Black Tourmaline
Intention: Ground yourself and shield your space
Hardness: 7 to 7.5 Water-safe: yes
Associations
Protection, grounding, and the deflection of negativity. One of the most popular stones for warding a home.
Common uses
- Place a piece near the front door or in each corner of a room
- Keep one in a bag or pocket when in draining environments
- Add to a protection sachet with salt and rosemary
Notes
Raw, rough pieces are traditionally favored for protection work.
Metaphysical properties are traditional and modern folk associations, not scientific claims.