obsidian "the protection stone":
astrological signs: sagittarius
vibrates to the number/s: 1, 3
correlated chakras: root (1st), heart (4th)
termed: "the wizard stone"

is said to:
intrinsic properties of the numerous forms of obsidian include the reflection of ones flaws and promotion of a clear picture of the changes which are necessary to eliminate the flaws. the energies of obsidian produce very blunt answers, focusing ones inner vision and, actually, stimulating a picture or vision of the required course of action. obsidian is an excellent grounding stone and provides for a connection from the base of the spine to the heart of the earth. it is an excellent protective stone, stabilizing internal and external energies and gently protecting one from that which could bring physical and/or emotional harm. it provides a shield against negativity, transforming negative vibrations within an environment carrying/wearing obsidian further disperses those unloving thoughts which arise from within the self or are directed toward ones physical form. it is quite useful in healing, providing both the healer and subject with the clarity with respect to both the cause and the amelioration of disease.
the following types of obsidians are listed to reflect the inclusion of additional properties: black, gray or brown
obsidian is, additionally used for "gazing" and to produce sincerity in action, and insight into future scenes and symptoms.
this obsidian is also used in shamanic ceremonies to aid in the removal of disorder from the body, one travels with the obsidian to the affected area of the body and visually brings the affectation to the surface, surrounding and transmuting it into white light.
black obsidian inducing creativity in all endeavors

the excerpts above are taken from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH by MELODY

is also said to: help phobias, relieve muscle spasms, helpful to the arteries and stomach, assimilate vitamin C and D, for the spine, absorbs depression and ones own anger or frustration, for the feet, remove toxins, protects from negative vibes absorbing and transmuting them for you, lessens grief

animal healing - desensitizes animals that react to noise
energize in bright sunlight

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