Australian Tears of Shiva Seeds ~ By the Beckoning Broom Sacerdotes

The Australian Tears of Shiva seeds are the native much rarer version of the Indian prayer Rudraksha seeds. The magnificent Australian Blue Quandong (Elaeocarpus Angustifolius) is one of the Indian tree relatives.

The different varieties of this tree only grow in Eastern Australia, New Caledonia, Nepal, Indonesia, and parts of India and is used significantly for spiritual growth.

Spiritual Significance

These sacred seeds combine the power of both Australian Aboriginal dreaming and Indian spirituality. In Aboriginal and Indian practices, these seeds' overarching symbolism is order and universal balance.

These seeds are used for protection from negative energy. Wearers have increased sharpness in thinking and enhanced inner power. The wearer achieves their goals and dreams and develops powerful intuition.

Unfortunately, the Aboriginal dreaming about this plant has been difficult to find. However, in India, it is well documented.

Australian Aboriginal Symbolism

To Australian Aboriginal shamans, these seeds are used as a powerful enhancer of their magick. The tree is a powerful spiritual entity and is often associated with creation stories and the Dreamtime.

The fruit of the Blue Quandong is believed to have strong metaphysical properties and is often used in traditional Indigenous healing practices. It is believed to possess the ability to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

In addition to its spiritual uses, the Blue Quandong is also an important cultural symbol for Indigenous Australians. It is often featured in traditional art and stories and is used in ceremonies and rituals to honour ancestors and connect with the spiritual realm.

Indian Symbolism

In India, information about this tree and its seeds has been translated from Sanskrit.  Shiva, who is one member of the holy trinity, is one of the most important Hindu gods. Shiva is the god of goodness, protection and benevolence.

After 1000 years of meditation, Shiva opened his eyes and cried tears of ecstasy with compassion for humanity. Where the tears fell this tree grew. The seeds of the tree are known as the Tears of Shiva.

It is believed if you wear one of these seeds close to your skin it will absolve your transgressions or wrongdoing, protect you from unwanted energies, balance your karmic debts and increase your psychic ability.

You can roll the seed in your hand while declaring your affirmation. Hold the seed between your middle finger and thumb and roll it in a clockwise direction. Use one seed for one affirmation.

You can also hold a seed in your hand, or one in each hand, while you meditate or pray. The seeds will anchor your intention.

Reading the Tears of Shiva

Dr Sohini Sastri, India's most renowned astrologer, states these seeds take care of the seven main chakras of the body. They neutralise any harmful aspects of the planet's effects on you.

In a combination with numerology and astrology, there are 21 specific meanings of the seeds depending on the number of lines or clefts that run from the pedicel (the bridge linking the seed to the parent tree) on the seed. One tree can produce seeds with a different number of lines. These lines are also called Mukhi.

Dr Sastri combines her astrology with the traditional meanings of the number of lines.

1 cleft represents all the planets and creates liberty and freedom.

2 clefts represent the moon and the zodiac Cancer and create unity, harmony, happiness and satisfaction. It releases fear and anxiety.

3 clefts represent the sun and the zodiac Leo and create freedom from having to be reincarnated again.

4 clefts represent Jupiter and the zodiac Sagittarius and Pisces and are for thinking creatively and for wisdom and learning.

5 clefts represent Jupiter and the zodiac Sagittarius and Pisces and improve memory, willpower and intelligence.

6 clefts represent Mars and the zodiac Scorpio and Aries and connect you to mother earth and improve your quality of life.

7 clefts represent Venus and the zodiac Taurus and Libra for good health and having opportunities fall on your path.

8 clefts represent Ketu (the south Luna node or a shadow planet that plays a part in eclipses) Ketu has no physical existence and is experienced by seers and the zodiac Pisces and is for winning against your adversaries and living with ease.

9 clefts represent all the planets and allow you indulgence, joy, experiences and sensual pleasure.

10 clefts represent all the planets and offer you protection from negative energy and overbearing powers.

11 clefts represent Rahu (the north Luna node or a shadow planet that plays a part in eclipses) Rahu has no physical existence and is experienced by seers and the zodiac Virgo and is for increasing your awareness, courage and for wisdom.

12 clefts represent the sun and the zodiac Leo and are excellent for motivation, empowerment and persistence.

13 clefts represent both the moon and Venus and the zodiac Cancer and Taurus and give the ability to hypnotise or induce trance for attracting love. It is used as a love spell.

14 clefts represent both Mars and Saturn and the zodiac Scorpio, Aries, Capricorn and Aquarius and allow you to let go of the mind's chatter to be one with your soul.

15 clefts represent Mercury and the zodiac Gemini and Virgo and increase compassion and inner greatness.

16 clefts represent the moon and the zodiac Cancer and enhance morals and emotional balance.

17 clefts represent Saturn, and the zodiac Capricorn and Aquarius neutralise unwanted energies.

18 clefts represent the earth gives you relief from stress and allow you to accept peace and joy.

19 clefts represent Mercury, and the zodiac Virgo and Gemini banish negative energy.

20 clefts represent all the planets and are for success in business and law.

21 clefts represent all the planets and bring immense wealth.

When these seeds present themselves to you, you can use this guide to read them to discover what the personal message is for you.

What's So Special About Beckoning Broom's Tears of Shiva

Beckoning Broom sacerdotes wild forage their seeds, and once every intricate fold in the kernel is carefully cleaned of fruit, they are washed in pure water and sun-dried in the healing Australian sun.

Beckoning Broom's preparation process of the seeds is completely chemical-free. The seeds have been left their natural earth colour. They are not varnished or painted.

To Sum Up

The Australian Tears of Shiva seeds, which are the native Australian version of the Indian Rudraksha seeds, have significant spiritual and cultural importance to both Indigenous Australians and Indians.

The Blue Quandong tree, which produces these seeds, is a powerful spiritual entity in Aboriginal dreaming and is often associated with creation stories and the Dreamtime. The seeds are believed to possess metaphysical properties that bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, as well as protection from negative energy and increased psychic ability.

In India, the Tears of Shiva seeds are associated with the god Shiva and are believed to absolve transgressions, balance karmic debts, and increase intuition. The seeds' specific meanings are determined by the number of lines or clefts that run from the pedicel on the seed, and they take care of the body's seven main chakras.

Beckoning Broom's Tears of Shiva seeds are prepared in a chemical-free process, allowing them to retain their natural earth color without being varnished or painted.