The Power and Mystical Properties of Black Tourmaline ~ By the Beckoning Broom Sacerdotes
In this article:
- Properties of Black Tourmaline
- Seven Ways To Use Black Tourmaline in Magick
- Black Tourmaline in Astrology
- Black Tourmaline in Culture & Mythology
Properties of Black Tourmaline
Crystal black tourmaline is a highly protective stone that is often used to ward off negative energy. It is said to absorb electromagnetic radiation, making it an excellent choice for those who spend a lot of time around electronic devices. This stone is also believed to help release stress and tension and promote mental clarity and positive thinking.
In addition to its protective properties, black tourmaline is also said to have healing properties that can benefit the body and mind. It is believed to aid in detoxification, support the immune system, and promote healthy circulation.
Black tourmaline has been used for brightening up the imagination and sharpening the intellect. Traditionally it is used in upholding protection in shamanic rituals and keeping dark forces away while scrying. This highly magickal stone emanates a feeling of harmony, financial reward and lifting depressive energies. Witches often keep this stone in the home to defend it from theft, energy vampires and negative spirits.
Wearing black tourmaline can create a protective shield of energy around your aura, which helps you to feel less affected when people enter your auric field. Black tourmaline can relieve your chakras of the emotional energies of others, and to defend your chakras against negative situations that are not in your best interest. This can help to promote balance and prevent the absorption of negative energies, allowing you to maintain a sense of calm and wellbeing.
Seven Ways To Use Black Tourmaline in Magick
Black tourmaline is a popular stone for use in witchcraft and magick. Some ways it can be used include:
1. Physical Protection: Placing a piece of black tourmaline near electronic devices to help absorb electromagnetic radiation.
Science has now proven what mystics and those of us who are sensitive to energy have always known, black tourmaline does affect EMF (Electric and Magnetic Fields).
In a Japanese study from the National Library of Medicine, black tourmaline markedly increased the immune response the body has to EMF and cancer.
Putting a piece near your microwave, computer and modem is beneficial and will also add a gorgeous feature to your decor.
Wearing a necklace of black tourmaline or keeping a piece in your pocket near your phone is also helpful and a way to practice self-care.
2. Meditation: Meditating with black tourmaline to help protection of your aura. It also releases stress tension and promote inner peace.
Here is a powerful meditation for you for aura protection.
1. Lie down and place a piece of black tourmaline on your heart area. Choose a piece that is the right weight, shape and smoothness for your comfort.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Take three big deep breaths then allow your breathing to become perfectly natural so you don't need to think about breathing consciously.
4. Now, focus all of your attention and awareness on the spot the black tourmaline is resting.
5. Notice any heat or coolness in that spot. Notice any vibration, movement or stillness in that spot. Notice any colour, shadows, light or darkness in that spot on your heart area.
6. Then begin to imagine the sensations or colour you noticed begin to radiate from this spot filling your whole body until your whole body is resonating with the energy from your black tourmaline. Most people don't see images when imagining. Some people hear things or their own voice narrating, or some feel things, some people just have nothing and can just pretend they are experiencing the seeing, or hearing, or feeling. Everyone imagines differently and they the way you imagine is perfect and anyway you imagine will work.
The duration of this meditation is best anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes and will leave you calm, feeling recharged and your aura protected.
3. Energetic Protection: Black tourmaline is believed to be a powerfully protective stone that can help to block negative energy and psychic attacks. It is often used in spells and rituals to create a protective shield around oneself or one's space.
Carrying a piece of black tourmaline in a pocket or wearing it as jewellery to ward off negative energy and promote mental clarity. You can also place a piece of black tourmaline in the earth quadrant when casting a circle.
You can whisper your intention for safety and protection and asking the energies of the crystal to create a protective force field around you. You also need to do your part by making choices that allow you be as safe and protected as possible.
4. Grounding: Black tourmaline is also associated with grounding and can be used to help promote feelings of stability and balance. It is often used in grounding spells and rituals to help connect with the Earth and release negative energy.
We were taught by one of our shamanic teachers to sleep with a chosen rock for grounding. This is particularly good for dreaming magick and to ensure you stay grounded while astral travelling. You can place the crystal under your pillow. Or if it's comfortable enough, you can put one in your bed near your feet.
