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Crystal Wisdom Mahogany Obsidian Benefits
Libra, Properties, Root, Sacral

Mahogany Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Personal Growth

Shannon Marie

Mahogany Obsidian – (Root & Sacral Chakras) – (Zodiac of Libra)

Mahogany Obsidian is an extremely supportive gemstone whenever you are trying to make progress in life. If you are hoping to improve your career, education, knowledge, spiritual practice or behavior patterns, this stone can help you make improvements. Any way that you desire to grow, Mahogany Obsidian is there for you. Find out the Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Mahogany Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Mahogany Obsidian. “As a “glass,” obsidian is chemically unstable. With the passage of time, some obsidian begins to crystallize. The minerals in the molten lava will affect the appearance of the Obsidian. The gorgeous milk chocolate brown color in Mahogany Obsidian is due to iron rich minerals, such as hematite and/or goethite.

Historical Significance of Mahogany Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Mahogany Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Mahogany Obsidian

As part of the Obsidian family, Mahogany Obsidian, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

With regards specifically to Mahogany Obsidian spiritual properties, this stone support growth and development. The black and brown of this gemstone connect deeply with the Earth and its ability to nourish and grow plants. It is this same energy that aids in personal growth in our lives. If you want improvement in some area of your life (career, education, hobbies, relationships, spiritual practice, etc.), Mahogany Obsidian provides the energy for motivation, the focus for planning, and the determination to keep taking action each and every day toward your goals. This stone also reduces stress over expectations and outcomes. If you have fear of failure that is preventing you from beginning, MO eases that fear and provides support to take action. MO helps to remove any self-imposed obstacles you have placed in your path. This gemstone enables you to set reasonable goals and expectations and to envision the path forward.

Mahogany Obsidian also helps to revitalize life purpose. The Sacral chakra stokes the fire of our interest and passions. If you have been working on goals, but are feeling stuck or a lack of enthusiasm, this stone helps to remind you why they is important to you. It helps boost confidence in your ability to achieve your goals and your interest in them. MO helps provides determination and diligence to keep moving forward even end the end goal seems very far away.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Mahogany Obsidian

Being a Sacral and Root Chakra stone, Mahogany Obsidian is said to support the lower body organs, such as, the liver and kidneys, and is helpful with detoxing. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness.

Mahogany Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Snowflake Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I am ready to Surrender my suffering to the Universe and allow it to Guide me.” Alternately, hold a Snowflake Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Snowflake Obsidian Benefits
Properties, Root, Sagittarius, Scorpio

Snowflake Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Surrender

Shannon Marie

Snowflake Obsidian – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Virgo)

Snowflake is a powerful gemstone that truly supports me when I am having a rough patch in life. Its unique support benefit is helping us Surrender. So when I feel like I’ve been fighting and uphill battle and I am just exhausted, I sit with Snowflake Obsidian to release my attachment to the situation out to the Universe and surrender to the flow. Find out the Snowflake Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Snowflake Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Black Obsidian. “As a “glass,” obsidian is chemically unstable. With the passage of time, some obsidian begins to crystallize. This process does not happen at a uniform rate throughout the rock. Instead it begins at various locations within the rock. At these locations, the crystallization process forms radial clusters of white or gray cristobalite crystals within the obsidian. When cut and polished, these specimens are referred to as ‘snowflake obsidian’.” (From Geology.com)

Historical Significance of Snowflake Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Snowflake Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Snowflake Obsidian

As part of the Obsidian family, Snowflake Obsidian, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Snowflake Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

This is a gemstone that allows for deep and unconditional Surrender. If you are being plagued by a problem, attached to a situation being a certain way, refusing to accept change – this can cause deep suffering. Snowflake Obsidian enables you to stop to clinging and grasping and release the need for control over to the Divine, the Universe, or your personal Higher Power. You can stop the struggle and trust that the Universe and your Spiritual Guides will handle the situation in the best way possible and show you the way forward. This gemstones is especially helpful with releasing unhealthy and habitual habit and thought-patterns. If you feel stuck in a cycle of negativity, self-doubt, or unhealthy behavior, this gemstone will help you cut the attachment and release it. Sit with snowflake Obsidian and imagine “giving” over your suffering and struggles to release your burdens.

The white in the Snowflake Obsidian is incredibly cleansing to the Heart, Mind and Energetic system. It helps with purifying your aura and instilling a sense of deep peace and serenity. This soothing aspect is incredibly supportive after you have completed a session of Surrender. Those struggles are no longer your fight – you can be at peace. It is like covering yourself in a warm, fluffy blanket after coming in from the cold.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Snowflake Obsidian

This is a stone that is said to help reduce pain. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness. Snowflake Obsidian is said to support skeletal issue healing.

Snowflake Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Snowflake Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I am ready to Surrender my suffering to the Universe and allow it to Guide me.” Alternately, hold a Snowflake Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Apache Tears Benefits
Aquarius, Aries, Properties, Root

Apache Tears Spiritual Properties: Stone of Recovery

Shannon Marie

Apache Tears – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aries)

Apache Tears are another gemstone that I grew up with while rock hunting in Oregon. These small, beautiful stones are in the Obsidian family. This stone has always felt so soothing and gentle to me and now that I have learned so much more about gemstones – now I know why. Find out the Apache Tears spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

Science of Apache Tears

Apache Tears are really just Obsidian that has formed in a different way. When the force of the lava splashes the lava into the air it cools instantly in little round pebbles. Apache Tears are much smaller and more translucent that large chunks of Obsidian.

