Black Obsidian is a stone of psychic protection and creates a shield around the aura. By keeping you powerfully grounded to Mother Earth, Black Obsidian creates a safe space for us to work through emotional issues or strengthen our psyche. With a direct connection to earth.
Black Obsidian can help to rid ourselves of destructive or excess energies by focusing that energy down into the earth where it can be absorbed and neutralized.
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