In the countries of Transcaucasia, this stone has long been known under the gloomy name "satani ehunk" ("devil's claw"). People believed that obsidian was the particles of the claws of the prince of darkness, broken off by him when he fell from heaven into the depths of hell.
A tragic legend is told about this gem in the American lands, where obsidian was nicknamed "the tears of the Apaches." The legend tells how several centuries ago Spanish soldiers surrounded an Indian camp, and the men of the tribe, in order not to accept a shameful death at the hands of the conquerors, rushed into the mouth of the volcano, and their women mourned their husbands, fathers and sons, and tears falling to the ground, froze with dark iridescent stones.
Energy storage
Obsidian Volcanic Stone can help treat many ailments, but it should be used with caution. Indeed, with too frequent use, it can bring not only benefits, but also harm. For example, those who wear it with them for a long time have been noted to have impaired renal function. But if you use the mineral wisely, then it will overcome any, even a very strong cold, improve the activity of the gastrointestinal tract and stabilize blood pressure.
In general, obsidian has a very beneficial effect on the human circulatory system, improves its functioning, restores blood circulation, and treats diseases of the veins and the vascular system. In addition, the stone is able to relieve its owners from bone diseases, visual impairments and various dermatitis.
In addition to the listed abilities, the mineral serves as an excellent regulator of energy flows. It not only cleanses the body of negativity, but also removes obstacles to the entry of fresh positive energy into the body. This function of obsidian is greatly enhanced when used together with rock crystal.
Obsidian masks from different cultures.
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Guardian of Witchcraft
Obsidian has long been revered by magicians, mediums and shamans as a powerful helper in a variety of rituals. The rosary made from it sharpens the abilities of clairvoyants, enhances intuition, and increases magical power. And obsidian glass, carved in the form of a small shield, can create a barrier that stops the attempts of spirits to penetrate the world of the living uninvited.
The inhabitants of Ancient Egypt stored incense and ceremonial mixtures in jugs made of volcanic glass, since it reliably kept smells inside and left all substances unchanged for a long time, preventing a change in their properties. Obsidian mirrors helped Sumerians in conversations with the gods.
Medieval sorcerers used smooth obsidian balls to divine the future. And Indian yogis even today cleanse souls from dark feelings with this mineral and perform rituals to strengthen the body, after which, as eyewitnesses say, a person feels as if he has been reborn.
However, not everyone can perform rituals with obsidian: those who do not know all the possibilities of the stone risk inept actions to open their bodies to negative energy and the development of diseases.
Soothsayers and fortune-tellers call obsidian the stone of truth. The fact is that it always gives out true information, filtering out various unnecessary "interference". No wonder it is with its help that you can clearly see the future.
An obsidian monkey, an ancient artifact from Mexico, unique in performance and quality.
And with a hypnotic effect on human consciousness, the mineral allows you to penetrate even into the nooks of regressive memory and learn a lot about a person's past lives.
Healer of love wounds
As a stone of truth, obsidian will also help its wearer distinguish between true deep feeling and destructive passion that leads nowhere.
The owner of the obsidian talisman, when meeting with a person who has caused romantic feelings, seems to have pink glasses falling from his eyes. He sees all the prospects for the development of relations, the level of compatibility of characters and can calmly assess whether his feelings are mutual.
And the stones of the rainbow variety perfectly perform the function of healing heart wounds, healing them without a trace in a short time.
Defender from false paths
When using obsidian as a talisman, you should be careful, because if you carry the stone with you all the time, sometimes its presence can lead to unpleasant consequences. He can force the owner to cut the truth-uterus where it is completely inappropriate, thoughtlessly throw out accumulated emotions, or unleash a charge of negativity on those around him that interferes with him.
But if you use the talisman correctly, on the contrary, it will save you from stressful situations, improve the energy background and even get rid of nightmares if you take it with you to bed.
Snow obsidian primarily performs a protective function, protecting the owner from external negativity and any influence of evil forces. The peoples of Transcaucasia traditionally give a volcanic glass amulet to a child to protect him from all misfortunes, and at the same time give him strength, courage and wisdom.
The talisman of obsidian will save the owner from meeting people capable of unseemly deeds, and will warn him himself from unrighteous deeds. It will make the owner calmer and more balanced, extinguish aggression in him and drive away negative emotions.
The obsidian amulet can be especially useful for writers. Experts say that a pen made of this stone is capable of generating text that cannot be created with an ordinary pen.
How to protect a talisman
Of all the representatives of the zodiac signs, the properties of obsidian can bring the maximum benefit to Gemini and Aquarius: he will teach them to focus on the main thing, not being distracted by anything secondary, and to maintain self-control in the most conflict situations.
The stone will make Lvov and Streltsov less self-righteous and force them to look at life with a more realistic look. And for those who are born under the signs of Cancer or Virgo, obsidian is contraindicated. They are already accustomed to counting their every action, and with such a talisman they will begin to unnecessarily “slow down” in decision-making.
Since volcanic glass is quite fragile, a set of rules has developed over the years to preserve glass in the best possible way. It should be stored separately from other jewelry, in a dense case with walls lined with soft material. Chemical means for cleaning the stone are not suitable - it is preferable to just wash it with soap in cool water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Ekaterina KRAVTSOVA. Magazine "Secrets of the XX century" №31