The guru bead is the larger bead that holds your whole mala together. It acts as a talisman and when you're meditating with your mala, bumping into it lets you know that you've completed your 108 repetitions. This is only a sampling of our complete collection of guru beads, but they are some of our most popular!
 
Below are some details about each one, but don't overthink it, if a stone resonates for you, trust your intuition; it's probably just what you need.
 
Rutilated Quartz: a variety of Quartz which contains naturally occurring strands of Rutile.
Rutilated Quartz is an illuminator for the soul, promoting spiritual growth. It cleanses and energises the aura. Draws off negative energy and disease, letting go of the past. Rutilated Quartz gives protection against the ill thoughts of others. It helps to reach the root of problems and facilitates transitions and a change of direction. Soothes dark moods and acts as an antidepressant.
 
Rose Quartz: a rose pink variety of Quartz.
Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Rose Quartz purifies and opens the heart at all levels to promote love, self-love, friendship, deep inner healing and feelings of peace. Calming and reassuring, it helps to comfort in times of grief. Rose Quartz dispels negativity and protects against environmental pollution, replacing it with loving vibes.
 
Cherry Quartz: A member of the quartz family, it’s rich and deep color signifies an abundance of vitality, strength, and energy.
Cherry Quartz crystal is a healer for emotional wounds and can help with anger and tension. Cherry Quartz has all the qualities of quartz and is also great for the heart chakra. Cherry Quartz is great for concentration so is an excellent choice for anyone studying for exams. Healing properties for Cherry Quartz crystal can help with colds, flu and infections and can be of assistance with burns.
 
Pink Tiger's Eye: a variety of Chalcedony.
A stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety. Useful for recognising one’s own needs in relation to the needs of others. Balancing yin-yang and energising the emotional body, Tiger Eye stabilises mood swings, imbues us with willpower, purpose, courage and self-confidence, and releases tension.
 
Druzy: gets its name from the word “druse,” which refers to a rock surface (usually a cavity) covered with tiny crystals, such as are found inside geodes or in larger pockets of mineral deposits.
Druzy crystal is considered to endorse strength and promote fresh ideas to guide an individual’s growth. Specific structures of this stone are well-known to have their own various benefits. It is also connected with harmony, patience, and optimistic love. It is also well-known as “The Gemstone of Heaven.” Its signifying effect on the individual’s body and mind assisted one to get the highest wisdom. Most people believe that Druzy helps its user to calm down, thereby eliminating anxiety levels.
 
Green Aventurine: Aventurine is a form of Quartz.
Aventurine is a stone of prosperity. It reinforces leadership qualities and decisiveness. Promotes compassion and empathy. Encourages perseverance. Aventurine relieves stammers and severe neuroses. It stabilises one’s state of mind, stimulates perception and enhances creativity. Aids in seeing alternatives and possibilities. Calms anger and irritation. Promotes feelings of well-being. Aventurine balances male-female energy. It encourages regeneration of the heart. Protects against environmental pollution. Aventurine benefits the thymus gland and nervous system.
 
Kiwi Jasper: a seafoam green variety of heart-healing Jasper
Like all jaspers, kiwi jasper is a nurturing stone. It sustains and supports us during times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. Used in healing, it unifies all aspects of your life. Jasper aligns the chakras and absorbs negative energy. The name Jasper is derived from the Greek word Iaspis, meaning “spotted stone”. Sesame Jasper and Kiwi Jasper are trade names used to describe this lovely Jasper. It truly lives up to Jasper’s “spotty” reputation. This variety of Jasper is a minty green color with spots of black, reminiscent of polka dots.
 
Sodalite: The Sodalite crystal is a salty combination of manganese and calcium, a magical synergy of minerals that creates a soothing effect on overstressed or sluggish adrenal glands.
Sodalite brings order and calmness to the mind. It encourages rational thought, objectivity, truth and intuition, along with verbalisation of feelings. Sodalite brings emotional balance and calms panic attacks. It enhances self-esteem, self-acceptance and self-trust. Sodalite balances the metabolism, boosts the immune system and overcomes calcium deficiencies. It combats radiation damage by soaking up electromagnetic smog. Sodalite treats the throat, vocal cords, larynx and helps with hoarseness and digestive disorders. It cools fevers, lowers blood pressure and stimulates the absorption of body fluids. Sodalite can also help to prevent insomnia. In the spiritual sense, Sodalite gives us a sense of calm to weather the storms of life. But remember--it’s the rainstorms that give way to an abundance of sunshine and blooming flowers.
 
Silver Lotus Bead: This lovely icon of Hindu philosophy doesn't carry any metaphysical properties but it is a graceful reminder of the truth of: "no mud, no lotus."