Dismantling the Benefits and contraindications of obsidian! A must-have to ward off evil spirits and protect against villains! Are obsidian and gold obsidian the same? Is it okay to wear it while sleeping?
About Obsidian:
Obsidian, known as the "stone of forgetfulness", is a natural mineral formed by the cold solidification of volcanic lava. Obsidian has been used in many cultures since ancient times as a talisman to ward off evil spirits and to help protect us from negative energies. Obsidian's powerful energy is also widely used to make various crafts and decorative ornaments, which have the Benefit of calming the house and keeping the peace. Obsidian is often confused with onyx because of its similarity in appearance and the many different types of obsidian. Today, we will discuss the types of Obsidian and the Benefits of Obsidian! What are the contraindications for wearing obsidian? Who should wear obsidian? Can I wear it when I sleep?
Mainly from: Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil
Mohs Hardness: 5~5.5
Counterpart Chakra: Undersea Chakra
Obsidian's main Benefits and functions:
1 . Release stress, fatigue and turbidity
Obsidian has a powerful and pure Benefit, can help us to release their own negative emotions and turbidity, and at the same time can also absorb the sick chi, eliminating stress and fatigue, and help to improve the weakness of the body. Obsidian is considered to be a crystal mineral with the function of protecting health.
2 . Protecting oneself from negative energy and preventing villains
Obsidian is most famous for its function of avoiding evils and preventing villains, Obsidian is able to form an invisible shield for us, so that we will not be interfered by villains, negative magnetic fields, and bad luck, which is like a talisman that carries the function of protecting us. In some places, it is also believed that writing can free us from spiritual entanglements, and has the Benefit of exorcizing demons and removing evil spirits. Obsidian is therefore widely used in various crafts and decorative ornaments to calm the house. Obsidian is very suitable for office workers, people who often go out at night and work in places with bad magnetic fields (hospitals, funeral parlors, cemeteries, etc.), and people who are prone to illness.
3 . Stabilizing Emotions
Obsidian allows us to listen deeply to our inner thoughts, to see the present situation clearly and to face up to our inner fears, which helps us to minimize the judgment of our own hearts, so that we can learn to stop, and to minimize the procrastination, slothfulness, and self-destructiveness, and to promote the Benefit of inner peace and stabilization of emotions. and stabilizes emotions.
The 9 most common questions about wearing Obsidian:
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Q1: Can I wear Obsidian to sleep?
It is not recommended to wear Obsidian bracelet to sleep, because Obsidian has strong Benefits and energy, especially when we are sleeping, our subconscious senses are more sensitive, if we wear Obsidian bracelet to sleep, it may affect the quality of sleep, so it is recommended to remove Obsidian when sleeping. Therefore, it is recommended to remove Obsidian when sleeping. In addition, it is also important to avoid placing Obsidian near the head of the bed.
Q2: How to distinguish Obsidian from the real thing?
Obsidian is not very valuable and in fact there are relatively few fakes circulating in the market, but there are exceptions to the rule. The way to distinguish Obsidian is usually by its appearance. Real Obsidian will appear dark brown in color when exposed to strong light; it is usually opaque when viewed under natural light, and will feel cold when placed in the hand. In addition, Gold Obsidian, Silver Obsidian and Color Eye Obsidian will reflect irregular cat's-eye halos on their surfaces, but if the cat's-eye halos are found to be very neat and unnatural, then they may be imitations. Obsidian is similar in appearance to onyx, so beware of confusing the two. If you are unable to make your own judgment, the most accurate way is to have it examined by a professional gemological laboratory.
Q3: What are the five elements of Obsidian?
According to the color to distinguish the five elements, black Obsidian's five elements is water, if the five elements of water deficiency, or like water can choose to wear Obsidian, if you do not know their own five elements of preferences, you can ask a fortune teller. In addition, we also believe that the choice of crystal mineral is to follow their own feelings, you can also not follow the five elements, choose to fit the eye to choose the right mineral for themselves.
