Why I think Black Tourmaline is the Bomb
I love black tourmaline. Of all the varieties, this is my favorite! This crystal works hard and never gets tired. Black tourmaline is a cleanser and transducer. It helps with shielding from electromagnetic fields (EMFs). It also transforms negative/low vibration energy. This is why is the best crystal to have in the workplace and areas loaded with electronics. If your occupation deals with visiting or traveling to unfamiliar places, always carry black tourmaline with you.
Transforming your energy and environment
Whether you need to clean your own energy or that of an object, black tourmaline is your go-to crystal. You can transform the low energy around you by carrying tumbled pieces in your pocket, your purse, or any object that is in close contact with your person. An even more fun way to always carry this crystal with you? Jewelry, of course! Bracelets, pendants, and earrings. Always remember the triangle layout: earrings and a pendant/necklace or pendant and bracelets on both hands to maintain balance in the energy meridians. The meridians in these parts of the body are the heart, pericardium, lungs, large intestine, small intestine, and triple warmer.
To clear the energy of an object, hold a piece of black tourmaline in your hand and wave it in a single direction above or around the object. Think of it when you are cleaning a surface, you don’t go back to an already clean area. After you are done, do a “clean check” using a pendulum.
Create a protective grid around your home or areas of interest
The combination of black tourmaline and selenite sticks makes for an awesome energy field around your home. You can create a chain around the inside perimeter and over door frames by combining these two crystals as per the sketch below. Do you want to “spicy it up”? Add amethyst to enhance the high vibration…plus the color combination is beautiful! To protect a place like, say a child’s bedroom, you can apply the same combination of black tourmaline and selenite plus a crystal of soothing and loving energy like rose quartz.
Black tourmaline helps you stay grounded. Place a tumbled stone at the sole of your feet in the earth chakra or wear jewelry in the form of ankle bracelets. Remember, we want to keep in balance all the energy meridians that run through our legs: stomach, spleen, kidney, bladder, gallbladder and liver.
What do I love the most about black tourmaline?
For me, it is the fact they are low maintenance and such hard workers! When I first started to get to know this crystal, I was trying to take care of it but my stones didn’t want anything! No rinse, smudge, “sunbathing”, or none of the traditional methods of cleansing and recharging your crystal. One day I brought home a clear quartz cluster; since then, that’s the only thing they want when they are not working. Just hang out in the comfort and high-vibration energy of the quartz cluster.
Black tourmaline tumbled pieces on a clear quartz cluster
Black tourmaline is very common; you will find good quality stones online or in your local metaphysical store. If your intention is to carry them in your pocket or medicine bag, I recommend getting the tumbled pieces. This crystal is so versatile and affordable, that you can start working with it right away. Try it at home and work and see the transformations that will take place.
