Aquamarine is such a beautiful stone, there is a tranquility and serenity to it...and I think that this mala holds that energy.
The gentle, ethereal, blues of the stones, against the simple white tassel, give the Mala a calming quality; which whether you are wearing it as a necklace, or using it as a tool for your mantras, is a lovely thing.
But having said that, one of Aquamarine's must prominant properties, is that of courage...so for all its beautiful, calming, and gentle asthetics, this is a stone of strength.
Traditionally Mala’s are made with 108 beads with a larger stone (the Guru or Meru stone) that the 108 turn around like planets around the Sun.
The number 108 has long been held as a sacred number in Hinduism.
It connects the Earth , the moon, and the Sun.
The average distance between the Sun & the moon to the earth is 108 times their respective diameters.
The circumference of the Sun is said to be 108 times the circumference of the Earth.
In Vedic culture 108 is viewed as a number of the wholeness of existence. In yogic traditions, there are 108 sacred sites throughout India, and 108 sacred places of the body.
Place the Mala between your middle & ring finger. Starting at the Guru/Meru stone, use your thumb to count each smaller stone as you recite your mantra.
Properties of Aquamarine -
Aquamarine, coming from the Latin 'Aqua' meaning water, and 'marine' meaning sea, has links to ancient water kingdoms.
It is a stone of courage, with very soothing and calming energies.
In ancient times it was used as symbol of light against dark forces, as it washes away stress and fear, removing negative, or dark, vibrations.
As its name suggests, it reconnects us to the life giving water-element, thus helping to remove emotional toxicity, and encourage deep feelings of peace.
Aquamarine has an affinity with sensitive people, and gives support to those overwhelmed by responsibility, helping create a dynamism in the wearer.
It dissolves, old, self-defeating habits.
Its association with water, means it also heightens our intuition.