Apache Tear Meaning
Astrological Sign of Aries
APACHE TEAR is a variety of transparent obsidian, is volcanic glass, and is usually found in a vitreous form of black, black/clear, black/smokey/clear, black/mahogany, and, occasionally black/violet or black/green. The shape is somewhat spherical with conchoidal markings. The following properties are in addition to those listed in the Obsidian section of this site.
Legend has named this crystal as the tears of Native American women, shed in morning for the warriors driven from a cliff by the U.S. cavalry.
It is often used to help alleviate grief. It “metaphorically, “sheds” the tears for one in times of sorrow, allowing for the true understanding of the situation for distress in order to provide insight and acceptance. It allows ones comfort zone to “remain at large”.
It provides an energy to stimulate analytical capabilities and precision. It also promotes a forgiving attitude and a release of grievances which have been held against another. The Apache tear stimulates spontaneity and facilitates the removal of barriers which are self-limiting.
Apache Tear is also said to expel the venom of a snakebite. It can be used to enhance the assimilation of Vitamins C and D, to aid in the elimination of toxins from the body, and to alleviate muscle spasms.
Vibrates to the number 6
Chakra Activated (1st)
Bibliography: Melody, Love Is In The Earth – Earth Love Publishing House, 1997