#Spiritual beads

[conjuremanj]

Spiritual Beads

They are used to count prayers, repetitions, chants, devotionals, and meditation. In some cases, each bead symbolizes a particular event or concept. Beads can be made into bracelet, necklaces use to decorate tool, rattles,bells or any scared object and made from all types of materials.

Catholic beads

Origin: The origin of prayer beads dates back to ancient history. Prayer beads have been used by different religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Bahá’í Faith, Shamanism and Christianity. Therefore, Christianity was not the first religion to adapt to this tradition. In fact, the Bible does not speak about prayer beads. Neither Jesus, not His disciples or the early church used prayer beads. So some religions like Judaism won't use them. On the other hand prayer beads can be used and made for prayer but also for devotees of a pacific Saint, Deity, Spirit, or Ansestors to help you connect to that spirit. There are a variety of different beads made for different spiritually so choose the one that best fit you in your practice.

Above are beads for pagan/wiccans and need use Buddhism.

In the Orisha/Lukumi Tradition, Elekes ☝️ are beaded necklaces in patterns and colors of the Orisha. Once an individual’s head is crowned to an Orisha, other adornments such as bracelets and necklace or constructed indicating the initiates head Orisha is worn indicates which Orisha you walk with or became a priest/ess of.

In Vodou these aren’t considered necklaces, even though they make look like necklace in those pictures which are called kolye, and translates to necklace there not worn as such. Kolye are the mark of an initiate; They're made for you when you enter the djevo (chamber) and how it's worn shows the type of initiation you had. What is on/in a kolye represents specific lwa as well as specific concepts and/or pwen specific to spirits.

It’s a pretty important thing to wear and it serves important purposes during initiation. (no matter what the internet tells you, in haitian vodou they don't wear a necklace like Orisha religions do, But in some cases in some regions of Haiti the kolye is worn as a necklace) Houngans during a ritual carry the machete and wearing their kolye that indicate he is a houngan asogwe, and a manbo carries a dwapo wears a kolye across her body, which says that she is a manbo asogwe (the highest initiatory rank in the religion) and the smaller kolye's worn around the neck says that a person is initiated, but is not a manbo asgowe.

[venus-in-pearls]

I've been finding it pretty difficult to get my art seen by those here who will resonate with it. So here's a small collection of some of my handcrafted jewelry! A few of these pieces are still available to claim, and a few of them have been previously sold at local vendor markets 🩷

1) strand style earrings with ethical and sustainable blue Ark shells, hand collected by me from the beach I live near, Larkivite stone beads, Hematite stone moon beads, glass beads, and silver-plated wire, earring hooks, and crimp beads (unavailable)

2) stretchy bracelet with an ethical and sustainable white Ark shell, also hand collected by me from the same location, glass beads, and 18k gold-plated crimp beads (unavailable)

3) necklace made with a Lightning Whelk shell fragment I also collected by hand from the same location, tarnish-resistant gold wire, glass beads, and an 18k gold plated clasp (available to claim!)

4) wire-wrapped dangle earrings, made with red and gold glass beads, tarnish-resistant gold wire, and 28k gold-plated earring hooks (available to claim!)

5) wire-wrapped Garnet stone bracelet, made with tarnish-resistant gold wire, and an 18k gold-plated clasp (available to claim!)

6) Clear Quartz heart necklace, made with wire-wrapped with tarnish-resistant gold wire, and soft, black cotton cording with sliding knots so you can choose your perfect length (unavailable)

[thedragonagelesbian]

im obsessed with the neverafter party composition btw. no cleric. no druid. relying on a BARD and a RANGER for healing...... so many class choices that lean support & utility (ranger, bard, rogue) and we don’t have anyone’s subclasses yet, which could push the fighter and even barb in that direction depending on which subclass murph and emily pick, and the things lou could do with the modularity of the warlock class........... AHHH i hope they all make it to level 3

[felucians]

do i pick the tattooed golden retriever with a heart of gold, sunshine skater boy lead singer and guitarist of the band (sam) or do i pick the long dark fluffy hair emo boy who hides in his room, loves frogs, is super nerdy and the human equivalent of a black cat (sebastian)

[aspiregemshk]

Lapis Lazuli Healing Bracelet, harmonises the mind, body, and spirit, it is also known as the wisdom stone. Wearing it can help prevent mental attacks and reduce tension. Lapis Lazuli has the power to reveal your psychic intelligence.

[uh-mozzaza]

everyone on the Kagurabachi's reddit discussing whether Shiba is a fraud or not, meanwhile I have a real question on my mind (is he a practicing Buddhist)

[pisceaneclectic]

Snags from the day of antiquing and craft shopping >>

Beads, Bowls, crystals, trinkets, fabric scraps, a green glass vase, a gold framed mirror, an evil eye charm, crystal chips, astrology beads which I'm converting into charms for divination, and a serpent candlestick holder.

I also got some candles, jars, 7 vinyl records, and some other bits not shown.

Lots of this will be moving to the altar. 🔮

The peacock bowl and some beads will be Joe's for spiritual and creative use.

[lazyyogi]

Master Mala Maker: Sandalwood Blues

Mantra meditation will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first kind of meditation I ever practiced and it was the first spiritual practice that triggered a totally unexpected awakening experience in me.

Some of my writings on mantra meditation:

Initiation into Mantra

Introduction to Mantra Meditation 1

Introduction to Mantra Meditation 2

Given this gratitude for mantra (and my affection for tactile toys), it comes as no surprise that I really love a good mala, also known as prayer beads.

A mala is used to count the number of times a mantra is repeated in a meditation session. Since there are a finite number of beads in a mala, it also serves as a timer for the meditation. After the meditation, the mala can be worn around the neck, wrapped around a wrist, or kept in a pocket. Whenever the day's events threaten to unbalance you, the mala can then act as a touchstone, helping to touch base with the awareness cultivated during your practice.

