Snowflake obsidian is a crystal I have had in collection for a while, but never really used. Before I had tried working with black obsidian, and found it too masculine of a stone to work with, the energy to heavy. Because of this I have never thought to work with snowflake obsidian. However, I found it to be a very different stone.
Snowflake obsidian to me has a very feminine feel. Compared to the harshness of black obsidian it had quite a calming, grounding effect.
Carrying it around with me I notice that I am more focused and productive; not in an energetic ‘yeah let’s do this!’ kind of way, but in an accepting and almost guided way. I find that when confronted with tasks I had been putting off, I feel no stress or worry, just a sense of ‘right, time to get on with this now then’.
When researching snowflake obsidian, I found that it is generally seen as a grounding and protective stone, mainly against negative energies in that it is a cleanser; it can help remove negative energies not just in the environment around you, but that of your own emotions such as anger or fear, which I very much feel with this stone. It is associated with the root chakra, and said to produce a grounding cord from your root chakra into the earth and absorbing any negative energies around you. It brings about balance between mind, body and spirit and can help keep you keep centred and focused when in any type of chaotic situation, such as at work or commuting or in the home, and this is definitely the biggest impression I receive using this stone.
It is said that sleeping with this stone under your pillow can help draw out any stress or tension or worry, but you will have to face the issues which are causing you stress; I slept with it under my pillow for several nights and woke up with that calm and focused feeling, and found it much easier to drag myself out of bed mentally prepared for the day ahead.
Snowflake obsidian to me has a very feminine feel. Compared to the harshness of black obsidian it had quite a calming, grounding effect.
Carrying it around with me I notice that I am more focused and productive; not in an energetic ‘yeah let’s do this!’ kind of way, but in an accepting and almost guided way. I find that when confronted with tasks I had been putting off, I feel no stress or worry, just a sense of ‘right, time to get on with this now then’.
When researching snowflake obsidian, I found that it is generally seen as a grounding and protective stone, mainly against negative energies in that it is a cleanser; it can help remove negative energies not just in the environment around you, but that of your own emotions such as anger or fear, which I very much feel with this stone. It is associated with the root chakra, and said to produce a grounding cord from your root chakra into the earth and absorbing any negative energies around you. It brings about balance between mind, body and spirit and can help keep you keep centred and focused when in any type of chaotic situation, such as at work or commuting or in the home, and this is definitely the biggest impression I receive using this stone.
It is said that sleeping with this stone under your pillow can help draw out any stress or tension or worry, but you will have to face the issues which are causing you stress; I slept with it under my pillow for several nights and woke up with that calm and focused feeling, and found it much easier to drag myself out of bed mentally prepared for the day ahead.
Another quality of snowflake obsidian is that it encourages truthfulness, especially in children, and can help remove blockages to allow truths to come to the surface. I feel it definitely helps me look at myself more ‘truthfully’: I could suddenly and rationally deal with things I had been deliberately putting off, but was unwilling to admit to myself that I was putting them off because I was afraid of tackling them, (such as things I had to do for work and my Masters). It is said to be a stone with no boundaries or limitations and works quickly and effectively, which is how it makes me feel when dealing with things I before couldn’t face.
When it comes to physical healing, snowflake obsidian is said to treat veins and specifically the skeletal structure as well as improving circulation. Creating an elixir by leaving the stone in a glass of water to charge it for drinking is said to help with smoother skin and be good for the eyes, and can help ease blurry vision. It is generally a good detoxifier and also encourages the regrowth of cells, as well as helping ease migraines, depression, a loss of energy and can help alleviate burns.
Obsidian is not mined like a lot of crystals: it is formed when lava comes into contact with water and then cools rapidly, and is thus sometimes referred to as volcanic glass. This process causes the stone to form a smooth, black, glassy texture. Tiny air bubbles can sometimes become trapped and preserved in the layers as it cools, and it is this that causes the ‘snowflake’ patterns to form in the stone.
