Black Tourmaline Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Black Tourmaline is coveted for its grounding and protective qualities making it a common spiritual armor. It is believed to be able to shield from negative energy and even to transmute or redirect it. It may be used for banishment in ritual. Black Tourmaline is also believed to dispel unnecessary tendencies to complain or ward from those who unnecessarily criticize. Some call upon Black Tourmaline as a light in the darkness in times of grief or seemingly insurmountable circumstances. It is a stone that connects the earth to the spirit. It has been used by Shamans for centuries.