If you're putting your feet up while you read or watching a show, put socks on and slip a smooth black tourmaline stone into your socks allowing it to rest under the arch of your foot. Just remember to remove the crystals before you stand up or walk. If you can, choose socks made from natural fibres.
5. Purification: Black tourmaline is the ultimate purifying mineral. It positively effects the mind, body, and spirit. It can be used in purification spells and rituals to help transmute negative energy into positive energy and promote spiritual growth.
Here is a way to use black tourmaline for purification before a ritual. This washes away the energy of the day so you can perform your ritual with clear intention.
1. Fill a bowl with warm water and add a piece of black tourmaline - This is for washing.
2. Fill a glass or goblet with water and add a piece of black tourmaline - This is for drinking. Black tourmaline is safe to put in drinking water. Just be sure you are using black tourmaline as some crystals are unsafe to infuse in water.
3. Use a cloth, preferably one made of natural fibres, dip it into the warm water to wipe over your whole body.
4. Dry yourself off.
5. If you have a vestment or some special ritual clothing put them on. If you don't have a vestment, just put some clean clothes on.
6. Drink the black tourmaline water noticing the infused water flowing into your body. Be careful not to swallow the crystal or have it knock against your teeth.
Now you are purified inside and out and ready for your ritual.
6. Spell work: Black tourmaline is often used in spell work for protection, grounding, and purification. It can be placed on an altar, carried in a pocket or worn as jewellery to help amplify the energy of the spell.
Using black tourmaline in protection spells and rituals to create a protective shield around oneself or a space.
Here is a simple protection spell you can do without needing anything more than your intention and a piece of black tourmaline. You can use any piece of this crystal, a piece of jewellery, a point, a tumble stone. Any shape will work.
Hold the crystal in your hand
Call on the spirit of black tourmaline to aid in your protection by reciting this spell:
"I call on the spirit of black tourmaline
Please aid, ward and protect my spirit
from all that may harm
and create a secure place of love
Blessed be".
Remember to thank the black tourmaline spirit.
7. Crystal Grids: Black tourmaline can also be used in crystal grids to help amplify the energy of other stones and create a protective and grounding energy field.
There are three main ways you can create a black tourmaline crystal grid.
1. You can create a crystal grid for your whole house by place a minimum of four black tourmaline crystals in the four corners of your home and one by your front door. If you have more than one story, you can repeat for all stories or just the widest or main story.
2. You can create a grid for a room by placing four black tourmaline crystals in each corner of your room and one at your door. This is a great one for a bedroom, study or office.
3. You can bury black tourmaline crystals on the corners of your property, If you have a gate, driveway or entrance to your property, you can bury one here too. If you don't have earth to bury the crystals due to pavers, rocks, concrete and such, you can use potted plants. Bury the crystals in your pot plants and place the pot plants on the boundary corners of your property. The plants will love the crystal energy too.
To charge your grid, sit or stand in the middle of your stones, close your eyes and imagine a protective web connecting all the crystals across your space. If one of your crystals gets moved or displaced, just put it back or replace it then reconnect your web. Just a spider does when something breaks part of their web, they reconnect and repair the disconnected parts.
Overall, black tourmaline is a versatile and powerful stone in witchcraft, valued for its protective, grounding, and purifying properties. It is often used in spells, rituals, and crystal grids to promote spiritual growth and create a harmonious and balanced energy field.
Black Tourmaline in Astrology
Black tourmaline is paired well with people born under the Libra star sign. The symbol of Libra is the scales, and this represents balance which is a need of people with this star sign. Librans' are good at making sure people are being fair. Black tourmaline works by assisting in finding friendships that have an equal flow of give and take.
This powerful crystal also helps Libras stand up for themselves and keep healthy boundaries. Relationships are important to the Librans' and black tourmaline has a focus on healthy, safe relationships. This makes them a strong working pair that can benefit from each other for many years.
The constellations linked to this crystal assist star signs by balancing natural oversights. The crystal properties are often the opposite of your star sign strengths. This is different from birthstones which match your star sign. These crystals bring your star sign into balance. Black tourmaline is also often associated with the astrological signs of Capricorn and Scorpio. It is said to resonate with these signs because of their connection to grounding, protection, and balance.
