NOTE : Sample photos show 10mm beads.

***Black Obsidian is easy to differentiate among other black stones since it exhibits a “gray sheen.” Some of our Black Obsidian beads have gray sheen although it’s hard to capture them in a camera.

OM MANI PADME HUM

‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ (translation: ‘Hail the jewel in the lotus’) is a six syllable invocation (mantra) of Avlokitesvara, one who is invoked as the Protector from danger. It is claimed that one who recites this mantra will be saved from all dangers and will be protected. This mantra is widely used in Mahayana Buddhism. One can find this mantra inscribed on rocks, prayer wheels, stupa walls, loose stones heaped as Mani (jewels) on roads, paths, mountain passes, the approaches and exits of villages.

MEANING OF 18 EYE DZI (AGAINST ADDICTION & COMPULSION)

Moderation and tolerance. This Dzi can help to protect against obsessions and compulsions. Helps to protect against addictive personality traits. Alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling and all other addictions. Brain stories, rutting, worry, drama, trauma may all be eased with this Dzi bead. The bead imparts calm as well as grace and ease, allowing the owner to find moderation in all areas of life. Can help to protect against imbalance which can lead to hyperactivity as well as obsession and compulsive tendencies. Obsessive and compulsive personality traits tend to build more karma and less merit. More karma and less merit will lower states when re- incarnating. Assists in clearing all pathways and blockages for the kundalini to rise. Helps to maintain balanced kundalini once it has risen.

WHAT IS BLACK OBSIDIAN?

Black Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is a silica rich volcanic rock which can contain various mineral deposits. Often glassy in appearance and the colour can range from black, dark brown or dark grey.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK OBSIDIAN

Obsidian is a very protective stone, and is excellent for removing negativity. It is also excellent protection against psychic attacks. In particular obsidian protects the gentle from abuse. It is a very grounding stone, and very healing. Obsidian is also an excellent manifestation stone. Physically it benefits the stomach, intestines, muscle tissue, and can rid one of bacterial or viral infections. It sharpens and focuses internal and external vision, and helps get in touch with buried issues before they explode. Obsidian is related to the root chakra.