The non-crystallized lava of volcanic origin is obsidian. By its name this stone is due to the warrior of Rome Obsidius. As the legend says, Obsidius brought this stone to Rome, although in other parts of the world it was already quite famous.
In the literature, you can find a huge number of names of mineral (mountain mahogany, muslin and resin stone, «tears of Apache», «fragments of the bones of Satan»).
Maybe, that is why obsidian is a mascot-gemstone of the 24 lunar day. It is the period of the destruction of the old and the creation of a new. This means that obsidian gets the greatest power on the 9th day after Full Moon, and any rituals with it will be more effective at this time.
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Obsidian is one of the most powerful stones, protecting a person from negative external influences. Thus, for example, in Transcaucasia used it as a children’s amulet since time immemorial.
The ancient inhabitants of America and Ethiopia produced obsidian mirrors. Often, ancient peoples used knives from obsidian on their ritual sacrifices and embalming.
The Egyptians stored the incense inside the obsidian vessels. Thanks to this, the substance retained its properties.
Later, the stone used in applied, sculptural, jewelry spheres of art. In Russia the most popular connoisseur of stone was Faberge. He used it in his works of famous people all over the world.
Most of the obsidian is now mined in Ecuador, Japan and Ethiopia, places with increased volcanic activity, as well as in the US, Turkey.
Lithotherapists use a mineral to treat colds that result from hypothermia.
Also, obsidian is known for its beneficial effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Jewelry made of stone can normalize blood pressure.
To avoid diseases, you only need to wear obsidian jewelry. But, do not do this too often. Volcanic glass can affect the health status (for example, reduce the energy of the kidneys).
Mineral is useful to wear with neuroses, diseases of the spine, rheumatism. Helps obsidian with gout, diseases of the reproductive system, accelerates the healing process of the skin.
It has long believed that obsidian helps to transfer even the most difficult tests. A stone can use as a strong amulet. He is able to create a barrier to destructive emotions, reflects mental attacks from the outside.
Also, obsidian stimulates people who lack initiative, they charge them with energy and desire to change their lives. But to update the protective talisman, it must be regularly cleaned!
Obsidian magical properties by colors:
On the 24th lunar day, when we need to accept ourselves, we need an assistant like obsidian! Do not miss this powerful magical time with the Moon Calendar:
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