Healing Properties of Black Onyx: A Crystal for Strength & Grounding

Black Onyx is a form of Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of Quartz with a history as a protective stone. A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Black Onyx: "I embrace my inner shadow and integrate the lessons it has to teach me."   Common Healing Properties of Black Onyx: * Enhances clear focus * Amplifies your intentions * Assists you with recognizing and integrating the lessons shared with you by your shadow side * Promotes Divine order * Encourages sensibility and clear thinking * Enhances protection and shields you from negative energies * Assists with grounding * Energetically supports you as you face your shadow side with courage so that old patterns and traumas can be released Colors: Soft black to charcoal gray, occasionally with lighter bands or swirls of gray, white, or cream Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Scorpio Elements: Earth Companion Flowers: Ghost Pipe Companion Essential Oil: Mugwort Companion Stone: Peach Aventurine Common Origins: Brazil, India, Uruguay, Madagascar, Peru Notes: Often has a somewhat waxy-looking surface (not as shiny as other black stones). Also known as Black Chalcedony. Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get more information about this crystal!   Join Adam Barralet, Ashley Leavy, Kyle Perez, and Nicholas Pearson in the very first episode of the Crystal Confab Podcast as they discuss all-things Black Onyx, including: * Black Onyx & the New Moon in Libra * Black Onyx for Shadow Work * The science behind the energy of Black Onyx * The origins and etymology of 'Onyx' and how the meaning has shifted over time Tune in now and dive into the magical world of Black Onyx! More About the healing properties of Black Onyx: Onyx is a form of chalcedony, which is often, but not always, a banded agate. This stone has a long and interesting history that is worth learning about. Black onyx's excellent, smooth texture and interesting patterns make it perfect for carving both jewelry and everyday objects, including cameos. The ancients sought it out for this reason, and used it to fashion tough and handsome pottery and bowls. Not to mention, the Bible even gives onyx the honor of forming the foundation of the City of Heaven. For some reason, medieval authorities took an intense dislike to this stone; they claimed it made love chill, brought on attacks of “frivolities,” and they thought it even caused babies to drool. However, they admitted a big plus side as well: it has a strong virtue as a protective and healing ...