Obsidian

♥ Purification ♥ Transformation ♥ Fulfillment ♥ Metamorphoses ♥ Manifestation ♥ Practicality ♥ Psychic ability ♥ Protection

Obsidian is a volcanic glass.

Chakras - Base Chakra
Zodiac - Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Earth/Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 1
Typical colours - Black, silvery or brown

Obsidian is truth-enhancing.  A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity.  It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment.  Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension.  It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons.  Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion.  Helps you to know who you truly are.  Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas.  Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.

Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies.  It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps.  Warms the extremities.

In addition to the generic healing properties of Obsidian, specific colours and types have additional attributes:

Black Obsidian

Chakras - Base Chakra
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Zodiac - Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Earth, Fire

Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone.  It increases self-control.  It forces facing up to one’s true self.  Releases imbalances and negative energies.  Black Obsidian is protective and provides support during change.  It repels negativity and disperses unloving thoughts.
Black Obsidian is considered to be one of the most protective stones that is used to cleanse negative energies. It does not only remove negativity in the space, but also gets rid of a person’s undesired feelings, such as anger, resentment, fear, anxiety and many other unwanted emotions.

Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone.  It increases self-control.  It forces facing up to one’s true self.  Releases imbalances and negative energies. 

Black obsidian protective and provides support during change. 

Black Obsidian is a strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.

Black Obsidian Affirmations:

• I have a protective Obsidian shield around my aura that keeps away negative people and draw in positive people.
• I remain calm and blissful no matter what happens around me.
• I replace my fears, doubts, and anger to hope, confidence, and serenity.
• I reflect upon my reflective Obsidian and visions emerge.
• My Obsidian stone fills me with passion and I burst forward toward my goal like an erupting volcano.
• I am a creator who is full of success and happiness.

Tiger Eye

♥ Protection ♥ Clear thinking ♥ Personal empowerment ♥ Integrity ♥ Willpower ♥ Practicality ♥ Grounding ♥ Power ♥ Courage ♥ Grace

Tiger Eye, also known as Tigers Eye, is a variety of Chalcedony.  Tiger Eye is an 18th Anniversary gemstone.

Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Capricorn
Planet - Sun
Element - Fire, Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - golden-brown, blue, red

A stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer.  It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions.  Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety.  Useful for recognising one’s own needs in relation to the needs of others.  Balancing yin-yang and energising the emotional body, Tiger Eye stabilises mood swings, imbues us with willpower, purpose, courage and self-confidence, and releases tension.

Tiger Eye treats eyes, throat and reproductive organs, releases toxins, alleviates pain and is helpful in repairing broken bones and strengthening the alignment of the spinal column.

Health

1. Balance and Vitality: Tiger's Eye is believed to help balance the endocrine system, which can stabilize one's metabolism, energy levels, and mood. It's also associated with enhancing physical strength and vitality.
2. Pain Relief: Some practitioners use Tiger's Eye to alleviate pain, particularly in the lower back. It's thought to help repair broken bones and enhance overall tissue regeneration.
3. Eye Health: Given its name and appearance, it's perhaps no surprise that Tiger's Eye is traditionally thought to improve vision. It's said to sharpen eyesight and may help in healing eye diseases.
4. Digestive Health: The stone is also associated with aiding digestion and the digestive organs, particularly the colon.

EMOTIONAL HEALING

1. Anxiety and Fear: Tiger's Eye is often recommended for people dealing with anxiety because it's believed to help calm the mind, providing clarity and helping one to resolve problems without emotion clouding their judgment.
2. Confidence and Self-Esteem: The stone promotes a positive attitude and increases feelings of self-worth. It's thought to help one recognize their talents, abilities, and faults that need overcoming.
3. Balance and Harmony: By balancing emotional extremes, Tiger's Eye is believed to bring a more reasoned approach to one's emotional life without swinging between highs and lows.

MENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL

1. Focus and Clarity: The stone is believed to help focus the mind, promoting mental clarity and helping one to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions.
2. Decision Making: Tiger's Eye is thought to be useful for helping one make decisions with discernment and understanding, unclouded by emotions. It's particularly useful for helping one to see both sides of an issue.
3. Willpower and Purpose: The stone is said to help one to use their power wisely and to be a tool for achieving one's goals and desires, especially in business.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

1. Protection: Tiger's Eye has been used as a protective stone for centuries. It's believed to ward off negative energy and reflect any malice or threats from others without absorbing any negativity.
2. Grounding: It's a grounding stone traditionally used to anchor and center the individual, helping to convert ideas into reality and providing support during times of change.
3. Chakra Balancing: Tiger's Eye is particularly associated with the solar plexus chakra, the center of personal power and self-confidence. It's also said to balance the sacral chakra, which relates to creativity and sexuality.

METAPHYSICAL

1. Manifestation: Tiger's Eye is often used in manifestation rituals and practices, believed to help one manifest their thoughts and desires into reality.
2. Courage and Change: The stone is said to imbue the wearer with bravery, much like the tiger's reputation in the animal kingdom, and to help one to take action and make changes in their life.
3. Astrological Significance: Tiger's Eye is considered the Planetary stone for Gemini (May 21 - June 20). In astrology, it's believed that wearing or carrying a gemstone associated with your zodiac sign can bring good luck, protection, and enhanced personal qualities. For Geminis, Tiger's Eye is thought to bring out the best of their dual nature, offering balance and insight.