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Gold Sheen Obsidian is a variety of volcanic glass, formed by rapidly cooling lava. While the base is typically a dark, opaque black, it contains tiny, gas bubbles aligned along the direction of lava flow, which results in a magnificent lustre that shimmers in brilliant golden or bronze hues when viewed in bright light. This shimmering effect is called schiller. It is often cut into cabochons, beads, and especially spheres for scrying, making it a dramatic and popular choice for jewellery.
Gold Sheen Obsidian is known as the "Stone of Wisdom and Reflection." It carries the powerful grounding and protective energy of Black Obsidian, but the gold lustre adds a reflective quality that aids in self-discovery and the retrieval of wisdom. It is highly effective for balancing energy fields, helping the user to recognise areas of personal growth, clear blockages, and reveal hidden talents. It encourages a deeper understanding of one's spiritual path and purpose.
Hardness: 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale (as a volcanic glass, it is easily scratched).
Chakra: Primarily the Solar Plexus Chakra (for personal power and wisdom) and the Root Chakra (for grounding and protection).
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Scorpio.
Benefits: Offers strong grounding and energetic protection, aids in deep self-reflection and spiritual guidance, helps to reveal hidden talents and clear energy blockages, promotes personal power and strength, and is an excellent tool for scrying and divinatory work.
Source: Mexico, USA.
How to use Gold Sheen Obsidian
Place it in your home: Keep a sphere or large piece in your office or meditation space to promote clarity, wisdom, and personal power, helping you to organise your goals.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone or use a sphere for scrying, allowing the reflective surface to reveal insights, truths, and areas of the subconscious needing attention or healing.
Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially when working on complex personal issues or seeking guidance on your next life steps, drawing on its wisdom and protection.
Wear it: As jewellery (pendants are effective) for continuous access to its protective and self-reflective energy, ensuring you remain centred while absorbing necessary truths.
Use for energy work: Place the stone on your Solar Plexus Chakra to boost personal power and clear emotional blockages related to self-worth and decision-making.
