This potent 108 bead meditation mala features 8 mm fair trade lapis lazuli beads, accented with fair trade brass details, and finished with a fair trade brass ethiopian cross, a symbol of faith and interconnectedness. 40 inches with a 2 inch pendant.
l a p i s l a z u l i
spellbindingly blue,
the rich hue of the heavens,
the cosmos,
long known to be connected to spiritual realms.
loved by ancient Egyptians,
celebrated in paintings and scrolls,
adornment of pharaohs and queens,
a jewel sometimes ground down
to make eyeshadow and magic elixirs.
in Persian folklore,
the stone was said to be the starry sky
shrunken down into a precious gem,
in it, contained the wisdom of the cosmos.
in Islam, a protector against the evil eye.
in Buddhism, a way to inner peace.
linked to the third eye chakra,
the eye of consciousness,
the one that sees all -
knowledge,
intuition,
wisdom,
insight,
awakening.
a stone of communication,
of speaking truth,
of being heard.
a stone of truth,
encouraging an honesty of spirit,
in thought,
in speech,
in writing,
always always
revealing truth.
a visionary stone,
an evolutionary aid,
a well of wisdom,
a teacher of sincerity,
humanity,
discretion,
honor.
* Packaged with care in simple, eco-friendly, rustic style packaging.
* Handmade with love by me in my home studio in Sacramento, California.