Áine, the ancient sovereignty Goddess of the province of Munster in Southwest Ireland. Cnoc Aine, in Knockainey, Co. Limerick is sacred to Her. This hill was once the most powerful, royal ceremonial centre of Munster. In ancient times, the ritual marriage between King and Goddess was performed here, thus legitimizing his kingship. She also has a seat here at Knockmany Co Tyrone, with a cairn and a well in her name. Áine, is depicted with long red hair held by a headband of fallen stars, wearing yellow attire, fitting for a Goddess associated with the sun and the moon. Her element is air. Her sacred animals are the red mare, rabbit and swan. Thus, I have modelled the design of this Queen Áine Mala, to incorporate Yellow with Red and White, to invoke her energy.
For this Mala I have used beautiful deep read glass beads, signifying energy, strength, and courage, associated with the root chakra: grounding, survival instincts, and physical vitality. Beautiful Citrine beads for their very high vibe and powerful properties such as abundance, positivity, and manifestation - attracting wealth and success. This is a sunny energy, promoting joy, optimism, and dispelling negativity. Citrine aligns with the Solar Plexus Chakra for personal power and confidence. It's seen as a stone to boost willpower, clarify thoughts, and help manifest goals into reality. Really important crystal for women. I have included lovely and unusual, white lava beads formed from volcanic rock; they are recognized in spiritual practices for their calming and cleansing energy. While traditional lava is known for its intense, grounding root chakra energy, white lava carries a higher, lighter vibration. White is a lovely clear high vibration energy of purity with the ability to foster a profound peace of mind.
To add interest and, pull the design together, I have used a couple of Hematite beads electroplated in gold. Hematite brings it’s grounding and stabilizing qualities, calming the mind, and reducing stress or anxiety. The necklace is interspersed with little golden and deep red glass beads, a couple of Brass beads and tiny brass spacer beads to include the energy of brass, said to bring out the inner truth, stimulate the immune system and fosters courage. This metal is also sensitive to energies and over time will copy your energy signature! As a nod to the Ancestors, I have finished this design with a beautiful and powerful large brass triskelion, the triple spiral, said to be the oldest symbol of spirituality! Incredibly powerful piece.
This handmade 108 bead Affirmation Mala is not only a very desirable thing of great beauty, but also spiritual tool. 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 please do remember: The Greater Guide is Within
This necklace will be supplied in a presentation box including a printout of its description.
This Mala measures 38” (96cms) total length Plus pendant 5.5cms x 5cms.
