Tourmaline, black

Healing ✦ founding ✦ protection

Black tourmaline or schörl as it is also called is a powerful black mineral that occurs in crystals often surrounded by quartz as a parent stone. Healers, magicians and shamans have used black tourmaline to protect themselves from evil forces and connect with the earth spirits. It is also said to be able to remove blockages in the mind, inspire clarity around fears, give presence to courage and insights into one's own limitations. Black tourmaline is said to ground you and put you in touch with the power of the earth.

Chakra: Base, Earth Star