Lava Mala

Lava Mala

Mala Beads are also known as a Japa mala or mala is a string of prayer beads commonly used in Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Shintō, and other traditions for the spiritual practice known in Sanskrit as Japa. They are similar to other forms of prayer beads used in various world religions and sometimes referred to in English as a “rosary”. Wikipedia

Lava Stone:

• Uninstalls old emotional programming
• Assists in healing old emotional wounds
• Assists in releasing repetitive anger and outbursts
• Strengthens to transform negative emotions to positive emotions

Great Void, Great Mystery

Affirmation: I am focused. I am responsible. I stay with matters until they are settled or reach completion. I accomplish whatever I set out to do. I pay attention to what is going on around me and within me. I am attentive.

Color: black

Chakra(s): root

About the stone: is a natural glass, composed of two-thirds silica or more, formed during the cooling of volcanic lava

Astrological sign(s): Libra, Scorpio

Planet(s): Venus, Pluto

Number(s): 5

Element(s): fire

Mohs scale: 5–5.5

Spiritual uses:  draws you inward to the center of yourself, to the place of truth. In Native American teachings, it is likened to the Great Void or the Great Mystery from which all things are created. It is a stone for spiritual dreaming and creating that is best used in the western quadrant of the Native American Medicine Wheel. Black obsidian can be used to request the aid of Archangels Melchizedek and Sabrael.

Mental uses:  is perfect to ground you and keep you focused. If you have a tendency to get easily distracted or off center, use this stone to keep your mind on the task at hand. It is also beneficial for maintaining a positive outlook by keeping negative thoughts at bay.

Read more about crystals and gemstones in The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo