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pache Tears...
Heal Grief and Give Protection and Grounding
Apache Tear in Perlite
Apache Tears are a type of Black Obsidian, but they have a more friendly vibration than
some of the other types of Obsidian.
Maybe it is their strange out-of-shape appearance, that makes you comfortable with
them.
They are strong stones for grounding and protection, and to aid you to clear negative
emotions that may be holding you back.
They are volcanic stones, that may be partly transparent. Their color is very dark brown
to black in color.
These dark strange looking stones occur naturally in these odd shapes. They are not
altered but are natural crystals.
Where Do They Come From... pache Tears Meaning
They are a type of Black Obsidian Stone found in the south-western USA and Mexico.
The meaning of their name comes from an American Indian legend.
It was said that certain members of this tribe were pursued by the Cavalry, and although
they fought bravely they were outnumbered.
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Rather than be captured they jumped off the cliff to their deaths. The distraught women
of the tribe cried dark tears of grief, which fell to the earth, and formed into these dark
strangely shaped stones.
It is believed that their tears formed into reality as these unusual stones, so people will
always remember what happened.
Why Would You Use Them
Apache Tears are powerful stones to use for psychic protection. They will raise your
ability to recognize the approach of menacing situations, where you may be at risk.
This is extremely useful if you are a healer, as they will aid your work by ensuring you
are kept safe.
Apache Tears, Group ofthree stones
Like other types of Black Obsidian, they will absorb negative energy. This makes
Apache Tears powerful tools to cleanse your auric field of negativity.
Their historical meaning is interesting, as these stones are powerful to heal you, if you
are feeling grief and emotional distress.
They are also strong stones for spiritual grounding, so use them after you have been
working with high vibration crystals.
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Who Should Use It
These are very useful stones for anyone to use, but especially if
you are a healer.If you are doing any spiritual development work, there are strong advantages to using
these stones.
Their energy works within the base or root chakra, where it will move excess energy
down into the earth chakra for grounding with Mother Gaia.
The energy of these stones will strengthen the blood and the immune system, and they
will help the body to assimilate Vitamin C and D.
Their energy within the sacral or navel chakra helps to aid the removal of disharmonious
energies in relationships.
They assist with the reduction of toxins in the body by aiding their removal.
They may calm muscle spasms and enhance vitality and strength within the body.
They may bring through joy as they encourage you to feel more positive about life.
Within the heart chakra their energy will assist the emotional body to heal, from old
issues of an emotional nature.
Because they do absorb so much negativity, they will need to be regularly cleansed
using one of the methods to cleanse your crystals.
Wearing pache Tears
These unusual stones are on the birthstone list by month as they are a November
birthstone. Having jewelry made from these stones is an excellent idea, as you can
easily wear them and keep this excellent energy within your aura.
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Apache Tear
Apache Tears do make lovely rings and pendants, because of their unusual shape
which makes them a striking and unique piece of birthstone jewelry.
They are also on the zodiac birthstone list and they are an Aries birthstone, so because
they are birthstones, you might expect to find them somewhere made into jewelry.
But if you can't get jewelry made from this stone, use a piece of stone instead.
I have some macrame stone holders, they have a slip knot so you can change the
stones. Works well to put stones in to wear, when I can't get jewelry.
These unusual shaped stones are fairly easy to buy, so this is an alternative to
jewelry. Keep one in your pocket each day, so that the energy remains within your auric
field.
You will need to cleanse them fairly often, but there are lots of advantages to having a
piece of stone that is both a spiritual grounding and psychic protection stone.
Friendly Stones That Ground Your Energy
pache Tears
are friendly stones that may be used to ground your energy and protect
you from negativity.
Although many people are drawn to the more spiritual stones, that work within the higher
chakras, these are very useful to add to your collection.
It is important to ensure that the physical body is kept healthy and that you remain
grounded to avoid health problems.
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"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost, that is where they should
be. Now put foundations under them." Henry David Thoreau.
Crystal Books
Apache Tear
The crystal books that are shown below and on the right are all very in-depth crystal
reference books.
Having one of these on hand is a benefit, as it may aid you when buying crystals.
Melody's Encyclopedia, Love Is In The Earth,
covers more than most.
It gives you so much information, and covers so many crystals that on its own is almost
a reference library.
To read reviews of my favorite Crystal Books Click Here.
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Apache Tear in Perlite
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Combining It With Other Stones
Lodestone is the naturally magnetic variety of Magnetite, and is powerful used in
combination with this stone, for both grounding and protection.
Some other very strong stones you may wish to combine with them are Boji Stones,
Smokey Quartz, Red Garnet and Black Tourmaline.
