Black Tourmaline

Ancient beliefs about the energies of stones and their methods of use have been applied to the understanding of Black Tourmaline:

• Black Tourmaline not only repels and protects from negativity, it also protects against being victimized by the negative energy of another person.

• The grounding provided by Black Tourmaline is supposed to be so powerful that it grounds the root chakra to the center of the Earth! On a personal note, here's a bit about what I think of Black Tourmaline. It's one of the most effective stones to wear during PMS!!!!! You can bet I'll have Black Tourmaline on me if I'm PMSing. Also, if you ever go into a rock shop or a gem show, please wear Black Tourmaline. It will keep you from getting dizzy or floaty from all the energies that surround you when you're in the immediate area of massive quantities of crystals/gems/minerals/stones. I believe it is an absolute necessity for grounding. Period.

• Black Tourmaline helps to keep up our spirits even if we're in a situation that is "doom and gloom".

• Black Tourmaline is great for awakening altruism and enhancing practicality in creativity.

• Black Tourmaline is also said to increase physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity.

• Black Tourmaline is said to stimulate the reflex points associated with the lower back.

• Black Tourmaline can be used in the treatment of arthritis, anxiety, and disorientation.

• Black Tourmaline is also known to be used for stimulation of and balancing of adrenal glands.

• Tourmaline (all types), of which BLACK Tourmaline is included, is good for many wonderful things! Tourmaline is good for diminishing fears, encouraging self-confidence. The shamen among African, Native American and Aboriginal tribes thought that Tourmaline brought healing powers to the users. African shamen used tourmaline to awaken from the "dream of illusion" and to experience the self as a part of the Universal Spirit.

• Tourmaline vibrates well with the Astrological Sign of Libra, and Black Tourmaline vibrates especially well with the Astrological Sign of Capricorn, and vibrates to the number 3.