The following is a list of metaphysical & healing properties for the mind, body, and soul that the materials of any remaining materials not previously listed for this piece. "Metaphysical properties" should not be taken as medical advice or used as a substitute for medical care. This product does not claim to diagnose, prevent, or cure health issues. Information given is to explain the lore behind the stones and enrich your experience.
OBSIDIAN Scorpio, Sagittarius
Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength. Obsidian also aids the digestion and detoxifies. It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps. Warms the extremities.Black obsidian is a dark and rough glass-like rock that forms after volcanic lava cools quickly. It is very hard when you get to touch it, and although it has some smooth areas, you have to be wary of its edges because they tend to be very sharp. Because of these qualities, black obsidian is often used as tools and weapons back in the old days.
Black obsidian is a very powerful stone with a mysterious yet cleansing aura. It is commonly used for psychic protection, and it has the capacity to remove all the psychic smog that has been encapsulating its owner for quite some time. It also has powerful properties that can shield its user from negative auras and spirits. Finally, when you consider having this stone in hand, you may actually boost your precognition and gain the gift or ability of prophecy. If you are having some unpleasant dealings with some people, getting black obsidian could help you with this matter. Since the stone breaks you away from the negative elements, it will give you the power to cut ties and other negative attachments from those people who have been ruining your life. Also, since it is made primarily of water, fire, and earth, it can be an excellent spiritual and healing aid because it will lead you back to Mother Earth.
Finally, black obsidian releases you from stress and assists you in handling any form of disharmony in your life. Every time you are going to work, you cannot avoid stressful events and other mind-boggling scenarios. These will continue to build up and ruin your spiritual clarity with each day that passes. For you to completely get rid of them, keep this black stone with you at all times, and you will be free of anger, resentment, and other negative emotions or feelings you may accumulate, plus, add the fact that you can resist or block them thanks to this gemstone’s powers.
Overall, the stone is very powerful and it does not have any limitations whatsoever. The black obsidian’s power is to bring out everything that you have been ignoring or hiding from. Whenever you accept these issues and you decide to work on them, the stone is the one that will drive you to apply the changes you want to achieve. It is the stone of truth, so you have to be careful and tough enough to handle the energy it emits.
BLACK TOURMALINE (Schorl) CapricornThe energy of tourmaline relates to each of the chakras. It acts to clear, maintain, and to stimulate each of the energy centers of the body. It can be used to attract inspiration, to diminish fear by promoting innerstanding, and to encourage self-confidence. It provides for a balancing of the masculine and feminine energies within the body; it further provides for the balancing of the mind, of the energy centers, and of the auric body, inducing the alignment of the mental processes and the chakras with the ethereal structure. Tourmaline has been used by shamen among the African, Native American, and Aboriginal tribes in ritual to provide direction and was recognized as a “teller” stone that was used to provide insight during times of struggle to reveal who and/or what was the cause. It was also used by them to promote awakening from the “dram of illusion” and to promote the experience of the self as a part of the universal Spirit. It also has been used to stimulate balance between the left and right sides of the brain and to enhance cooperative efforts in the areas of creativity and healing. Tourmaline can be used to both repel and protect against negativity. It is excellent for deflecting radiation energy. It enhances one’s physical well-being by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity. Tourmaline is a protective stone which repels and blocks negative energies and psychic attack. Black Tourmaline also aids in the removal of negative energies within a person or a space. Black Tourmaline will cleanse, purify, and transform dense energy into a lighter vibration. It’s also great for grounding. It balances, harmonizes, and protects all of the Chakras. Use Black Tourmaline to protect against electromagnetic "smog" (i.e. cell phones, computers, etc), radiation, noise sensitivity and other such disturbances. Black Tourmaline can be used as an aid to remove fear and boost self-confidence. Black Tourmaline has a calming effect when needed, grounding flighty or scattered energies into the earth. Those who face challenges from negativity, frequent worrying, and/or OCD can work with Black Tourmaline to help heal these issues. Carry a piece of Black Tourmaline in your pocket to increase physical vitality throughout your day. Meditation with Black Tourmaline can enhance the integration of insights and visions into one's daily life. Physically, Black Tourmaline helps to strengthen the immune system, balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and detoxify the body. Black Tourmaline is very helpful when dealing with illnesses of the lungs such as bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia and Pleurisy. Black Tourmaline is a must for any medicine bag and is great for body layouts.
