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☾ Gaia Prayer Beads ☾ GAIA (Gaea) was the goddess of the earth & is considered the very Earth itself. She was one of the primoridal elemental deities (protogenoi) born at the dawn of creation. She was born of Chaos, & brought forth the sky, the mountains, the sea. Gaia was the great mother of all creationthe heavenly gods were descended from her through her union with Ouranos (Uranus), the sea-gods from her union with Pontos (Sea), the Gigantes (Giants) from her mating with Tartaros (the Pit), & mortal creatures born directly from her earthy flesh. Gaia herself caused life to spring forth from the earth, & is also the name given to the magical energy that makes certain locations sacred. The Oracle at Delphi was believed to be the most powerful prophetic site on earth, & was considered the center of the world, due to Gaia's energy. Gaia was popular with Greek artists, & was often portrayed as a curved, voluptuous woman, sometimes shown rising directly from the earth, & other times reclining directly upon it. The concept of an earth mother is not exclusive to Greek myth. in Roman legend, she is personified as Terra. The Sumerians honored Tiamet, & the Maori people honored Papatuanuku, the Sky Mother. Today, many NeoPagans honor Gaia as the earth, or as the archetypical embodiment of the Earth's power & energy. Gaia has become a symbol of many environmental movements as well, & there is a good deal of overlap between environmentalism & the Pagan community. If you'd like to honor Gaia in her role as an earth goddess in modern ways, you may want to consider some of these environmentally friendly activities to recognize the sustainability & sacredness of land: Enjoy visiting a park Organize a cleanup of a local area Support local farms during farmer's markets Plant trees or a garden, even if it is only indoor plants for an herb garden or improved air quality Support a local start up for a recycling program for newspapers, glass, cans, or electronics Adopt a stream or stretch of highway to care for Learn to compost or vermicompost Help educate friends & neighbors about programs to save water, energy, or fuel Support public opinion of holding large corporations accountable for the sustainability of their products, waste & understand the limitations of individuals in comparison The Sun & Moon charms were included to symbolize their importance on maintaining the perfect conditions for life on our beloved Gaia, mother of all. ❀Size❀ 8mm genuine crystal beads 19 inches in total length ❀How to Use❀ You can use these prayers beads during meditation, a daily spell or as a tool for a ritual or intention. These Gaia prayer beads were carefully created by a practicing pagan with love & light. Blessed be! ❀Crystal Meaning❀ Rhodonite is a crystal filled with love & balance. It has been nicknamed the "Stone of Love" due to its ability to fully clear, stimulate, & reactivate your heart. Rhodonite's energies vibrate outwards & assists in self love &
