Description: A deep, glassy black stone with a smooth, almost mirror-like surface. It forms naturally as volcanic glass, cooling so quickly from molten lava that it never develops a crystalline structure, giving it a glossy, reflective finish.

Meaning & Associations: It's associated with protection, grounding, and cutting through illusion to reveal hidden truths. Often considered a strong shielding stone, it's believed to absorb and deflect negativity.

How to Use: Often carried as a pocket stone or placed near entryways/workspaces to absorb negative energy, and used in meditation for shadow work. Some practitioners also use polished obsidian mirrors or spheres for scrying or deep introspection of one's inner self.

Zodiac Signs Linked to This Crystal: The primary stone for Scorpio, resonating with the sign's intensity, depth, and comfort exploring hidden or taboo emotional territory. It's thought to support Scorpio's transformative nature, offering grounding energy during periods of deep emotional or psychological change.