Mala beads are a special rosary used for counting recitations of mantras. Typically they come in a necklace form with either 108 or 54 beads. (Twice around a set of 54 beads equals a count of 108.) This special 9 Planet Mala contains the Gemstones for all of the nine planets. When you use mala beads of this type, you are propitiating all of the 9 planets to bring positive changes to your life.