Onyx, “scrying stone”

Reputed to be the eleventh, or Shoham stone in the breastplate of the High Priest inscribed with the tribal name of Gad. Onyx comes from the Latin and Greek words meaning “claw” or “fingernail” for its resemblance to the human nail, and is referred to by the Arabic term el jaza meaning “sadness.” Onyx is a stone of separation, and can be helpful in recognizing old habits or relationships that need to be re-evaluated or released, and brings the inner strength needed to let go. Onyx stimulate the Base Chakras, often leads to independence and spontaneous leadership, while grounding oneself.

Onyx honors Bean Sidhe, the Irish Fairy of Mourning, and Manat, the Arabian Goddess of Time, Destiny and Death. She is honored because time brings us all a transition, we call death, but in life she can bring a world filled with magic, wisdom and protection.

Onyx honors Cybele, the Roman Earth Mother and Goddess of Wild Animals.

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