Natural obsidian plate, the volcanic crystal of protection. Traditionally used to cut dense energies and act as a shield, and also as a base for placing minerals, amulets or candles. As it's a natural stone, each plate is unique in shape, thickness and tone.
Obsidian is a volcanic crystal that tradition associates with protection and energy cleansing. The plate is used as a shield against dense energies and as a base on which to rest minerals, amulets or candles whilst you work with your intention.
Born from the rapid cooling of lava, it's black, dense and has a glassy lustre. Traditionally it's used to:
Each person adapts it to their own intention. The most common way is to place it in a fixed spot on a shelf, your altar, or work desk and use it as a surface where your minerals or amulets rest. You can also position it near your front door as a shield, or cleanse it occasionally with incense smoke or Palo Santo.
As it's a natural stone, each piece shows different shapes, veins and tones. No two are alike, so what you receive may vary slightly from the photographs: that singularity is part of its charm.
