Prayer Beads Manual

Prayer Beads

Rev. Tina L. Miller Reiki Master, Certified Crystal Healer, Energy Worker Copyright 2013 – Rev. Tina L. Miller www.facebook.com/energyworkbytina [email protected]

During this class, we will be doing the following:

♦ Discussing a brief history of prayer beads from around the world. ♦ Learning the formulas for several different styles of prayer beads. ♦ Sharing the corresponding prayers or mantras to several different prayer beads. ♦ Exploring how to create your own personal meaningful set of prayer beads.

A Brief History On Prayer Beads: Why Are Prayer Beads Used?

Prayer beads are traditionally used as a means of keeping track of a specific series or number of chants or prayers, depending upon the religion or faith of the user. There are generally three widely accepted uses for prayer beads: 1. Repetition of the same devotion for a set (usually large) number of times. The earliest likely forms of this are the Japa Mala, used by many Eastern faiths, and the prayer rope, which has a series of knots, and was used by early Christians. 2. Repetition of several different prayers in some set pattern, possibly interspersed with meditations. This is seen in the Catholic Rosary. 3. Meditations on a series of spiritual themes, such as seen in the Islamic faith.

A Brief History On Prayer Beads: How Do Different Faiths Use Prayer Beads?

Hinduism

The earliest use of prayer beads can be traced to Hinduism, called the “japa mala”, and has 108 beads. Japa is the repeating of the name of God or a mantra, while Mala itself is a Sanskrit term meaning 'garland' or 'necklace'. The most common materials used for making the beads are seeds, wood, or bone. They are used for repetition of a mantra, other forms of spiritual exercises, and as an aid to meditation. The number 108 is thought to be representative of the 108 names of Deity. Each bead would then be a meditation on a name of Deity, or a repeating meditation on a specific Deity.

Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism uses a form of the japa mala as well; these beads usually number 111. This is thought to represent 100 mantras, plus an extra 11 to compensate for any errors. An origin story for the Buddhist mala practice is this: “King Vaidunya once asked the Buddha, ‘In recent years, my country has seen disease and famine. My people are distressed; I worry about them day and night without ceasing. Our country is in a sad state. In these circumstances, how can we practice the dharma, which is too profound and complex for us grasp with all else in shambles? Please teach me just the main points of this practice, so that I may pass it to others.’ The Buddha replied, ‘King, if you would do away with earthly desires, than make a ring of 111 bodhi seeds, and holding them always to yourself, recite, “I take refuge in the Buddha. I take refuge in the dharma. I take refuge in the Sangha.” With each of these recitations, count one bead.’”

Islam Muslim prayer beads, called the tasbih, are used to recite 33 times (glory be to God), 33 times (praise God), and 34 times (God is the Greatest) after each prayer and at any other time of day one chooses. They often made of wooden beads, but also of olive seeds, ivory, pearls or plastic. A tasbih mostly exists of 33 or 99 beads, but you can also find samples of 11, 100, and up to 1,000 beads. These and various other forms of worship are meant to strengthen the bond between Muslims and Allah, in addition to purifying the heart. The beads also correspond to the 99 names of Allah and are used in related meditations. Use of the tasbih is an evolution of Prophet Muhammad's practice of counting the above prayers on his fingers. Some of his companions used to count small pebbles while they recited the above small remembrances. It’s not clear how the pebbles evolved into a string of beads, but the practice of counting the remembrances themselves is as old as Islam itself.

Christian - Orthodox A prayer rope is a loop made up of complicated knots, usually made of wool that is used by some Orthodox Christians to count the number of times they have prayed the Jesus Prayer. Historically it typically had 100 knots, although prayer ropes with 50 or 33 knots can also be found in use today. There is typically a knotted cross at one end and longer prayer ropes frequently have a tassel at the end; its purpose is to dry the tears shed because of the deep sorrow for one's sins. Some say its invention is attributed to Saint Pachomius in the fourth century as an aid for illiterate monks to accomplish a consistent number of prayers and prostrations. Monks were often expected to carry a prayer rope on their left wrist almost constantly, to remind them to pray constantly in accordance with Saint Paul's injunction in I Thessalonians 5:17, "Pray without ceasing." It is also said that the prayer rope has its origins from the Father of Orthodox Monasticism, St. Anthony. He started by tying a leather rope for every time he prayed his Kyrie Eleisons, or Lord have Mercies, and the Devil came and would