Lodestone
Smokey Quartz Seer Stone
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Black Tourmaline
Boji Stone
You may use them at the heart chakra, combined with Pink Rhodochrosite or Tinaksite
to help you with emotional healing.
They also combine well with Tibetan Tektite, Libyan Gold Tektite, also known as Libyan
Desert Glass, and Moldavite.
Libyan Gold Tektite
Moldavite Ring
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Rhodochrosite
Tinaksite
If you are experiencing difficulty with handling feelings of grief, you may choose to use it
with stones such as Spurrite, Tugtupite, Diopside, Lepidocrocite, Aquamarine, Datolite
or Cavansite.
Tugtupite
Green Diopside Crystal
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Lepidocrocite
Cavansite
White Datolite
Natural Aquamarine
“The Holy Stone”
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Apache Tears is best known for it’s ability to help one overcome depression. It’s
vibration is soft and gentle to allow one to come to a state of self-realization. The energy
within it grounds and protects, which aids its already powerful healing abilities.
Chakra(s):
Earth/Root/Sacral/Heart
Energy:
Grounding
Spiritual Grounding Healing
Protection
Protection:
Protects against Stress/Panic/Shock
Protects One from Inner Darkness
Protection against Psychic Attacks
Protects The Aura
Stimulates:
Spiritual Awareness and Knowledge
Spiritual Qualities
Self – Acceptance Serenity
Hope
Good Values
Metaphysical Properties:
Leads to the recognition and resolution of conscious and subconscious misconceptions
The holy crystal of strength, freedom and healing.
Opens you up to an acceptance of higher spiritual qualities and knowledge
Leads to Self-Acceptance helps clear the heart of old disappointments and distress
Frees one from depression, sadness, fear and worry.
Provides support and comfort in rough periods of life
Healing Properties:
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Physical healing:
Adrenal Glands Bone Pain
Brain Cancer
Brain Inflammations Brain Lesion
Headache
Insect Sting
Joint Pain
Kidneys
Lesions
Migraine
Muscle Lesion
Muscle Pain
Nerves Inflammation
Ovaries Pain
Prostate Regulate
Small Intestine Purification
Spine & Spinal Cord Inflammation
Spine & Spinal Cord Lesion
Spine & Spinal Cord Pain
Spine & Spinal Cord Strengthening
Stomach
Thymus
Psychological Healing:
Accepting Oneself
Anxiety
Depression
Emotional Wounds
Emotions Calming
Emotions Consolation
Fear
Freedom
Hope
Liberation – Personality
Mental Transformation
Panic
Resolving Difficult Situations Sadness
Spiritual Awareness
Wrong Convictions
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Apache Tears are natural forms of obsidian that are small in size found in many areas of
the world, but most commonly in Arizona and the Southwest USA. This is where they
get their name and where the legends were born. There are many variations of the myth
and legend, however they are all similar in that they represent the tears that the Apache
Woman cried for their men, lost in battle with the white soldiers.
These stories have been passed on for generations, and as a result, it is hard not to feel
the weight of history and legacy of battle that is infused in these small orbs of natural
obsidian. Part of the legend is that when given as a gift, they help to soften the sorrow
from grief or the rage against injustice. They represent the tears of many Apache
woman whose grief was so intense it hardened into glass, so that none would forget and
none would feel alone in their loss.
These small stones seem to shake the emotional body to the core. Apache Tears assist
in aligning and balancing the emotional body first, so that you can once again find a
stronger connection to your core and physical body. It helps to clear away negative
energies, without making the constricting emotions such as anger, rage, sorrow, or grief
wrong.
When these intense and constricting emotions can be felt in a clean way, without adding
blame, shame, guilt or other distorted emotions on top of them, it can be a very healing
process. Helping to access these pure emotions is something that Apache Tears can
help with. They meet you where you are at and make no demand for your loss or grief
to look a particular way or to define how long or short the duration of the experience
“should” be.
Apache Tears are not just helpful during times of loss. They can also be helpful in
helping you to connect to your spiritual and physical lineage, regardless of what that
may be. Many of us look for answers to our spiritual journey based on what we have
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experienced in this lifetime. However, in most indigenous cultures and in many Eastern
belief systems they look forward (and back) seven generations. This is your physical
lineage and heritage. Add to that the spiritual belief that the Soul’s journey is through
multiple lifetimes.
If you feel a sting pull to Higher Guidance and a deeper connection to the Divine or
Source, yet your experiences from this lifetime are not quite satisfying, perhaps Apache
Tears would be a good ally during your times of meditation, prayer and/or spiritual study.
