Apache Tear Obsidian Tumblestones

Apache Tear is the translucent variety of Black Obsidian and is the stone used for grief and sorrow as well as the protection.

Apache Tear received their name because it is said that grieving Apache women, who lost their loved ones in a raid, cried for a month and their tears fell to the ground, becoming a form of Black Obsidian.

It protects the wearer from grief and sorrow. The ‘tears’ will absorb the grief and release old hurts, and lifting the spirit. They allow you to forgive others without being bitter. They are strong stones for grounding and protection, and to aid you to clear negative emotions that may be holding you back.

Works within the base or root chakra, where it will move excess energy down into the earth chakra for grounding with Mother Gaia.

It can protect one when travelling, especially at night and can be given to children who’ve been traumatised – let them hold one up to a light source so that they may see that ‘there is light’ out there, and all is not dark.

Protects the wearer from hostility, negativity, psychic ‘vampires’ and spiritual entities that do not belong.

It offers release from tension and enables one to move forward in his/her life, with a more promising outlook. Obsidian often points to the root cause of an illness. It clears the blockages that cause disease.

Apache Tear is also detoxifying, alleviating bleeding, increasing blood circulation. It also strengthens the blood and immune system, assists with the reduction of toxins in the body by aiding their removal.

It helps with the pain associated with arthritis and other joint discomfort and with deficiencies of Vitamins D and C, muscle spasms and knee discomfort. It enhances vitality and strength within the body.

Key words associated with this stone: grief, hurt, grounding, protection, travel, hostility, negative energy, enhances vitality.

Origin: USA, Mexico.
Composition: Apache Tear is made of volcanic glass.
Chakra: Base, Root.
Zodiac: Aries.