Mary Magdalene -The Way of The Rose 108 Bead Mala
The rose has long been revered as a symbol of the sacred feminine. The “Way of the Rose", in connection with Mary Magdalene, refers to a spiritual path emphasizing the divine feminine, particularly through the symbolism of the rose and its association with Mary Magdalene. The delicate petals, vibrant colours, and sweet fragrance of the Rose reflect its beauty, love, and grace, while its thorns remind us of the need for boundaries and protection. Throughout history, the rose has been associated with goddesses and divine figures like Isis, Hathor, Mother Mary, as well as Mary Magdalene, priestesses who embody wisdom, strength, and compassion. This path draws from these various traditions, including ancient Egyptian and Celtic lore.  The path centres around practices like prayer, meditation, and embodiment of feminine wisdom, seen as a way to connect with the sacred feminine to find healing and initiate one's transformation. 
Rose Quartz brings the Light!  This necklace is made mainly using Rose Quartz, the crystal of unconditional love and infinite peace said to purify the heart at all levels and is believed to bring deep inner healing and self-love which then in turn, draws loving relationships toward you.  For this necklace I have chosen to include Rhodochrosite and Cherry Blossom Jasper, crystals who's spiritual meaning also revolves around love, compassion, and emotional healing.  Rhodochrosite,     "A Stone of Love and Balance”, believed to heal emotional wounds, soothe heartache, and promote self-love by activating and balancing the heart chakra, also encourages forgiveness, helps release past trauma, and fosters emotional stability and spiritual connection.  While Cherry Blossom Jasper symbolizes emotional healing, balance and personal growth, associated with nurturing energy, promoting inner peace and transformation.                                     
I have included a couple of gold coloured electroplated hematite beads to add a vitality to the piece, moreover, gold symbolizes purity, divinity, permanence, and prosperity, often associated with the sun, immortality, and enlightenment. While Hematite is used mainly for grounding and for balancing energies which is good to ground and balance all the other energies present in the piece, it is also renowned for its protective qualities, shielding the aura from negative influences and promoting security.  
Spiritually, pink represents unconditional love, compassion, kindness, and inner peace. It is associated with the Heart Chakra which acts as a bridge between physical and spiritual energy, signifying a balance between the material and spiritual worlds. Pink also symbolizes friendship, harmony, and self-love.            Very powerful healing indeed!  
This handmade 108 bead Affirmation Mala is not only a very desirable thing of great beauty, but also a spiritual tool.  Holding crystals or placing them on your body is thought to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. Crystals supposedly do this by positively interacting with your body's energy field, or chakras, channelizing your energy levels, thereby, focus on healing your body from the inside.  Stones and especially Crystals, bring a soothing vibration which calms the brain and nervous system and aligns the physical body with the etheric, maintaining optimum health.  Hold the necklace during prayer, meditation or in contemplation to connect with these deep, hidden aspects of the self. This is my interpretation of this Necklace, however:
                                                                            The Greater Guide is Within