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Q4: Should I wear Obsidian bracelet on my left hand or right hand to maximize the Benefit?
If you believe in the principle of left-absorbing and right-absorbing, Obsidian's main function is to remove one's own negative energies and absorb illnesses, Obsidian would be more suitable to be worn on the right hand. As a matter of fact, wearing crystals is very important to your personal feeling, you can also try to wear Obsidian on your right or left hand, and feel which hand is more comfortable to wear before deciding.
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Q5: What is the difference between Obsidian, Gold Obsidian, Silver Obsidian and Color Eye Obsidian?
Obsidian is just a general term. Gold Obsidian, Silver Obsidian and Color Eye Obsidian are all types of Obsidian. The easiest way to differentiate between them is to carefully observe the halo of each type of cat's eye, the color and texture of the cat's eye are slightly different, for example, the halo of Silver Obsidian has silver sand with a little metallic feeling; the halo of Color Eye Obsidian is like a rainbow with color on its surface, if you further divide the Color Eye Obsidian into single eye or double eye obsidian, the price will be different; Gold Obsidian is the better quality of Obsidian, it has a very high quality, and it has a very high quality. Gold Obsidian has a golden sand on the surface, and it has a golden cat's-eye halo when viewed from different angles, and it also has the Benefit of attracting wealth, so it is more popular than other Obsidian types. Of course, the price and quality of the above types are different, you can choose according to personal preference.
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Q6: How to distinguish the grade of Obsidian?
In fact, it is not too difficult to distinguish the grade of Obsidian, the two most important points are less blemishes and cat's eye intensity.1 . Less blemishes
Obsidian with high grade will have less blemishes on the surface, smooth and delicate, while obsidian with low grade will have more white spots, veins and impurities on the surface.
2 . Cat's eye shape and luminosity
The most important thing in determining Obsidian grade is the cat's eye intensity and shape, obsidian with low grade usually does not have cat's eye, and most of them are pure black without any halo. Lower grade Obsidian generally does not appear cat's eye, mostly pure black without any halo, but high grade Obsidian, generally have cat's eye halo, and its cat's eye morphology will be presented in a line, there is a strong luminosity at the same time every piece of eye, such Obsidian grade is the highest.
Q7: What are the contraindications for wearing Obsidian?
Basically, there are no taboos in wearing Obsidian, and Obsidian is suitable for both men and women. However, it is important to note that Obsidian is mainly used for removing negative energy and illness, so it is recommended to purify Obsidian every day. When taking care of Obsidian, it is important to avoid strong impacts and wearing it in the shower, as well as not exposing it to chemicals. Lastly, if you find that your Obsidian has become dull after a period of time, it is a reminder that you need to replace it with a new one.Q8: How to recognize Obsidian crystal if it is broken?
Obsidian has the Benefit of warding off evil spirits, if the crystal line is broken, there are two possibilities:
1. It may be broken because the wearer is trying to resolve bad energy interference. 2.
2. because the crystal wire is not replaced regularly due to aging and wear and tear, thus causing it to break.
In fact, it is not broken or dull, as long as the beads are re-strung, they can be worn again, so there is no need to worry too much.
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Q9: How do I demagnetize and purify Obsidian?
Since Obsidian is a crystal mineral that removes negative energy and absorbs sickness, it is recommended to de-magnetize and purify Obsidian on a daily basis. The easiest way is to use Clean Quartz crushed stones, clusters or pillars for a period of 4 hours or more for better results. In addition, the regular use of natural lavender such as sage and Peruvian sage wood is also a good way to purify crystals in all directions. In addition, the most economical way is to place it under the moon to irradiate, using the new moon, full moon when the purification is the best, easy to get a better charge, these methods can Benefitively remove the negative energy in Obsidian, so that Obsidian back to the original frequency state, to help play a greater Benefit.
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