Black tourmaline is associated with the planet Saturn, which is the planet of grounding, protection, and stability. It is said that wearing or carrying black tourmaline can help to align with the energies of Saturn and promote these qualities in one's life.
In the zodiac, black tourmaline is associated with the First and Eighth Houses, which govern personal identity, self-expression, transformation, and rebirth. It is said that black tourmaline can help to promote feelings of groundedness and stability in these areas of life.
Black tourmaline is sometimes considered to be a birthstone for those born in October. It is said to promote grounding, protection, and stability, which are qualities that are associated with this time of year.
Overall, black tourmaline has a strong connection to astrology, the zodiac, and planetary influences. Its association with certain astrological signs, planetary energies, and zodiac houses has made it a popular stone for those seeking grounding, protection, and stability in their lives.
Black Tourmaline in Culture & Mythology
Black tourmaline is a powerful grounding and protective stone that has been revered by cultures around the world for its spiritual properties. This dark, opaque stone is found in many parts of the world, including Brazil, Africa, and the United States.
Egyptian
In ancient Egyptian mythology, tourmaline was believed to help protect against evil spirits and promote spiritual growth.
Black tourmaline has been associated with Egyptian mythology for centuries. In ancient Egypt, the stone was highly valued for its protective and purifying properties. It was believed to have the power to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and curses.
The god Horus was often depicted wearing a necklace of tourmaline beads. This was believed to symbolise his power to protect and purify the soul. The ancient Egyptians also used tourmaline in their mummification process. It was believed that placing tourmaline in the tomb would help to purify the soul of the deceased and protect them on their journey to the afterlife.
The Egyptians also believed that black tourmaline could be used to enhance psychic abilities and promote spiritual growth. It was believed that wearing tourmaline jewellery or carrying a piece of tourmaline with you could help you connect with the spiritual realm and receive messages from the gods.
Indian
In some parts of India, black tourmaline is believed to have the power to protect against negative energy and promote grounding and balance. It is often used in crystal healing and magickal practices to help transmute negative energy into positive energy.
In Hinduism, black tourmaline is believed to be associated with the root chakra, which is the energy centre that governs our sense of stability and grounding. The stone has the power to balance and strengthen this chakra, promoting feelings of security and stability.
African
In some African cultures, black tourmaline is believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and protect against curses. It is also used to promote good luck and prosperity.
Black tourmaline is a widely used stone in many African cultures, including those that practice Hoodoo and Voodoo were black tourmaline is often used as a protective talisman. It is believed to have the power to ward off negative energy and protect against psychic attacks. Black tourmaline is often used in spells and rituals for protection, grounding, and purification.
In some African cultures, black tourmaline is used in spiritual cleansing rituals to purify the mind, body, and spirit. It is believed to help release negative energy and promote feelings of peace and harmony.
Black tourmaline is also used for grounding and balancing energy in African spirituality. It is believed to help connect one with the Earth and provide a sense of stability and strength.
In some African mythologies, black tourmaline is associated with the element of earth and is believed to have the power to connect one with the energies of Earth.
Overall, black tourmaline holds great spiritual significance in many African cultures and the practice of Hoodoo and Voodoo. It is valued for its protective and grounding properties and is used in a variety of spiritual practices and rituals. Whether used for its physical or metaphysical properties, black tourmaline is a valued tool for promoting balance, harmony, and protection in African spirituality.
Greek
Black tourmaline has been associated with Greek history and mythology for centuries. The ancient Greeks believed that the stone had powerful protective properties, and it was often used in jewellery and amulets.
In Greek mythology, black tourmaline was associated with the goddess Hecate, who was the goddess of Witchcraft, magic, and the night. It was believed that wearing black tourmaline would help to invoke her protective powers and connect with her divine energy.
The stone was also associated with Hermes, the messenger god, who was often depicted wearing a necklace of black tourmaline beads.
The ancient Greeks also believed that black tourmaline could be used to protect against physical harm and negative energy. The philosopher Aristotle wrote about the ability of the stone to attract and repel static electricity, and it was often used in ancient Greek medicine to treat various ailments.
