Waistbeads & Intentions

There's a lot of recommendations on the internet about using waistbeads to set intentions... but because some use it as a superficial marketing tactic, there is not a lot of detailed information on the why, the how and when.  As someone who has been on a spiritual journey for over a decade, I'll be sharing in detail with you what has worked for me and for some of the people I have encouraged throughout the years.

Let's start with defining what setting intentions is.  Setting intentions is a practice of consciously defining how you want to experience life, rather than just focusing on specific outcomes.  It is part of the first step in manifesting.  Setting intentions allows you to clearly define what you want to achieve and focus your energy and attention towards that goal.

How to Set Intentions? You can set intentions many ways, but I like to use waistbeads as my method.  Waistbeads sit close to the womb — the sacred center of creation, intuition, and manifestation. Each time you feel them on your body, they serve as a daily reminder of your power and your purpose. Unlike vision boards or journals you tuck away, your beads move with you as you move through your journey.

Intentional waistbead wearing involves color therapy.  Color therapy is a practice based on the belief that colors have energetic properties that affect our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This ancient practice has roots in Ayurveda, traditional African healing, and Egyptian energy medicine. Colors have specific meanings so by wearing a specific color or colors of waistbeads & using affirmations you can amplify each healing focus.

Intentional Waistbead wearing can also involve adding certain crystals/gemstones to your strand.  Meanings of the gemstones involved in each strand, will be found in the description of each product.

We've covered the why... Let's cover the when. You may choose to set intentions and have a tying ceremony any time you choose.  The best time to set intentions is a matter of preference.  I prefer to flow with the rhythm of nature and set my intentions with the feminine phases of the moon.

Within all the cycles and patterns of nature, the moon is the one that most impacts our daily lives.  Beyond its beauty, its phases exert a subtle influence on our mood, emotions, focus, sleep, energy, and productivity. Just as the tides respond to the moon's pull, so too do our inner rhythms.  When we work with the moon's phases it allows us to optimize energy, set intentions, and foster creativity.

During the New Moon phase, is the perfect time to tie on a new strand or to reprogram your current beads with a new intention.  The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle... a time of new beginnings, fresh starts, and vision clearing.

An intention setting ceremony can be done in 5 easy steps:

• Cleanse Your Space – Light incense, burn sage or use rose water to clear your energy field and environment.

• Ground Yourself – Sit comfortably, breathe deeply, and center your mind.

• Journal Your Desires – Ask yourself: What am I calling in? What energy do I want to embody this month?

• Choose a Waistbead – Pick a strand that resonates with your new intention (e.g., rose quartz for self-love, blue for clarity).

• Tie With Intention – As you tie your bead, say your intention aloud or silently: "I tie this strand to attract joy, clarity, and purpose."

In a world where the chaos of life often disconnects us from ourselves, intention setting is a sacred act of reclaiming clarity, purpose, and self-alignment. Waistbeads — timeless, powerful adornments rooted in African heritage — are more than just jewelry. They are tools of self-expression, protection, and spiritual alignment.

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