APACHE TEARS: THEIR LORE AND USES IN CONJURE WORK
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Apache tears are a form of black volcanic glass (obsidian) that are round in appearance with diameter from about 0.5 to 5 cm. An Apache tear looks opaque by reflected light, but translucent when held up to the light. Apache tears are usually black, but can range from black to red to brown.
The name "Apache tear" comes from a legend of the Apache tribe: about 75 Apaches and the US Cavalry fought on a mountain overlooking what is now Superior, Arizona in the 1870s. Facing defeat, the outnumbered Apache warriors rode their horses off the mountain to their deaths rather than be killed. The wives and families of the warriors cried when they heard of the tragedy; their tears turned into stone on hitting the ground.
Apache tears have several positive qualities. They are known for bringing good luck to those who carry them and they bring good luck in business endeavors. In addition, they are good for spiritual grounding and psychic protection. they have strong vibrational energies that allow them to absorb negativity and cleanse sacred space.
It is said that whoever owns an Apache Tear Drop will never have to cry again, because the Apache Women have grieved and shed their tears for you. Therefore, they are often used for emotional grounding when a person is experiencing grief and emotional distress.
Because of their superior absorption properties, they need to be cleansed periodically. To do this, simply smudge them with sage and leave in the light of a full moon for an evening.
Apache tears are the Scorpio's birthstone.
Mojo Bag for Emotional Comfort
This is a great mojo bag to make for those times of emotional upheaval and bereavement. For example, if you are going through a divorce or break-up, grieving the loss of a loved one, or if you have gone through a traumatic experience of some kind, you can make this mojo bag and use it to get grounded again. You can, in fact, cry into the bag and let it transform your tears into strength.
Ingredients
Combine the above ingredients in a pink flannel mojo bag and anoint with rose oil and/or Balm of Gilead oil. Carry it with you; keep it on your person for as long as you are in need. Once you have reached emotional resolution and no longer need it, it is important to take the mojo apart and disperse the ingredients in a natural water source. Then take a hyssop bath. Keep the Apache tears on your altar as a reminder of where you have been, what you have been through and how you have been healed.
*Apache tears may be purchased at our sister site Creole Moon.
This is a great mojo bag to make for those times of emotional upheaval and bereavement. For example, if you are going through a divorce or break-up, grieving the loss of a loved one, or if you have gone through a traumatic experience of some kind, you can make this mojo bag and use it to get grounded again. You can, in fact, cry into the bag and let it transform your tears into strength.
Ingredients
- Myrrh gum resin
- Rose petals
- Apache tears - one per issue you are facing and from which you are seeking release
- Balm of Gilead buds
- Hyssop
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Key
- Lemon peels
Combine the above ingredients in a pink flannel mojo bag and anoint with rose oil and/or Balm of Gilead oil. Carry it with you; keep it on your person for as long as you are in need. Once you have reached emotional resolution and no longer need it, it is important to take the mojo apart and disperse the ingredients in a natural water source. Then take a hyssop bath. Keep the Apache tears on your altar as a reminder of where you have been, what you have been through and how you have been healed.
*Apache tears may be purchased at our sister site Creole Moon.
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