untie it to throw his count off. He then devised a way, inspired from a vision by the Theotokos (Mother of God), of tying the knots so that the knots would constantly make the shape of the cross. That is why Prayer Ropes today are still tied by seven little crosses being tied over and over. The Devil could then not untie it because the Devil is vanquished by the sign of the Cross.

Christian - Catholic The Rosary (from Latin rosarium, "Rose Garden") is an important and traditional devotion of the Catholic Church consisting of a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered on sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer, and one recitation of "Glory Be to the Father". One such sequence is known as a decade. A complete Rosary involves the completion of fifteen or twenty decades, as well as other prayers. The Rosary is usually prayed in three or four parts, one part each day, with the "Mysteries" (which are meditated or contemplated on during the prayers) being rotated daily. What distinguishes the Rosary from other forms of repetitive prayer is that, along with the vocal prayers, it includes a series of meditations. Each decade of the Rosary is said while meditating on one of the "Mysteries" of redemption. These mysteries originated in the 15th century, and while there has been some disagreement on them (the final mystery is sometimes the Last Judgment) the earliest sets bearing a remarkable resemblance to those still

used. Many similar prayer practices exist in Catholicism, each with its own set of prescribed prayers and its own form of bead counters. These other devotions and their associated beads are usually referred to as "chaplets."

Christian - Anglican Sometimes known as Anglican "rosaries", "Christian prayer beads", or ecumenical prayer beads, Anglican Prayer Beads are a loop of strung beads that Anglicans and other Christians use as a focus for prayer. The Episcopal priest, Rev. Lynn Bauman, developed the beads in the mid-1980s. Anglican Prayer Bead sets consist of thirty-three beads divided into four groups of seven with five additional single beads. The number thirty-three signifies the number of years that Christ lived on the Earth, while the number seven signifies wholeness or completion in the faith, the days of creation, and the seasons of the Church year. The groupings are called "weeks," in contrast to the Catholic rosary that uses five groups of ten beads called "decades." The four beads between and usually larger than the "weeks" beads are called "cruciform" beads. When the loop of beads is opened into a circular shape, these particular beads form the points of a cross within the circle of the rosary, hence the term "cruciform." Next after the cross on Anglican Prayer Bead sets is a single bead termed the "invitatory" bead, giving the total of thirty-three. Prayer may begin on

either the cross itself or on the "invitatory" bead. Anglican Prayer Bead sets usually feature a cross instead of a crucifix. Some users, however, prefer theirs to have a small crucifix instead. The beads used are made of a variety of materials, such as precious stones, wood, dried and painted seeds, colored glass, antique jewelry, or jade. Knots, if any, also vary in size. The purpose and use of the Anglican set are different from those of the Catholic rosary. While both types of rosaries are intended as aids to contemplative prayer, the most common prayers used with the Catholic rosary focus on the seminal events in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ and venerate Mary. In contrast, Anglican Prayer Beads are considered a tactile aid used to focus one's attention, but what one will attend to can vary widely. There is no set format of prayers. Those prayed are, in effect, disciplined personal prayers. The words "I" and "we" figure prominently (unlike the Catholic Hail Mary, for example), and God is addressed directly rather than through intercession. There are many sources and inspirations for the prayers used with Anglican Prayer Beads. These include the traditional hours of daily prayer, the church seasons, the mystery of God's nature,

and personal intentions (for healing, for members of the armed forces, for family life, for challenges of specific professions, etc.)

