BLACK TOURMALINE
Properties
Protection Powers
The power of black tourmaline is to be the “bodyguard” stone par excellence, as it provides protection and helps eliminate negative energy wherever you are.
The black tourmaline crystal works like a sponge, absorbing the negative energy that surrounds it, protecting from unwanted energies in the mind, body and spirit, as well as in all kinds of spaces.
By allowing the stone to absorb these bad vibrations for you, it helps maintain the energetic vibration at a higher frequency.
Wearing black tourmaline in the form of jewelry is a very effective way to connect to the energy of the crystal throughout the day, helping to create a shield of protection around you that keeps unwanted negative energies out.
Carrying a black tourmaline crystal in your bag or pocket also allows you to strengthen the protective bubble around you and carry the energetic bodyguard wherever you go.
For the protection of your space, you can place a black tourmaline crystal on the inside or outside of the front door to prevent negative energy from entering.
To magnify the frequency of energy within a room or space, place a piece of black tourmaline in the four corners of it. In this way, a protective shield is created that does not allow any negative energy to enter this space.
Another way to absorb negative energies from any space in the home is by placing a piece of black tourmaline inside a bowl of water.
Cleansing rituals and black tourmaline
Due to its powerful ability to remove negativity, black tourmaline crystal is a powerful ally in daily cleansing rituals and can help release any unwanted energy already stored in the energy field.
The healing properties of black tourmaline crystal are also highly stabilizing and grounding due to the stone’s association with the lower chakras; It grounds our energy, providing a feeling of energetic stability.
For energy cleansing, a space cleansing jar made with water, sea salt, and black tourmaline is a good way to cleanse our energy and that of the home.
Black tourmaline is one of the most powerful minerals for absorbing electromagnetic radiation in general, making it excellent for placing near computers and other electronic devices.
Healing properties
The use of black tourmaline can generate great health benefits; It relieves stress, also helps eradicate fatigue, and is famous for its power to relieve muscle or spinal pain and conditions related to arthritis.
This mineral acts on bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and skin, helping with healing.
- In pregnant women it helps in strengthening the embryo.
- It is used to treat neuroses, depression, calm nerves and emotional distress.
- Helps improve blood flow.
- Helps balance the endocrine system.
- Reduces inflammation.
- It helps to sleep.
- When there is muscle tension, it helps reduce it.
- It is also used to control obsessive behaviors.
History
Black tourmaline was discovered around 1400 BC. In a town in Germany called Zschorlau, in this town there was a tin mine where cassiterite and black tourmaline were found. In 1505 Ulrich Rülein Von Calw mentioned it for the first time by the name Schürl, but it was not until the 19th century that the name Schörl was used in German, in English Schorl and in Spanish Chorlo or black tourmaline.
Before making a name for itself in popular culture, the power of black tourmaline was only known to those who worked with it. Many shamans of African, Aboriginal and Native American tribes carried tourmaline to protect themselves from danger.
In the 18th century, Dutch traders discovered a unique attribute of black tourmaline; Rubbing black tourmaline quickly causes the stone to become electrically charged, with a positive charge on one end of the stone and a negative charge on the other end – its pyro and piezoelectric qualities.
How to clean black tourmaline?
Black tourmaline works like a sponge, absorbing the negative energy that surrounds it, so it is important to cleanse it regularly to access its full potential, even though it is among the minerals that have the ability to cleanse themselves.
It is also important to clean them when purchasing them, to eliminate the energy stored during their long journey.
There are many methods to clean black tourmaline, including:
Water with sea salt: It is the simplest option; Place it in a container with mineral water and a tablespoon of sea salt, let it sit overnight. When you take it out, dry it carefully with a clean cloth. Depending on the energy load to which the crystals are subjected, they can be cleaned monthly, every two weeks, or even more regularly.
Cleanse black tourmaline with sea salt: The purifying effect of sea salt is widely known. Simply place a layer of salt on the black tourmaline for about 24 hours to make the crystal look like new.
Burying it: By leaving black tourmaline underground for a couple of days, you will be able to unload it of all negative influences.
Running water: An excellent method is to take advantage of visits to rivers and streams with current to clean your stone.
Incense and incense: The smoke of various plants and resins used as incense helps release the negative energy that black tourmaline absorbs.
Sea water: The power of salt and the movement of the sea are also perfect for achieving a complete cleansing and regeneration of black tourmaline.
How to activate black tourmaline?
There are several ways to activate or charge black tourmaline, a simple way to do it is by leaving it exposed to the light of the full moon all night, this is done after cleaning it, the next morning the stone will be ready to be used again.
Gem therapy, black tourmaline
Gem therapy is based on an approach of openness and self-knowledge through which to tune in to oneself and one’s own healing potential. Black tourmaline gem therapy helps activate and balance the body’s energy.
Sleep with black tourmaline
Black tourmaline is known for its strong protective properties. When sleeping with black tourmaline, it absorbs negative energy, transforming it into positive energy. It is one of the most powerful crystals for anxiety, it clears and cleanses energy blockages in your home and body, helping you fall asleep more easily.
For those who keep electronic devices in the bedroom, sleeping with black tourmaline will help protect against the harmful electromagnetic frequencies these devices emit.
Sleeping with black tourmaline can also help manifest desires. You can make a list of goals and place the paper under a black Tourmaline crystal; will help absorb any energetic blockages related to the list and replace them with positive energy.
Tourmaline and meditation
Black tourmaline is also widely used for meditation, as it promotes changes towards higher levels of consciousness, allowing better concentration and connection.
