Black Obsidian is volcanic glass and a powerful stone of grounding, protection, and truth — used since ancient Mexico for scrying and shadow work. A stone of the Root chakra (element Fire, planet Saturn), it forms a grounding cord to the earth, shields against negativity, and gently surfaces what needs to be faced and released. Sacred to Tezcatlipoca, the "Smoking Mirror." Use a polished piece or sphere as a scrying mirror.
Pairs well with: Black Tourmaline (protection), Clear Quartz (clarity), Amethyst (calm), Rose Quartz (to soften).
Care: absorbs negativity readily — cleanse under running water after heavy use. Natural tumbled stone; shape varies. In stock at Queen City Curio & Apothecary, Toronto.