What Chakra is Black Obsidian?

Black obsidian is connected to the root chakra and is a root chakra stone. This is among the strongest connections you can expect from this black crystal – the ability to strengthen your root chakra. The base or first or root chakra is one of the most essential and is known to keep us grounded on issues in the world around us. Black obsidian is a powerful chakra crystal for the root and base chakras.

A thoroughly aligned root chakra helps create a rock-solid foundation for our lives and offers stability to all the other six chakras above it.

Black Crystals are very strong root chakra stones.

To learn more about Chakras Crystals

• Explore more on the Seven Chakra Crystals
• Root Chakra Crystals, stones for Muladhara
• Sacral Chakra Crystals, stone for Svadhishthana
• Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals, stones for Manipura
• Heart Chakra Crystals stones for Anahata
• Throat Chakra Crystals, stone for Vishuddha
• Third Eye Chakra Crystals, stones for Ajna
• Crown Chakra Crystals, stones for Sahasrara

What is Black Obsidian?

Black Obsidian is an extremely powerful stone that has many benefits. It detoxifies, dissolves blockages, grounds you, unblocks the root chakra, provides protection, expands consciousness, and opens all the chakras. In addition, black obsidian brings compassion and strength, relieves tension, and gives clarity to the mind.

Black Obsidian is a volcanic glass formed when lava cools quickly. It is usually a dark black color with a shiny surface. Many cultures have used Black Obsidian through the ages for its healing properties. It is considered a sacred stone by some because it is believed to connect us to the spiritual world.

Having originated directly from a volcano, this crystal contains the elements of earth, fire, and water. This combination means that black obsidian carries enormous power. It is a very good stone for severing and ridding yourself of negative connections. So if you are struggling to leave a toxic relationship or work environment that is no longer positively impacting you, consider seeking the help of black obsidian crystal with its healing powers.

Black Obsidian Chakra Crystal is ruled by the planet  Saturn and is associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius.

Obsidian Chakra Crystal Benefits

The black obsidian crystal is a highly favored gemstone in mysticism. The black chakra crystal can help you prevent feeling tired, drained, and overwhelmed by heavy feelings. It can also help you realize a deeper purpose in your life.

Other important benefits of black obsidian include the following:

·      Stimulate precognitive abilities

·      Strengthen psychic abilities

·      Allows you to better explore the spiritual realm

·      Deepen our connection to prophetic visions

·      Helps bridge the gap between our spiritual and physical body

·      Provides easy and safe access to spirit angels and guides

·      Helps us discover our ultimate purpose in life

·      Allows us to see, resolve, and heal from past traumas

·      Works perfectly with the base chakra

What is a Root Chakra?

The meaning of the root chakra is security, grounding, earth, stability, and kundalini life force. The root chakra brings us what we need to thrive on the planet and connect with the earth’s energy.

Other associations with the base chakra are physical strength, vitality, union with earth energy, trust in life, clarity of thoughts and feelings, and a healthy physical body.

The Muladhara Chakra, or Base Chakra, is located at the base of the spine and is associated with the color red. It is responsible for our feelings of stability, well-being, and groundedness.

It is also responsible for our survival instincts, such as our fight-or-flight response. When the Muladhara chakra is balanced, we feel solid and secure in our environment and can stand up for ourselves.

The kundalini energy is said to reside at the base of the spine; through this chakra, we connect to the earth’s grounding energy. As a result, we can stand firm in our truth and live our lives from a place of confidence and strength.

Balanced Root Chakra

A balanced root chakra also manifests both physically and emotionally. You will feel safe, confident, and comfortable when this energy wheel flows freely. You will also feel grounded, secure, and connected. Moreover, you may also notice heating, tingling, or healthy changes in diet and sleep patterns.

Other signs of balanced root chakra include:

·      Self-Respect

·      Trust Self Grounded

·      Healthy Eating Habits

·      Keeps Commitments

·      Calm, Rational Thinking, and Feeling

·      Secure in relationships with self and others

·      Stable and Grounded Financially, Mentally, and Emotionally

·      Feels connected to the earth and other beings

·      Strong Physical Health and Positive Outlook on Life

·      Healthy Boundaries with Self and Other’s Physical Space and Body

Blocked Root Chakra

Imbalanced root chakra can be caused by fear and different forms of trauma. The signs of a blocked base chakra can manifest both physically and emotionally. Some of the signs and symptoms of a blocked root chakra include:

·      Ungrounded

·      Paranoia

·      No self-respect

·      Financial Struggle

·      Spaced Out or Forgetful

·      Unhealthy Eating Issues

·      Cannot keep Commitments

·      Holds onto Resentments and Anger

·      No Boundaries with Self and Others

Obsidian Crystal Root Chakra Uses

With its ability to strengthen the root chakra, you should start using black obsidian in your meditations and rituals.

·      To gain insight into the causes of physical ailments

·      To see true self for emotional and mental healing

·      To strengthen and heal

·      To cleanse and protect the aura

·      Meditation and deep reflection

·      Yoga for root chakra

·      With affirmations

·      Energy crystal grid in home or office

·      Crystal therapy