other cultures. Speaking historically also, Obsidian was once given to a snake poisoned victim in order to heal them. Much like flint, Obsidian was used as projectile points by ancient civilizations such as the Indians or even back in the Stone Age.

As I said before Obsidian is found in several different colors these colors have their attributing factors, here they are:

Black Obsidian:

Amputates emotional masses

Deters negative self-image thoughts

Gives positive feelings against depression and grief

Fulfills, psychic ability, inspires transformation

Brings clearness to the mind, allowing positive energy to flow through

Stress-relaxing

Physically, Black Obsidian acts as a detoxification and digestion method, it
also helps with arthritis, cramping and joint pain.

Snowflake Obsidian:

A black and white gemstone

Soothing, relaxing and calming

Brings balance to the spirit, body and mind

Inspires inner centering of the spirit

Brings on a sense of independency, but also loneliness

Helps make a person at one with their spirit during mediation

Physically, Snowflake Obsidian helps to protect the skeleton frame of the body and any damage in which has occurred to veins. It increases circulation through-out the body and decreases the chances of pain through muscle aches and spasms.

Mahogany Obsidian:

Increases vision and dreams which show individuals a negative issue in which we created in our own lives and helps individuals to build their lives based off of that issue.

It is used by natural healers to incur that same healing method to the body.

Helps indecisive people make more decisions

Has cleansing powers for the mind, soul and body

Physically, it has been said to help heal gums.

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