Product Overview
Protection • Truth • Grounding • Release • Shadow Work
Black Obsidian Classic 108 Mala Necklace
Face the Shadow. Reclaim Your Power.
A hand-knotted 108-bead companion for those ready to shield their energy and face hard truths with courage.
Black Obsidian is a powerful stone of protection and truth. Born of volcanic fire, it forms an energetic shield against negativity while acting as a mirror to the soul, revealing what is hidden so it can be healed and released. It is the stone of the brave, the honest, and the deeply grounded.
Each Black Obsidian Classic 108 Mala is hand-knotted with love and care, one bead at a time, so that every knot carries intention and every strand is made to hold your practice for years to come.
The Stone of Truth
STONE PROFILE
Stone
Black Obsidian
Chakra
Root
Element
Earth & Fire
Feng Shui
Fire-born, grounding • place near the entry for protection
Known For
Protection • Truth • Grounding • Release
Sanskrit Mantra
ॐ ह्रीं OM HRIM
The Metaphysical Power of Black Obsidian
Forged from volcanic glass and used since the Stone Age for blades, mirrors, and scrying tools, Black Obsidian has always been regarded as a stone of truth and protection. Ancient cultures polished it into mirrors to see beyond the veil, and it remains one of the most powerful allies for anyone ready to face what is hidden and reclaim their power.
For the mind, Black Obsidian cuts through self-deception and brings a brutally honest clarity, dissolving the stories we tell ourselves so that real understanding can surface. It sharpens self-awareness and helps you see your situation exactly as it is.
For the spirit, it shields the aura, supports deep shadow work, and severs draining energetic cords that keep you tethered to the past. Emotionally, it surfaces buried feelings so they can finally be faced, healed, and released rather than carried in silence.
For the body and your energy field, Black Obsidian is deeply grounding, traditionally associated with releasing tension and forming a protective shield against negativity. It anchors you firmly to the earth even as you do the brave work of transformation.
Mind
Cuts through self-deception and brings brutally honest clarity.
Body
Traditionally associated with grounding, detox, and releasing tension held in the body.
Spirit
Shields the aura, supports shadow work, and severs draining energetic cords.
Emotion
Surfaces buried emotions so they can be faced, healed, and released.
What Black Obsidian Brings You
- Forms a powerful protective shield
- Reveals hidden truths for healing
- Grounds and stabilizes scattered energy
- Releases old trauma and negativity
- Cuts draining energetic cords
- Builds courage for shadow work
Black Obsidian in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, Black Obsidian is a premier protective stone. Place your mala near the entrance of your home to absorb and repel negative energy before it enters, or in the Center to ground and stabilize the whole space. It is often used to seal and shield areas that feel energetically vulnerable.
Your Daily Affirmation
Sacred Mantra
OM HRIM
A mantra of purification and transformation — clearing illusion and revealing inner truth.
A Meditation Ritual for Your Mala
- Find a quiet space. Sit comfortably with a straight spine and soften your breath.
- Hold your mala in your right hand, draped over your middle finger.
- Begin at the bead beside the guru bead. Rest your thumb on the first bead.
- With each breath or each repetition of OM HRIM, roll one bead toward you with your thumb.
- Let the mantra settle the mind. When thoughts drift, gently return to the bead and the sound.
- Continue until you reach the guru bead again — one full round of 108.
- Do not cross the guru bead. Pause, give thanks, and rest in the stillness you have created.
Bond With Your Mala: 40 Days & 40 Nights
A mala becomes truly yours over time. For 40 days and 40 nights, simply keep your Black Obsidian mala close and hold it each day — wear it, meditate with it, or rest it in your hands as you set your intention. That daily connection is all it takes to bond with your mala and make it your own.
How to Cleanse Your Mala
Your Black Obsidian mala absorbs energy as you wear it. Cleanse it whenever it feels heavy, after intense emotions, or about once a month to keep it clear and vibrant.
Moonlight
Leave it under the full moon overnight to recharge gently and naturally.
Smoke
Pass it through the smoke of sage, palo santo, or incense to clear absorbed energy.
Sound
Use a singing bowl or bell; let the vibration wash through the beads to reset them.
Intention
Hold it, breathe, and visualize bright light dissolving anything it no longer needs to carry.
Note: keep Black Obsidian away from harsh chemicals, and avoid prolonged soaking of knotted malas in water or salt.
Caring for Your Hand-Knotted Mala
- Remove your mala before showering, swimming, or sleeping to protect the cord and knots.
- Store it flat or hanging, away from other jewelry that could scratch the beads.
- Keep it away from perfume, lotion, and harsh chemicals.
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking.
- Handle the tassel with care and smooth it straight when storing.
- Treated with love, your mala will be a companion for many years.
Why 108 Beads?
The number 108 is sacred across yogic and Vedic tradition. There are said to be 108 energy lines converging at the heart, 108 sacred sites, and 108 names of the Divine. Completing one full round of 108 repetitions is a complete cycle of devotion — a small pilgrimage you can hold in your hand.
Made For
- Anyone needing strong energetic protection
- Those doing shadow or healing work
- Highly sensitive empaths
- People releasing old trauma
- Seekers who want a grounding daily talisman
Face the Shadow.
Reclaim Your Power.
Carry the protective truth of Black Obsidian with you, hand-knotted with love, made to hold your practice for a lifetime.
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