Sardonyx, Black

Sardonyx is a stone of strength & protection, for it strengthens character, alleviates depression & supplements willpower. It supports the search for a meaningful existence, promotes integrity & virtuous conduct and brings lasting happiness & stability to marriage & partnerships. It attracts friends & good fortune and can be gridded around the home to prevent crime. Black Sardonyx absorbs negativity. (From “The Crystal Bible” by Judy Hall)

Sardonyx is a variety of Onyx that contains bands of Carnelian & as such, combines the grounding & protective energies of Onyx with the strength & courage energies of Carnelian. This stone helps bring out one’s inner strength, to move it towards accomplishing your dreams & goals. Sardonyx should serve as a daily reminder that anything is possible in life as long as you put all your energy & focus into it. Carnelian is a stone that will push one to stop at nothing until they get what they truly want. When naturally combined with Onyx, Sardonyx makes one truly believe & realize their desires are within reach. So often do we focus on the negative side of things, like how far away we are from joy, happiness & success that we tend to get discouraged. Sardonyx pushes one past that point & provides the mental clarity needed to continue on our life path. (From www.thecrystalcouncil.com)