Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, & raises blood pressure. It is also associated with the first chakra, the root chakra which governs one's senses of commitment, feeling grounded, strength & safety. Red is the color of blood & fire, so it is associated with high energy, power, determination as well as passion, desire, & love. It calls for action & increases your confidence while providing a sense of security & protection against fear & anxiety.
When wearing Afrikan waist beads, be sure to do so for the right reasons and intentions. When you receive compliments on them, make sure to not only say thank you but to explain exactly where it originated from, what it is & why you wear them. Just as we should apply open mindedness in our daily lives, we should also apply the practice of our OWN research, learning & how to respectively appreciate the culture.
Frequently asked questions with answers below.
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
You can look at the meaning of the colors & pick the ones related to your issue that you are working on or whatever it is you want to attract or simply what your intuition picks.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TIE ONS & THE ONES WITH A CLASP AND HOOK?
The tie ons are mostly used for spiritual purpose & once you put them on you commit to wearing them until they have fulfilled their purpose. The removable ones are more fashionable & for those who don't want to commit to wearing it all the time. Here at My Maat we only sell traditional African tie on waist beads hand made by beautiful melanin queens from Ghana & my custom made tie on waist beads that I hand make here in the U.S.
HOW MANY BEADS CAN I WEAR AT ONCE?
You can wear as many beads as you want, each for a different intention or purpose. Or you can wear just one if you want to put all of your energy, focus & dedication to one thing at a time.
HOW LONG DO I KEEP MY TIE ON BEAD FOR?
You can keep it on for as long as you desire you can wear it until it has served its purpose, then remove it if you wish or you can wear it for as long as your intuition tells you to keep it on whether if that's for 2 months, 6 months or a year or longer.
COMFORTABILITY
The beads are not uncomfortable, you will often forget that you are even wearing them. The key is tying the beads on with 2-3 inches space so that if you sit down or get bloated the beads are still loose and comfortable on you.
CLEANING
While showering wash them with soap as you would your skin & pat dry with towel after.
