Prayer beads and talismans make a spiritual practice tangible. These sacred tools encourage spiritual connection through repetitive chant or prayer while fingering the beads. They help us pursue spiritual enlightenment, expand consciousness and open our hearts.

While we may be drawn to specific beads because of their design, color or texture, it is more likely that we resonate with their inherent energetics. If you seek calm, balance, protection, enlightenment, clarity – you will naturally seek out a combination of beads that offer those qualities.

As tools for meditation and prayer I encourage a more contemporary use of an ancient practice. Hold your attention on the specific energetic signature of the beads to enhance tranquility, protection, empowerment, spiritual connection, deep healing. The beads can be fingered individually, with a prayer, mantra or chant, or simply held as the energies are absorbed.

Attached is a list of common gemstones and their energetic properties. These are qualities that resonate most with me, and it is important to experiment and have your own experience as you may find you respond differently to the energies.

Read more about the Energetic Qualities of Gemstones >

I hope this brings you to a new awareness in your spiritual practice!