Black Tourmaline

Have you ever felt or picked up on bad vibes from a person or place? Have you ever gone into a situation where you knew there would be negative energy? Do you want a little extra energetic protection as you move throughout the world? For those times where you can’t help but encounter lower vibrations, a Black Tourmaline crystal is the energetic bodyguard you need to keep your energy at the highest possible frequency without letting those bad vibes get to you.

Wherever you happen to be on your spiritual journey, Black Tourmaline crystal stone is an excellent crystal for everyone because it's the bodyguard stone that provides protection and elimination of negative energy. Wear it as jewelry, keep it in your car, place it all over the house, near computers. Seriously, just put it everywhere because this all-around energy cleanser is a must-have for every gemstone collection.

The Black Tourmaline crystal properties work like a sponge, soaking up all the negative energy that surrounds it. Through absorbing negativity, the stone can prevent unwanted energy from entering your home, mind, body, or spirit which gives this stone its protective quality. Because of its powerful ability to clear negativity, Black Tourmaline crystal is also a key component in everyday cleansing rituals and can help to release any unwanted energy already stored in your energy field. 

The Black Tourmaline crystal healing properties are also highly grounding and stabilizing because of the stone’s association to the lower chakras. By grounding your energy and providing a deeper sense of energetic security, this crystal helps you to feel safe as you move throughout the world.  

History & Lore

Tourmaline has been around since Medieval times, but it wasn’t until the late 1800s, when mineralogist George Kunz sold Tourmaline to Tiffany & Co., that it gained popularity. 

Before it made a name for itself in popular culture, the power of Black Tourmaline was known only to those who worked with it. Many shaman of African, Aboriginal, and Native American tribes carried Tourmaline to protect themselves from danger. 

In the 18th century, Dutch traders discovered another unique attribute of Black Tourmaline. Rubbing Black Tourmaline quickly causes the stone to become electrically charged—with a positive charge on one end of the stone and negative charge on the other end. After making this discovery, the traders used the positively charged Black Tourmaline to collect the dust from their Meerschaum pipes. 

Origin & Regionality

Black Tourmaline is found in Africa, Brazil, Pakistan, the United States and many other places around the world. 

The Black Tourmaline crystal stone meaning is connected to its deep pitch-black color. Because of its dark coloration, this stone has a strong energy and an ability to absorb negative energy without compromising its own energy. Because it can absorb negativity, it can both protect and cleanse you and your environment. The versatility of this stone makes it a must-have for everyone. 

Protection  

The Black Tourmaline crystal healing properties are most well-known for protection-related intentions. By shielding your energy in a bubble of protection, the Black Tourmaline crystal meaning can ward off unwanted energy and low vibrations that come from other people, places, or even situations. By letting your stone absorb these bad vibes for you, you can keep your energetic vibration at a higher frequency. 

When it comes to protection, the Black Tourmaline crystal meaning is powerful for more than just your personal energy – it’s also a protective shield for your home. In the same way that it acts as an energetic barrier for your energy field, it creates a barrier between the inside and outside of your home to keep bad vibes out and keep the inside vibrating at the highest frequency. The Black Tourmaline crystal stone is also one of the most powerful minerals for absorbing electromagnetic radiation, which makes it excellent for placing near computers and other electronics. 

Energy Clearing

Although protection is essential for your spiritual, emotional and energetic well-being, negative energy can still find its way in. In those cases, you can still work with the Black Tourmaline crystal stone meaning to clear your energy and remove those negative energies from your system. By handing over any unwanted energies to your stone, you can release them from your energy field and rid yourself of anything that brings you down. 

The Black Tourmaline crystal meaning purifies your mind, body and spirit and absorbs anything you need to release. In this way, it is different from the usual energy clearing stone which uplifts your energy and fills you with positive vibrations. The unique approach of a Black Tourmaline crystal is to take on the darker energy so you don’t have to take an energetic hit by holding onto it. 

How to Use Your Black Tourmaline Crystal for Protection 

The most powerful way to use the Black Tourmaline crystal properties for protection is to create a crystal program for yourself. By wearing Black Tourmaline crystal jewelry, carrying the stone, and bringing it into your environment, you can protect yourself and your space.

Wear: Wearing Black Tourmaline in the form of jewelry is a highly effective way to connect with the Black Tourmaline crystal meaning throughout the day. Your black tourmaline bracelet, necklace, or earrings can create a shield of protection around you to keep unwanted energy out.  

Carry: In addition to wearing the stone, carrying Black tourmaline protection stones in your purse or pocket allows you to strengthen the protective bubble around you and carry your energetic bodyguard with you wherever you go. 

Place: The last step in your crystal program for protection is to bring the stone into your space. There are a few extremely powerful and effective ways to protect your home. First, you can place a Black Tourmaline crystal on the inside or outside of your front door to prevent bad energy from entering. Second, you can place one Black Tourmaline stone in each of the corners of a room to seal the room with protective energy. Finally, you can place Black Tourmaline in a bowl filled with water and sea salt to create your very own protective Space Clearing Jar. Choose one (or all three) methods for the ultimate crystal protection for your home. 

Black Tourmaline Crystal Intention for Protection: When working with Black Tourmaline for protection, use the following crystal intention: “Protect me and my home.”

How to Use Your Black Tourmaline Crystal for Energy Clearing   

To clear your energy, create a Black Tourmaline crystal program for yourself that includes wearing it, carrying it, and placing it in your space. 

Wear: For constant access to the energy of your crystal, wearing jewelry is one of the most effective ways to connect with your stone. Whether you choose to wear a black tourmaline necklace or bracelet, keeping Black Tourmaline close to your body will allow you to purify your energy and release anything that does not serve you.

Carry: To enhance your crystal practice for energy clearing, keep a Black Tourmaline stone in your purse or pocket to absorb any negative energy from your energy field when you are on-the-go. 

Place: To complete your crystal practice, place a Black Tourmaline crystal in your space. For energy clearing, a Space Clearing Jar made with water, sea salt and Black Tourmaline is the ultimate way to cleanse your energy and the energy of your home. Place your DIY clearing jars throughout your home to purify the energy of each room. 

Black Tourmaline Crystal Intention for Energy Clearing: When working with the Black Tourmaline crystal meaning for clearing your energy, use the following crystal intention: “I release all unwanted energy.”