Black Obsidian Large - Tumble

$5.00

Color: Deep black with a glassy, reflective surface; sometimes has a subtle metallic or rainbow sheen.

Star Signs: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn

Chakra: Root

Associated God/Goddess:
Hecate, Greek goddess of magic, the underworld, and protection, is strongly connected to Black Obsidian for its shadow work and warding abilities.
Also associated with Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec god of the night sky, divination, and sorcery—his name means “Smoking Mirror,” a nod to obsidian mirrors used in ancient rituals.

Approx 3-4cm

Color: Deep black with a glassy, reflective surface; sometimes has a subtle metallic or rainbow sheen.

Star Signs: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn

Chakra: Root

Associated God/Goddess:
Hecate, Greek goddess of magic, the underworld, and protection, is strongly connected to Black Obsidian for its shadow work and warding abilities.
Also associated with Tezcatlipoca, the Aztec god of the night sky, divination, and sorcery—his name means “Smoking Mirror,” a nod to obsidian mirrors used in ancient rituals.

Approx 3-4cm

Primary Uses:

Witchcraft:
Known as a powerful tool for protection, banishing, and shadow work. Black Obsidian is often used in scrying, grounding spells, cord-cutting rituals, and to shield against psychic attacks or negative energy. It’s a truth-revealer, often uncovering what’s hidden or repressed.

Healing Properties:

Emotional Healing:
Helps bring deep emotions to the surface so they can be acknowledged and released. It supports emotional resilience, inner strength, and transformation.

Physical Healing:
Believed to support detoxification and assist with pain relief. Said to help with digestive issues and improve circulation when placed near the lower body.

Spiritual Healing:
Aids in shadow work and spiritual cleansing. Black Obsidian clears blockages in the auric field, helps break negative attachments, and grounds spiritual energy into the body.

Additional Properties:

Protection:
Forms a strong energetic shield that absorbs and dissolves negative energy, making it ideal for empathic or highly sensitive people.

Grounding:
Keeps you rooted in reality and helps restore balance during chaotic or emotionally charged times.

Truth & Clarity:
Acts like a spiritual mirror—reflecting your inner truth and encouraging personal growth and honesty with yourself.

Beliefs and Traditions:

Used by ancient cultures (notably the Aztecs and Mayans) for tools, weapons, and sacred objects. Obsidian mirrors and blades were used in shamanic rituals to access other realms, reveal truths, and protect against dark forces.

Fun Fact:
Black Obsidian is formed from rapidly cooled volcanic lava—literally born from fire and earth. Because of this, it holds both explosive transformation energy and deep grounding qualities.