Obsidian
Obsidian is a lustrous volcanic glass. It is also an excellent grounding stone and provides a shield against negativity. It is quite useful in healing.
Rainbow Obsidian brings light and love to one’s life, allowing for the recognition of the spiritual side of one’s nature. It is also used for gazing, especially in the areas of love and relationships. It is the “stone of pleasure” bringing gratification and enjoyment to one’s life.
Black Obsidian is used for “gazing” and to produce sincerity in action and insight into future scenes. Silver Sheen Obsidian is also used for “gazing” and acts to provide information concerning the “root” of the problem or situation. These energies seem to pierce the outer layer. It enhances patience and perseverance in chosen tasks.
Snowflake obsidian has the property of bringing things to the surface. Whether positive or negative, love, anger, secrets; these things are brought to the surface more gently that they might be otherwise. Snowflake obsidian can offer balance during times of change. It aids in seeing patterns in life and recreating them in a more beneficial way. It is a stone of serenity and purity, and can shield against negativity. It is associated with the root chakra and is beneficial for the veins, skeleton, and smooth skin. Snowflake obsidian gives protection from physical and emotional harm.