The Black Opal encourages us to explore our vulnerabilities and shadows for what they truly are, not for what we fear they might be. This helps us do deep work and unpack negative unconscious beliefs that we have carried for a long time since childhood or from our culture. The Black Opal is also a strong protective crystal, making it particularly suitable for helping us explore topics related to trauma as it allows us to dive deep into the root of emotions. It is the ideal crystal for shamanic journeys and other intense spiritual work. It encourages us to become spiritually mature and to have a solid foundation for our spiritual beliefs. It invites us to bring our dreams down from the clouds and give them solid foundations in reality. The Black Opal is also known as the "philosopher's stone" because it gives us the strength to look at life from a logical point of view, to see systems and patterns, and to discover their greater meaning. It encourages tolerance...