The Magician’s Sacred Flower Mala
The Magician’s Sacred Flower Mala
Materials: Natural gemstones (Montana agate, emerald & white jade) hand-knotted with 100% pure white silk, with a carved lotus made of white jade for a focal bead and mixed spacer beads of solid 14k gold and sterling silver.
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Made on Mercury’s day during Mercury’s hour, this magickal talisman was crafted with The Magician in mind! Associated with intelligence, analytical prowess, dexterity, and curiosity, The Magician of tarot is rightly associated with the planet Mercury in astrology. This mala is made in his honor, and is intended to help one sort through their mental mayhem with poise, harmony, and fortitude.
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What are malas?
Malas, also called mantra beads, meditation beads, or Buddhist prayer beads, are spiritual tools used to count intentions, prayers, mantras, or breaths during periods of focused meditation. They consist of 108 beads, not including the meru or “mountain” bead (also referred to as the “guru bead”) at the end.
This last bead is usually the largest and signifies the beginning and end of the counting process and meditative session. Focusing on the Meru bead before and after meditation is a way to pay respect to the personal teachers or gurus we have been blessed with throughout our life, but it also helps us stay grounded. It reminds us to remain humble as we seek out our innate connection to the True Teacher to which we are all connected: the divine, creative, universal, energy of life itself.
Why 108 beads?
The mala consists of 108 beads, not including the Meru Bead and/or any decorative spacer beads, which are simply used to aid in the counting process. These 108 beads can be stylistically broken up in many different patterns according to preference or adherence to a specific tradition, but typically there will always be 108 main beads in total. This is because 108 is a sacred number in many traditions, and it was because of this renowned sacred number that I also made 108 cards, corresponding Sigils, and affirmations in The Nameless One (A Tarot & Oracle Deck).
This number 108 is sacred for many reasons, here are just a few:
- The diameter of the Sun is about 108 times the diameter of the Earth
- The distance from the Sun to the Earth is about 108 times the diameter of the sun
- The average distance of the Moon from the Earth is about 108 times the diameter of the Moon.
- In astrology, there are 12 signs and 9 planets. 12 x 9 =108
- In some Yogic traditions, there are said to be108 pressure points in the human body, as well as 108 names of the goddess, and 108 energy lines throughout the body that become one as they connect at the heart
- In numerology, the number 1 represents the Self, The Ego, as well as the singular universal energy that connects all of life/ creation, and Higher Truths, while 0 represents potential, the cosmic void, the beginning /end of all things, as well as spiritual completeness or emptiness, while 8 represents infinity, eternity, and universal abundance.
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Xia Hunt Malas
My "Xian malas" are in a new style that I have designed myself after years of personal experimentation. They retain the traditional 108 beads but are broken up into three parts or segments of 8, 18, and 28 beads on each side of the Meru bead. They are as follows:
The 8 Base beads
These 8 beads are on each side of the Meru Bead (16 in total) represent abundance, manifestation, spiritual attainment, and infinite potential. In this case, the 8 Base beads are 6mm in size using the best quality Montana agate beads
montana agate metaphysical properties:
Balances the mind, body, and spirit; enhances concentration and analytic abilities, transmutes negative energy into positive energy; grounds and instills a sense of safety.
The 18 Central beads
These 18 Central beads (18 on each side of the Meru bead, for 36 in total). These are sometimes set in between a decorative spacer segment, in this case, a mix of solid 14k gold in between sterling silver.
Mercury is said to be of a neutral nature, both partaking of masculine and feminine energies. This is symbolized by the use of gold (symbolizing the masculine & external success) and silver (symbolizing the feminine & internal emotional integration & intuition) in the small spacer beads.
The Central beads represent an increase in vitality and prosperity--especially in the areas of life the corresponding gemstones resonate with. The number 18 is a sacred number, especially in Jewish traditions, where it is said to be linked with life and lifeforce.
In this case, the Central beads are made of a emerald, a stone classically assigned to the planet mercury—although sometimes attributed to Venus, planet of love. Indeed emerald is a stone of harmony as well as wisdom.
Metaphysical properties of emerald:
Emerald instills peace and harmony in the face of an ever changing world. It offers insight that accounts for both reason and emotion. It is beneficial for domestic harmony as well as understanding. It soothes as well as teaches the heart.
The 28 Higher Beads
These 28 Higher beads (56 total) connect at the back and form a seamless transition, representing completion, elevated thought, realignment, and greater understanding. For this reason, I tend to use the same type of beads for the Base beads as for the Higher beads--as this symbolizes a true, unified, and elevated understanding or integration of the energies used in the beginning. In this case, these beads are again made up of soothing Montana agate.
The Meru Bead
As discussed above, the meru or “mountain” bead (also referred to as the “guru bead” or “focal bead”) is at the end, the largest bead in the mala, not counted among the 108 beads, and signifies the beginning and end of the counting process and meditative session.
Focusing on the Meru bead before and after meditation is a way to pay respect to the personal teachers or gurus we have been blessed with throughout our life, but it also helps us stay grounded. It reminds us to remain humble as we seek out our innate and intimate connection to the True Teacher to which we are all eternal students: the divine, creative, universal, energy of life itself.
In this mala, I have used a carved lotus made of white jade as the Meru bead.
White jade helps to ensure all energies are being channeled towards the highest good of its wearer. The lotus is a sacred flower; arising from the murky waters, it’s perfect white petals unfold pristine and untainted. This represents how our connection to the divine, higher emotions and intuition arise from the muck of our innermost subconscious.
All the malas here at Xia Hunt Studios I have made by hand, using personally selected, top quality, all-natural gemstones, which were imbued with intention during the knotting process. The thread is 100% natural genuine silk. They come in a beautiful pouch, with a handwritten thank you to show my appreciation for your support. Please know that these malas are made with love, attention, and intention. They are made to last.
Rest assured knowing that if for any reason your mala breaks or is damaged, you can send it back to me and I will repair it for you free of charge. You handle the shipping, and I will handle the rest. ( This includes replacing any damaged gemstones and reknotting the mala using new silk if needed.)
Blessed be,
- Xia
