At a glance
- Hand-carved gold sheen obsidian, born from volcanic fire
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Approximately 9 cm — a shelf presence, not a pocket piece
- The serpent: a symbol of the divine feminine, rebirth and primal truth
- Gold sheen obsidian is traditionally used for shadow work and transformation
- Natural stone, hand-selected — every carving is unique
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Put it where you will meet its eye — a desk, an altar, a shelf you pass every morning. Hold it when you are deciding whether to let something go. Gold sheen obsidian is traditionally used to reflect the parts of yourself you have been avoiding, so it suits journaling and shadow work more than it suits background décor.
What the serpent has always stood for
| Symbol |
Reading |
| Shedding |
Leaving behind a version of yourself that no longer fits |
| Rebirth |
What is underneath, once the old skin is gone |
| Protection |
An energy that is watchful rather than aggressive |
| Primal truth |
The knowing you had before the world offered its opinion |
✨ Temple Tip
Use it as a permission object. When you are stuck asking whether you are allowed to want something, pick it up and answer the question out loud. You do not need permission. You do not need approval. You are the magic.
Frequently asked questions
How big is it?
Approximately 9 cm — noticeably larger than most crystal carvings, which is deliberate.
What is gold sheen obsidian?
A volcanic glass with a golden shimmer that appears as the light moves across it. Every piece catches it differently.
What is the serpent traditionally associated with?
The divine feminine, transformation, rebirth, protection and primal truth.
Is this a beginner's crystal?
It suits anyone, but it is most often chosen by people already doing reflective or shadow work rather than someone buying their first stone.
Will mine look like the photo?
The carving is consistent; the sheen is not. Where and how strongly the gold appears is different in every piece.
They don't break. They shed their quiet voices.
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