Black onyx is a great stone because, well, it is black so it goes with everything. Also if you are one that believes stones and crystals have properties that can help in supporting well being then you might benefit from black onyx. The indication is that black onyx is good for releasing negative energy and helps with strengthening ones own energy. I was given a pair of onyx earrings by a friend this week in one of my Nia classes. She said she received them as a free gift when she purchased something and admitted that she was passing them on because she couldn’t wear them. I was thrilled, it was kind of her to think of me! I have been wearing them everyday since. Since I received them I have been interested in what properties it might have
The stone is thought to protect, heal, and ground. It is believed to help strengthen ones’ self confidence. With that in mind some information states it is a good stone to keep near when you are going through stressful situations and times when you might feel drained both physically and emotionally . . . times of grief and sorrow. Some believe it helps one make decisions, and if any of you have suffered a death of a loved one you might concede that it is difficult to make decisions during that process. Those properties would be helpful. In addition there are beliefs that it helps one regain emotional balance as well as elevating fears and worries. All things that are needed when a loved one dies. Of course, those things can be helpful when facing just the everyday challenges of life, it doesn’t even have to be a situation of great sorrow and/or loss. Most of us could benefit from strengthening of our energy and self confidence.
Additional information states there is the idea that black onyx helps treat bone disorders and blood disorders. One site Sobrietystones.com claims that this stone is “The Stone of Self Mastery and Self Control”. And “Can be used to deflect or absorb the negativity of others, and in that way is a good stone for protection from negative forces and influences.”
The combined information leads to the idea that this stone helps stabilize emotions. I can see that one feeling more in control would feel as if their emotions are more stable and not so up and down. Basically, to me with the main benefits of the stone all the other stuff seems logical. With the ridding of negative energy one can feel more confident. If one is more confident they have more faith in their decisions and have an easier time at making them. When confident and able to make decision it is almost inevitable that the emotional roller coaster ride would end.
So . . . this sounds like a good stone to have around. Especially if it is jewelery, because as I said, it goes with everything.
What do you think? Could you use a stone that could ward off negative energy? Would you like something to wear that gives you more confidence? Do you have anything that goes with black?
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