Minotauro
ok , so , obsidian is volcanic glass , lava that cooled rapidly with minimal crystal grouth and is sometimes refered to as a mineraloid and is not a true crystal.
it has been used since the stone age as a flints , to mirros ,divination tools , to even surgical equipment.
the cutting edge of obsidian being only about 3 nanometers thick , Even the sharpest knife has a jagged, irregular blade when viewed under a strong enough microscope; when examined even under an electron microscope an obsidian blade is still smooth and even. One study found that obsidian incisions produced narrower scars, fewer inflammatory cells, and less granulation tissue
It possesses the property of presenting a different appearance according to the manner in which it is cut: when cut in one direction it is jet black; in another it is glistening gray. ( or gilded or rainbow , etc.)
"Apache tears" are small rounded obsidian nuggets embedded within a grayish-white perlite matrix.
for me this stone is an important part of my mexican heritage.
the aztecs related it to the deitry "Tezcatlipoca " whose name means " smoking mirror" refering to the obsidian mirrors , he is associated with a wide range of concepts, including the night sky,, the north ( im from the north of mexico where he was suposed to rule and live), the earth ( Im a pretty earthy person) , discord, rulership, divination, temptation, jaguars, sorcery, beauty, etc.
he was revered ad a omnipresent (the wind) and all seeing god ( obsidian mirror)
Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.
Chakras - Base Chakra
Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone. It increases self-control. It forces facing up to one’s true self. Releases imbalances and negative energies. Black Obsidian is protective and provides support during change. It repels negativity and disperses unloving thought
In healing Obsidian is believed to reduce the pain of arthritis, to help joint problems and to ease cramp. It is also said to aid digestion.
Black Obsidian is an extremely powerful and fast acting stone, and should be used with caution
I feel very drawn to it , and I see it as a stone with many uses and properties , wich as the description says , changes acording to the angle you see it from .
and that was a long post , I've worn an obsidian before, my first one actually despite all the warnings., and Ill talk about it later , but I wanted to give a little background.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezcatlipoca
http://www.crystalwellbeing.co.uk/catalogueitemsblackobsidian.php
http://www.charmsoflight.com/obsidian-healing-properties.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/obsidian
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100703034116AAL6TxF
it has been used since the stone age as a flints , to mirros ,divination tools , to even surgical equipment.
the cutting edge of obsidian being only about 3 nanometers thick , Even the sharpest knife has a jagged, irregular blade when viewed under a strong enough microscope; when examined even under an electron microscope an obsidian blade is still smooth and even. One study found that obsidian incisions produced narrower scars, fewer inflammatory cells, and less granulation tissue
It possesses the property of presenting a different appearance according to the manner in which it is cut: when cut in one direction it is jet black; in another it is glistening gray. ( or gilded or rainbow , etc.)
"Apache tears" are small rounded obsidian nuggets embedded within a grayish-white perlite matrix.
for me this stone is an important part of my mexican heritage.
the aztecs related it to the deitry "Tezcatlipoca " whose name means " smoking mirror" refering to the obsidian mirrors , he is associated with a wide range of concepts, including the night sky,, the north ( im from the north of mexico where he was suposed to rule and live), the earth ( Im a pretty earthy person) , discord, rulership, divination, temptation, jaguars, sorcery, beauty, etc.
he was revered ad a omnipresent (the wind) and all seeing god ( obsidian mirror)
Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.
Chakras - Base Chakra
Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone. It increases self-control. It forces facing up to one’s true self. Releases imbalances and negative energies. Black Obsidian is protective and provides support during change. It repels negativity and disperses unloving thought
In healing Obsidian is believed to reduce the pain of arthritis, to help joint problems and to ease cramp. It is also said to aid digestion.
Black Obsidian is an extremely powerful and fast acting stone, and should be used with caution
I feel very drawn to it , and I see it as a stone with many uses and properties , wich as the description says , changes acording to the angle you see it from .
and that was a long post , I've worn an obsidian before, my first one actually despite all the warnings., and Ill talk about it later , but I wanted to give a little background.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezcatlipoca
http://www.crystalwellbeing.co.uk/catalogueitemsblackobsidian.php
http://www.charmsoflight.com/obsidian-healing-properties.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/obsidian
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100703034116AAL6TxF