I've been recently trying out some new spells and rituals involving stones, minerals and crystals. Obsidian is a stone I've been wanting to try recently, particularly since it is used in many of the rituals I've come across and it supposedly works well with my Sun sign (Taurus). However, I had very strong physical reactions from two different pieces of obsidian that were in the same bowl at a local esoteric shop. When I held them in my hand (individually), I had the incredibly uncomfortable feeling like my heart was being squeezed and there was a tightness in my chest. As soon as I set the pieces down, the feeling left me. I have had this reaction from other objects in the past (unrelated to magical practises), though I've never been sure why this sort of reaction occurs. Any ideas? I don't want to jump to conclusions. I did end up purchasing one of the pieces, but I've not touched it since.
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Among other things, obsidian can be used to reveal things that are hidden, particularly can do this within yourself. It will reveal the truth of things, whether good or bad. your response to it could have been a result of it starting to draw out things you keep hidden deep down.
Thank you for the response. I think you are right, it is more about drawing out hidden things as opposed to a negative reaction to the stone itself.
@Saga Caelestis and drawing out hidden things isn’t necessarily bad! I feel if you react this way, it would be a greatly helpful stone to have for shadow work. ☺️