In addition to its protective properties, black tourmaline was also believed to have the power to promote spiritual growth and inner peace.
An interesting story from ancient Greece, where the philosopher Thales is said to have used a piece of tourmaline to create static electricity by rubbing it with a cloth. This discovery is believed to have led to the development of modern-day electrostatics.
Overall, black tourmaline has a rich history in Greek mythology and was highly valued for its protective and spiritual properties.
North & South American
Some Native American tribes believe that black tourmaline can help to protect against negative energy and promote grounding and balance. The stone is believed to have been used for thousands of years in various ceremonies and rituals and is often used in traditional medicine practices to help alleviate physical ailments and emotional imbalances.
In Native American culture, black tourmaline is often referred to as the "stone of the warrior" or the "stone of the goddess". It is believed to have the power to protect against negative energy, evil spirits, and psychic attacks. The stone is also said to promote courage, strength, and inner peace.
The Cherokee people used black tourmaline to ward off evil spirits and promote spiritual growth. The Navajo people believed that the stone could be used to protect against witchcraft and sorcery. The Lakota people used black tourmaline in their sweat lodge ceremonies, where it was believed to help purify the body and mind.
Black tourmaline was also used by many Native American tribes as a talisman or amulet for protection. It was often worn as jewellery or carried in a medicine bag. The stone was thought to have the power to ward off negative energy and protect the wearer from harm.
In some South American mythologies, black tourmaline is considered to have been created from the ashes of the Earth and the light of the Moon. It is said to have the power to connect with the energies of both the Earth and the Moon, making it a potent tool for spiritual work.
Black tourmaline has long been used in Shamanic healing practices in South America. It is believed to have the power to protect against negative energy, provide grounding, and purify the energy field. It is also used as a protective talisman. It is often carried as a good luck charm or placed in the home to ward off negative energy and protect against psychic attacks.
Overall, black tourmaline holds great spiritual significance for many indigenous peoples in America. It is believed to have powerful healing and protective properties and is used in a variety of spiritual practices and rituals. Whether used for its physical or metaphysical properties, black tourmaline is a valued tool for promoting balance, harmony, and protection in South American culture.
European & British
In medieval Europe, black tourmaline was believed to have the power to protect against demons and Witches. It was often used as an amulet or talisman for protection. and was often placed at the entrance to homes to keep out unwanted visitors. In some folklore, the stone was said to be able to detect poison by changing colour.
Black tourmaline has been used for centuries across many different cultures for its protective and grounding properties. It is highly valued for its ability to transmute negative energy into positive energy and is often used in crystal healing and magickal practices.
Black tourmaline was also used in alchemy, the precursor to modern chemistry. Alchemists believed that black tourmaline had the power to transmute base metals into gold.
Chinese
In Chinese culture, black tourmaline is believed to have the power to protect against electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices, such as mobile phones and computers.
Black tourmaline has been highly valued in Chinese culture for centuries for its protective and grounding properties. It is often used to transmute negative energy into positive energy and is said to have a purifying effect on the mind, body, and spirit.
It is often used in feng shui practices to help create a more harmonious and balanced living space.
Black tourmaline has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries to help alleviate physical ailments and emotional imbalances. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to help promote feelings of stability and balance.
Black tourmaline is associated with the Black Tortoise, one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellation system. The Black Tortoise is a mythological creature that is said to be able to protect against negative energy and promote stability and grounding.
Overall, black tourmaline has played an important role in Chinese culture for centuries, valued for its protective and grounding properties. Its use in traditional Chinese medicine, feng shui practices, and as a symbol of protection and grounding in jewellery and magickal practices has made it a popular stone in Chinese culture.
To Sum Up Black Tourmaline
In conclusion, black tourmaline is a powerful and versatile stone that has been valued for its protective, grounding, and purifying properties throughout history and across many cultures. It has been used in a variety of ways, including in healing practices, spiritual rituals, and as a talisman for protection.
Black tourmaline is associated with many different beliefs, mythologies, and astrological signs, making it a popular stone for those interested in spirituality, witchcraft, and magick.
Whether used for its physical or metaphysical properties, black tourmaline is a valuable tool for promoting balance, stability, and protection in one's life.
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