Christian - Contemporary The contemporary Pearls of Life, invented by Martin Lönnebo, Bishop Emeritus of the Linköping Diocese of the Swedish Lutheran Church, is a set of 18 beads, some round and some elongated, arranged in an irregular pattern. Each one has its own significance as a stimulus and reminder for meditation, although they can also be used for repetitive prayer. The beads themselves represent God, Silence, “I”, Baptism or renewal, the Desert, the Serenity, Love, Mystery, Night, and Resurrection. The story of the beads is this: Bishop Lönnebo was stuck in on a Greek island for several days, because of a storm. When he saw the Greek fishermen with their “worry beads”, he got the idea to make the wreath of Christ. He first developed, on paper, a ribbon of pearls where he gave all the pearls a specific meaning. After the return home to Sweden, he made a real pearl ribbon, based on his sketches. Then, he started using it in his prayers. The development was spread rapidly in Sweden and then further to other Lutheran countries.

The beads represent: 1-The bead of God, 2The bead of Silence, 3-The I-bead, 4-The bead of Baptism, 5-The Desert bead, 6-The Carefree bead, 7-The bead of God’s Love, 8-The bead of Sacrifice, 9-The beads of Secrets, 10-The bead of Darkness, 11-The bead of Resurrection. The order starts at the golden bead and goes counter-clockwise. In this order, the pearls symbolize the way of life. They also represent a catechism.

Pagan – Goddess/God In Paganism, one of the themes of honoring Deity is through recognizing the many faces and phases of Goddess or God, as well as honoring the lunar phases and their impact in our lives. This set uses 13 beads each of white, red, and black, 52 small silver beads, and one larger silver bead, bringing the total to 92 beads. The 13 beads in each set signify the 13 months of the lunar year. The silver spacers represent moonlight issuing from the full moon bead throughout the life cycle of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Prayers are said on each bead, while meditating on the mysteries of the Triple Goddess, and the experience of the human life cycle. Men may wish to make a devotion to the Horned God, and honor the life cycle of Youth, Father, and Sage.

Pagan – General While some forms of Paganism focus on Deity, others focus on the environment and energies that surround us all. Prayers grounded in living flesh are much more than the sum of their parts. These beads can remind us with texture, color, and often sound to focus our magic or prayers through our complete being – flesh, bone, and living mystery. Using prayer beads can also be a powerful tool when working with the Ancestors. Prayer beads are an ancient tool, used by many different people from around the world, and are waiting to be incorporated into contemporary Pagan lives. The beads are generally strung as a necklace, in sacred space and time, so as to build the remembrance of the meaning of the beads. One good example of a Pagan set of prayer beads comes from Starhawk’s book, “The Pagan Book of Living and Dying”. In this set, a meditative journey is taken, honoring the elementals or directions, acknowledging the earth and its creatures, recognizing Deity, remembering Ancestors, and finally asking for the clarity of heart and sight.

Personal Spirituality Finally, one need not be constrained by the constructs of a particular set of beads. While mysteries of faith are an essential thing, and helps to keep the wonder and joy in our personal practices, being confused about what your beads mean does not help with finding peace and meditation within Spirit. In cases where you may not have a “documented” spiritual home – such as interfaith practitioners, or you are alone in your practice of faith, making your own prayer beads to help focus your meditations is often helpful. Having a custom set that speaks to your own personal connections to Spirit or Deity, that holds colors or stones or patterns that are dear to you, can allow you to deepen and strengthen that bond you have with Spirit, and gives you a tool for building a firmer foundation on which to place your faith. The above sets of beads can be guidelines for your own personal creation, to see what key ideas are most commonly hit upon. But ultimately, if the beads you use don’t allow you to understand, deepen, or feel, then they are essentially ineffectual for your spiritual journey at this time.

Orthodox Prayer Rope

“Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lTwPCgwj4c

Tasbih

“Subhan-Allah (Glory to God)” thirty-three times. “Alhamdulillah (Praise God)” thirty-three times. “Allahu Akbar (God is Great)” thirty-four times.

