Obsidian

Stone of the month

Obsidian

for absolute protection

A glassy black stone long carried for grounding and steady focus.

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Chakra
Root
Element
Earth, Fire
Birthstone
Stone for all seasons
Mohs hardness
5 - 5.5
Obsidian crystal grid

The crystal grid

Obsidian
crystal grid

A hexagram star for protection and shadow work. Obsidian holds the centre with black tourmaline and smoky quartz, rose quartz to soften the edges, and selenite and clear quartz keeping it clear.

What it carries

A stone for this season

Each meaning is a thread; together they're the cloth.

  • Intention

    Daily wear

    Set a quiet intention each morning before you put it on.

  • Energy

    How it feels

    What this stone is traditionally worn to support and amplify.

  • Pairing

    Worn with

    Works beautifully alongside the stones it shares affinities with.

The ritual

Caring for your stone

Gentle rituals to keep it bright, energetically clear, and quietly powerful.

  1. Step 1

    Cleanse

    Pass through sage or palo santo smoke for a few minutes, or rest on a piece of selenite overnight.

  2. Step 2

    Charge

    Leave on a windowsill under the full moon overnight to restore its energy.

  3. Step 3

    Wear

    Set a quiet intention, then wear it close. Re-charge monthly under the next full moon.

Note: Softer stones (Mohs 5 and below) are sensitive to scratches and saltwater — remove before swimming, showering, or strenuous activity.

Stones that sing together

Pairs beautifully with

Stones whose energies complement and deepen each other.

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