Amethyst Mala Beads

According to traditional Buddhism, 108 represents the number of mortal desires of mankind which one must overcome to achieve Nirvana.
Mala Beads are often used as a meditation tool.

For this purpose, there are 108 beads so that a mantra can be recited 100 times as you move your fingers along the beads.

Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone, guarding against psychic attack and transmuting the energy into love.  It protects the wearer from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress, as well as ill wishes from others.  Amethyst is a natural tranquilizer, relieving stress and strain, soothing irritability, balancing mood swings, dispelling anger, rage, fear and anxiety.  Amethyst alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity.  Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities.  It has strong healing and cleansing powers.  Amethyst encourages sobriety, having a sobering effect on overindulgence of alcohol, drugs or other addictions.  It calms and stimulates the mind, helping you become more focused. It enhances memory and improves motivation.  Amethyst assists in remembering and understanding dreams; it relieves insomnia and encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom.

Sun Sign Connection: Virgo; Sagittarius; Capricorn; Aquarius; Pisces
Chakra Healing: Third Eye; Crown