Obsidian helps to protect the very sensitive against depression. It is the stone of the soft hearted and gentle people of the world. Use obsidian to help block negativity of any kind. As a black gemstone, it symbolizes self control and resilience. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility. Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. Obsidian is a helpful stone if you are doing any type of work involving contact with the spirit world as they are highly protective. These black stones are one of the premier crystals to assist you to communicate with spirit and may bring through the power of prophecy. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies, it reduces arthritis pain, joint problems,cramps and warms the extremities.Golden Obsidian like other varieties of Obsidian are good for clearing, absorbing and shielding negative energies and purifying one's auric field. Golden Obsidian enhances one's power of manifestation and attracts wealth and prosperity. It is a useful stone for scrying, or for seeing into the future. It can also take you deep into the heart of a problem by helping you to connect to the past, present and future. Golden Obsidian helps provide direction in one's life and achieving goals. Golden Obsidian can block psychic attacks and assist in finding your spiritual path. Golden obsidian harmonizes with Golden Labradorite, Citrine and Moldavite. Metaphysical healing lore says Golden Obsidian is helpful in digestive disorders, ulcers and reflux. Golden Obsidian helps clear, energize and balance the solar plexus and sacral chakras, it is associated with the root and solar plexus chakras. Golden Obsidian is Black Obsidian with bright, gold colored inclusions.

 

Associated with deep spirituality and devotion, sapphire is considered to bring peace and contentment to one's soul, as well as trust in the fulfillment of his or her destiny.

Because it evokes the energy of loyalty, honesty, and devotion, the sapphire is often used in the design of engagement rings. 

The most important attribute of the sapphire was said to be the protection against sorcery- it was thought to banish evil spirits and send negative spells back to the sender. Sapphires were once used to guarded off poisonous creatures and kill snakes hiding nearby.

They also provided advanced warning against hidden dangers. As a tool for self improvement, sapphires are a wonderful way to keep your life in check. They are said to have a powerful and transformative gemstone energy that may work quickly and drastically. They will help you connect to the universe, that is, they can open your internal and spiritual self to the powers of the universe.

They are also thought to increase communication with, connection to, and awareness of spirit guides, or angels. They activate and manifest one’s life purpose and focus and karmic agreements for soul growth. Psychologically, the sapphire helps maintain inner peace and are good for one’s mental state. They calm nerves and promote mental clarity, helping with focus and concentration. They have also been used as remedies for mental and nervous disorders.

 

Smoky Quartz is helpful for those with cancer as it draws negative energies out of the body. Smoky Quartz is also known for its strong ability to absorb and ground negative energies out of the body, and into the earth to be transmuted. These properties make Smoky Quartz a great support crystal for those undergoing chemo and radiation therapies. 
As a healing stone, Smoky Quartz aids in the proper functioning of the adrenals, the kidneys and the pancreas. It has a relaxing effect, helping to block negativity, and aiding in meditation. It also helps develop ones latent abilities as a Channel, or Medium.
Smoky Quartz stimulates and purifies the base Chakra and stimulates the movement of Kundalini Energy by channeling the white light energy of the Crown Chakra into the First Chakra.
It is believed to help one come to terms with their own circumstances, becoming more acceptant of their own bodies and lives. It helps us to make our dreams into reality. It stimulates pride, self respect and self esteem. 
Smoky Quartz is especially useful for grounding and draining away negative energy.

 

Garnet is known as the stone for a successful business. If your business is not as good as it should be, just put 3 or more garnets on your desk. It is believed that if a garnet is put under a pillow it will cure depression. Garnets can be used to make a person popular and have self-esteem when worn as jewelry. It helps protect one on trips. Garnets bring constancy to friendships. Garnets are also known for stimulating success in business.
Garnet comes in many colors, but now we will speak only about red Garnet. The Garnet is associated with the thyroid and spleen. It helps cleanse and purify both when held over the area. The Garnet is usually held in the hand or placed on top of the head when searching or meditating on past lives. Information that is beneficial and helpful will usually be released for the searcher.

Garnet is a stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. The information released in a search may be painful, but it will always be what the searcher needs. The Garnet will help everyone's security level and spiritual awareness.