A Labradorite Mala Necklace | Mujaji selling | 108 Bead Mala | Handcrafted Balinese Silver | Silk Tassel

Mujaji: Sky Goddess of Rain and Mist

Mujaji is a rain Goddess of the Lovedu people in South Africa. She sent drought to Her people's enemies but caused rain to fall on Her people. The Goddess Mujaji seldom appeared to human beings. She is said to reside in the Drakensberg Mountains. In times past, She was propitiated with sacrifices of cattle. She also ruled over purification and cleansed Her worshippers in preparation for ritual, and the people danced as an offering to Her. A rain doctor assists by seeking the cause of any droughts and performing rituals to remove obstacles that block rainmaking powers.

All of our malas are made with genuine high quality semi-precious stones that each carry their own special and specific energetic properties to help you attract or overcome certain feelings, thoughts and emotions. This mala's properties include:

-Calming
-Inspires imagination
-Protects from negativity
-Helps relieve aggression
-Conjures patience
-Promotes perseverance

This mala necklace is part of our Water Collection.

This traditional Tibetan mala has 108 beads, plus 3 marker beads (not to be counted in meditation), and a guru bead and silk tassel.

Elements: A Grade Labradorite, with Ornate Balinese Silver marker and guru beads. (Please note: I use high quality silver beads handcrafted by artisans in Bali. Due to supplier availability, exact design of guru bead may vary. If you'd like a sample of my current bead stock, please message me and I'll be happy to send you a photo with different available options). The tassel is 100% spun silk in variegated shades of gray and white.

Thread: This necklace has been strung with Pewter color Nylon thread for its strength and durability, especially important when working with natural stones, as their hard edges can sometimes rub against and weaken other threads such as cotton or silk.

All of our malas are hand-knotted between each bead, which protects your beads should the necklace ever break. It also helps alleviate potential damage caused by beads rubbing against each other.

Note: This mala is available in two different sizes, with 6mm or 8mm stones, and It can also be made with either smooth or faceted round stones. The 6mm mala measures approximately 20" and the 8mm mala measures approximately 24" when measured from the center marker bead to the bottom of the tassel. Due to the fact that each item is hand-knotted, there may be some slight variations from one mala to another. Please select size and finish during checkout.

Natural Stone Properties

-Labradorite
Lore of the Inuit peoples claim Labradorite fell from the frozen fire of the Aurora Borealis, an ordinary stone that transforms to the extraordinary, shimmering in a mystical light that separates the waking world from unseen realms. Labradorite is also the most powerful protector of the mineral kingdom, creating a shielding force throughout the aura and strengthening natural energies from within. It protects against the negativity and misfortunes of this world, and provides safe exploration into alternate levels of consciousness and in facilitating visionary experiences from the past or the future. Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family and is treasured for its remarkable play of color, known as labradorescence. The stone, usually gray-green, dark gray, black or grayish-white, is composed in aggregate layers that refract light as iridescent flashes of peacock blue, gold, pale green, or coppery red. The predominant blue varies within the light, displaying hues from deepest blue to various shades of pale, almost blue-green. Labradorite tempers the negative side of our personality, the traits and actions that rob our energy and may produce depression or shame. Labradorite calms an overactive mind and energizes the imagination, bringing in new ideas. It is a wonderful tool for returning joy and spontaneity back to one's life. It helps eliminate the emotional drain of daily routine or being weighed down by responsibility, and awakens a sense of adventure and change. Eskimo legend is that in a fit of passion over lost love a great warrior threw his sword into a stone wall which casued the stone to shatter. This released the Northern Lights and the stone turned into Labradorite.

-Silver
Every natural substance has a unique vibration that creates an energy field, and metal is no exception. Throughout the world Silver is identified with the lunar manifestations of the Great Mother, the eternal selling goddess. Like the moon and water, Silver acts as a "mirror to the soul", allowing one to see deep within the self without judgment, bringing people calm and balance. Silver is used to 'draw down the moon' during lunar ceremonies, giving the wearer use of the moons energy and protecting them from negativity. Silver's connection to the spiritual life is seen in many traditional cultures where people live in union and carry deep respect for the earth. It is believed that wearing it brings one more harmony with the vibrations and flow of the universe. Silver's properties are strongest during the new and full moon. As Silver relates to the moon, so does it relate to the yin or feminine energies, and can help those who are too aggressive to bring peace into their awareness. As such, Silver also helps one to get in touch with their own emotions and intuition, by allowing the acknowledgment of one's inner voice instead of repressing it. It is used to conjure patience and perseverance to the wearer, and it is used extensively with gemstones due to the fact that the metal attracts and retains the qualities emitted by the stones. The metal is reflective, and as the moon reflects the light of the sun, so does silver reflect the energy of its wearer.

mind·ful·ness

/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/

With the constant overstimulation of our minds and the stress of everyday life, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos and forget how to be present. It's so tempting to waste our mental energy agonizing over the mistakes of our past, or worrying about the implications of the future. The only way to avoid these distractions is to be.

To practice mindfulness, simply, is to practice being- truly being- in moments as they are. When we challenge ourselves to be present, it brings our mind and body into alignment, and it becomes easier to let go of worry. Bringing your focus to your breath, feeling the air as it fills your lungs, and acknowledging and appreciating your surroundings is mindfulness in its purest state. Mindfulness involves a deep connection between soul and body. By bringing these two into harmony, we can find a stillness- stillness from which we can derive peace.

What are mala beads?

Malas are necklaces that are traditionally used in a form of meditation called Japa, found in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. When practicing Japa, one recites a mantra (either vocally or internally) 108 times. The number 108 holds a great amount of significance in many aspects of Buddhist culture, including the section of the Lankavatara sutra in which Bodhisattva Mahamati asks Buddha 108 questions, the 108 earthly temptations to overcome in search of Nirvana, and the 108 feelings it is believed a person can experience.

Traditional Tibetan malas have 108 beads, as well as three marker beads and a guru bead. The marker beads are not counted in the meditation, and are usually made from a different material than the others to introduce a tactile difference and assist the user in tracking their progress while meditating. The 109th stone, referred to as the guru bead, or sumeru, represents the relationship between student and teacher. Traditionally, meditations are started to the left side of the sumeru, with the beads held between the thumb and either the middle or ring finger. The index finger should be extended outwards, as it represents ego. Working clockwise, the user recites their mantra once on each bead, completing the meditation on the other side of the sumeru. It is important to note that the sumeru should not be crossed over during the course of meditation.

Note: Because each item is made to order, the time needed to prepare an order for shipping varies. We will work our best to have the item out to you as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 1-2 weeks for us to fulfill your order. If you need your item sooner, please send us a note and we will do our best to accommodate expedited orders! All of our items include tracking and ship First Class or Priority Mail (Selection available at Checkout). Once the item has been shipped, you will be sent a shipping notification with tracking information. Priority Mail packages will ship in a Small Flat Rate Box, while First Class packages will ship in a padded envelope. You should receive your item within 2-3 days (Priority) or 3-5 days (First Class).

These beads are not intended to get wet. If they are submerged in water, the tassel may begin to unravel slightly, or the organic materials, such as wood beads or seeds, may fade or change colors.


Please visit our shop for other malas in the Element Collection.

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108 Bead Full Size Malas: www.etsy.com/hk-en/shop/AwareBoutique?ref=ss_profile§ion_id=20247947

27 Bead Pocket Malas: www.etsy.com/shop/AwareBoutique/items?section_id=21770489

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