Grounding obsidian brings you down to earth. It helps you look into the future or see distant things magically. Obsidian being a protective crystal and being made of volcanic glass is an ideal vessel to use. The term originates from the word descry which means to catch sight of.Įarly 20th Century Witches used to use this practice to see deep within yourself and others. Scrying is divination using a mirror or another reflective surface. Under this school of thought, it could be said that the symbols and images you see, are manifested by you as you struggle to resonate your understanding between your conscious and unconscious.Birthstones, Star Signs and their meanings So, instead of seeing future riches or doom, you’re more likely to gain a new perspective on someone or something by peering into the depths of Obsidian’s reflective surface and yourself. I am personally inclined to agree with the latter. Recently, a more modern school of thought has taken hold and many now view scrying as a tool of self-reflection, much like Tarot. Or maybe the wicked queen and her magic mirror in Snow White is a little more familiar? All Obsidians can be used to stimulate healing of the emotional body in order to regain your personal power. It calls to mind an image of a hermetic crone, bent crookedly over a crystal ball, hands rubbing its surface or swirling around it in the air. An excellent stone to be used as a remedy for shock or trauma, Black Obsidian provides strong support and direction during times of processing and hardships. Traditionally, scrying is depicted as a form of fortune-telling, a way to peer beyond the present into the future to see what lies ahead. The word ‘scrying’ comes from an Old English word, ‘descry,’ meaning ‘to catch sight of,’ or ‘to make out dimly.’ In the simplest terms, scrying is peering into a surface, usually one imbued with mystical energy, to see images or symbols that you then interpret meaning from. It’s possible that Obsidian was first used as a scrying mirror during these very rituals. Tezcatlipoca, an Aztec deity whose name means ‘smoking mirror,’ was often depicted with an Obsidian either in his headdress, on his chest, or in place of his right foot as if it were an extension of his leg. Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror with Stand Round Smoth Natural Crystal Polished Diameter 4 inch / 100mm Fortune Telling Toys Scrying Mirror of Smooth Black Obsidian Commune With Your Intuition 5' RTMISA Moon Phases Mirror Set Bohemian Decor Black Bedroom Wall Decorations Halloween Scandinavian Natrual Nordic Style Moon Wall Sticker Interior. It was especially important to Ancient Mayan and Aztec peoples and they used black mirrors and tools in many of their spiritual rituals. Many civilizations used it as a mirror, one of the first of its kind. Obsidian had another very special use besides tool making. It is named for the Roman explorer, Obsidius, who “discovered” it less than 2000 years ago. Evidence found in South Africa indicates that it has been in use for nearly two million years before homo sapiens (or modern humans) existed. Which is exactly what early human civilizations did for thousands of years. Obsidian is brittle and can be easily broken and shaped into tools or weapons with razor-sharp edges. This is due to trace minerals or air bubbles that become trapped in the lava as it cools. There are specimens available that have a silver, rainbow, or golden sheen as well as reddish brown Mahogany Obsidian and Snowflake Obsidian that’s peppered with white specks. Obsidian tends to provide very blunt and sometimes intense.
The blackness of this crystal helps us reach deeper into the hidden parts of our mind and bring out the light. It's believed to reflect what is truly in a persons' soul. Obsidian is a highly reflective stone that makes a very powerful mirror. Lustrous Obsidian is rich in silica, one of the main components of Clear Quartz and many other crystals, and is typically an opaque black. Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror with Stand.
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