Energy: Projective, Receptive Astrological sign of: Virgo
Planets: Saturn, Moon Vibrates to the number: 8
Element: Earth

Powers: Energy, peace, love, beauty

Snowflake obsidian shares many important properties of obsidian, but with some subtle yet significant differences in energy. One of the earliest stones used for scrying, or seeing visions, it has long been considered a powerful stone for warding off negative energy.
Snowflake obsidian also helps to clear unconscious blocks and helps one find necessary detachment from life through increased wisdom. It possesses a gentle energy that is of special benefit to sensitive, soft-hearted folks, and many have likened a session with snowflake obsidian to be very much like the chance to sit down and a talk with an old friend or elder.
Attributed with the power to bring unconscious thoughts and emotions to the surface, its energy nevertheless operates in a subtle fashion. Realizations made under this influence are likely to be less painful and come to the surface more gently than might happen otherwise, and secrets that are revealed have more the character of dawn than of darkness. Snowflake obsidian will be very useful in helping you to better understand your own patterns and how to adjust them in order to live more fully, and it will provide much needed balance in times of change. Offering protection from both physical and emotional harm, it is especially useful for those who are going through intense forms of therapy in order to heal the wounds of the past.
In a way, the energy of snowflake obsidian is very purifying, offering those who work with it the comfortable distance of detachment while at the same time enabling them to plumb the depths of experience.

ATTRIBUTES: Snowflake obsidian is a stone without boundaries or limitations. As a result, it works extremely fast and with great power. Its truth-enhancing, reflective qualities are merciless in exposing flaws, weaknesses, and blockages. Nothing can be hidden from Snowflake obsidian. Pointing out how to ameliorate all destructive and disempowering conditions, Obsidian impels us to grow and lends solid support while we do so. It needs careful handling and is best used under the guidance of a qualified therapist as it can bring negative emotions and unpleasant truths rushing to the surface. Under skilled guidance, its cathartic qualities are exceedingly valuable. It provides deep soul healing. Obsidian can facilitate in going back to past lives to heal festering emotions or trauma that has carried forward into the present.
Snowflake obsidian is a strongly protective stone, forming a shield against negativity. It provides a grounding cord from the base chakra to the center of the earth, absorbs negative energies from the environment, and strengthens in times of need. It is helpful for highly sensitive people. It blocks psychic attack and removes negative spiritual influences. A large piece of Snowflake obsidian can be extremely efficient at blocking geopathic stress or soaking up environmental pollution, but its propensity for exploding the truth into the open has to be taken into account. Many people find its powerful effects overwhelming and prefer to choose a gentler stone for this task. But it is extremely helpful for therapists and counselors as it not only facilitates getting to the core of the problem, but also mops up energies released as a result.
In the same way, placing Snowflake obsidian by the bed or under the pillow can draw out mental stress and tension, and may have a calming effect, but it can also bring up the reasons for that stress. These reasons then have to be confronted before peace can return; this resolves the problem permanently rather than having a palliative effect. As Obsidian is so effective in soaking up negative energies, it is essential to clean the stone under running water each time it has been used in this way.

Spiritually, Obsidian vitalizes soul purpose. It eliminates energy blockages and relieves tension, integrating the psychological shadow into the whole to bring spiritual integrity. It anchors the spirit into the body.This stone stimulates growth on all levels. It urges exploration of the unknown, opening new horizons.

Mentally, Obsidian brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion and constricting beliefs. However, it may well do this by making it absolutely clear what lies behind mental distress or dis-ease. Once this has been cleared, Obsidian expands consciousness, entering the realm of the unknown with confidence and ease.

Psychologically, Obsidian helps you to know who you truly are. It brings you face to face with your shadow side and teaches you how to integrate it.This stone also helps you to identify behavioral patterning that is now outdated. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas, bringing a depth and clarity to emotions. It promotes qualities of compassion and strength. ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES: Placed on the sacral chakra, Snowflake Obsidian calms and soothes, putting you in the right frame of mind to be receptive before bringing to your attention ingrained patterns of behavior. It teaches you to value mistakes as well as successes.
It is a stone of purity, providing balance for body, mind, and spirit. Snowflake Obsidian helps you to recognize and release "wrong thinking" and stressful mental patterns. It promotes dispassion and inner centering. With the aid of Snowflake Obsidian, isolation and loneliness become empowering, aiding surrender in meditation.

HEALING: Snowflake Obsidian treats veins and the skeleton, and improves circulation.The elixir is good for the skin and eyes.

POSITION: Place as appropriate or use as elixir.