“Within every onyx is imprisoned
an evil nocturnal demon
that causes terror and
nightmares to plague any unfortunate
individual who wears this stone
to bed or sleeps within its
range of influence, according to ancient gemstone legend.”
Dunwhich Gerina, in “Dunwich’s guide to gemstone sorcery” 163rd page
Onyx is a mineral that occurs in
various colors, though we will be discussing the black variety here.
Natural black Onyx with stripes |
Onyx is a variety of chalcedony,
and is cryptocrystalline, “consisting of fine intergrowths of the silica minerals quartz
and morganite” [1] We can distinguish it from Agate, it’s close “relative” ( another
variety of chalcedony , which can also occur in similar colors ) by stripes,
which appear in ( natural ) Onyx , and are parallel, as opposed to concentric, or even chaotic ones that occur in Agate. Another common form/variey is Sardonyx, which
is yellow-brown-orange-ish in color with white stripes, which sometimes You can
find labeled as Yellow Onyx, or Brown
Onyx, also Marble Onyx.
On the Moss’ scale, Onyx is said
to have 6.5 units firmness ( durability), and the streak is white.
As a semi-precious stone it is
very popular among jewelers and people
who buy and wear jewelry.
When You’re looking to get an
Onyx stone, caution is needed though. More so when searching for black Onyx. Some of
what people offer as Black Onyx is actually a low quality Agate, painted black
to look like it.
Even the common Black Onyxes most
of us own, and use in crystal therapy or magick, are cooked either in honey, oil or sugar
syrup, so that the organic matters
infiltrate spaces between microcrystal structures and give it black tone. After that it’s
boiled in Sulphuric acid to make the color permanent. [2]
Now let’s proceed with therapeutic
and magickal qualities of Onyx
Black Onyx in crystal therapy
On a physical level, Onyx is
extremely useful in healing conditions
related to teeth, bones, feet , bone marrow and blood. [3]
It corresponds to root chakra.
Psychologically, Onyx is a wonderful mental tonic, that helps
overcome longstanding conditions of grief, mourning and sorrow. It helps integrate different aspects (
particularly those negative ) of
personality, into personality as whole, and accept them.
It’s an advising and guiding stone, that helps in difficult
time by supporting, and providing that
priceless gift of wisdom, discernment,
and also helps make the right choices.
Worn around neck it inspires
chastity and reduces libido.
It was once taught that Onyx can be used to
prevent premature childbirth, as well to
ease the process itself, when placed on the body [4]
It’s also said to sharpens the
senses , fortifies self confidence and strengthens healthy
egoism [5]
A German Saint and mystic
Hildegard fon Bingen, in her work “De Physica” suggest placing Onyx for a while
in mouths , when heavily depressed or tormented mentally, and the stone is said
to remove these feelings rather swiftly, but it must then be cleansed thoroughly. She had
also suggested using it in wine to
treat swollen glands, as You can see from the
example bellow.
Mental tonic
Black Onyx in magick and sorcery
Onyx, as well as jewelry made
from it can be worn as amulet to ward off misfortune, protect from evil magick,
instill bravery and grant spiritual wisdom.
Here are the correspondences associated with this enticing
stone:
·
Planetary ruler – Saturn and/or Mars
·
Elemental ruler – Fire
·
Numerical correspondence – 6
·
Energy – projective
·
Birthstone of - Capricorn, Leo
·
Time of Year* – Samhain,
July ( according to Hebrew teachings )
and January ( Agripa )
·
Angelic ruler – Gabriel ( according to Agripa )
Onyx can be used in persuasion and
controlling magick, as well as affecting someone’s sleep, which had to do with it’s Saturnian/al nature.
Also it can be used to deflect black
magick, and send it back to it’s source, which I will illustrate with a spell
from a renowned author latter in text.
According to an old magickal treatise ,
called Book of Wings, from 13th century, Onyx engraved with Camel’s
head or a pair of goats among the Myrtles, confers practitioner the power, to
conjure and subdue and control demons.
In fact the stone itself, was believed to draw attention of demons, and
could possibly cause oppression by them, least worn along with Sard [6]
Onyx spell to induce nightmares
Mix some powdered
black Onyx, with powdered bread crumbs,
and sprinkle very discreetly on the bed of the person You wish to induce
nightmares to. If this is impossible try this:
Get a picture of person in
question and write their name nine times on the back of the picture. Holding an
black Onyx stone in Your projective stone, tell it what You want it to do, to cause
nightmares and disrupt the peaceful sleep of N.N. Now place it on the picture.
Light the incense made from Star Anise, Tobacco and Mullein leafs, and waft the
smoke, or better yet blow it, so that it descends on the Onyx and image of the person, which is
bellow it. Do it for 8 more times , so total 9. Each time You do it You may
speak some words of power. Remove the
stone in the morning and tear the pic up, saying how You release the person
from the spell, least You wish it to be ongoing. If You ever want to use the Onyx for
something else, make sure to clean profoundly prior to use. You can for example
bury it in ground for few days, or leave it in salt for 9-21 days.
NOTE: I do advocate casting
harmful spells on anyone, I composed
this spell, and included it here for educational and illustrative purposes.
Should You decide to use it, I WILL NOT
be held responsible for any possible outcomes. With that being said, use Your
brain, think before You act, and this is a good advice in general.
