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What is Mercury Retrograde?

Mercury Retrograde is one of the most popular astrological events of the year. It typically retrogrades three to four times a year. When this happens, it seems that it moves “backwards”, which is actually only an illusion, as all planets in our solar system always move into the same direction. However, every time Mercury passes the Earth in its orbit, viewed from the Earth, it appears to slow down and move backwards, as its orbit is shorter than the Earths’ orbit.

Since yesterday, June 18^th, it’s the second time that Mercury goes into retrograde this year and it will continue in this state for the next three weeks.

When this happens,....

While meditation is the main objective, mala beads can be used in different ways. Apart from meditation and chanting mantras, malas can also be used as jewellery, worn as a necklace or around your wrist, as a bracelet. You might also see malas as decoration, adorning a home altar or on a yoga mat, while practicing yoga.

What is the significance of the number 108? A traditional mala has 108 beads. The number 108 is an auspicious number for many reasons and is considered sacred in Buddhist Hinduist and yogic tradition. It is all open to interpretation of course and depending on who you ask you most likely always get different answers.

Malas have their roots in India and were used by yogis and spiritual seekers for thousands of years for Japa meditation. The word japa means “to recite”. It’s a special style of meditation which consists of reciting mantras to quiet and focus the mind. Mala beads, also referred to as meditation beads or Buddhist prayer beads, are an ancient spiritual tool, used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra. It also helps to stay focused and to count the breaths while meditating.

What are the different parts of a mala? A full mala consists of 108 hand-knotted beads, a guru bead, a tassel and often counter beads. Each part explained here.

With Christmas being right around the corner, some of you are probably already looking for some special gifts for their loved ones. But before you start rushing right into the stores and checking out online shops, I want to take the opportunity to talk a little about small businesses and handmade goods and why should care about where you buy from.

 

Today I want to share with you some impressions of the gypsy soul jewellery booth from the latest edition of the Fantastic Market that took place in Barcelona, only a few days ago and which was organized by the Etsy Barcelona team.

If you have had the chance to come, you were really lucky to choose from so many beautifully handmade products, as accessories, home decoration, baby clothes, handmade jewellery, and many more.

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The full moon - apart from being a beautiful natural spectacle to watch, is also the perfect time, not only to cleanse yourself from negative thoughts, but also to cleanse your crystals and especially your crystal jewellery and charge them with new energy. Tonight this energy is even stronger - a super moon combined with a lunar eclipse.

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