Mazu Goddess of the Sea Jade Pendnat-Peace, Protection & Blessings
This is a talisman for peace, clarity, and strength — created to stay close to you.
- Pendant Size: 54*30*5mm
- Mazu(Matsu) Charm: protection, guidance, and blessings
- Material: Grade A Blue Ice Jade
- Rope Length: 60cm
- Pendant Weight: 16 gram
- Natural Grade A Jade/Certification Marks: CAL, CMA, and CNAS/CNAL
The design portrays Mazu standing gracefully, symbolizing divine protection, guidance, and peace. Her robe lines and posture are carved with fluid, three-dimensional detail, creating a sense of movement and gentle authority.
The jade chosen for this piece is fine-grained, translucent blue-water jadeite, selected for its purity and calming tone. Together, the serene jade color and Mazu’s sacred imagery form a talisman believed to bring protection, harmony, clarity, and blessings to the wearer. This exquisite pendant is hand-carved from natural Type-A blue-water jadeite, admired for its translucent glow, oil-like luster, and smooth, ice-type finish. The pendant features Mazu, the beloved symbol of protection, compassion, and safety for travelers and families.
Product Details
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Symbol: Guanyin & Dragon — peace, protection, strength, blessings
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Material: Natural A-Grade Jadeite
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Pendant Size: 52 × 39 × 5 mm
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Pendant Weight: approx. 18 g
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Rope Length: Adjustable Cord Included
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Craftsmanship: Fully hand-carved with polished finish
🌊 About Mazu – The Guardian of the Sea
Mazu, often known as the Goddess of the Sea, is one of the most beloved cultural symbols of protection in East Asian coastal traditions. The name “Mazu” is also romanized as Matsu, symbolizing guidance, compassion, and safety for those who travel—by sea, land, or life’s many unpredictable paths.
Historically, Mazu was honored as a protective figure who watched over fishermen, sailors, and travelers, ensuring safe journeys and peaceful returns. Over centuries, her symbolism has expanded far beyond the sea, representing:
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Protection from misfortune
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Safety in daily life and travel
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Harmony within the family
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Compassion, calmness, and emotional balance
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Blessings for smooth progress and peace
Mazu: The Beloved Goddess of the Sea
In ancient Chinese mythology, Mazu — also known as Heavenly Empress, Holy Mother of Heaven, Tianfei, or affectionately Niangma (Mother) — is the revered Goddess of the Sea.
For centuries, she has been worshipped by sailors, fishermen, merchants, travelers, and seafarers, who believe she blesses them with safety, guidance, and good fortune on their journeys.
The Legend of Mazu
Mazu’s story began over a thousand years ago on Meizhou Island, located along China’s southeastern coast. She was born in 960 CE, during the first year of the Song dynasty’s Jianlong era, on the 23rd day of the third lunar month — a date still celebrated as her birthday by millions of devotees every year.
Her given name was Lin Mo, meaning “Silent,” because she never cried as an infant. Her father, Lin Yuan, and mother, Madam Wang, had seven children — Mazu was the youngest.
Growing up by the sea, she was extraordinarily gifted. She could read the skies to predict weather, understood medicine, mastered swimming and sailing, and was known for her kindness and compassion. People in her village loved her deeply for her willingness to help others and her healing skills.
As she grew older, Mazu vowed never to marry, dedicating her life entirely to helping others and performing good deeds. She studied medicine to cure the sick, taught people how to prevent diseases, and became known as a guardian of those who ventured out to sea.
The Ascension of the Sea Goddess
According to legend, Mazu had the miraculous power to travel across the sea on a reed mat, rescuing sailors from shipwrecks and calming violent storms. Her reputation as a protector of seafarers spread far and wide.
At the age of twenty-eight, during the fourth year of Emperor Taizong’s reign (987 CE), on the eve of the Chongyang Festival, Mazu told her family,
“My heart is at peace. I no longer wish to dwell in the mortal world. Tomorrow, I shall climb the mountain to fulfill my destiny.”
Her family thought she was simply going hiking. The next morning, she burned incense, recited prayers, and said her final farewell. She ascended Meifeng Peak, the highest mountain on the island.
As she reached the summit, the sky filled with clouds and radiant light. Music like that of celestial flutes echoed from above. A bright rainbow appeared, and before the eyes of the villagers below, Mazu rose upon the clouds, soaring into the heavens, her red robes glowing against the sunlight.
Moments later, the clouds closed — and she was gone.
The people of Meizhou gazed upward in awe and reverence, realizing that their beloved Lin Mo had ascended to the divine realm.
The Birth of Mazu Worship
After her ascension, villagers reported many miracles — visions of Mazu appearing among clouds, by seaside cliffs, or gliding above the waves in red robes. She often revealed herself in dreams, protecting sailors from storms and saving those in peril.
In gratitude, the people of Meizhou built a temple at the summit of Meifeng Mountain, the place of her ascension. They worshipped her there with deep devotion. Over time, pilgrims from across China — and later from around the world — came to pay their respects.
This temple became the first Mazu Temple in the world, known today as the Ancestral Temple of Mazu (Mazu Zhumiao), the birthplace of a faith that continues to inspire millions.
A Goddess of Compassion and Courage
To this day, Mazu remains a symbol of kindness, protection, and unwavering faith. She represents the spirit of humanity’s connection with nature — a reminder that courage and compassion can calm even the roughest seas.