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Apache Tears - Rough Black Obsidian Nodules - Apache Tears appear opaque
at first glance, but are very translucent inside. Often you can see this
translucency by holding the Apache Tear up to a light source and looking into the stone
through a smooth area on the surface of the crystal. Apache Tears were created when
hot lava was forced into the air and solidified quickly in the air and upon hitting the
ground. Made from the fire energy from within the Earth, this mineral is wonderful
at grounding energies into the Earth before, during and after energy work. Also
good at transmuting negative energies. Apache Tears help one to see into the core of
an issue to assist with deep healing.
Apache Tears have an uncanny ability to lend support during times of sorrow. They
will gently help one to accept and then release their grief, thereby releasing blockages.
Apache Tears can help to relieve stress by bringing opportunities for positive
change into one's sights so they can formulate a plan of action. This can bring a
sense of hope to a dire circumstance. Apache Tears can also enhance one's logical
thinking skills, which can open new doors for success. Many work with these stones
to facilitate spontaneity in many different areas in life.
You can carry an Apache Tear in your pocket as protection from all types of negative
energies, including psychic attacks. They help to ground spiritual experiences into
the physical, helping one to integrate these experiences into the everyday life.
This grounding energy can also help one to realize the importance of all frequencies, and
to not limit oneself to only the higher energies of this existence. They can also
help one to connect with nature.
Physically, Apache Tears are often used for the calming of muscle spasms, detoxification
of the body, and absorption of vitamins. They can also enhance the immune system and
fortify the body.
Apache Tears have many of the qualities of regular Black Obsidian: Working with the Root
Chakra, Black Obsidian is a very grounding and protective stone. It is said to be a
great cleanser of negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity experienced in
the environment, but also that of one's own emotions, such as anger, jealousy, greed,
resentment, etc. It has a tendency to expose any power issues or abuses, and to
promote self-control. This powerful stone is often used for healing and releasing
energy blockages, and has a tendency to work quickly to move truths to the surface to be
resolved.
Black Obsidian can be very intense and one must be ready to confront their issues when
working with this stone. If you have a physical illness, that you believe has an
emotional cause, Black Obsidian could be the fastest way to discover the cause, but you
must be willing to face it and ready to correct it.
Black Obsidian has often been used by Shamans for healing rituals. Some also use
Black Obsidian for scrying, along with Quartz to help make sense of any images or ideas
gleaned from it. Spiritually, Black Obsidian can help one to use their conscious
mind to help direct their super conscious mind, and to ground spiritual ideas into
physical reality.
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