Labradorite is noted for its ability to strengthen intuition. Tap into a higher form of consciousness during your meditative practice with this naturally scented sandalwood beads mala with accented labradorite stones.
- Bead size: 6mm
- Individually Knotted between each bead
- Made of sandalwood beads with labradorite
- Blue cotton tassel
- Bead Configuration: 5 Labradorite + 46 SW + 6 Labradorite + 46 SW+ 5 Labradorite + 1 Guru Bead
- For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item
Due to the nature of natural stones, this piece will feature exquisite variations in surface patterns and overall appearance. Such details enhance the unique beauty of each piece.
design: A hand-knotted meditation mala of warm, honey-toned sandalwood beads accented by three clusters of shimmering labradorite, finished with a flowing indigo cotton tassel and matching guru bead.
size: 6mm beads; traditional full-length 108-bead mala. Overall strand length not specified.
material: Sandalwood beads, labradorite gemstone beads, blue cotton cord and tassel.
features: 108 beads plus guru bead, individually knotted between each bead, natural sandalwood fragrance, labradorite accent beads (5 + 6 + 5 configuration), blue cotton tassel
care: Keep away from water, perfume, and direct sunlight, and store in a soft pouch when not in use to preserve the sandalwood's scent and the labradorite's flash.
disclaimer: Because sandalwood and labradorite are natural materials, grain, tone, and stone patterning will vary slightly from piece to piece, making each mala one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
This mala carries the quiet authority of the number 108, the count long held across meditation traditions to mark a complete cycle of practice. Each knot between the beads exists for a reason: it steadies the hand, marks the passage of a single breath or mantra, and keeps the mind from rushing ahead of itself.
Sandalwood has been the wood of contemplative practice for centuries, prized not only for its soft, enduring fragrance but for the way that scent settles the senses and signals the mind that it is time to turn inward. Woven through the sandalwood, the labradorite beads bring a different quality of attention. Labradorite is often described as a stone of the threshold, associated with sharpening intuition and quieting mental noise so that subtler insight can surface.
Together, the grounded warmth of the wood and the flickering, watchful presence of the labradorite make this mala suited to practices that ask for both calm and clarity, an anchor for the body and an opening for perception.
Held bead by bead through a mantra or simply carried to the cushion each morning, this mala becomes less an object and more a habit, a small physical cue that it is time to sit, breathe, and return to center. Its knotted construction keeps it steady in the hand through repeated use, so it can settle into daily practice rather than staying a shelf piece.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mantra practitioners looking for a grounding, intuition-supporting tool for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting (japa), mindfulness practice, altar or ritual use
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Intuition, Balance, Inner Wisdom, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Third Eye Chakra
- Zodiac: Leo, Scorpio
- Gemstone: Labradorite
Labradorite is often called a stone of transformation, prized for the way its surface seems to hold flickers of blue and gold light just beneath the surface. Practitioners turn to it when they want to quiet mental static and listen more closely to their own instincts, treating it as a companion for reflection, discernment, and the kind of insight that arrives quietly rather than all at once.
Questions & Guidance
How do I use this mala in meditation?
Hold the guru bead between your thumb and middle finger, then move one bead at a time toward you with each breath, repetition of a mantra, or moment of silent focus, completing a full circuit at the 108th bead.
Why does this mala have 108 beads?
108 is a number long used in meditation traditions to represent a complete cycle of practice, which is why most malas, including this one, are strung with 108 counting beads plus a guru bead.
Can this mala be worn as jewelry?
This mala is designed for meditation use rather than everyday wear, so we recommend using it as a practice tool instead of a necklace.
Why are there labradorite beads mixed in with the sandalwood?
The labradorite beads mark specific points in the mala's rotation while adding their own association with intuition and clarity to the sandalwood's grounding, calming presence.
How should I care for the sandalwood and labradorite beads?
Keep the mala dry and out of direct sunlight, avoid contact with perfumes or lotions, and store it in a soft pouch between uses to protect both the wood's scent and the stones' finish.
