What is Black Obisidian Black obsidian is a glass-like rock that forms from volcanic lava cooling quickly. Healing with Black Obisidian Purification Transformation Fulfilment Metamorphoses Manifestation Practicality Psychic ability Metaphysical Properties Uses: Animals: Black obsidian will help with pets that overreact to noise and traffic. Health Healing: Black obsidian is a natural pain reliever. It is also very good at dealing with phobias. Home: It will help you to calm feelings of anger and frustration at the incompetence of others. Protection: It will protect against negativity and hostility. Psychic: Black obsidian should be used for psychic self defense. Ritual: Use for Black Madonna Isis and Horus rituals. Work: It will help you to calm feelings of anger and frustration at the incompetence of others. What is the Best Way to Cleanse and Charge Your Black Obisidian There are many ways to cleanseclear your Black Obsidian but the most important part in my opinion is to hold the intention to clear the crystals of energetic build-up. Some of the various ways you can cleanseclear crystals: Moon light - full or new moon is best but crystals LOVE lunar energy from any of the phases. Great for charging especially the New Moon phase. Smudging - one of the most common ways to clear your crystals and you can use White Sage Palo Santo or any incense. Rice - brown rice is another great inexpensive way to clear your crystals. Throw the rice out after youve cleansed your crystals.