Black Crystals

A crystal’s color can reveal a lot about its healing properties as well as give an idea what it’s best used for. Most of the time, you’ll feel a crystal’s energy before you even touch it, and chances are if you’re drawn to the color of a crystal, it’s healing properties will suit your endeavors. Black crystals are particularly special because not only do they protect, but they also ground and stabilize energy. It’s believed that the color black symbolizes magic, an endless abyss in which to manifest your desires. It’s no different for these powerful black crystals.

Onyx is a type of chalcedony that strengthens, protects, and provides balance between polarities. Its ability to cleanse and purify the environment as well as the auric field lends protection to the home as well as to the wearer. This black crystal is a particularly special stone because of its properties that aid in self discovery. Not only does it dispel negative energy, but it also promotes wisdom, growth, and spiritual awakening. 

Zodiac: Leo

Planet: Mars, Saturn

Element: Earth

Chakra: Third Eye, Solar Plexus, Root

Black Obsidian is volcanic glass that lends its grounding properties to the environment as well as the wearer. It stabilizes the emotions, stimulates creativity, and encourages truth. Its ability to absorb negative energy provides protection, cleansing, and purification. This powerful black crystal imparts strength and courage and is often used for scrying because of its dark reflective surface. Find the wisdom within and manifest your own reality with black obsidian. 

Zodiac: Scorpio, Sagittarius

Planet: Saturn

Element: Earth, Fire

Chakra: Root 

Black Tourmaline is a natural purifier. It strengthens, protects, and cleanses to release and dispel negativity from any person or space. Its ability to protect extends past the body and reaches the mind, helping to relieve depression and anxiety. This curious black crystal lends its transmutation energy to the wearer and assists in turning negativity into positivity. Black tourmaline is great for those with creative blocks and for mastering fear. In terms of the physical body, it will boost the immune system and purify the body and blood of toxins. 

Zodiac: Capricorn

Planet: Earth

Element: Earth

Chakra: Root 

Apache Tears is a form of obsidian whose healing energies match those of the earth’s core. It is pure fire energy and lends these powers to dispel negativity and keep one grounded. Apache Tears is a stone of truth that encourages self-reflection and spiritual growth. It is a supporting stone that teaches acceptance and helps to relieve grief. This strange black crystal inspires new ideas and perspectives, while healing emotional trauma and enhancing one’s natural psychic abilities. 

Zodiac: Capricorn

Planet: Earth

Element: Fire

Chakra: Root 

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral and one of the most powerful grounding stones known to man. It refocuses the thoughts to keep your mind organized and devoid of chaos, allowing you to focus more intently on your tasks and endeavors. Hematite is also a stone of attraction that retrieves energy from the environment so you can transmute and use that energy as it best suits you. Utilize this stone to your advantage whenever you can.

Zodiac: Aries, Aquarius

Planet: Mars

Element: Earth

Chakra: Root 

Shungite is a carbon-based stone that resembles slate and carries properties of healing, cleansing, and purification. Its ability to eliminate toxins from the body, mind, and soul to create a harmonious unison within the Self. This dark grey stone protects against electromagnetic radiation and purifies the chakra system. Shungite is the perfect stone for those seeking alignment and clarity. 

Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn, Cancer

Planet: Saturn

Element: Fire, Wind, Storm

Chakra: All