Black obsidian scrying mirror free#

Because of the labor and loss of material during production, obsidian mirrors can be expensive. They measure ~4 1/4' to 4 1/2' across and ~1/4' thick and weigh approximately ~0.37-0.41 lbs. They have a flat rim and slightly beveled edges. Most are oblong, some are oviod (egg shaped), and some are nearly circular. Rather than being completely round, this particular batch of mirrors is freeform instead. Obsidian is associated metaphysically with purifying negativity, spiritual protection, and accessing other realms, like connecting to our angelic guides. They also make great charging plates for gem elixirs, a stone base for crystal grids, or a cleansing tool during energy work, placing the mirror over congested parts of the subtle body. Traditionally obsidian mirrors are used for scrying, a form of divination that uses shiny or transparent objects. For example, the early 17th century scholar and magician John Dee, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, used an Aztec scrying mirror to communicate with angels. They were both status symbols and ritual tools, used for predicting the future.ĭuring the European colonization of the Americas, obsidian mirrors were brought back as exotic souvenirs for the royal courts and reentered European spiritual traditions. Although found in many cultures, obsidian mirrors were most famously used by Mesoamerican cultures like the Maya and Aztecs. Before the technology of metal backed glass became widely available, mirrors were produced from polished metal or stone instead. Materials with reflective surfaces were once luxury goods. Authors in antiquity believed Obsius was the first person to discover the stone in Ethiopia. The name comes from the Latin obsidianus, a corruption of obsianus lapis, “stone of Obsius”. Obsidian is a natural glass, produced when silica rich lava cools quickly, preventing the formation of a crystal structure.

Black obsidian scrying mirror free#

Oblong Free Form Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror