Yoga Teacher Training in Mexico 12 Vedic Houses + Tassels for Malas

As I was researching (yet again) the meaning behind malas I came across this tidbit of information about the tassel.  The tassel at the end of the mala is to be wrapped 12 times around the fingers (this creates the tassel basically).  This represents the 12 vedic houses.  Then the tassel is tied at the center folded over and wrapped 5 times to close it and secure it.  This 5 wrappings represent the 5 earth elements.   Then what does not serve you any longer is cut away.  Pretty cool eh?  Here's the 12 Vedic Houses.