Dzi beads: meaning

In Tibet and the Himalayas the word Dzi - a general name for a wide variety of beads made of chalcedony, agate or carnelian, which began to be made many thousands of years ago. The vast majority of beads were heat treated to enhance the natural crystalline streaks in the stone or to darken the material in preparation for the application of decorated lines. There are very few beads that can be classified as “natural”. This is because at least some of the treatments used by gemstone craftsmen or lapidaries to darken or color the mineral have been used for thousands of years.

What is a Dzi bead

Dzi beads (translated as radiance, brightness, splendor) are talismans made of precious stones, which are worshiped by the inhabitants of Tibet and the Himalayan mountain range. They are made from minerals, most often from chalcedony or all types of agates.

It is believed that Dzi talisman beads bring many benefits, including prosperity, good luck, health and longevity.When a person wears Dzi beads, they will protect him from evil forces, negative energy and supernatural spirits. They are also said to help avoid various diseases and premature death. Anyone can wear them to maintain a good aura and pure karma.

Dzi are stones of various sizes, often elongated, barrel-shaped, with magical symbols applied to them in the form of eyes, geometric shapes, stripes, images of flowers, and others. The exact period and place of their appearance is unknown, but it is estimated that they have been a part of Tibetan culture for over 2,000 years.

Design

There are many different patterns that can be seen on beads, but circles, squares and waves are the most common.

You can also find many “eyes” on Dzi. It is believed that this is how one can detect evil intentions and prevent them. There may be one or several such “all-seeing eyes,” but each of them has its own meaning.

The color of the beads generally ranges from brown to completely black, with an ivory pattern. The surface is usually smooth and waxy.

Imitation Dzi is made from materials other than agate or chalcedony. It can be glass, resin, lampwork, wood, bone, plastic, metal or unconventional minerals with engraving. Lead may be added to some beads to increase weight.

Dzi beads: meaning and description

The patterns include six main elements:

• circles;
• square;
• triangle;
• moon;
• wave;
• line.

Each specific product has its own original design, which has a certain meaning:

1. The circle is a symbol of the sky. They help overcome obstacles, cope with grief and troubles.
2. Squares and rectangles are associated with the earth.Promotes professional growth and good luck. A person becomes stronger in spirit and wiser. Attract financial well-being.
3. The moon and the month represent the element of perfection. They are responsible for physical health, impart intelligence and self-confidence. They also make the owner spiritually attractive and authoritative.
4. Triangle - protects from evil and life obstacles encountered along the way.
5. Waves are a symbol of pure flow and an inexhaustible flow of wealth.
6. Stripes - bestow peace and harmony.

It is very difficult to understand the variety of shapes, patterns and properties of these beads. You have to be a specialist to know all the nuances of the action of this or that Dzi. Any designations are applied to the beads in a certain order and strict combination.

Symbols that represent circles are called "eyes". Their number will directly affect the power of the amulet in relation to its owner.

• 1 - clarity and ease of thinking, high intelligence, wisdom, mental acuity, calmness. Helps you overcome any obstacles and predict them in advance.
• 2 - increased constancy and balance, especially between spouses. Promotes a harmonious balance between idea and deed, allowing the owner to build a career, establish the necessary connections and acquaintances, and achieve goals.
• 3 - symbolizes the three stars of luck, happiness, honor and longevity.
• 4 - an artifact of long life, protection by the four sides of the world, which help overcome any obstacles, protect against gossip and slander.
• 5 - helps you get anything, so this is a very desirable bead.
• 6 - frees you from 6 types of earthly torment: anger, deprivation, frivolity, anger, ignorance and poverty.
• 7 - to establish communication, achieve recognition and career growth.
• 8 - helps the owner receive blessings from eight bodhisattvas.
• 9 - brings good luck and prosperity in business, allows you to achieve financial growth at work, and make a profit in business.
• 10 - prudence and luck, ideal for a person who strives for leadership.
• 11 - neutralizes evil intentions and reduces cravings for bad things.
• 12 - relieves phobias, enhances courage and freedom of spirit. Associated with the power of the four bodhisattvas, therefore it eradicates evil.
• 13 - heavenly protection. Allows you to learn to communicate with your ancestors, as well as with other dimensions and realities.
• 14 - protects the mind from clutter, leads to calm and tranquility.
• 15 - brings a unique blessing, eliminates all negativity in life. This is a bead of new opportunities, wisdom and prosperity.
• 16 - maintains a cheerful and peaceful mood of the owner. Relieves despondency and stress.
• 17 - helps improve self-esteem, which allows others to see you the way you understand yourself in the subconscious. Protects the owner from the evil thoughts and actions of others.
• 18 - protects against doubt, uncertainty, accompanied by a tense feeling of anxiety.
• 19 - contributes to the achievement of all goals. But such a bead can only help a person who has pure and kind thoughts.
• 20 - helps to cleanse and improve the process of preparing the owner to complete the cycle of rebirth.
• 21 is one of the most powerful Tibetan talismans. Increases magical power and realizes desires to the maximum extent.

Complex patterns on Dzi carry a more sacred meaning. To make choosing a product easier, each of them was given a name. However, no matter how you look at it, when buying a talisman you need to seek help from a specialist, or even better, a Tibetan master.Only a person who knows all the nuances and features of the drawings will help make the right choice. There are just a huge number of different ornaments and their meaning is also different.

For example, Purba helps to cut off and discard unnecessary things from thoughts and begin to live correctly and happily, created for meditation and energy practices, and Lotus cleanses karma, imparts prudence and the help of heaven. The dragon's eye is a talisman that can make its owner happy. In addition, there are amulets that protect a person from harm, develop the most positive qualities in him (Nectar Vessel of Abundance), promote success in financial matters, attract business success, strengthen well-being (Money Hook), find loyal allies and wise mentors (Heaven and Earth ).