Onyx is known as a Stone of Protection and Strength

CHAKRA: Root Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
PRIMARY BENEFITS: Protection, Stability, Focus, Intuition, Will-Power, Grounding, Confidence.

HISTORY: Onyx is a dark form of Chalcedony that is commonly found across the world, from Europe to Africa to the Americas, Much of Onyx's lore comes from Ancient Greece. Its name is derived from the Greek word "onux" which means "fingernail." The mythological story behind Onyx is that Cupid cut the fingernails of the goddess Venus in her sleep, the fates transformed these clippings into stone to immortalize every part of the goddess.

BEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE: Beginning a New Project or Venture, Seeking to Enhance a Grounded Spiritual Experience, Recovering from Surgery or Bodily Injury.

◇ Brings balance and stability to a space and to the holder.

◇ Protects from negative energies from people and environments.

◇ Induces a gentle grounding feeling that greatly enhances one's concentration.

◇ A great stone for healing soul fragments and connecting one to their higher self.

◇ Motivates one by increasing the will-power and stamina.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS: Strengthens bones and teeth, Enhances the health of bone marrow and muscle tissue, Increases vitality, Aids in general physical healing.