Black Tourmaline can be used to both repel and protect against negativity. It acts to protect one from being victimized by negative energy of another. It has also been used as an energy deflector, being an excellent stone for those with potential for exposure to excessive amounts of radiation. It provides for an increase in one’s physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity, and can maintain one’s “spirits” even in conditions which appear to emit the messages of “Gloom and Doom”. It used to activate grounding between the first chakra and the center of the earth, providing for further enhancement of one’s well-being, Black tourmaline used with mica, returns the “spell” to the originating source and allows one to view the sender of the negative energy. Protects against cell phones, EMF (Electro-magnetic frequency), radiation, psychic attacks and ill-wishing. It grounds you and increases physical vitality, dispersing tension and stress. Clearing negative thoughts, Black Tourmaline promotes a laid-back attitude and objective neutrality with clear rational thought processes. It encourages a positive attitude, no matter what the circumstances, and stimulates altruism and practical creativity.