Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 3, Issue - 2, ( 1 August 2018) | Page 17

Wednesday, 1 August 2018
OBSIDIAN
Obsidian is a natural form of volcanic glass , composed of various
combinations of basalt, Andesite, Rhyolite, and Trachyte.
Basic colours range from smoky gray to red or reddish brown, blue
and black
Obsidian comes in a number of colours and patterns including
banded, snowflake (small white bursts resembling snowflakes),
mahogany (includes streaks of mahogany coloured bands), rainbow
or peacock (contains layers of iridescent colours) and sheen (colours
such as gold, silver or blue sheen seen in certain lights) Obsidian also
occurs in small nodules known as Apache Tears. Obsidian was so
named from its resemblance to a stone found in Ethiopia by Obsius. It
was used in antiquity for amulets and necklaces. 
Obsidian is a stone without boundaries or limitations. It works
extremely fast and with great power. Its truth enhancing, reflective
qualities are merciless in exposing flaws, weaknesses and blockages.
Nothing can be hidden from obsidian. It points out how to relieve all
destructive conditions.
Obsidian urges us to grow and lend solid support  while we work
toward the goal It can bring negative emotions and unpleasant truths
to the surface which will then enable you to examine them and then
bring in love and acceptance. Obsidian provides deep soul healing. It
can facilitate going back into the past and heal festering emotions or
trauma that is still there in the present.
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