The Stones / Beads

Below are some of the  metaphysical properties for many of the semi-precious stones I use in making my Prayer Malas. I also use various woods, seeds, bone, shell, and riverstone (natural and dyed).

For some, these qualities are important. The Guru bead, as well as the Counter beads, can be different than the main beads of the mala.  I use what enhances the natural beauty of the stones that you choose. Yes, you can have a Prayer Mala custom made. Call or email me for an estimate.

Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions.

	Aventurine (Green) Composition: Tektosilicates, quartz (silica group) Metaphysical Properties: Stimulates creativity, perception and intelligence. Aids in a sense of mental and emotional well-being and helps get one moving after they’ve been stuck for a while. Chakra: Heart Astrological Sign: Aries
	Aventurine (Red) Composition: Tektosilicates, Quartz (silica group) Metaphysical Properties: Aids in allowing good things to come in ones direction Chakra: Root, Sacral, Third Eye Astrological Sign: Aries
	Black Agate Composition: A form of Chalcedony Metaphysical Properties: Increases concentration and clarity. Promotes good will. Aids in overcoming flaws, fears, and loneliness. Has a calming effect during times of stress. Gives a sense of strength and courage. Chakra: Root Astrological Sign: Aries & Aquarius
	Black Jasper Composition: Tektosilicates, Quartz (silica group) Metaphysical Properties: Aids in allowing good things to come in ones direction Chakra: Root, Sacral, Third Eye Astrological Sign: Aries
	Carnelian Composition: A form of chalcedony, agate Metaphysical Properties: Excellent career stone, it is very helpful in making choices and decisions. Long revered for its healing, spiritual and creative qualities. Grounds energy and aides attention into the present. Chakra: Sacral Astrological Sign: Aries, Taurus, Cancer & Leo
	Cherry Quartz Composition: Lechatelierite – Natural Glass / Fused Quartz Metaphysical Properties: Stimulates the astral body and the psychic system. Chakra: Heart Astrological Sign: Virgo & Gemini
	China Jade Composition: Nephrite, Actinolate group Metaphysical Properties: Aids in promoting harmony inside and outside. It has energetic clearing properties. Helps in making realizations about ones life purpose. Chakra: Heart Astrological Sign: Aries
	Denim Lapis Composition: Sulphur containing sodium aluminum silicate Metaphysical Properties: Aids in emotional healing and stability and cleanses the spirit to bring out inner truth and peace. Chakra: Third Eye Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
	Fancy Jasper Composition: Silicate, Chalcedony, Quartz group Metaphysical Properties: Aids one to attend to the mundane details of life. Helps one be grounded and focused with whatever duties need to be achieved with a smile; to lighten up and enjoy oneself. Chakra: All Astrological Sign: Leo
	Fire Agate Composition: Microcrystalline Quartz, Banded Chalcedony – often infused with iron and aluminum Metaphysical Properties: Protection, courage and strength is found in this stone. It aids in calming emotions and fears; reflecting any threads back to Source. Helps strengthen psychic talents. Balances the male and female energies Chakra: Sacral and Solar Plexus Astrological Sign: Aries
	Fluorite Composition: Calcium Fluoride Metaphysical Properties: Brings in objectivity and concise, orderly thoughts, actions and behavior. Increases alertness and mental activity and also helps in grasping complex and abstract concepts. Best recharged by wind & water. Chakra: All Astrological Sign: Pisces & Capricorn
	Gold Stone Composition: Man made stone containing copper Metaphysical Properties: Used as an energy generator and deflector of unwanted energies. Aids in setting goals and attaining them. Increases the healing energies from the hands as well as aids long distance healing. Chakra: Heart, Throat, Third Eye Astrological Sign: Taurus, Sagittarius
	Hematite Composition: Iron Oxide Metaphysical Properties: Enhances mental activity. Balances yin/yang energies and emotions. Dissolves negativity. Grounding. Reminds you that the only limitations that exist are those that you place on yourself. Chakra: Root Astrological Sign: Aries & Aquarius
