Obsidian, Black - Palm Stone
Obsidian is a non-lustrous volcanic glass that cooled so rapidly it did not crystalize. Obsidian is a beloved mineral for its honesty, power, and quickness. Obsidian will show you where your flaws and blind spot are and swiftly show you how to eliminate them.
It helps you drop all limits and boundaries and recognize that anything is possible. You cannot hide anything from obsidian, and it speaks only the truth, with some forms being blunter than others. It pushes us to grow past our limits and get in touch with things hidden under the surface from this and other lifetimes. For those who have had excessive trauma, this is a stone to use sparingly, and it can be essential to have someone to work with when difficult things come to the surface.
It can be utilized to gather inner vision and find a course of action. It is a grounding and protecting stone, shielding one from physical and emotional harm. It also shields against negativity both in the person and in the home by transmuting the negativity. It is helpful for healers to help identify unconscious causes of illnesses by facilitating the right questions to ask the client. It can also help promote psychic visions.
Roughly:
Small: 80-110g (6cm x 4cm)
Large: 200-220g (8.5cm x 6cm)