21 eye altar dzi bead #1

Size: 86 millimeters long and 21 millimeters diameter
Weight: 58 grams
Material: natural agate, mat surface, not-transparent
Age: vintage 
Details:
* with signs of age and previous usage, but overall in good condition. 
* large and heavy bead; it can still be worn, but will perhaps be more suitable as an altar bead.
* dragon skin surface; referring to the specific kind of crackled texture of the surface, which comes from burning the dzi in a stove.

Symbolism: 

21 is the maximum number of eyes on dzi beads, a fact that can also be associated with what this bead stands for; it helps to maximize your merits and realize your intentions to the fullest. It helps to materialize desires and clear all obstacles on the way to this goal.

This versatile bead is therefore almost as famous and popular as the 9 eye dzi bead, but of course, similar to the 9 eye bead, also the 21 eye bead doesn’t simply work as a magical artefact doing all the work for you. Rather this bead works by multiplying your own efforts, increasing the flow of energy in your chosen direction to help you reach your goal faster and easier.

Be aware that there’s also a trap in here; also our negative traits, bad thoughts and bad deeds will be multiplied by this bead. Therefore the owner of this bead should be very aware of the responsibilities that come with it; always keep an eye on your own inner processes, if necessary correct them in time, and focus continuously on the best of your intentions and the best possible way to reach your goals.

By working with this bead in this conscious way, it is of course also a powerful beacon on the way to (spiritual) self-improvement. It inspires us to constantly strive for a better version of ourselves and act only from a pure, warm and open heart. And by being constantly aware of our own mental patterns and stopping the negative ones in time, mental space is created for positive, inspiring thoughts and new, creative ideas.

Because of the simple, practical fact that a number of 21 eyes takes a whole lot of space on a bead, often these beads are quite big. Therefore, instead of a worn amulet, the 21 eye dzi bead is often found as an altar bead.