Silver Obsidian Heart, 3 cm

Chakra: root chakra
Star sign: Scorpio and Capricorn

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools at lightning speed. Silver obsidian is a special variety which acquires a silvery sheen or reflection due to inclusions of air or gas bubbles. You often see a shimmering haze over the black surface. This gemstone is mainly found in Mexico, the United States and other areas with volcanic activity.

The name ‘Obsidian’ is derived from the Roman Obsius, who, according to legend, was one of the first to bring a piece of this black glass to Europe. Silver Obsidian is also known as the ‘Silver Mirror Stone’ because of its reflective and revelatory properties.

General operation

Silver Obsidian is a profound healer for the soul. The stone helps you gain insights into past lives, so that you can heal old traumas and experience liberation in this life. Imbued with light and truth, the stone helps you discover: “Who am I really?”. As a spiritual mirror, Silver Obsidian reveals what still lies in the shadows.

Thanks to its shimmering silver lustre, the stone has a calming effect and helps to strengthen your patience. It encourages you to persevere, even during emotionally challenging times. Silver Obsidian stimulates personal growth through self-awareness and helps you let go of emotional baggage. It is an ideal gemstone for healing and therapeutic sessions, as it safely channels released energies.

This stone can bring intense emotions to the surface. That is why it is important to stay grounded and allow your feelings space whilst working with Silver Obsidian. As a spiritual protector, it shields you from negative energies and helps you let them go.

Silver Obsidian helps you to recognise and integrate repressed parts of yourself. It promotes self-reflection, clarity and emotional liberation. This gemstone is suitable for deep meditation, shadow work and regression therapy. It protects the energy field and helps you safely release negativity, fears and old beliefs.

Silver Obsidian reminds you that true healing begins with the truth, however painful or beautiful it may be.

Care

All types of obsidian can be cleansed and recharged in any way. Read here For more information on cleaning and charging.