Khanda / Adi Shakti Shields for guidance and protection

PRODUCT A powerful Khanda/Adi Shakti design available in four sizes. This artful inspired symbol offers us protection, guidance, courage, strength and empowerment. It is available as a pin pendant in stainless steel, solid sterling silver, sterling silver that is selectively gold plated and gold vermeil (100 millionths of an inch/industry standard of 24kt. gold heavy electroplate on solid sterling silver). If you prefer to have just a pendant, rather than a pin pendant - please let us know. When you order you can write a note. It is also available in 10-22kt. gold in white, yellow, pink or green gold as well as platinum by special order. Please inquire. Energetic Support Stainless Steel's energies are highly projective and it s associated with the planet Mars, so named for the Roman God of war. As such, wearing stainless steel can be like donning spiritual armor. If you are looking to protect yourself from psychic attacks or any forms of extreme negativity, stainless steel is a good option. Having, wearing or keeping Steel close at hand, also offers one strength, courage, grit and determination. Silver encourages self-containment and inward reflection. It provides one with patience and perserverance and can be a window to the Soul. It supports one's efforts to go within and explore the deepest aspects of the Self and Nature. It assists one in perceiving the truth behind surface appearances. It aids one in exploring the deep inner realms of emotion and intuition. It is a favorite of those who honor the feminine aspect of nature. Silver brings attunement to the emotional self. It can assist one in embracing mystery and surrendering to the unknown. Can aid in cooling excess heat in the body and bolster the immune system's ability to fight infection. Bronzes are mostly copper. Other alloyed elements are often, but not always, zinc and tin. Copper is known to combat lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability and low self-esteem. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy and independence. Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral (heavenly) bodies and aligns the subtle body. It opens an activates the sacral chakras, enriching and stabilizing the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire and vitality. It assists one in recognizing barriers which are in the path of ones development. Gold revitalizes one's physical energies and magnifies the power of most gemstones. It supports openness and integrity and builds confidence in the wearer. It is related to worldly knowlege and an understanding of manifestation. It carries the energy of the Sun, stimulating one's will to grow and stretch beyond one's current experiences. Gold can assist one in overcoming paralysis and fear, allowing one to move through difficult circumstances. It evokes strength, determination and will and can augment low physical vitality and depressive tendencies. Platinum can enhance ones connection with angels and spirit guides. It works on the auric field to heal wounds to the soul which were fated or chosen for one's learning (and blessing) in this lifetime.Platinum is a metal of cosmic connection and stellar knowledge. It is a powerful metal that activates and stabilizes the higher chakras (energy centers in the body). A. Extra large size - stainless steel (pictured) - 2.25"/5.7cm high B. Large size - silver with selective gold plating (pictured) - 1.75"/4.45cm high C. Medium size - silver (pictured) - 1.25"/3cm high D. Medium size - gold vermeil (pictured) - 1.25"/3cm high E. Medium size - silver selectively gold plated (pictured) - 1.25"/3cm high F. Medium size - silver selectively gold plated (pictured) on 20"/50cm stainless steel chain (let us know if you need a longer of shorter chain) - 1.18"/3cm high G. Small size - gold vermeil (pictured) - .88"/2.2cm high H. Small size - silver selective gold plating (pictured) - .88"/2.2cm high DELIVERY Orders normally ship within 24-48 hours of receiving them. If you have requested blade etching on an Artisan Kirpan or “Song of the Khalsa" sword, we may need an extra day. All jewelry/artful object orders of ‘in stock items’ ship within 24-48 hours. We will advise you within that time frame if we need a few more days to locate or assemble it or if the item is out of stock we’ll provide similar options for your consideration. USA orders ship via Priority Mail (2-3 day delivery normally), unless you prefer Fedex or UPS, all of which you choose at checkout. International Orders ship mostly through DHL Express unless you prefer another carrier. We ship all over the world, and DHL affords us, and in turn you, excellent pricing. Canada - next day. UK - two days. Most other places 3 - 5 business days.