Properties:
Clarity, Balance, Higher Guidance
Mohs Scale – Hardness 5 – 6
Apache Tears are a type of Obsidian, which appear rough and opaque at first glance,
but are often translucent when held up to a light source. Apache Tears are created when
hot lava is forced directly into the air and quickly solidifies before hitting the ground.
Made from the fire energy deep within the Earth, this mineral is wonderful at grounding
energies into the Earth before, during and after energy work. Apache Tears help one to
see into the core of an issue to assist with deep healing.
Apache Tears have an uncanny ability to lend support during times of sorrow. They will
gently help one to accept and then release their grief, thereby releasing and removing
blockages. Apache Tears can help to relieve stress by bringing opportunities for positive
change into one's sights so they can formulate a plan of action. This can bring a sense
of hope to a dire circumstance. Apache Tears can also enhance one's logical thinking
skills, which can open new doors for success. Many work with these stones to facilitate
spontaneity in many different areas in life.
Carry an Apache Tear in your pocket as protection from all types of negative energies,
including psychic attacks. The Apache Tear will help to remove and transmute these
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energies, clearing the way for more positive vibrations. They help to ground spiritual
experiences into the physical, helping one to integrate these experiences into the
everyday life. This grounding energy can also help one to realize the importance of all
frequencies, and to not limit oneself to only the higher energies of this existence. They
can also help one to connect with nature.
Physically, Apache Tears are often used for the calming of muscle spasms,
detoxification of the body, and absorption of vitamins. They can also enhance the
immune system and fortify the body.
Apache Tears are a type of Obsidian and carry many of the same qualities as regular
Black Obsidian. In general, Obsidian is a very grounding and protective stone. It is used
as a great cleanser of negative energies, helping to remove not only negativity
experienced in the environment, but also that of one's own emotions, such as anger,
jealousy, greed, resentment, etc. Obsidian is often used for healing and releasing
energy blockages, and has a tendency to work quickly to move truths to the surface to
be resolved.
Apache Tears are the perfect piece for pocket, medicine bag or crystal pouch. Toss a
few in the tub for a relaxing soak which will help to remove toxins. A wonderful stone to
use in conjunction with other stones in grids or healing/body work.
See 3 Apache Tears products in our online catalog
Physical and Metaphysical Properties for Apache Tears - Volcanic Black Obsidian (China)
Properties for Stone: Apache Tears
Primary Chakra: Root Chakra
Crystal System: Amorphous Crystal System
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Chemical Composition: SiO2_Silicon_Dioxide_with_impurities
Astrological Sign: Aries, Capricorn
Numerical Vibration: Number 1
Hardness: 5 to 5.5 Hardness
Color: Black
Location: Worldwide
Rarity: Common
Pronunciation: uh-pach-ee teer
Mineral Class: Mineraloids
Issues and Ailments
(Physical):
Detoxification, Fingernails, Muscle Spasm, Toenails
Issues and Ailments
(Emotional): Abuse, Distress, Emotional Blockages, Forgiveness, Grief , Negativity
Issues and Ailments
(Spiritual): Clarity, Grounding, Protection, Psychic Protection
Extra Grade: Beautiful jet black color, transluscent, <10% matrix
A Grade: Nice black color, partially translucent, 10% - 25% matrix
B Grade: Poor black color, opaque and/or >25% matrix
Affirmation: I am healing emotional wounds.
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Question: What is a source of strength for you during times of grief?
Obsidian Gemstone meaning
With its glassy luster, obsidian is a distinctive stone. Obsidian is formed as lava from
volcanic eruptions cools within the earth. The speed at which it cools prevents
crystallization and the rock forms as solid volcanic glass.
Although its most common color is black, obsidian can also be found in light brown,
brown mottled with black, and black with a beautiful golden or silvery sheen. Snowflake
obsidian is dotted with white patches where parts of the rock have begun to crystallize.
The most prized obsidian by gemologists is the rainbow obsidian variety with purple,
green and gold bands of sheen.
Obsidian was revered by ancient cultures. It was one of the major barter materials, and
prized for its ability to be worked to razor-sharp edges for arrows and spears. It hasbeen used since prehistoric times for making tools, masks, weapons, mirrors and
jewelry.
Healing properties of Obsidian
Obsidian helps to protect the very sensitive against depression. It is the stone of the soft
hearted and gentle people of the world. Use obsidian to help block negativity of any
kind. As a black gemstone, it symbolizes self control and resilience. Black stones have
protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be
used to create invisibility.
Sources of Obsidian
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Obsidian can be found anywhere that volcanic activity has occurred. Some of its
important sources today are South America, Japan, Mexico, Afghanistan, and parts of
the United States. The San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona, United States,
produces an interesting banded variety of obsidian known as "Apache Tears".