Black Onyx
This crystal gets its name from the Greek word for claw or finger. The legend goes that even Cleopatra held this stone close to her because it was well-known for its protective powers, which she really needed during her turbulent life.
Before I chose the crystals I wanted to write about, I decided that Onyx is my favorite at the moment. The reason for that is my spiritual whirlwind of the last 8 months. I never used more Onyx in my life than in those months. I use it to protect myself, protect the people I work with, protect the land. It blocks negative energies. It helps you shield against anything that could bring harm, be it spiritual attacks or keeping you aware of bad thoughts that can bring you down, whether by yourself or by people trying to attack you or people you love. Black Onyx is a very powerful stone that sharpens your senses, encourages a strong approach to problems, and heals the earth you put it in from negative energy by absorbing it.
Uses of Black Onyx:
- Absorbing negative energy
- Emotional healing
- Helps make smarter decisions
- Supporting during times of grief
- Assisting/protection during working with your crown chakra.
Own experiences:
I saw my shaman friend working with it with the stones of Avebury. She drummed, set intentions, and gave an onyx to the ground. It felt really cleansing and powerful, like a room that is just dusted, vacuumed, and swept, refreshed. A friend also advised me, when I had lucid dreams, to use crystals like onyx and clear quartz to absorb negative energy and spiritual attacks. It is also a stone I wear at the moment to keep me more grounded and protected.
