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 mala is made from hessonite garnet and cat's eye appatite.
Hessonite (gomed) is often worn to protect the wearer from the effects of Rahu, usually during Rahu mahadasha. If the gemstone is extremely pure and powerful, the result is usually that Rahu is heavily manifested in the physiology. This can cause a flare-up of unresolved issues and karmic patterns such as increased addiction and obsession. However, if you are able to maintain a great deal of personal and spiritual awareness while wearing a Rahu stone, it can help to bring about an increase in recognition, wealth, and power.
Cat’s eye is traditionally worn to appease Ketu, usually during a Ketu mahadasha. As with any pure Vedic gemstone, wearing a Ketu stone can increase Ketu’s energy inside the wearer’s energetic field. Cat’s eye can cause detachment and enlightenment through material loss. If one is spiritually in tune, detached from conventional possessions, and not particularly concerned about social empathy or connectivity with cultural norms, a Ketu stone can be great for moksha (spiritual liberation). It can speed up spiritual progress, assisting the wearer in letting go of worldly expectations and attachments in the name of establishing a greater relationship with the Divine.