There are many styles of prayer beads. Variations include the number of beads in the mala, the materials of the beads, the colors of the cord, whether or not to have knots between the beads, and any ornamentation of the guru bead with or without a tassel.

Over the years, I have acquired a mala now and then from a variety of makers. Recently I discovered a truly exceptional maker and I would be remiss not to share his business with you all.

It all began when I was searching for a sandalwood mala on etsy over the summer. I had seen sandalwood malas before, selling for around $30 or so. So when I discovered similar appearing malas selling for over $100 at Sandalwood Blues, I was a little confused. Until I learned, unsurprisingly, that most "sandalwood" prayer beads sold are counterfeit, in a sense. Authentic Mysore sandalwood is relatively endangered, is only harvested in small sustainable batches, and as such is rather costly. It is so prized because of the exquisite natural scent that emanates from the wood.

I was suspicious but also intrigued. Was there really that big of a difference? Well, I bought a sandalwood mala from the shop and to my surprise, it was very unlike the other "sandalwood" prayer beads I had seen before. The grain of the beads was much finer and smoother while the fragrance was unmistakable. It was one of those things with an undeniable difference in quality.

Impressed, I went back to the Sandalwood Blues shop to see what else they had. And that's when I saw they had chikna rudraksha.

Rudraksha are seeds that are traditionally used as beads for malas in India. They are my absolute favorite when it comes to material. They look like little brains and, over time, the highest quality rudraksha beads will darken, harden, and take on a shine. It is like the mala transforms with love and presence. Chikna rudraksha are the highest quality of rudraksha seed. If you held a chikna rudraksha and regular rudraksha mala in your hands, you would immediately discern the difference.

So of course I bought a rudraksha mala from Sandalwood Blues as well.

It. Was. Perfect.

The only other place I had found similar quality beads was from a Hindu spiritual supply company based in India. And if I am being honest, I actually felt these were even higher quality than the Indian company's.

At that point, I was sold. This kind of attention to quality at a reasonable price is just incredibly rare in this day and age. So when I had the idea for a custom mala as a gift for my girlfriend, I reached out to the shop owner, Jarek. Just when I thought this shop couldn't impress me more, interacting with the owner and creator took it to another level.

Jarek is a kind and abundantly knowledgeable craftsman. He responds to every message the same day, often in a matter of minutes. What's more, he really understood my vision. I realized that once I conveyed what I had in mind, I could leave a significant amount of the decision making up to him and trust his process.

The mala was perfect, a gorgeous pearl and rudraksha mala that really blew me away. And when I wanted another custom mala for my Kriya Yoga practice (depicted at the top of this post), I went straight back to Jarek.

From now on, he is my go-to master craftsman for any prayer bead questions or needs. He demonstrated such superb quality in both his materials and constructions while also displaying an intuitive understanding of his customer's needs.

I always feel that people and businesses whose love and passion inspire them to go above and beyond need to be shared with others. Especially when they are masters of their art.

It makes me so happy knowing Jarek is out there making these magical creations that both support spiritual practices while adorning the practitioner with the symbolic fruits of their practice.

May his work contribute to the peace, freedom, and happiness of all beings in all worlds.

LY

[ambertech-art]

Pagan Prayer Beads

Our pagan prayer beads are now live on Etsy! One of a kind accessories for your spiritual needs <3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1758092225/pagan-prayer-beads-handmade

[iamwinklebottom]

I’m super indecisive at times. I was like “how df am I gonna edit this” lmaoooo.

24% OFF MY ENTIRE SITE!

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! A couple of these items are SOLD already. Click the link in my biooooo; there’s much more to choose from. I just wanted to post theseeee 🥳

[conjuremanj]

Check My New Orleans Voodoo Priest Rattle.

I wanted to share with you my new voodoo priest rattle in New Orleans Voodoo.

As you see in the pic above ☝️ the rattle is a small gourd rattle. Beaded all the way around by the handle we have some of the Main African Orishas Deity bead colors.

In the above ☝️ picture more beads were added above the Orisha beads. There are some of the Haitian Lwa colors. One of them is my Met Tet. It also haves Met Kalfu, Baron & Bridgette, Legba, Ezurli Dantor to name a few and they all have meaning to me.

Shell's has been added to the priest rattle. As well as the flour de les to represent my city.

[venus-in-pearls]

beaded fish skeleton hoop earrings, handcrafted by me! 🐟

~ the hoop bases and the hooks are handmade with stainless steel wire, the fish charms are stainless steel, and the beads are glass 💙

~ These are no longer available 💙

[marimoriart]

My art block caused by war and evacuation is almost gone. I've left Ukraine with two bags: one with my underwear, some food supplies and medicine, and the second - with my dog's stuff. But some time ago I've reunited with my workshop - all these beads, metal and glass components, my pile of gemstones - here in Prague (the biggest of thanks to the volunteers!). And now I can create and tell my beaded stories again. Thank you, my lovely followers who stayed with me. Welcome, dear new followers. I have something to show you, I promise 🌿

[equinoxians]

[tmiachelson]

Mala beads hold great spiritual significance in several eastern religions, where they are used as a tool for counting mantras, focusing the mind during meditation, and enhancing spiritual awareness. These strings of beads are believed to possess unique vibrations, and their use can help the mind relinquish attachment to the ego, leading to a state of heightened spiritual consciousness. The process of cultivating a relationship with these beads can be a transformative experience, allowing individuals to shed limiting beliefs and connect with the divine.

[nattynaturalgal]

Waistbeads, anklets, bracelets, chokers available at my online botanica.

www.sankofamedicine.com