DESCRIPTION

This is a bright, vitalising meditation mala with Carnelian counter beads (the traditional amount of 108). The three dividers are faceted Golden Mica spheres, accented with clear Quartz, Carnelian and Hematite beads. The guru bead includes another Golden Mica and double-terminated Quartz point with two knotted strands on either side ending in heart-shaped Golden Mica beads. Each counter bead is meticulously knotted by hand - one by one, using dark brown micro-macrame cord for durability and strength. 

All around length of mala: 111 cm (43.5")
Counter bead diameter: 0.8 cm (0.3") 
Diameter of the divider combination: approx. 4 cm (1.6") 
Length of guru bead combination: just over 5.5 cm (2.2")

This mala comes in one of Spirit Carrier's luxurious cork pouches for safe-keeping, and gift-wrapped for no extra charge.

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CRYSTAL PROPERTIES

CARNELIAN
A vibrant stone of vitality, motivation and creative fire. Carnelian is a true energy uplifter, rekindling enthusiasm for life and inspiring you to turn ideas and intentions into action. It awakens creativity, courage and self-confidence, encouraging you to take initiative, overcome procrastination and follow through with your plans. Associated with the sacral chakra, Carnelian celebrates the pleasures of being alive: passion, sensuality, spontaneity and the freedom to enjoy life's experiences. It encourages a healthy sense of self-worth and the confidence to pursue what excites and inspires you. Traditionally regarded as a stone of success, prosperity and good fortune, it is a wonderful companion when you need a fresh surge of energy, renewed motivation or the courage to make things happen.

GOLDEN MICA
An uplifting stone of optimism, compassion and inner radiance. Golden Mica encourages a generous attitude towards yourself and others, helping you approach life's challenges with warmth, understanding and a lighter heart. Traditionally regarded as a peace-making stone, it is said to help deflect anger, jealousy and resentment, allowing you to remain centred rather than be drawn into discord. Its bright, joyful energy encourages you to look at situations more objectively while keeping compassion at the heart of your response. Golden Mica also supports stamina and inner strength, helping you recognise where a change in attitude or outlook could bring greater ease and harmony. A cheerful companion for restoring a sense of lightness and seeing new possibilities.

CLEAR QUARTZ
Known as the Master Crystal, clear Quartz is one of the most versatile and powerful stones in the mineral kingdom. A universal amplifier, it responds readily to intention, enhancing, strengthening and transmitting energy in accordance with the purpose it is given. It can be used to focus and direct intentions, amplify the qualities of other crystals, clear stagnant energy and bring greater harmony to the energetic field. Traditionally regarded as a master healer, clear Quartz is associated with all chakras and all levels of being, making it a valuable companion for virtually any purpose. It is said to raise one's energetic vibration, sharpen awareness and bring clarity where distractions cloud the way forward. A stone of profound spiritual connection, it can support meditation, inner exploration and attunement to deeper aspects of the self. Yet no two Quartz crystals are quite alike: each has its own character, patterns and individual presence, with its own qualities and teachings to offer. Often called a ‘Stone of Power’, clear Quartz is a reminder of the potential held within both the crystal and the intention you bring to it.

DOUBLE-TERMINATED QUARTZ creates connection and exchange, facilitating free-flowing energy. With a natural point at both ends, this formation is traditionally believed to transmit and receive energy in both directions, making it a powerful tool for bridging opposing or complementary forces. It can help establish a link between two people, two ideas or different levels of awareness, bringing them into communication and greater harmony, keeping energy from becoming stagnant or restricted. Its dual-pointed form also makes it a useful aid for balancing and aligning the chakras, and for bridging the spiritual and physical realms. This crystal of reciprocity is also a reminder that meaningful exchange is a two-way flow.

HEMATITE
A powerful stone of grounding, self-possession and personal strength. Hematite helps establish a strong sense of self, encouraging you to stand firmly in your own individuality and recognise the qualities that make you unique. It supports creative expression and helps release self-imposed limitations, giving you the confidence to explore your abilities and put your own ideas into practice. Particularly valuable when feeling scattered, overwhelmed or pulled in too many directions, Hematite brings a sense of stability and equilibrium while maintaining natural alertness and clear-headedness. It is both grounding and revitalising, helping you remain composed under pressure without losing your drive or enthusiasm. Traditionally associated with courage, resilience and personal magnetism, Hematite encourages a quietly confident presence and a more optimistic approach to life's challenges.