Obsidian –
Protection – Truth – Grounding – Shadow Work
Energetic Shield – Ancestral Healing – Root Chakra – Release
Cleansing – Cutting Cords – Self-Honesty – Transformation

Obsidian is a powerful, volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava—an ancient stone of primal earth energy and raw, unfiltered truth. With a jet-black, mirror-like appearance, Obsidian acts as a powerful energetic shield, absorbing negativity and reflecting back anything not in alignment with your highest good. It’s found in various forms all over the world, including Mexico, Iceland, and the USA.

Obsidian is most strongly connected to the Root Chakra, anchoring us deeply into the earth while helping us to feel safe, centred, and protected. It’s an ideal stone for shadow work, ancestral healing, and working through repressed emotions or trauma. Obsidian invites us to see what we’ve been avoiding—not to scare us, but to set us free. It’s a no-nonsense ally for those ready to do deep inner work.

Known as a truth-revealer, Obsidian cuts through illusion and denial, allowing you to see yourself—and your path—with clarity. This makes it a potent support during times of transformation, especially when letting go of old patterns, beliefs, or relationships that no longer serve.

Obsidian is also deeply protective, forming a boundary between you and any lower vibrational energy, psychic attack, or emotional overwhelm. It’s a stone of cord-cutting, clearing, and returning to your power.

Pairings:

Pair with Smoky Quartz or Black Tourmaline for strong grounding and protection.
Pair with Labradorite for deep shadow work and intuitive guidance through the darkness.
Pair with Selenite or Clear Quartz to cleanse and uplift Obsidian’s energy.
Pair with Amethyst for emotional regulation during intense transformation.
Pair with Red Jasper or Carnelian to bring strength, vitality, and confidence alongside your healing.

Associations:
Zodiac – Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius
Element – Earth, Fire
Planet – Saturn, Pluto
Chakra – Root
Hardness/MoH – 5–5.5