Black tourmaline, geologists refer to it as schorl, forms deep in the earth under intense heat and pressure. It also has an unusual physical trait: put pressure on it or heat it, and it builds up an electrical charge. Not many rocks and crystals have that unique characteristic.

Electrical Forces

The physical body is made of charged ions. If you are new to that idea, let's do a quick review.

The body preforms science all day long as it manages atoms that compose the tissues of your body, to lose or gain electrons allowing them to conduct electrical signals which you and I experience as nerve function, muscle contraction, and cellular balance.

As well, there are many influences in the environment that produce electromagnetic fields that we encounter in our daily activities. Some examples include wifi, cell phone towers, electric cars, and electrical fields in a building or home.

The negative aspect to be aware of in this world of electrical charges, which you are likely to hear about in the health news, are free radicals. Free radicals are essentially free electrons. Electrical influences in the environment, along with personal choices in foods and habits, can create excess free electrons in the physical body, aka free radicals.

You and I are energetic beings. That thought stream is not accepted by typical doctors. If you have health issues, always consult a qualified medical practitioner. This article is not offering medical advice.

I think, based on personal experiences, there are significant benefits to the body and mind from black tourmaline along with many other rocks and crystals.

Consciousness

I believe that consciousness exists in all things, but I am not getting into that subject here. It has taken me my life experiences, expanding my life learning skills, to comprehend what consciousness is and is not. And, I am certain I will continue learning about this subject because I desire that education.

Tourmaline is an amazing crystal. Tourmaline is able to conduct electricity when it is exposed to heat. This phenomenon is called piezoelectric effect, or creating electricity using heat, and this increases the properties of the stone: protection, purification, release, and grounding.

Three Benefits

Here are three beneficial methods to use this rock ally in your life to benefit your well being.

1. Grounding yourself, your energy

Personal power requires being fully present. When your mind is chasing one thought to another, or stuck in habitual thinking of the past, you are reduce the essence of being fully present to life.

2. Sustaining a positive energy

Black tourmaline is traditionally known as a shield stone. People and situations can distract your attention and then you get caught up in whatever is taking place. In the world today there is so much chaos politically, financially which can lead to a tendency oof fear and doubt.

Remaining focused on your intentions is important to lose the the grip of negative influences.

I carry black tourmaline in my pocket. When I notice my attention is diving in a negative direction I rub the stone in my fingers which creates heat which is the property of piezoelectricity.

3. Releasing negativity instead of carrying it

Psychologists commonly refer to “anchoring” as linking a physical action to an emotional state. When you find yourself overwhelmed on a thought or series of thoughts use this stone ally. First, select the thought(s) you will use to replace the disturbing thought(s). Get those fresh thought(s) firmly stated in your mind. Next, while focusing on the new thoughts rub the black tourmaline in your fingers or hands for a few minutes. Do this repeatedly over days or weeks.

Ancient Usage

What I am saying about this stone ally is not new. It has been used for centuries in ancient cultures.

Ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean Ancient Egyptians believed black tourmaline protected the soul from harm by the god Osiris and was placed in tombs to ward off evil spirits. In Greece and Rome, it was valued for inducing tranquil sleep and protecting against the “evil eye,” with magicians using it to guard against demons while casting spells. A statue of Alexander the Great, dated to the second or third century B.C. and possibly carved from tourmaline in India, highlights its early prestige in the region.

African, Asian, and Indigenous Traditions In Africa, black tourmaline was carried by warriors to deflect arrows and spears, while shamans used it to cleanse the body and spirit and connect with the universal spirit. Asian cultures, particularly in China and India, employed it to create protective shields around sacred spaces, align energy, and bring clarity to meditation. Native American tribes buried it beneath dwellings to purify environmental energy and used it during vision quests to shield against bad medicine and gain insight.

European Folklore and Scientific Discovery During the Middle Ages, Europeans carried black tourmaline near doorways to repel dark magic and ill intentions, viewing it as a stone of truth that exposed deceit. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Dutch traders introduced it to Europe, naming it Aschentrekker (“ash puller”) because its pyroelectric and piezoelectric properties allowed it to attract and repel hot ashes from burning coals. This scientific phenomenon fascinated ancient and medieval observers alike, reinforcing its reputation as a stone with dynamic, moving energy.

Summary

The body is an electrical being. When you come to this understanding you open a door to discovering new potential in elevating your consciousness, your level of vibration.

This potent stone ally is a natural method to arouse protection of your energetic qualities and release negative tendencies. There are many reliable resources on eBay to purchase this powerful tool.