Tibetan dZi Agate Guru Bead

There is a lot of mystery surrounding dZi agate and dZi beads which have been found from as early as 2500 BC. This mysterious agate is steeped in history, with many religions and belief systems turning to the powers and energies of the stone for assistance in medicine as well as holistically. They were often ground up and used for healing or alternately small bits were chipped from them. As agate is naturally a hard stone which would chip quite easily, the stone would have to be heated (in a vacuum) before it could be carved and even then, this may not always work. Tibetans believed dZi beads to be insects that have become petrified and were left as gifts to people with good karma. The dZi beads are said to bring the owner/wearer good fortune, health and luck, as well as being a very protective thing to wear every day. To truly connect with dZi and benefit from the healing and intrinsic effects, you must cleanse them fairly regularly. They are quite receptive to their surroundings and can absorb negative energies which need to be cleansed away – this can be achieved by simply holding the beads under running water or using sage to smudge them. The best way to bond with your dZi agate beads is to wear jewelry which will be on your person for long periods of time. DZi beads are predominantly used for protection but the various markings on the beads can give them different properties.