Pocket Prayer Beads for On-the-Go

To increase our devotional practice and thus our connection to the Gods, my partner and I thought it would be a good idea to have prayer beads that could easily fit in one's pocket, with a different bead used for each Deity in our "personal pantheon" (that is, the Gods that we are closest to), and thus while he's on break at work, or I'm taking a pause in the activities of my day, we can go around the circle and Say Hi.

Here are pictures of those prayer bead sets, and my explanations.




My Partner's Beads

The pendant is a tear-shaped clear quartz marked with Algiz in gold. Clockwise from the left: an amethyst chip for Gerda, a moss stone for Frey, a piece of golden Baltic amber for Freyja, a seashell for Njord, a green malachite for Wuldor, a labradorite for Woden, a golden freshwater pearl for Frigga, a red jasper for Thor, a garnet for Tyr, a blue aventurine for the sea etins, a citrine for Sunna, and a moonstone for Mani.

Rather than having set prayers for the beads, my other half finds it more helpful to go around the circle and give requests, thanks, and/or praise to each Deity, and then use the pendant as a focal point.

My Own Beads

The bottom pendant is an equal-armed cross over a round mirror, which works as a protective talisman as well as aligning myself with the Four Directions and Four Elements.  This particular set is dedicated to the Vanir and only the Vanir, that is, Gods who are Vanir by blood *or* etin-brides that married into the tribe.

From the bottom right going widdershins (counter-clockwise):

FREY: Orange aventurine carved pig bead
In the name of Frey, may I live abundantly, grateful for my prosperity, and share out of my abundance with those You send my way.

GERDA: Green moss stone
In the name of Gerda, may I remember the calm space within where ideas grow in safety, and pay attention to the subtle details.

FREYJA: Baltic amber
In the name of Freyja, may I be strong in my self-worth, and in that knowledge of my worth, embrace sensuality.

GERSEMI & HNOSSA: Cherry quartz
In the name of Gersemi and Hnossa, may there always be room for beauty and fun in my life.

NJORD: Small conch shell
In the name of Njord, may I still strife in the knowledge of Wyrd's currents, and be a safe harbor to others in need.

SKADHI: Labradorite
In the name of Skadhi, may I know what is rightfully mine, and never be intimidated into not taking it.

ULLR: Leopard jasper
In the name of Ullr, may I continually improve my mundane and spiritual skills, and have focus to accomplish what needs to be done.

NERTHUS: White shell
In the name of Nerthus, may I never lose sight of the terrible holiness of the Divine, and that my service of that terrible holiness is more important than what others think of it.

GULLVEIG: Gold pearl In the name of Gullveig, may I remember that woe and weal are necessary to balance, and there is no mercy without justice.

SIF: Citrine
In the name of Sif, may I be loyal to those who have earned it, and know how to take the high road of graciousness with those who have not.

EIR: Fluorite
In the name of Eir, may I be mindful of my self-care, and responsible about my health, as well as working to help others attain a more wholistic consciousness.

IDUNNA: Pink jade
In the name of Idunna, may I be mindful that my service to heal and inspire others is a sacred duty.

FRODI: Amazonite (light green)
In the name of Frodi, may I be productive in the day ahead, and enjoy my down time.

NEHELENNIA: Fancy Australian jasper
In the name of Nehelennia, may I strive to be a part of the world, firmly grounded in the present.

HOLDA: Blue aventurine
In the name of Holda, may the work of my hands, words, heart, strength, and mind fill my home with magick.

HERNE: Breciated jasper
In the name of Herne, may I connect with the natural world, and be mindful of my interdependence with nature and my responsibility to nature.




(C) 2008 Sigrun Freyskona.