Goddess Amethyst & Lapis Japa Mala

Handcrafted in India in the traditional form, this japa mala strings amethyst and lapis lazuli into a strand for prayer and meditation, finished with a goddess charm. A mala is a tool for counting mantra repetitions, and this one pairs amethyst's calm with lapis lazuli's truth and insight, making it a beautiful aid for focused, intentional practice.

Let the beads pass through your fingers, one breath, one mantra at a time.

Key Features of This Japa Mala

Amethyst and lapis beads. Genuine amethyst for calm and intuition, paired with lapis lazuli for truth and inner insight.

Traditional mala form. Strung for mantra practice in the classic style, handcrafted in India.

Goddess charm. A goddess figure adds a note of feminine, sacred energy to your practice.

Product Details

• Japa mala with genuine amethyst and lapis lazuli beads
• Goddess charm; handcrafted in India
• SKU: JM040
• Natural stones; color varies from piece to piece
• Keep out of long water soaks and prolonged direct sun

The Spiritual Significance

The japa mala has been used for thousands of years in the spiritual traditions of India, a strand of beads, traditionally 108 plus a guru bead, used to count repetitions of a mantra during meditation and prayer. Moving from bead to bead keeps the mind focused and the practice steady, a tactile anchor for the wandering attention.

The stones add their own associations. Amethyst is worked with for calm, intuition, and spiritual focus, and Judy Hall links it to the third eye and crown. Lapis lazuli, blue and gold, has been tied to truth and insight since ancient Egypt. Together with the goddess charm, they make this mala a tool for clear, intentional, and devotional practice.

How To Use This Japa Mala

1. Cleanse it with incense smoke, moonlight, or a rest on selenite, and set an intention for your practice.
2. Hold the mala and, starting beside the guru bead, move bead by bead as you repeat your mantra or breath.
3. Complete a round of the beads, then pause or reverse rather than crossing the guru bead, as tradition holds.
4. Wear it between sessions to keep its calming, focusing presence close.
5. Keep it out of long water soaks and harsh chemicals, and re-cleanse as needed.

Pairs Well With

• White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the mala and your space before practice.
• White Selenite Wand to rest it on and recharge the beads between sessions.
• Amethyst Bracelet, 8mm to carry the same calming stone on your wrist.
• Clear Quartz Polygon to amplify intention in meditation.
• Rose Quartz Bracelet, 8mm to add a gentle, heart-centered note.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a japa mala?

A japa mala is a strand of prayer beads, traditionally 108 plus a larger guru bead, used in the spiritual traditions of India to count repetitions of a mantra. Moving bead by bead helps keep meditation focused and steady.

How do I use it for mantra practice?

Hold the mala and begin at the bead next to the guru bead, moving one bead toward you with each mantra or breath. When you reach the guru bead again, you have completed a round; pause or turn back rather than crossing over it.

What stones are used?

This mala uses genuine amethyst and lapis lazuli. Amethyst is associated with calm and intuition, lapis with truth and insight, a pairing well suited to reflective, devotional practice.

Can I wear it as a necklace?

Yes. Many people wear their mala between sessions to keep its energy close, which is a common and respectful way to carry it. Handle it gently, as malas are strung for use rather than heavy daily wear.

How do I cleanse and care for it?

Cleanse it with smoke, moonlight, or selenite. Keep it out of long water soaks, harsh chemicals, and prolonged direct sun, which can fade the amethyst. Store it coiled and safe, and re-cleanse whenever it feels heavy.