Mujaji: Sky Goddess of Rain and Mist

Mujaji is a rain Goddess of the Lovedu people in South Africa. She sent drought to Her people’s enemies but caused rain to fall on Her people. The Goddess Mujaji seldom appeared to human beings. She is said to reside in the Drakensberg Mountains. In times past, She was propitiated with sacrifices of cattle. She also ruled over purification and cleansed Her worshippers in preparation for ritual, and the people danced as an offering to Her. A rain doctor assists by seeking the cause of any droughts and performing rituals to remove obstacles that block rainmaking powers.

All of our malas are made with genuine high quality semi-precious stones that each carry their own special and specific energetic properties to help you attract or overcome certain feelings, thoughts and emotions.

This 27 bead pocket mala is part of our Element Collection, representing the Water Element.

This pocket mala is a quarter the size of a traditional 108 Bead Tibetan mala, it contains 27 beads plus 3 marker beads (not to be counted in meditation), and a guru bead and silk tassel.

Elements: AA or AAA Grade Labradorite, with Ornate Balinese Silver marker and guru beads. (Please note: I use high quality silver beads handcrafted by artisans in Bali. Due to supplier availability, exact design of guru bead may vary. If you'd like a sample of my current bead stock, please message me and I'll be happy to send you a photo with different available options). The tassel is 100% spun silk in variegated shades of gray and white.

Thread: This pocket mala has been strung with Pewter color Nylon thread for its strength and durability, especially important when working with natural stones, as their hard edges can sometimes rub against and weaken other threads such as cotton or silk.

All of our malas are hand-knotted between each bead, which protects your beads should the necklace ever break. It also helps alleviate potential damage caused by beads rubbing against each other.

Note: This Pocket Mala is available in two different sizes, with 6mm and 8mm Smooth or Faceted stones. The Smooth cut stones are available in a matte or polished finish. Please select size, finish, and gemstone grade during checkout. AA grade Labradorite is slightly more opaque and a more noticeable grey color, while AAA grade Labradorite appears more translucent, with shimmering colors that catch the light.

Some people choose to use them as travel size meditation malas at a compact quarter size of a full 108 beads, while other people prefer to wear them on their wrist to benefit from the metaphysical properties. Please keep in mind that because the thread is not elastic, this mala is not adjustable. Therefore, it may or may not fit over your fist to slide onto your wrist. Sizes are as follows:

6mm - 6.25" (inside circumference) - 7.5" (full length including tassel)

8mm - 9" (inside circumference) - 10.25" (full length including tassel)

Please note that due to the unique, hand-knotted nature of our jewelry, sizes may vary slightly from one piece to another. Please specify bead size, finish, and pattern preference (Standard or Triratna) during checkout.

All our pocket mala designs are also available in 108 bead traditional malas, as well as intention bracelets and more delicate wire-wrapped jewelry.

To learn more about malas and how you can incorporate one in your meditation practice, please see links below: