The Crystal Spirits Oracle by Colette Baron-Reid

Black Tourmaline~Healthy boundaries, repelling and dispelling unwanted energies, shielding and protection, healthy independence

There is a saying that good fences make good neighbors. Well-being likewise requires healthy boundaries that respect everyone’s uniqueness, similarities, and differences. The appearance of Black Tourmaline Spirit is a sign that now is the time to make sure those fences are neither impenetrable walls nor so porous and broken down that you start to lose track of where you end and others begin.

It’s invigorating to move between alone time and together time. Maybe you need to be with some extroverts for a while, or maybe you need a long evening along with a good book. If you’ve been feeling tired lately, pay attention to whether you’re new acting yourself at some level, giving too much, suffering from empathy overload, or depending too much on someone else and crowding them. You may need some downtime to remind you that you are a human being not a human doing. You do not have to earn love through perpetual self-sacrifice, nor do you have to feel overwhelmed and needy. Healthy boundaries mean leaning on others in a balanced way, and Black Tourmaline Spirit is here to nudge you to be mindful of when you need time to yourself and when you need to be among those who accept you exactly as you are.

Relationship Message

It is natural to yearn for that one special someone to be everything you need, but even if you are matched with your soul mate, the two of you require some time away from each other now and again to truly appreciate how much you enjoy being together. An afternoon with friends or working on a project solo can recharge your batteries. If you don’t want to be apart from the one you love, be sure that it is not because you are afraid to be alone. The Conscious Universe wants you to be yourself and relaxed in your relationship, for you deserve the gift of a love that is fulfilling and nurturing.

Prosperity Message

Healthy boundaries build trust, which is important when it comes to money and finances. It’s so easy to jump up and insist, “Oh no! I think I’m not getting a fair deal here!” When this crystal appears be especially observant of any tendency to be unclear or insecure about the flow of money between or among you and your circle. Now is a good time to check in with everyone to be sure they are comfortable with how the force of prosperity is moving from person to person. We are meant to help each other and share our affluence, so confirm that you are maintaining healthy boundaries as you work with others in ways that involve money and wealth.

Crystal Spirit Meditation

Black Tourmaline is an incredibly valuable stone for sensitives, empaths, and anyone susceptible to absorbing the energy of others. When carried are worn on the body, it works industriously to capture incoming energy that is less than desirable and transmute it into usable energy. When used in meditation, it helps work through old “stuff” from a neutral perspective, allowing us to keep the “wheat” and discard the “chaff.”