Quick Reference: Obsidian (OBJ-000010) is a crystal entity associated with the Water element (Yin). Best placed in the North area. Atlas Harmony Score: 60/100.
Obsidian
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass used in Feng Shui for powerful grounding, protection, and releasing negative energy.
Atlas Proprietary Metrics
Scoring for Obsidian.
Five Element
Water
Yin / Yang
Yin
Best Direction
North
Avoid Direction
South
Best Room
Entrance
Avoid Room
Bedroom
Energy Type
Protective
Details
Obsidian is formed from rapidly cooled volcanic lava with minimal crystal growth, resulting in a smooth, glassy texture. It is typically black but can appear in varieties such as snowflake obsidian, mahogany obsidian, and rainbow obsidian. In Feng Shui, obsidian is associated with the Water element and is considered one of the most powerful protection stones. It is particularly valued for its ability to absorb and transmute negative energy, making it an essential stone for energetic cleansing and shielding.
Claims and Evidence
“Obsidian provides powerful protective shielding against negative energy and psychic attacks.”
“Obsidian acts as a mirror to deflect negativity and reveal hidden truths.”
-- Melody, Love Is In The Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (1995) · Global
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FengShuiAtlas. (2026). Obsidian (Entity OBJ-000010). Retrieved from https://fengshuiatlas.com/objects/obsidian
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