With feminine energy that is gentle and healing, white moonstone beads inspire inner peace and emotional balance. Set against lightly scented earthy sandalwood beads. Malas are beautiful tools for meditation. Intended for counting and chanting, you use a mala simply by moving through its beads one by one.
- Bead size: 6mm
- Individually Knotted between each bead
- Made of sandalwood and white moonstone beads
- White cotton tassel
- Bead Configuration: 5 Moonstone + 46 SW + 6 Moonstone + 46 SW+ 5 Moonstone + 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.
| For meditation use only, not recommended as a jewelry item |
design: A classic 108-bead meditation mala combining warm sandalwood beads with luminous white moonstone accents, finished with a soft white cotton tassel and a single guru bead.
size: 6mm beads; 108-bead mala with knotting between each bead. Not specified.
material: Sandalwood and white moonstone beads, hand-knotted on cotton cord with a cotton tassel
features: 108 beads for full mantra cycles, individually knotted construction, guru bead, white cotton tassel, natural sandalwood fragrance, bead configuration of 5 moonstone + 46 sandalwood + 6 moonstone + 46 sandalwood + 5 moonstone + 1 guru bead
care: Keep away from water, perfume, and lotions, and store in a soft pouch when not in use to preserve the sandalwood's natural scent and the moonstone's finish.
disclaimer: Because sandalwood and moonstone are natural materials, each bead varies slightly in grain, tone, and translucence, making every mala one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
The number 108 has long been held sacred across yogic and Buddhist traditions, said to represent the full circle of existence—some say it mirrors 108 earthly desires, others the 108 energy lines converging at the heart chakra. Moving bead by bead through a mala of this length is a way of steadying the mind, giving each breath or repeated word a physical anchor to return to.
Sandalwood has been used in prayer and ritual for centuries, valued not only for its soft, woody fragrance but for its long association with calm and sacred space. Its warmth grounds this mala, while the white moonstone beads placed at intervals bring a gentler, more intuitive energy—moonstone is traditionally connected to emotional balance and the quiet rhythms of reflection, echoed here in its pale, glowing surface.
Together, the earthy sandalwood and luminous moonstone create a quiet contrast: one drawing the practitioner downward into steadiness, the other opening toward softness and inner clarity. The white tassel at the end serves as a visual and symbolic close to each cycle around the mala.
Held loosely in the hand during a seated practice, this mala turns meditation into something tactile—each knot marking a breath, a mantra, or simply a moment of pause in an otherwise full day. It's a piece meant to be returned to again and again, becoming more familiar with each use.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and mantra practitioners seeking a grounding, fragrant mala for daily practice
- Purpose: Meditation, mantra counting, japa practice, mindfulness rituals
- Suggested Mantra: So Hum
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
- Zodiac: Cancer
- Gemstone: Moonstone
White moonstone carries a soft, feminine energy long associated with emotional balance, intuition, and gentle new beginnings. Its subtle inner glow is often linked to the reflective quality of moonlight, making it a fitting companion for quiet introspection and for practices centered on calming the mind.
Questions & Guidance
Is this mala meant to be worn as jewelry?
No. It's designed specifically for meditation use—counting mantras bead by bead—and is not recommended as an everyday jewelry piece.
How do I use a 108-bead mala?
Starting next to the guru bead, move one bead at a time between your thumb and middle finger with each breath or mantra repetition, working your way around until you return to the guru bead.
Will every mala look exactly like the picture?
Not exactly. Because the beads are cut from natural sandalwood and moonstone, grain, color, and translucence vary slightly piece to piece.
Does the sandalwood have a scent?
Yes, the sandalwood beads carry a light, natural fragrance that may soften gradually with handling and time.
Can beginners use a mala for meditation?
Yes. A mala is one of the simplest meditation tools to learn—its main purpose is to give your hands and mind a steady point of focus during practice.
