Facts about gemstone: Onyx

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Onyx is a mystical birthstone of December and it is a birthstone for the zodiac Leo. Its name comes from the Greek word Onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. It is usually black in color and sometimes it displays white and lighter reddish bands or ribbons. It is the cheapest of all the gemstones.

This gemstone has a lot of healing properties. It helps to regain the emotional balance. It is a healing agent for old emotional wounds and moving ahead forgetting the past experiences of bad relationships. Also, it helps in calming down the ardors of love. It releases negative emotions. It is rubbed between fingers to overcome conflicting emotions and guards against negative energy. The Onyx gemstone alleviates stress, nervousness, worry and tension. It raises one’s resistance and persistence. It is the stone of inner and physical strength. It increases stamina, helps in childbirth. It strengthens the heart and capillaries and accelerates the growth of hair and skin. It is recommended for people who are suffering from liver and kidney diseases.

It cures bad habits of the individuals and help to overcome all the bad things like the people who are in rehabilitation centers suffering from drugs and alcohol problems helps get rid of their depression. It also aims in disagreements and removes excess energy. It enhances the retention of memory and helps build concentration. Those who have problems in concentrating or staying focused are advised to wear onyx gemstone. It guards against negative vibes. It helps to terminate troublesome and unhappy relationships. It helps to forget past love and past hurt and heals emotional wounds. It protects against evil eye and the evil spirits. It boosts self realization. It works effectively for those who are unstable in their thoughts and behaviors. It helps to stay focused in life and helps in decision making. The people who have unstable thoughts and cannot decide on one thing are usually advised to wear onyx gemstone. It helps to cool and condense the extraordinary energies. The onyx gemstone helps to stabilize and neutralize all the negative thoughts and energies.

Onyx is believed to heighten one’s institution and instinct. It prevents the draining of personal energy and creates invisibility. It helps banish negative people from one’s life. It anchors and stabilizes in elevating fears and worries and encourages a healthy egotism. It is believed to enhance self control and controls temper. Those who have anger management issues are often advised to wear an onyx gemstone. It fosters decision making and helps in calming down the mind in the chaotic situations of life. It helps in future life progressions.

Black onyx is very easily scratched if not handled with care. Avoid wearing 2-3 stones together as it will cause friction. Remove before exercising and doing other household chores. Clean it with hot water and pat dry with a soft cloth. In order make it shine, just add a drop of olive oil and you will see how beautifully the color will glow.