Japa Mala - Buddhist

"Om mani padme hum" : (inhale) Om (inhale) Ma (inhale) Ni (inhale) Pad (inhale) Mi (inhale) Hum

Japa Mala - Hindu

"So hum" : (inhale) So (inhale) Hum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2LdNdg7Tl4

The Rosary

1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed”: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the

dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.” 2. Say the “Our Father”: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.” 3. Say three “Hail Mary’s”: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” 4. Say the “Glory be to the Father”: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.” 5. Announce the First Mystery (see bottom); then say the “Our Father”.

6. Say ten “Hail Mary’s” while meditating on the Mystery. 7. Say the “Glory be to the Father”. 8. Announce the Second Mystery; then say the “Our Father”. Repeat 6 and 7 and continue with Third, Fourth and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner. After the Rosary: “Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.”

After each decade say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.” As suggested by the Pope John Paul II Joyful mysteries are said on Monday Saturday, the Luminous on Thursday, Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, and Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday (with exception: Sundays of Christmas season Joyful; Sundays of Lent - Sorrowful).

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The Joyful Mysteries, to be said on Mondays and Saturdays: The Annunciation of Our Lord: “The angel said to Mary, ‘You shall conceive and bear a son and give him the name of Jesus. And he will be called Son of the Most High.’” The Visitation: “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb ... Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled.”

The Nativity of Jesus: “While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger.” The Presentation in the Temple: “When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem so that he could be presented to the Lord.” The Finding in the Temple: “They came upon him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. All who heard him were amazed.”

The Luminous Mysteries, to be said on Thursdays: The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan – “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John tried to refuse him with the protest, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me!’ Jesus answered him, ‘Give in for now; we must do this if we are to fulfill all of God’s demands.’ So John gave in. After Jesus was baptized, he came directly out of the water. Suddenly, the sky opened and he saw the Spirit of God descend like a dove, and hover over him.

With that, a voice from the heavens said, ‘This is my beloved Son. My favor rests on Him.’ The Baptism in the Jordan is first of all a mystery of light. Here, as Christ descends into the waters, the innocent one who became ‘sin’ for our sake, the heavens open wide and the voice of the Father declares him the beloved Son, while the Spirit descends on him to invest him with the mission which he is to carry out.” The Second Luminous Mystery: The SelfRevelation of the Lord at the Wedding Feast of Cana – “On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had likewise been invited to the celebration. At a certain point in time the wine ran out, and Jesus’ mother told him, ‘They have no more wine.’ Jesus replied, ‘Woman, how does this concern of yours involve me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother instructed those waiting on table, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ As prescribed for Jewish ceremonial washings, there were at hand six stone jars, each one holding fifteen to twenty gallons. ‘Fill those jars with water,’ Jesus ordered, at which they filled them to the brim. ‘Now,’ he said, ‘draw some out and take it to the waiter in charge.’ They did as he instructed them. The waiter in

charge tasted the water made wine, without knowing where it had come from; only the waiters knew, since they had drawn the water. Then the waiter in charge called the groom over and remarked to him, ‘People usually serve the choice wine first; then when the guests have been drinking awhile, a lesser vintage. What you have done is keep the choice wine until now.’ Jesus performed the first of his signs at Cana in Galilee. Thus did he reveal his glory, and the disciples believed in him.” The Third Luminous Mystery: The Lord Jesus Proclaims the Coming of the Kingdom of God – “After John’s arrest, Jesus appeared in Galilee proclaiming the good news of God. ‘This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand! Reform your lives and believe in the Gospel!’” The Fourth Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration of Our Lord – “About eight days after saying this, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up onto a mountain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly two men were talking with him -- Moses and Elijah. They appeared in glory and spoke of his passage, which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter and those with him had fallen into a deep sleep;

but awakening, they saw his glory and likewise saw the two men who were standing with him. When these were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, ‘Master, how good it is for us to be here. Let us set up three booths, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ (He did not really know what he was saying.) While he was speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and the disciples grew fearful as they entered it. Then from the cloud came a voice which said, ‘This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him.’ When the voice fell silent, Jesus was there alone. The disciple kept quiet, telling nothing of what they had seen at that time to anyone.” The Fifth Luminous Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist – “During the meal Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples. ‘Take this and eat it,’ he said. ‘This is my body.’ Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them. ‘All of you must drink from it,’ he said, ‘for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, to be poured out in behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink this fruit of the vine from now until the day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s reign.’ Then, after singing songs of praise, they walked out to the Mount of Olives.”

