Protection
Obsidian
A powerful stone of truth, protection, and deep soul healing. Formed from volcanic lava, obsidian acts as a psychic vacuum cleaner — exposing flaws, weaknesses, and blockages so they can be healed.
Benefits
Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension, dissolves emotional blockages, and promotes qualities of compassion and strength. It provides deep soul healing and aids in the processing of trauma. Known to support digestion and detoxification.
How to Use
Use during shadow work to reveal hidden truths about yourself with compassion. Place at the root chakra to establish firm grounding. Keep near you during therapy or healing sessions.
Meditation
Shadow Integration
Hold the obsidian and breathe deeply. Allow the stone to gently reveal aspects of yourself you have been avoiding. Observe without judgment. Visualize each shadow aspect being met with compassion and understanding, integrating into wholeness.
Grounding and Release
Sit with the obsidian in your lap or at your feet. Feel your energy anchoring deep into the earth through the stone. With each exhale, release negativity, old patterns, and stagnant energy into the earth for transmutation.
Affirmations
“I face my truth with courage and compassion”
“I release old patterns that no longer serve me”
“I am deeply grounded and protected”