Dee, an English mathematician who acquired the mirror after the conquest of Mexico. One of the most famous Obsidian mirrors to date is that of Dr. Tezcatlipoca was believed to have the ability to see all that happened in this world and the heavens through his Black Obsidian mirror. Black Obsidian has a deep association in ancient Mexican and Aztec cultures, specifically with their nocturnal sky god, Tezcatlipoca, whose name means “Smoking Mirror”. In Mayan civilizations, these Obsidian mirrors were tools used to communicate with otherworldly forces or as a portal to other realms. In Mesoamerican civilizations, it was polished into mirrors which reflected shadow images and were seen as metaphors for sacred caves and bodies of water or as a passage for supernatural entities. ~ Use Black Obsidian slabs, mirrors, or spheres as scrying tools for meditation, receiving insight into the future, and communicating with those who have passedīlack Obsidian has been used as a scrying tool in many ancient cultures. ~ Legend claims that those who wear Obsidian will never have nightmares ~ Used by healers to ease joint pain, arthritis, and cramps ~ Has a strong healing energy known to aid in overcoming addictions, eating disorders, negative behaviors and emotional blockages ~ The edges on a Black Obsidian fracture can be sharper than a surgical steel scalpel. ~ Black Obsidian speeds up the healing process of wounds, bruises and sprains while also assisting in pain relief It can also provide a deeper understanding of the emotional causes of physical disease while relieving stress and easing tension in the muscles. All Obsidians can be used to stimulate healing of the emotional body in order to regain your personal power. An excellent stone to be used as a remedy for shock or trauma, Black Obsidian provides strong support and direction during times of processing and hardships. It seals the aura and removes energetic anchors that may be harming ones overall emotional well-being, creating a protective shield that allows for intense healing work. It stimulates the Root Chakra while creating a connection to the Earthstar Chakra located below the feet. Obsidian will inspire one to delve into any unresolved issues conflicting with their personal or spiritual growth.īlack Obsidian is extremely protective and grounding. This stone may be overwhelming for some as it is extremely direct in showing you the parts of yourself you may not be ready to confront and bringing hard truths to the surface, though it carries the power of catharsis and allows for deep soul healing. It provides insight into the darker parts of one’s subconscious, also known as the shadow self, in order to accept your truest self. This is extremely fitting as it assists in digging deep into your past (and future) lives in order to face your inner demons and own your darkest truth. One name that Black Obsidian is known by is the “Warrior of Truth”. It eliminates negativity in oneself or their environment that may be caused by built up anger or stress whether it is your own or someone else’s around you. Metaphysical & Spiritual Properties of Black Obsidianīlack Obsidian aids greatly in past life healing and allows you to manage problems created by a misuse of power. The name Obsidian comes from the Latin word obsidianus meaning “The Stone of Obsius,” who according to Pliny The Elder, was the first to ‘discover’ Obsidian somewhere in modern day Ethiopia. Since it breaks with very sharp conchoidal fractures it has been used to make tools and arrowheads, spear points, scrapers and many other cutting instruments since Paleolithic times. It is an amorphous stone, meaning that its structure contains no regular geometric pattern. Obsidian is a silica-rich, glassy, volcanic rock with a water content of less than one percent. Goddess Association: Pele, Edda, Jana, Hecateįound: Syria, Mexico, Japan, Iceland, the US and many other places around the world.Īffirmation: I cleanse my energy field of negativity and ground myself to the Earth’s heart.
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