Carnelian Gem Mala (with knotted thread)

108 beads, plus Guru bead and tassel
Bead size: 5mm, Mala length: 15.5”
*Handmade in India

Suggested Mantra: Om Eim Saraswatyae Namaha
(Om, salutations to the divine feminine principle, Goddess Saraswati)
Application: For true spiritual knowledge, creativity, divine speech. To excel in the arts, music, science and education.

Valued for its beautiful red-orange hues, Carnelian is associated with courage, creativity, vitality and confidence. Historically, it has been used as a talisman for protection, using it to aid the dead in the afterlife and to protect against misfortunes. It also supports physical and emotional healing, believed to increase energy and support emotional balance. Mined in the Mediterranean countries in ancient times, but today Carnelian comes mostly from Botswana, Brazil and India.

Benefits of Carnelian include:

‍-a warm, soothing, grounding energy which creates safety and the feeling of love,

-releases the fear of death and the unknown,

-highly protective and purifies negative energy,

-attracts abundance, prosperity, happiness and joy,

-considered the “stone of courage” bringing bravery and strength,

-boosts physical energy, overcomes fatigue, supports vitality,

-builds self-confidence and emotional stability,

-is a popular choice for artists as it is associated with passion and creative expression.