	Howlite Composition: Calcium-silicon borate with hydroxyl Metaphysical Properties: Stills the mind and is excellent for sleep or meditation. Reduces stress and anxiety. Encourages attributes which are helpful to one’s spirituality. Aids in creativity. Chakra: Third Eye Astrological Sign: Gemini
	Leopard Jasper Composition: Silicate, Chalcedony, Quartz group Metaphysical Properties: It is used when connection to one’s animal spirit guide or totem. It aids in meeting obligations and responsibilities. A reminder of the oneness we have with the natural world around us. Chakra: Root & Solar Plexus ~ Astrological Sign: Capricorn
	Onyx Composition: Microcrystalline Quartz, Chalcedony group Metaphysical Properties: Aids in releasing old relationship; keeping negativity away. Helps overcome feelings of loneliness and alienation. Bring comfort in new surroundings. Chakra: Root, Solar Plexus, Third Eye ~ Astrological Sign: Leo
	Prehnite Composition: Basic Calcium Aluminum Silicate, often with some iron. Metaphysical Properties: Stone for dreaming and remembering. Facilitates contact with non-physical entities and extraterrestrials. Good for use in grid work, inspiration and prophecy. Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart ~ Astrological Sign: Libra
	Rose Quartz Composition: A form of Quartz Metaphysical Properties: Emits a calming, cooling energy which can work on all of the chakras to gently remove negativity and to reinstate the loving, gentle forces of self-love. It is a rejuvenating agent for both the physical body and the emotions. Chakra: Heart & Crown ~ Astrological Sign: Taurus & Libra
	Ruby-Zoisite Composition: Also known as Anyolite, ruby within a matrix of the mineral Zoisite. Metaphysical Properties: It helps to increase the awareness of the super-ego, your energy being an extension of the rest of the world. Helps amplify the whole energy field of a person, reaching within to release inner talents of the mind. Chakra: Heart ~ Astrological Sign: Aries.
	Smoky Quartz Composition: A form of Quartz – Silicon Dioxide Metaphysical Properties: It is a protective, grounding and stabilizing stone, It’s used as a mood elevator to lift depression as well as remove negative energy Chakra: Root ~ Astrological Sign: Capricorn & Sagittarius
	Sodalite Composition: A form of Quartz, Silicon Dioxide Metaphysical Properties: Logic, intellect, efficiency. Truth of emotions. Also good for fellowship, sense of commonality in groups. Chakra: Throat ~ Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
	Soap Stone Composition: Steatite, a compact form of talc Metaphysical Properties: It allows one to release old routines and to create new loving environments. Aids in helping one navigate through life’s changes. Chakra: All ~ Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
	Turquoise Composition: Silicon dioxide, Macrocrystalline Quartz Metaphysical Properties: Aids in clear thinking, courage and confidence. It is used for protection, especially during travel. It also used for balance and grounding and releasing judgments. Chakra: Solar Plexus ~ Astrological Sign: Capricorn
	Tiger’s Eye Composition: Sulphur containing sodium aluminum silicate Metaphysical Properties: Aids in emotional healing and stability and cleanses the spirit to bring out inner truth and peace. Chakra: Third Eye ~ Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
	Unakite Composition: Pink feldspar, green epidote, and quartz. Metaphysical Properties: Emotional balance, spirituality. Facilitates re-birthing process. Good for healthy reproductive system and pregnancy. Chakra: Heart ~ Astrological Sign: Scorpio
	Yellow Turquoise Composition: A form of Serpentine Metaphysical Properties: Gives assistance to disorders in all areas of the body, mental structure and the emotions. Aids in clearing blocked energies; allowing the healthy, natural flow to be reestablished. Chakra: All ~ Astrological Sign: Gemini
	Riverstone natural and dyed River Stones have no documented metaphysical properties other than being washed by the flow of water in a river and being the very bones and fabric of our Earth Mother Planet. The stones are also offered dyed and offer a more affordable yet quite beautiful alternative to semi precious Mala Stones.