AEGIRINE

(Alternate Names: Aegirite, Black Pyroxene, Spear of Aegir)

Appearance

Usually deep black to dark green, forming long prismatic crystals that look like obsidian forged into spears. Exhibits a subtle glassy-to-metallic luster with striations along the crystal length. In clusters, Aegirine stands upright like a spire—rigid, protective, and defiantly strong. Opaque to translucent on thin edges.

Its energy feels like a spine straightening, a boundary snapping into place.

Quick Reference Summary

• Planet: Saturn

• Element: Earth & Fire

• Chakra: Root & Solar Plexus

• Uses: Protection, energetic integrity, boundary-setting, banishing, empowerment

• Safety: Stable; avoid strong acids

• Best For: Empaths, healers, trauma workers, psychic protectors, those reclaiming personal power

Planetary Correspondence

Saturn rules discipline, boundaries, sovereignty, and protection — the perfect planetary match for Aegirine’s commanding presence.

It enforces structure where chaos leaks in, and authority where energy feels compromised.

Elemental Association

Earth — grounding, stabilization, defense.
Fire — willpower, purification, and decisive banishing.

Aegirine burns away what doesn’t belong while anchoring you firmly in your own power.

Chakra / Energy Center

Root — grounding, protection, personal safety.
Solar Plexus — empowerment, autonomy, strength of will.

Aegirine is excellent for people whose personal energy gets drained or destabilized by others.

Myth & Lore

Named after Aegir, the ancient Norse sea deity associated with deep waters, storms, and primordial strength.
Some occult traditions treat Aegirine as “the mineral spear,” a tool for cutting cords, repelling psychic intrusion, and restoring sovereignty.

Modern energy workers use it for shielding during spirit communication, trauma work, or high-stress environments.

It has a reputation as a “no-nonsense guardian”—one of the strongest stones for maintaining energetic integrity.

Magical Properties

Core Uses

– Strengthens energetic boundaries
– Provides powerful psychic protection
– Removes attachments, cords, or intrusive energies
– Encourages personal sovereignty and confidence
– Purifies stagnant or hostile energy

Witchcraft Applications

– Banishing and warding spells
– Cord-cutting rituals
– Protection charms for empaths or healers
– Shadow work requiring strength and stability
– Magical defense in high-risk spiritual environments

Best Uses in Spellwork

– Binding and banishing rituals (non-harmful, boundary-focused)
– Energy clearing after exposure to toxic people
– Strengthening rituals for personal power
– Root Chakra grounding work
– Wards around home or magical workspace

Pairing Companions

– Black Tourmaline: layered protection
– Smoky Quartz: grounding + detox
– Obsidian: shadow clarity & banishing
– Hematite: structured boundary-setting

Magical Correspondences

• Zodiac: Capricorn, Scorpio

• Deities (optional): Aegir, Hecate, Odin, Sekhmet

• Sabbats: Samhain, Yule

• Intentions: protection, sovereignty, grounding, banishing, purification, boundary enforcement

Ritual Tip

Use Aegirine as a ritual blade—physically or symbolically—to “cut” through energetic cords, fog, or emotional residue.
Even tracing its outline through the air can shift the field.

Shadow Side (Warnings / Common Myths)

– Toxicity: Stable; avoid inhaling dust if cutting/polishing.
– Water/heat/sunlight safety:
– Water-safe
– Sunlight stable
– Extreme heat may fracture the stone
– Cleansing cautions: Avoid abrasives; striations scratch easily.
– Known fakes: Rare; sometimes confused with black tourmaline or augite.

Care & Charging Methods

🌿Safe

– Moonlight
– Water rinse
– Smoke cleansing
– Sound cleansing
– Charging on selenite or quartz
– Direct contact with soil or stone

⚠️Caution

– Avoid harsh chemicals
– Avoid dropping—crystal spears can be brittle

❌Do Not

– Saltwater
– Acidic cleaners
– Steam or ultrasonic cleaners

How to Tell Real from Fake

Real Aegirine:
– Needle-like or spear-shaped crystals
– Deep black or dark green
– Long vertical striations
– Dense, heavy feel
– Crystal clusters often stand upright, like a small fortress

Misidentified stones:
– Black Tourmaline (more columnar, fibrous)
– Augite (grainier texture)
– Epidote (usually greener, less rigid)

Aegirine’s defining feature is its sword-like geometry.

Affirmation

“My energy is mine. My boundaries are firm. My power stands unshaken.”

Turn to Aegirine when you need to reclaim your space — when the world feels intrusive, when cords must be cut, or when your spirit demands the strength of stone and storm.