Jul 11, 2009

Magical Stones- Obsidian


Energy: Projective


Planet: Saturn


Element: Fire


Deity: Tezcatlipoca (Aztec, "Smoking Mirror" or "Shining Mirror")


Powers: Protection, Grounding, Divination, Peace


Magical/Ritual Lore: Obsidian is simply lava that cooled so fast that the minerals contained within didn't have time to form. It is a naturally occurring glass.

The Ancient Aztecs fashioned flat, square mirrors of this black glass for use in divination. According to legend the famous Dr. Dee, a magician-alchemist hired by England's Queen Elizabeth I, may have used one of these mirrors in his scrying sessions.

Obsidian is effective when carried or used in protective rituals. One involves surrounding a white candle with four obsidian arrowheads that each point to one of the directions. This sets up aggressive energies which guard the place in which it is set up.

This powerful stone makes a strong shield of protection around the wearer. It is an excellent grounding stone, helping to release negativity and to stabilized. As a scrying tool, obsidian can offer an accurate reflection of the changes that need to be made. Its answers can be quick and somewhat pointed, as obsidian walks the shadow side of the void. It will help to provide a clear course of action, and let you know what challenges are the most necessary to face -- but not always the easiest or most pleasant lessons. Obsidian blades are excellent for cord-cutting workings


2 comments:

Celestite said...

I keep my Tarot cards in pouches and in each pouch is a piece of snowflake obsidian for protection. I love obsidian.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Thanks for the great info! All I knew about obsidian before is that it is sacred to aboriginal spirituality.