Blue Apatite and Black Onyx 108 Beads Meditation Mala, Knotted

Name: Blue Apatite and Black Onyx 108 Beads Meditation Mala, Knotted
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: BG-ML37
Price: 64.00 USD
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A traditional 108-bead meditation mala strung from blue apatite, with two black onyx counter beads and a teal cotton tassel at the guru bead. Blue apatite is associated with clarity and insight; black onyx adds a grounding note. Hold it in the hand for seated practice, moving bead by bead through a mantra, or wear it as a long necklace between sittings.

Details

Design: 108-bead mala hand-strung from patterned blue apatite, marked at two counter points with black onyx, finished with a teal cotton tassel and matching guru bead
Size: 6–7 mm beads, strung to the traditional 108-bead mala length
Material: Blue apatite and black onyx gemstone beads on cotton knotting cord with cotton tassel
Included: Bead configuration: 6 BA + 1 Onyx + 94 BA + 1 Onyx + 6 BA + 1 Guru Bead. Individually knotted between each bead, teal cotton tassel
Care: Keep dry and away from harsh chemicals or direct sunlight. Store in a soft pouch to protect the knots and stone finish
Note: Each bead is cut from natural stone, so color, veining, and pattern vary slightly from mala to mala

Meaning & Intention

Blue apatite is prized as a stone of clarity, often described as clearing mental fog so insight can surface. In a mala meant for meditation, that quality gives each pass through the beads a sense of purpose.

Black onyx sits at the counter points, where its grounding presence marks progress through the 108. It is traditionally associated with strength and resilience, placed here like a checkpoint to stay rooted and keep going.

The number 108 carries deep weight across yogic and Buddhist traditions, understood as a sacred number connecting practitioner, mantra, and the wider universe.

Moving bead by bead through all 108, pausing at each onyx marker, turns a string of stones into a physical guide for a complete cycle of practice.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Clarity, insight, grounding, focus

Gemstones: Blue apatite, black onyx

Chakra connection: Throat

Ideal for: Meditators and mantra practitioners seeking clarity and steady focus

Suggested mantra: Om, grant me clarity

Questions & Guidance

How do I use a 108-bead mala for meditation?

Hold the mala in one hand and move from bead to bead with your thumb, reciting a mantra or breath count on each one. Start next to the guru bead and work around until you return to it.

Why do malas have 108 beads?

108 is considered a sacred number in yogic and Buddhist traditions. A full mala of 108 beads lets you complete one full cycle of mantra repetitions in a single sitting.