Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite and Turquoise - Peace, Positive Energy and Clear Communication

These natural Lapis Lazuli make a beautiful mala and I have hand knotted them on to a strong burgundy braided thread, which improves the life of the mala and gives a lovely feel in the hand as you count your mantras. There are pyrite beads placed after each set of 27 beads, to act as marker beads. They act as a gentle reminder if our mind wanders a little, bringing the focus back to the meditation and encouraging a deeper connection. The Guru bead set is made from Turquoise from Tibet. These 6mm beads make for a very light mala and is perfect for wearing as a necklace.

The sliding closure makes this mala very easy to wear on your wrist and will wrap 5 to 6 times around most wrists. Simply pull the sliding knot away from the guru bead down towards the string ends, opening the mala to its fullest length. Wrap it around your wrist, sometimes you may need to "roll" the beads over your hand, depending on your wrist size. Once it is around your wrist, simply slide the moving knot back down towards the guru bead, to cinch it. Do not force the mala to make an additional wrap, you risk breaking the mala over time.

This mala is set for a 6.5 inch wrist, if you would like it sized differently, please include your wrist measurement at checkout. My malas are adjustable, so please don't add anything extra in, even if you'd like to wear it loosely, there is always room to slacked it off, if you'd like. If you don't have a flexible tape measure, you can use a piece of string to measure your wrist and then measure the string on a normal ruler.

Please note, the Lapis that I use is not dyed, but in its natural form, this means that there are small inclusions of pyrite and/or white calcite in the beads. I think this adds to the beauty!

Wearing and using this mala is great way to remind yourself of your intention, and would be a beautiful gift for yourself, or a special friend.
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Metaphysical Properties fo the Stone

Lapis Lazuli quickly releases stress, bringing a deep sense of peace and serenity. It harmonizes the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional, bringing deep inner self-knowledge.

It also balances the Throat chakra, releasing any repressed anger, that is restricting communication. It enables self-expression, getting in touch with your inner truth and also confronting your truth and accepting what it teaches.

Lapis Lazuli opens the third eye, stimulating enlightenment, enhancing dream work and psychic abilities. It is a protective stone and aids in contacting Spiritual Guardians. It helps relive pain, and is particularly good with migraine headaches and benefits the whole respiratory system and thyroid.

Opens the third eye (6th) and balances the Throat (5th)
Birthstone for September in the UK, used to be the Birthstone for December in the USA.
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Pyrite

Pyrite (Iron Pyrite or Fool's Gold) is an excellent energy shield, blocking negative energy and pollutants, including disease. It is said to deflect harm and danger when worn around the neck.

A very positive stone, which helps overcoming inertia and reducing feelings of inadequacy. Pyrite also aids in relieving anxiety and frustration, and helps boost self-worth and confidence. It can help improve memory and recall. Pyrite increases our energy, and so is very useful in overcoming fatigue.
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Turquoise

Turquoise is the most effective healer for Body and Spirit. It enhances communication, intuition and meditation. It is a very protective stone, and is empathic and balancing.

It brings together male and female energies, uniting the earth and the sky. It can be used to enhance the immune system and regenerate tissues. It instills inner calms and aids in creative expression. Turquoise assists in problem solving and public speaking. It is excellent for exhaustion, panic attacks and depression.

Healing and balancing for the Throat Chakra (5th)
Elevates all Chakras
December birthstone
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Product Details

Main Beads: Lapis Lazuli, 6mm
Number of beads: 108
Guru bead: Turquoise bead set
Marker beads: Pyrite 6mm
Marker bead positions: 27, 53, 54 and 81
Total drop as necklace: about 17 inches
Hand knotted between each bead.

All my products are made with high quality beads from reliable sources and I take care to cleanse them and treat them with respect while I make the malas. Gemstones have their own vibrations, but also pick up energy as they are worn and used. I recommend cleansing your mala in the light of a full moon from time to time, to clean out any unwanted energy.

Malas ship in an organza pouch, with cards describing the metaphysical and healing properties of the beads.

For more 6mm 108 malas:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenedPieces?section_id=14923360&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2

An 8mm Lapis listing:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/184226096/natural-lapis-lazuli-108-bead-mala?ref=shop_home_active_8

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