Mental tonic
Make a Mint tea ( You can
optionally add few leaves of Sage ) , let it cool down, and pour into a clean
transparent glass, or bottle. Place an Onyx inside and then place , the
glass/bottle with it atop a healing symbol, such as that one on the picture. You can also use Cho ku Rei Reiki symbol, and
I myself love to use “Flower of life” blueprint, to place bellow all sort of
herbal remedies, tonics, and potions. Solar
kamea will do brilliantly as well.
Place Your hands over it and say
some soothing words of power. Psalm 3rd or something along these
lines will do:
Restore the peace and grant the wisdom
Heal the mind , bless it power and freedom”
“Remove the confusion, banish the
pain
Relieve the sorrow, make it vaneRestore the peace and grant the wisdom
Heal the mind , bless it power and freedom”
This is best done sometimes before midday, ideal day
for work being Sunday. Then let it sit on exposed to sunlight ( if possible )
from midday to one hour pm. Then remove the Onyx, sweeten with honey and lemon If You wish, and drink to
heal troubled, confused mind, and to end “all-over-the-place” or “air-headed “
state.
Scott Cunningham’s reversal spell
with Onyx
I’ve mentioned before how Onyx
can, and is used in defensive magick, and I promised an illustrative spell.
Here it is:
“A defensive spell: Place a
square mirror on your altar. Set a purple
candle before it so that the
flame is reflected in the mirror.
Empower nine onyx stones with
reflective, or defensive, energy.
Place one piece ofonyx three
inches from the candle's right side. Then
place eight more stones in a
semicircle around the candle, working
from right to left, until the
candle is half-ringed with onyx toward you,
but is clear of it in front of
the mirror.
Light the candle. Visualize the
onyx as collecting the negativity
and sending it into the candle's
flame. Then see the flame acting as a
lens, focusing the negativity
and sending it into the mirror.
The mirror is a doorway onto the
spiritual plane. The negative
energy is sent through it back to the original sender.” [7]
A wonderful and pragmatic spell,
which employs Saturnian correspondences
and natural, protective qualities of Onyx, which I warmly recommend.
Protective and wealth Feng Shui
cure with Onyx
Not a spell per say, but a rather good Feng shui advice, quite nifty
Place a couple of
Pi Yao amulet made from Onyx in Your workplace in Your money area or
lucky direction , to both protect Your
money, Yourself from evil, and inspire steady flow of wealth
energies. [8]
Crystal charm bag for difficult times
In a mojo type bag, combine and
carry:
·
Black Onyx Stone
·
Unakite
·
Sun Stone
This crystal charm bag will help You through difficult
times, will lift You up when You are to fall,
and when You’re about to give up. It will also provide wisdom and energy
needed so badly, when we are dealing with challenging tasks, and in midst of tribulations. Pouch bag can be purple, white or orange,
although the color here, is obviously not an
imperative.
NOTES: This article was written and composed by myself, hence If You wish to use any part of it elsewhere online, feel free, but add credits, Shadow of Shadows magick place, or Shadow-333@hotmail.com , or a direct link to this post.
CREDITS AND REFRENCES:
*While it’s only natural that
certain gemstones take special place in
certain magickal times, certain periods
of the year, be it even a single day , it should be obvious that this does not imply that these stones can be
used only in/on these given
times. Crystals themselves are pretty much equally powerful all year
long, If properly maintained ( cleaned and charged ), of course
[1] About the “intergrowth of Quartz and Morganite” ,
according to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onyx
[2] According to information in specialized magazine “Blago
Zemlje” ( lit. translation “Treasure of Earth” ) , Serbian Edition , by De
Agostini Hellas , no48, 2013th
, original “Il magico monod di minerali & gemmi” , also published in UK in 2007th ,
in USA published under the name “Real Treasures” , find out more about it here: http://www.deagostiniusa.com/ecm/web/dea-us/online/home
[3] Judy Hall “ The
Encyclopedia of crystals” pages 206th
and 207th
[4] According to writings in “Dunwich’s guide to gemstone sorcery”
by Dunwich Gerrina, pages 52nd
[6] According to same source as
under [4] page 78th
[7] Retrieved from : “Cunningham’s encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and
Meatal magick” page 119th by
Cunningham, Scott, Llewellyn publications 1996th year edition, Minnesota , used here
for illustrative, educational and informative purposes, as well as discussion
and reviewing, without any ill will.
[8] According to http://fengshui.about.com/od/Crystals/f/what-is-black-onyx-and-black-obsidian.htm
IMAGE CREDITS: The first image is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Onyx.jpg used here for illustrative and explanatory purposes, without any ill will, the second picture, with instructions on making an Onyx vine, was made and edited by myself, the third picture depicting healing symbol is from http://www.ancient-symbols.com/healing_symbols.html , again used here for illustrative and explanatory purposes without any ill will
IMAGE CREDITS: The first image is from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Black_Onyx.jpg used here for illustrative and explanatory purposes, without any ill will, the second picture, with instructions on making an Onyx vine, was made and edited by myself, the third picture depicting healing symbol is from http://www.ancient-symbols.com/healing_symbols.html , again used here for illustrative and explanatory purposes without any ill will
5 comments:
usually, when people think about gemstones such as onyx, then that crossed his mind is the black onyx stone. but if they think about the house, then crossed their minds of white onyx, green or red. generally this three types of onyx is used for home decor like floor, walls and bathroom.
The popular onyx stone is black. This stone does have a mystical energy. This stone is very attractive to the paranormal, especially southeast and northern asia regions. They say that black onyx is highly favored by supernatural beings and in use as their residence
Interesting, thanks for the input, I appreciate it :)
Blessings
Shadow :)
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