BRASS Taurus, Libra
Brass is not generally used for healing; it is used for its ability to dull or block energy. It flattens and grounds energy and can be used as a shield, reducing sensitivity and awareness and is known to attract health and wealth to its wearer.
It's a common alloy made by combining Copper and Zinc therefore containing the properties of both of these base metals.
Copper, in spiritual alchemy, represents experiences with love, sympathy and affection. The world would be a harsh, bleak land without the refining influence of copper. There would be no appreciation of beauty, no knowledge of harmony; none of the softer shading of life that soothe the sting of adversity. Copper is the metal of peace and love which gives strength, endurance, and life to its wearer. Creates a protective barrier between you and the negative electrical emissions from any electronic device by absorbing the radiation. It also provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies and has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. Copper also is known to combats lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence. It also advances and stabilizes the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution. Copper is also successfully used in the treatment of carpal tunnel to relieve pain and to strengthen when worn around the wrist. Helps to balance inner conflicts and harmonizes one’s feelings jealousy, anger or arrogance. Strengthens intuition and the connection with one’s sense of higher powers and helps to promote self-determination. Refines radiance. Copper generally supports detoxification on all levels of body, mind and spirit. Helpful for all disharmonizes, which may occur due to insufficient excretion and detoxification in the case of kidney problems, varicose veins, disturbed metabolism, hair loss, sexual weakness, hormonal disturbance, states of fear or tension.
Zinc helps to harmonize and integrate body, mind and spirit and opens the way to love, wisdom and strength of the heart. Supports the ability to be self-aware. Helpful for over-activity and excessive energy as well as emotional and mental tension which may result through shock and trauma and can help one to cope with sudden or unexpected change and will bring insights as to ways of solving any problems that arise. As a support in the case of a week immune system it helps reduce exhaustion, insomnia and anxiety or panic attacks. It promotes the health of the genitalia and reproductive organs. It can be used to banish grief or sorrow, and can be used in rituals to increase fertility and property. Zinc corresponds to the Heart chakra regulating or ruling the heart, circulatory system, respiration, digestion and nervous systems.
COPPER Taurus, Libra
Copper, in spiritual alchemy, represents experiences with love, sympathy and affection. The world would be a harsh, bleak land without the refining influence of copper. There would be no appreciation of beauty, no knowledge of harmony; none of the softer shading of life that soothe the sting of adversity. Copper is the metal of peace and love which gives strength, endurance, and life to its wearer. Creates a protective barrier between you and the negative electrical emissions from any electronic device by absorbing the radiation. It also provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies and has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. Copper also is known to combats lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence. It also advances and stabilizes the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution. Copper is also successfully used in the treatment of carpal tunnel to relieve pain and to strengthen when worn around the wrist. Helps to balance inner conflicts and harmonizes one’s feelings jealousy, anger or arrogance. Strengthens intuition and the connection with one’s sense of higher powers and helps to promote self-determination. Refines radiance. Copper generally supports detoxification on all levels of body, mind and spirit. Helpful for all disharmonizes, which may occur due to insufficient excretion and detoxification in the case of kidney problems, varicose veins, disturbed metabolism, hair loss, sexual weakness, hormonal disturbance, states of fear or tension.
ZINC ESSENCE Planetary energy: Mercury
Zinc helps to harmonize and integrate body, mind and spirit and opens the way to love, wisdom and strength of the heart. Supports the ability to be self-aware. Helpful for over-activity and excessive energy as well as emotional and mental tension which may result through shock and trauma and can help one to cope with sudden or unexpected change and will bring insights as to ways of solving any problems that arise. As a support in the case of a week immune system it helps reduce exhaustion, insomnia and anxiety or panic attacks. It promotes the health of the genitalia and reproductive organs. It can be used to banish grief or sorrow, and can be used in rituals to increase fertility and property. Zinc corresponds to the Heart chakra regulating or ruling the heart, circulatory system, respiration, digestion and nervous systems.