Obsidian

Considered a protective stone, obsidian blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment while promoting compassion and strength. It alleviates mental stress and tension while stimulates growth on all levels, especially urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Obsidian is said to bring clarity to the mind, helping you to know who you truly are by dissolving emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Physically, it is said to aid digestion and detoxification as well as to reduce arthritis/joint problems and cramps while warming the extremities.

Snowflake Obsidian
Above and beyond the previous description, snowflake obsidian is particularly calming and soothing. A stone of purity, it helps balance the body, mind and spirit. Snowflake obsidian helps one value mistakes and successes alike as well as identify and release unhelpful thoughts and stressful mental patterns. It is also said to aid in meditation. Physically, snowflake obsidian aids in disorders of the veins, skeletal structure, hardening of the arteries, improves circulation and alleviates muscular aches and spasms.