Historical Significance of Apache Tears

The origin of the name for Apache Tears is fairly well known. In 1870s, U.S. Cavalry attacked a tribe of Apache Indians in Surprise, AZ. At least 50 tribe members died right away and another 25 fought til their deaths. It is said the remaining wives and children of the fallen tribesmen wept and wept, and those tears turned into black jewels as they struck the ground.

Apache Tear Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Apache Tears

The most powerful of the Apache Tears spiritual properties is support during the grieving period. The original legend says that Apache Tears help to relieve the pain of grief, because the Apache families had already grieved and cried so hard that it takes away some of our pain by holding the stones. If you are suffering from the loss of someone close and it feels overwhelming, keep Apache Tears with you. They create a safe and secure energy field in which we can process and heal without getting overcome by such strong emotions.

Apache Tears are a softer, gentler form of Obsidian. It is extremely useful if you are working through really deep traumas and need to take it slowly. Like Obsidian, Apache Tears are an excellent grounding stone connecting the energy of the Heart to the Earth. It is a strong protection stone, protecting one from physical and emotional harm, as well as negative energies. However, it works slowly and steadily. Obsidian can feel rather sudden and abrupt, and sometimes that is necessary when we need quick assistance. But Apache Tears ease us into a state of security and safety.

Apache Tears also help to facilitate forgiveness and letting go of the past. Anger and bitterness from the past can trap us in a cycle of suffering, but Apache Tear help us recognize the cycle and break out if it.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Apache Tears

The physical benefits are said to include resolving intestinal issues that are stress related.

Mantra Practice with Apache Tears

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Apache Tear in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a swirl of sparkly golden and purple light slowly swirling around you. Repeat this mantra, “I am Safe. I am Secure. I am ready to sit with my Pain and Grief.” Alternately, hold an Apache Tear mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Black Obsidian Spiritual Properties: Stone of Protection

Shannon Marie

Black Obsidian – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Scorpio & Sagittarius)

Obsidian is a smooth, sharp and deep black stone and I can feel its power the instant I pick up the stone. This is a gemstone I reserve for when I need to get in touch with my True North and seek unfiltered guidance. It will keep you grounded and safe, but it also doesn’t sugar coat the message you need to receive. Find out the Obsidian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Obsidian

Obsidian is unique in its creation and healing properties. Obsidian is a form of volcanic glass created when molten lava cools very quickly. There are many varieties of Obsidian (Snowflake, Mahogany, Rainbow, Gold and Silver-sheen, as well as a variety of colors), but this article is focusing primarily on Black Obsidian.

Historical Significance of Obsidian

This gemstone can be shaved down to create an incredibly sharp edge; therefore, ancient cultures used to use Obsidian to craft arrowheads and knives. It was used often in Native American, Aztec, and Mayan rituals. Its power was thought to channel the essence of Magic and enhance rituals. It was also used to assist with divination and Spirit Quests to ascertain the future.

Obsidian Spiritual Properties

Metaphysical Attributes of Obsidian

This stone, this volcanic glass, is an incredibly powerful protector. Remember, this was used to make knives, used for physical protection, and it retains that energetically as well. Obsidian spiritual properties create a shield of protection around your aura and energetic body. It provides protection again psychic attack or negative entities in your home. It provides a strong, grounding energetic connection to the Earth, and the vast Earth power helps to guard you during difficult times. This is an excellent stone to keep with you if you work or live in a toxic environment. It will prevent negativity from clinging to you, influencing you, and bringing you down.

Obsidian is a stone that exposes the truth and tears down barriers. It works quickly and powerfully, so should be used with care and guidance. This gemstone does not allow us to hide from issues, behaviors, or people that have been holding us back. We see straight to those hidden issues and the root of the problem. In conjunction, Obsidian is very useful for cutting ties, or cords, to unhealthy attachments. If you are working with a very great trauma, please make sure to consult a professional for support, as Obsidian is ruthless in bringing issues to the surface. Use Apache Tear for a gentler form of this healing energy.

Obsidian has often been used for ritual magic, scrying, and divination. Its mirror-like reflection makes it a spectacular scrying tool. Obsidian spiritual properties connects us swiftly to our personal power and intentions to strength and amplify our personal rituals and energetic practices. This stone continues to protect during deep, trance meditations or channeling.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Obsidian

This is a stone that is said to help reduce pain. Obsidian’s power of insight helps us to realize the root cause of illness and work toward correcting the imbalances that have caused illness.

Obsidian Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Obsidian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine yourself surrounded by a large, sturdy mountain. You are warmed by the heat within the mountain. Repeat this mantra, “I am Grounded. I am Protected. I have the Strength to uproot and eliminate that which is Negative in my Life.” Alternately, hold a Obsidian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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