Obsidian has been used throughout history for various purposes; as early as the stone age it was being used to make blades and weapons, and later was used as a popular stone for scrying with. One legend says that obsidian got its name from a Roman warrior who brought it over from Ethiopia. It is also reputed that ancient peoples referred to it as ‘Satan’s Claw’s Fragments’, and that it was associated with the planet Pluto, although I have also seen sources that link snowflake obsidian specifically to Virgo and Capricorn, as well as Saturn and Mercury. It is very difficult to find any solid correspondents of snowflake obsidian as every source I come across seems to tout different things. Some sources associate snowflake obsidian with fire and some earth; whilst I can understand why it would be associated with the element of fire, due to its energising qualities, I would associate it more with the element of earth for its strong grounding and focussing qualities. The only thing every source seems to agree with is that it is associated with the day Saturday, and the only herbal correspondences I could find associated with this stone were cedar, cypress, lemongrass and yarrow.
Mineral Class: Mineraloids; it is Volcanic Glass
Crystal System: Amorphous
Chemical Composition: Si02 - Silicon Dioxide w/inclusions
Hardness: 5-5.5
Colour: Black with white snowflake-like patterns
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Obsidian is used in cardiac surgery, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels.
I wish that I hadn’t put off using snowflake obsidian for so long, as I have found it one of the most beneficial stones I have ever used; for someone like me who would much rather ignore problems, or ignore the fact that there are problems and be in denial over them, this stone has definitely helped me ‘get down to business’ on a lot of important work and financial matters, and is definitely one I would recommend people using if they feel like their lives are getting out of control and they can’t keep on top of it.
When it comes to physical healing, snowflake obsidian is said to treat veins and specifically the skeletal structure as well as improving circulation. Creating an elixir by leaving the stone in a glass of water to charge it for drinking is said to help with smoother skin and be good for the eyes, and can help ease blurry vision. It is generally a good detoxifier and also encourages the regrowth of cells, as well as helping ease migraines, depression, a loss of energy and can help alleviate burns.
Obsidian is not mined like a lot of crystals: it is formed when lava comes into contact with water and then cools rapidly, and is thus sometimes referred to as volcanic glass. This process causes the stone to form a smooth, black, glassy texture. Tiny air bubbles can sometimes become trapped and preserved in the layers as it cools, and it is this that causes the ‘snowflake’ patterns to form in the stone.
Obsidian has been used throughout history for various purposes; as early as the stone age it was being used to make blades and weapons, and later was used as a popular stone for scrying with. One legend says that obsidian got its name from a Roman warrior who brought it over from Ethiopia. It is also reputed that ancient peoples referred to it as ‘Satan’s Claw’s Fragments’, and that it was associated with the planet Pluto, although I have also seen sources that link snowflake obsidian specifically to Virgo and Capricorn, as well as Saturn and Mercury. It is very difficult to find any solid correspondents of snowflake obsidian as every source I come across seems to tout different things. Some sources associate snowflake obsidian with fire and some earth; whilst I can understand why it would be associated with the element of fire, due to its energising qualities, I would associate it more with the element of earth for its strong grounding and focussing qualities. The only thing every source seems to agree with is that it is associated with the day Saturday, and the only herbal correspondences I could find associated with this stone were cedar, cypress, lemongrass and yarrow.
Mineral Class: Mineraloids; it is Volcanic Glass
Crystal System: Amorphous
Chemical Composition: Si02 - Silicon Dioxide w/inclusions
Hardness: 5-5.5
Colour: Black with white snowflake-like patterns
Rarity: Common
Fun Fact: Obsidian is used in cardiac surgery, as well-crafted obsidian blades have a cutting edge many times sharper than high-quality steel surgical scalpels.
I wish that I hadn’t put off using snowflake obsidian for so long, as I have found it one of the most beneficial stones I have ever used; for someone like me who would much rather ignore problems, or ignore the fact that there are problems and be in denial over them, this stone has definitely helped me ‘get down to business’ on a lot of important work and financial matters, and is definitely one I would recommend people using if they feel like their lives are getting out of control and they can’t keep on top of it.
