Tourmaline (Black)

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) is a complex aluminum borosilicate mixed with iron, magnesium, or other metals. It is a protective stone, and keeps the auric field clear of imbalances and negative energy. It also rids the body of negative thoughts, doubts, anger and of anxiety connected to feelings of unworthiness. 1

Tourmaline has been worn and revered for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians believed tourmaline traveled through a rainbow on its way from the Earth's core. This is due to its wide range of vivid colours. It was found in the Wadi El-Gemal area of the Eastern desert of Egypt. They wore amulets with tourmaline stones as protection to ward of evil spirits and negative energies. The Chinese used it for healing and to balance the body' energy and to bring about good "chi". The North American Indigenous saw tourmaline as sacred and some used it in healing rituals, others saw it as protection and rain.

Tourmaline is a strong grounding stone that assists with calming anxiety, alleviates fears and dissolves anger. During times of unbalanced emotions, tourmaline can be worn around one's neck, as a bracelet or kept in one's pocket.

Black Tourmaline can assist one's mental state by stabilizing moods through the transmutation of negative thoughts to more positive ones. 2

It can also help to disengage from obsessive thoughts that are linked to anxiety and fears. However in order for best results, one must set strong intentions to change the way they think and behave. To bring about more positive thoughts and actions, it's not just a matter of holding or wearing the stone and hope for change. An individual has to put the work in when it comes to committing oneself to a more positive way of thinking and being. Black tourmaline will help to stabilize ones emotions, however it is up to the individual once in a calm state of mind to bring about the positive changes required.

Black tourmaline also acts as a protective shield that deflects away negative energies, people, energy vampires, and psychic attacks. It not only protects your energy and auric field, it also shields against electromagnetic waves such as the ones that are emitted from cell phones, laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. It is recommended that you have tourmaline on or around you while in close proximity to these types of mechanisms.

References:

“The Pocket Book of Stones" By Robert Simmons - Destiny Books, Rochester, Vermont 2024

 "1001 Crystals; The complete Book of Crystals For Every Purpose" By Cassandra Eason - Sterling Ethos, New York 2023