Black tourmaline is a crystalline boron mineral. Some trace elements are aluminum, iron, also magnesium, sodium, lithium or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors. According to the Madras Tamil Lexicon, the name is derived from the Sinhalese word 'thoramalli', a group of precious stones found in Sri Lanka. According to the same source, the Tamil 'tuvara-malli' is derived from the Sinal root This etymology is also derived from other standard dictionaries such as the Oxford English Dictionary. Black tourmaline can be used to both repel and protect against negativity. It is excellent for deflecting radiant energy. It enhances their physical well-being by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability and mental sharpness.
Energy healing properties:
Considered one of the most powerful stones for boosting energy and clearing blockages. Clears negative thoughts, promotes a relaxed attitude and objective neutrality with a clear, logical thought process. It is an excellent channel of communication with the higher forces as it increases inner awareness and enhances meditation and is the most beneficial and the most protective of all black stones. Black Tourmaline has the ability to protect its owner by creating an energy shield of protection and sending back to its source any negative energy releasing its owner from curses, curses and spells and any external aggressive energy. Its Crystalline energy corrects blockage where it exists and gives energy. It banishes negative thoughts and promotes rational thinking. Enhances meditation. It balances Yin and Yan. Maintains balance on all levels. Excellent stone for concentration problems and dyslexia. Protects against psychic attack, spells and curses and magic. It also provides a protective shield against all kinds of negative energies, earthly, cosmic and human, and sends them back to their source. With its attractive power it helps us for every new beginning in our lives. It offers love, peace, tenderness, understanding, longevity, peaceful sleep and balance in relationships. It brings relief to anger, jealousy and resentment. Essential when doing spiritual work. Cleansed with white sage and charged in the sun or moon. Corresponds to the signs of Scorpio and Aquarius. Chakra: 1st Black Tourmaline helps a person to be less susceptible to negative external influences, whether physical, emotional or psychological, thereby avoiding direct resistance and simply allowing energetic and spiritual influences. It removes obstacles to the body's energy pathways and also creates internal protection, inducing a state of invulnerability. Wear it either as a necklace or pendant. If in true crystal form, make sure the locket points down or carry it in a pocket, again with the point down.
