Black obsidian

[AngelRain]

There were a few other threads started about the crystal over the year but I decided to start my own. I recently bought black obsidian because I was drawn to black crystals. I have to say it is one of the most powerful stones I have ever worked with. I held two crystal points in my hands placed other crystals on each chakra. As well as essential oils for the sacral solar and heart.

The first time with the crystal was intense but I noticed things clear up quickly. After I worked with it a few more times I felt very heavy and borderline depressed the following day.

I grew up in an abusive household where I was the black sheep and the one people took their frustrations out on. I've been working on healing the first few chakras for a while now. It brought up issues that needed to be let go of. Things I knew bothered me for a while but it seems that the obsidian only intensified those negative feelings.

Does anyone else have experience with this stone?? Did those feelings eventually wash away? or am I expected to find a way to heal from this past trauma.

I also slept with rose quartz under my pillow which didn't do a whole lot.

[BigJohn]

I love black Obsidian, especially the Apache Tears version. Maybe you should look into that version.

[AngelRain]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

I love black Obsidian, especially the Apache Tears version. Maybe you should look into that version.

I love it too. The strange thing is that after talking to my husband about the hurts coming up I feel better. A lot of the weight was lifted. Growing up I could never talk about my issues because my parents would turn it onto themselves. Whereas now I have a partner who loves and respects me and listens to what I have to say . I guess that’s one of the Things the stone needed to teach me. That it’s safe to talk about now

[FairyCrystal]

If it remains 'heavy' to use you may indeed go for snowflake obsidian or Apache
tears and slowly build up tolerance.
I know the stories that many people can get too much come up in one go that they're not ready for, although I have always been taught that you never get more than you can handle.

First time I got obsidian in I was quite excited. It was not just a small piece, or any piece, it was an alien skull with elongated head. The type that looks none too friendly, haha. I'd never felt drawn to those, but when I'd seen that skull, offered by a dear friend of mine, I fell in love with it.
At the time I was going through a rough phase after recovering from 10 yrs with a narcissist.
I was curious about what to expect from this obsidian skull!
Well, nothing. No confronting stuff, that is. I slept with her the first night, -and trust me, I am picky about which crystals come into the bedroom!
I hadn't felt so protected and stable and safe in a long long time!
I slept with her for months on end, never had a problem. She moved into my small crystal room when I felt strong enough on the inside to hold myself strong and protected. My other crystal skulls live in that room too :)

So it was a wonderful experience! She's not with me anymore, but of late I'm feeling an interest in it again.
The skull was rainbow obsidian. Absolutely gorgeous!

I also have a small black obsidian cat btw. But to be honest, I never got anything from that at all.

[AngelRain]

Originally Posted by FairyCrystal

If it remains 'heavy' to use you may indeed go for snowflake obsidian or Apache
tears and slowly build up tolerance.
I know the stories that many people can get too much come up in one go that they're not ready for, although I have always been taught that you never get more than you can handle.

First time I got obsidian in I was quite excited. It was not just a small piece, or any piece, it was an alien skull with elongated head. The type that looks none too friendly, haha. I'd never felt drawn to those, but when I'd seen that skull, offered by a dear friend of mine, I fell in love with it.
At the time I was going through a rough phase after recovering from 10 yrs with a narcissist.
I was curious about what to expect from this obsidian skull!
Well, nothing. No confronting stuff, that is. I slept with her the first night, -and trust me, I am picky about which crystals come into the bedroom!
I hadn't felt so protected and stable and safe in a long long time!
I slept with her for months on end, never had a problem. She moved into my small crystal room when I felt strong enough on the inside to hold myself strong and protected. My other crystal skulls live in that room too :)

So it was a wonderful experience! She's not with me anymore, but of late I'm feeling an interest in it again.
The skull was rainbow obsidian. Absolutely gorgeous!

I also have a small black obsidian cat btw. But to be honest, I never got anything from that at all.

I was so excited to work with mine as well. I’d been working through this stuff for the last couple of years and what came up was nothing new. The guilt anger regrets were ones I was more than well aware of since healing my shadow side. However in a matter of days I noticed the physical affects of the negativity start to clear up. My face is clearing. I’m not binge eating when thinking about certain memories. It just feels super intense first waking up in the morning because it wears me down. But I definitely feel like I was drawn to this crystal. Because it’s finally clearing the stuff I’d struggled to clear for months

[FairyCrystal]

If you truly are clearing a lot then also do take time to recover. Energetically it can go fast when you're ready to let go of it, but... the body is slower as it's physical --> denser energy. It takes time to adjust to the new state of being.
Maybe you are moving a little too fast for your body. Allow it to 'catch up'.
It may also help to take time for your body, to treat it, stroke it, talk to it (in your mind) etc etc.
You have a relationship with your body, but this can get stretched at times. Talking, touches, reassuring helps. That doesn't need hours, nor meditation. You can even stroke your hands, thighs etc. while watching tv. If you do this with intent, not absent-minded, it helps a lot!

I'm currently doing the same as I'm working with neuroplasticity to change patterns and with that my life, and to hopefully create new neural pathways.
This results in the same thing: the body needing more time as it kind of freaks out.
Long story how that works, won't do it to you to explain, hihi.
But I do know comforting and talking (mentally) to your body works a treat!

[AngelRain]

Originally Posted by FairyCrystal

If you truly are clearing a lot then also do take time to recover. Energetically it can go fast when you're ready to let go of it, but... the body is slower as it's physical --> denser energy. It takes time to adjust to the new state of being.
Maybe you are moving a little too fast for your body. Allow it to 'catch up'.
It may also help to take time for your body, to treat it, stroke it, talk to it (in your mind) etc etc.
You have a relationship with your body, but this can get stretched at times. Talking, touches, reassuring helps. That doesn't need hours, nor meditation. You can even stroke your hands, thighs etc. while watching tv. If you do this with intent, not absent-minded, it helps a lot!

I'm currently doing the same as I'm working with neuroplasticity to change patterns and with that my life, and to hopefully create new neural pathways.
This results in the same thing: the body needing more time as it kind of freaks out.
Long story how that works, won't do it to you to explain, hihi.
But I do know comforting and talking (mentally) to your body works a treat!

Thank you so much for your responses. I tend to forget how slow and dense this dimension is. I agree I need to give my body time to catch up. Thanks love

[FairyCrystal]

Originally Posted by AngelRain

Thank you so much for your responses. I tend to forget how slow and dense this dimension is. I agree I need to give my body time to catch up. Thanks love

You're welcome!

[Miss Hepburn]

I have an artistic display of Obsidian and
Smokey quartz in my office with a light on them.
Then, a 23 pound Rose quartz in the mix.

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by AngelRain

I love it too. The strange thing is that after talking to my husband about the hurts coming up I feel better. A lot of the weight was lifted. Growing up I could never talk about my issues because my parents would turn it onto themselves. Whereas now I have a partner who loves and respects me and listens to what I have to say . I guess that’s one of the Things the stone needed to teach me. That it’s safe to talk about now

When you have some free time, read up on how Apache Tear got her name. I think you will resonate more with your Obsidian afterwards.