Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hi all - I am about to embark on what I feel may be the journey of my life. (from what I've read at least!) I have a feeling to start working with black obsidian and I have a lovely little stone that I've started to use and I'm almost positive that it is obsidian but I just want to be sure. Is obsidian translucent when help up to the light? The stone I have isn't. If it's supposed to be then I guess this in onyx, which is still good, but, I really want obsidian lol! Oh and of course, I'm a Scorpio. Heehee, this should be lots of fun. Meanwhile, does anyone else have any obsidian insights or experiences you would like to share? Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Jean, I just purchased two obsidian spheres. One was a rainbow obsidian and the other a black. I have not messed around with them yet, but I too read about black obsidian and HAD to have some much like you. So, I will be anxious to hear the responses that come from the group on black obsidian. rlrap PS. I have ordered some tumbled stones in onxy, jet, black obsidian, and black tourmaline that are labeled so I may learn how to tell them apart. Jean <jfish1754 Tue Apr 11 01:49:09 CDT 2006 [CrystalHW] Working with Obsidian Hi all - I am about to embark on what I feel may be the journey of my life. (from what I've read at least!) I have a feeling to start working with black obsidian and I have a lovely little stone that I've started to use and I'm almost positive that it is obsidian but I just want to be sure. Is obsidian translucent when help up to the light? The stone I have isn't. If it's supposed to be then I guess this in onyx, which is still good, but, I really want obsidian lol! Oh and of course, I'm a Scorpio. Heehee, this should be lots of fun. Meanwhile, does anyone else have any obsidian insights or experiences you would like to share? Jean The Crystal healing workshop files are online at http://pjentoft.com/0crystal-healing.html some files, photos, and message archives can also be found At: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hi, I personally like black obsidian for soul retrieval work. In old Turkey it was used to make mirrors and is good for reflective work, unraverling emotional chaos and observing our dark side to re-pattern ourselves. Let Obsidian retrieve the parts of our soul that disconnect from prior trauma.....this life our past. I have noted many artists attracted to this stone. It is a silica rich glossy volcanic rock with traces of sulphur. This represents the penetration of deeper tissues and clearing of stored toxins......no wonder it is good for retrieving the past. Cheers, Dawn Silver Jewels of the Lotus Tibetan Gemstone Oracle TheKoolLottes wrote: Jean, I just purchased two obsidian spheres. One was a rainbow obsidian and the other a black. I have not messed around with them yet, but I too read about black obsidian and HAD to have some much like you. So, I will be anxious to hear the responses that come from the group on black obsidian. rlrap PS. I have ordered some tumbled stones in onxy, jet, black obsidian, and black tourmaline that are labeled so I may learn how to tell them apart. Jean <jfish1754 Tue Apr 11 01:49:09 CDT 2006 [CrystalHW] Working with Obsidian Hi all - I am about to embark on what I feel may be the journey of my life. (from what I've read at least!) I have a feeling to start working with black obsidian and I have a lovely little stone that I've started to use and I'm almost positive that it is obsidian but I just want to be sure. Is obsidian translucent when help up to the light? The stone I have isn't. If it's supposed to be then I guess this in onyx, which is still good, but, I really want obsidian lol! Oh and of course, I'm a Scorpio. Heehee, this should be lots of fun. Meanwhile, does anyone else have any obsidian insights or experiences you would like to share? Jean The Crystal healing workshop files are online at http://pjentoft.com/0crystal-healing.html some files, photos, and message archives can also be found At: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Thanks for your response rlrap! I just finished going through the crystal questionnaire, which I think is in the Files section, from Beyond the Rainbow. It really opened my eyes to some other areas in my life that can use working on and so my list has now expanded. I'm also looking at black tourmaline; clear, green and honey calcite; and perhaps some amber. I currently have in my stash a beautiful rose quartz wand, a really nice clear quartz lazer cut obelisk, a nice piece of tumbled moonstone, some citrine; a piece of amethyst; one large flourite octahedron - I could have sworn I had more of those; a small lapis heart and a herkimer diamond. I used to have lots more but I gave away really more than I should have when I moved a few years ago. I was driving and it was all just so heavy! :-/ Anyway, it just makes room for some new friends to step in and hang out with. I could also probably use some green aventurine, I've always liked that one too. I wish I had a shop close by that had a more complete selection, I prefer seeing and handling the stones before buying them. There is just one metaphysical shop in the area which is about 30 to 40 minutes away and it's not alot more than tumbled pieces or else jewelry. I lived in Tempe, AZ for a while and there used to be a fully dedicated crystal shop there downtown, it was simply divine! I got a lovely small quartz cluster there which I still have, but unfoturnately I discovered it just as the owner was closing down to go into semi-retirement selling from her new home about an hour away. That was the only place like that I'd ever been in, not just selling specimens, but a truly spiritually based vibe. Anyway, guess it's time for me to get back to my studying! TTFN, Jean - PS, who did you order your stones from? Is this a regular source for you? , <TheKoolLottes wrote: > > Jean, > > I just purchased two obsidian spheres. One was a rainbow obsidian and the other a black. I have not messed around with them yet, but I too read about black obsidian and HAD to have some much like you. > > So, I will be anxious to hear the responses that come from the group on black obsidian. > > rlrap > > PS. I have ordered some tumbled stones in onxy, jet, black obsidian, and black tourmaline that are labeled so I may learn how to tell them apart. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 PS - I don't know if you've read Katrina Raphaell's writing on obsidian, she says in her experience the sphere are best covered when not being worked with. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hello Dawn Thanks for your input. Do you have any specific exercises for working with obsidian that you can recommend? Jean , Dawn Silver <DawnSilver wrote: > > Hi, > I personally like black obsidian for soul retrieval work. In old Turkey it was used to make mirrors and is good for reflective work, unraverling emotional chaos and observing our dark side to re-pattern ourselves. Let Obsidian retrieve the parts of our soul that disconnect from prior trauma.....this life our past. I have noted many artists attracted to this stone. It is a silica rich glossy volcanic rock with traces of sulphur. This represents the penetration of deeper tissues and clearing of stored toxins......no wonder it is good for retrieving the past. > Cheers, > Dawn Silver > Jewels of the Lotus Tibetan Gemstone Oracle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Jean wrote: >PS - I don't know if you've read Katrina Raphaell's writing on obsidian, she says in her experience the sphere are best covered when not being worked with. > > > I do not cover my obsidian sphere, I have a black Rainbow Obsidian sphere about the size of a bowling ball which does not like to be covered. This sphere has been present without cover in my house for over a decade and in the home of its previous keeper for longer than that. It has worked with hundreds, possibly thousands of people and not one person has experienced anything that is damaging or overwhelming. Some have experienced a sudden awareness of personal unrecognized issues but not unkindly. Little children love this obsidian sphere. The only people who have ever started to have any kind of " heavy " experience with black Obsidian were those who had been impressed enough by Ms.Raphaell's book to be convinced that they were supposed to have such an experience and were always reacting to the fear generated by the warning rather than the energy or effect of the obsidian. My oldest daughter has worked with another Obsidian sphere She has found obsidian is a great companion and comfort for people and groups with deep healing needs those who have been abused , molested are in recovery or have dealt extensively with violent death etc. Yes Obsidian can be a straight forward revealer but K R seems to have fear based attitudes around obsidian or perhaps its a power thing . She may still be coming from a more object oriented mind set rather than trusting the Deva spirit of the stone in this case . Yes, Obsidian can be a powerful transformer awakener , protector, As a revealer of the shadow however It does not run around mentally whacking innocents and has support for for everyone not just adepts. I admit that it has been a long time since I've read KR and her books have not been among those that I feel called to refer to very often. usually when I consult them it is in response to a question that already refers to her books rather than the " call " to a resource. I grew up essentially surrounded by obsidian, we would find it in our yard and it was common throughout our area. My brother used to bring home arrowheads from a nearby hill. Not all obsidian is translucent some is quite opaque. Peggy Jentoft -- solarraven, new site http://pjentoft.com/index.html Energy work, Empowerments,Nature Spirituality,mandala Crystal Healing Workshops,Angels,Huna,fairies,PSP presets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 In a message dated 4/12/2006 12:31:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, jfish1754 writes: > PS - I don't know if you've read Katrina Raphaell's writing on > obsidian, she says in her experience the sphere are best covered when > not being worked with. > On a personal note ... I take this view for any *full time* scrying tool be it a sphere, crystal, mirror that a person uses solely for (perhaps dedicated) scrying purposes. I have a black scrying mirror that is kept covered unless in use or being moved to a new location (to ensure no breakage occurs) Blessings to your eve. ReNau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 , rosequartz <rosequartz wrote: > >> I do not cover my obsidian sphere, I have a black Rainbow Obsidian > sphere about the size of a bowling ball which does not like to be > covered. Hey Peggy - Thanks so much for your comments, they really help. I can definitely see where you are coming from in your insight to obsidian's energy. In fact, in browsing through several online shops looking at obsidian I noticed that when I came across a heart shaped piece and actual natural pieces from Mexico with heart shaped white banding in them(!) it felt as if the stone was actually trying to say, hey, I'm not that terrifying to work with, I'm just wanting to help you, please don't be afraid of me, my enery is coming from love not from fear. I mean, I really could not believe that, naturally occuring heart-shaped bands! Definitely evidence of a higher intelligence at work! Obsidian must be launching a new PR campagin! But my goodness, the size of a bowling ball!?! I'm sure that specimen has quite a presence in your home. How intriguing. I am looking forward to experiencing obsidian's energy in my life and feel that perhaps part of it's lesson for me will be to stop assuming these inner journeys as needing to be heavy and fearful, thus allowing myself to attend to whatever I need to with much more ease and peace. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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