Obsidian

♥ Purification ♥ Transformation ♥ Fulfillment ♥ Metamorphoses ♥ Manifestation ♥ Practicality ♥ Psychic ability

Obsidian is a volcanic glass.
Chakras - Base Chakra
Zodiac - Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Earth / Fire
Typical colors - Black, silvery or brown

Obsidian is truth-enhancing.  A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity.  It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment.  

Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension.  It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons.  Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion.  Helps you to know who you truly are.  

Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas.  Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.

Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies.  It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps.  Warms the extremities.
In addition to the generic healing properties of Obsidian, specific colors and types have additional attributes.

Black Obsidian
Chakras - Base Chakra

Black Obsidian is a very powerful and creative stone.  It increases self - control.  It forces facing up to one’s true self.  Releases imbalances and negative energies.  

Black Obsidian is protective and provides support during change.  It repels negativity and disperses unloving thoughts.

Copper 

Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Sagittarius  

Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies and aligns the subtle bodies. It has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. It is said to be a "bestower" of "good", bringing benefit to the user. It is also reported to bring "luck" to persons, especially in the recovery of property. 

Copper can conduct electrical impulses and magnify the energy transfer, from the healer or from minerals, to the subject of the healing. 

Copper can combat lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence. 

Copper activates and opens the base and sacral chakras, advancing and stabilizing the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution. It allows one to recognize the barriers which are in the path of one's development. 

Copper can be used to stabilize and to balance the flow of blood within the body; helping to increase circulatory functions when necessary. It can be used to cleanse wounds and to fight bacterial infection. It is also useful in the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism, and to stimulate the metabolic processes.