The Sorrowful Mysteries, to be said on Tuesdays and Fridays: The Agony in the Garden: “Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane ... He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer. ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass me by.’” The Scourging at the Pillar: “The people said, ‘Let his blood be on us and on our children.’ At that, he released Barabbas to them. Jesus, however, he first had scourged.” The Crowning with Thorns: “They stripped off his clothes and wrapped him in a scarlet cloak. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they fixed it on his head... and began to mock him.” The Carrying of the Cross: “Jesus was led away, and carrying the cross by himself, went out to what is called the Place of the Skull. There they crucified him.” The Crucifixion and Death: “The curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two, Jesus uttered a loud cry and said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ After this, he expired.” The Glorious Mysteries, to be said Wednesdays and Sundays:

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The Resurrection of Our Lord: “The angel spoke, ‘Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the crucified, but he is not here. He has been raised, exactly as he promised.’” The Ascension into Heaven: “Then he led them out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. As he blessed, he left them, and was taken up to heaven.” The Descent of the Holy Spirit: “Tongues as of fire appeared which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Assumption of Mary: “Blessed are you daughter, by the Most High Lord, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the Creator of heaven and earth.” The Coronation of Mary: “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd2mtTALZyQ

Pearls Of Life

The golden bead of God: “You are immense, You are near, You are the light and I am Yours.” The oblong colorless beads of Silence: “I give away my loneliness. I receive that I am Yours.” (I’m breathing out my loneliness. I’m breathing in, that I’m Yours.)

The small pearly I-bead: “You created me as Your own image. Let me see Your image in myself.” The white bead of Baptism: “You have invited me. In Your hands I commend my life.” The sand-colored Desert bead: “Keep me holy and I will be holy kept. Heal me and I will be healed. Draw me near Yourself, and my heart will have peace. Jesus Christ, give me mercy.” The blue Carefree bead: “I give away my load of worries. I receive Your peace.” (I breathe out my worry, I breathe in Your peace.) The red bead of God's love: “You are mine and I am Yours. Your love is everlasting.” The red bead of Sacrifice: “Let me love my neighbor with Your love.” The small pearly beads of my Secrets: You may tell God your personal important and secret things you may not want to tell anyone else. If you cannot find the words you may just be silent. God knows and understands prayers without a word. “I give thanks / ask for / pray... I think / ask /am happy for... The touch of the bead is a prayer. Lord, You know.”

The black bead of Darkness: “Out of the depths have I cried unto You, oh Lord. Lord, hear my voice. Do not abandon me.” The white Resurrection bead : “Here is no time. Here is no distance. I have peace in my heart in front of You. Here I want to stay.”

Goddess Prayer Beads

PRAYERS for your Goddess beads: Silver moon bead: “Blessed Mother, come to me, and cast your lovely silver light. Uncloud your face that I may see unveiled, its shining in the night. Triple Goddess, Blessed Be,

and Merry Meet, my soul's delight!” Space beads: “I bind unto myself today the Fertility of the Maiden.” Meditate on the Presence of the Maiden: “Maiden daughter, sister, lover, white-light, night-light, love's embrace; seeking love, we find each other by the radiance of your face.” Space beads: “I bind unto myself today the Power of the Mother.” Meditate on the Presence of the Mother: “Mother of all, radiant, beaming, Full and heavy womb with expectation bright; Be present here, full moon gleaming, And bless your child with truth and light.” Space beads: “I bind unto myself today the Wisdom of the Crone.” Meditate on the Presence of the Crone: “Crone now stands in moonlight gleaming, starlit night and silver hair; peace and wisdom from you streaming, Goddess, keeper of our care.” Space beads:

“I bind unto myself today the Fertility, Power, and Wisdom of the Goddess.” Silver moon bead conclude: “Blessed Mother, stay by me, and cast your lovely, silver light. Uncloud your face that I may see unveiled, its shining in the night. Triple Goddess, Blessed Be, and Merry Meet, my soul's delight! So mote it be!” *source unknown

Pagan Prayer Beads

First bead: I honor the multiverse in which I dwell and which dwells within me. *Clear: I dare to live in beauty, balance and delight. I dare to see with clear eyes and open heart.* (use for all clear beads) Black: I honor the black. I honor the Wild Realm of All Possibilities. Indigo: I honor the indigo. I honor the Borderlands. I honor the Edgewalkers.

Yellow: I honor the yellow. I honor the Eastern energies of Air. Red: I honor the red. I honor the Southern energies of Fire. Blue: I honor the blue. I honor the Western energies of Water. Brown: I honor the brown. I honor the Northern energies of Earth. Purple: I honor the purple. I honor the Central energies of Spirit. I honor the Heart of the Spiral. Grey: I honor the grey. I honor the Mineral energies. Green: I honor the green. I honor the Botanical energies. Orange: I honor the orange. I honor the Animal energies. White: I honor the white. I honor Manifestation: the Making and the Unmaking. Special bead: I honor the Mysterious Ones (Spirit, Mother,Father), the known and the unknown. Special bead: I honor “deity”. (Gods of Peace, Maiden, etc.) Special bead: I honor “deity”. (Gods of Love, Mother, etc.)

Special bead: I honor “deity”. (Gods of Unity, Crone, etc.) Special bead: I honor the Ancestors. I honor all whose life has allowed me to live my own. Special bead: I honor “ancestor”. (Important deceased relative, role model, etc.) Special bead: I honor “ancestor”. (Important deceased relative, role model, etc.) Special bead: I honor “ancestor”. (Important deceased relative, role model, etc.) White: Farewell to the white. Farewell to Manifestation. Orange: Farewell to the orange. Farewell to the Animal energies. Green: Farewell to the green. Farewell to the Botanical energies. Grey: Farewell to the grey. Farewell to the Mineral energies. Purple: Farewell to the purple. Farewell to the Spirit. Farewell to the Heart of the Spiral. Brown: Farewell to the brown. Farewell to the Earth. Blue: Farewell to the blue. Farewell to the Water. Red: Farewell to the red. Farewell to the Fire.

Yellow: Farewell to the yellow. Farewell to the Air. Indigo: Farewell to the indigo. Farewell to the Borderlands. Farewell to the Edge Walkers. Black: Farewell to the black. Farewell to the Wild Realm of All Possibilities. First bead: I honor the multiverse in which I dwell and which dwells within me. *Starhawk

Personal Prayer Beads

*Fluorite: I open myself to healing.* (use for all Fluorite beads) Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Azurite: I honor our Mother Earth, who supports our lives. Hematite: I honor the minerals of the Earth. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. River Stone: I remember my past, and I honor the ancestors.

Lapis: I dare to live in the moment. Jade: I dare to look to the future. Botswana Agate: I acknowledge the web of life. Onyx: I honor all things unknown. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Yellow Jasper: I honor the Eastern energies of Air. Carnelian: I honor the Southern energies of Fire. Sodalite: I honor the Western energies of Water. Moss Agate: I honor the Northern energies of Earth. Amethyst: I honor the Spirit, the heart of the spiral. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Mother of Pearl: I honor the creatures of the sea. Dalmation Jasper: I honor the creatures of the earth. Amber: I honor the creatures of the wing. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. White Turquoise: I ask for clear communication and knowledge. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight.

Tiger’s Eye: I ask to see and share all things with truth and honesty. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Rose Quartz: I ask for the blessings of joy and happiness. Rhodonite: I dare to give unconditional love, and to live with a purity of heart. Goldstone: I dare to share my beauty and creativity. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Malachite: I am careful to give safely of myself. Snowflake Obsidian: I honor my grief, and welcome grounding. Quartz Crystal: I ask for clarity of sight. Turquoise, Amethyst, Tiger’s Eye, Fluorite: Thank you *Tina Miller