Amulets, amulets, talismans… Their magic was undeniable in antiquity, and it is not diminished even today. These items are united by their primary purpose - the protection of the owner from disasters. But amulets, amulets, talismans are capable of performing other functions. The magical effect of these items is different, as is their manufacture. Only a dedicated magician, observing ritual rites, makes powerful amulets for a specific person for specific purposes. And it is not always possible to make talismans with your own hands - they are best received as a gift or bought ready-made, in accordance with the advice of astrology. The most effective amulets are those made for you by the hands of loving blood relatives.
Etymology of words
Charm is a Slavic word, the root of which is "shore". This is the name of the border between the dangerous unpredictable element of Water (sea) andrelatively safe element of the Earth. By landing on the shore, the shipwrecked saved their lives. The practical purpose of this item is heard in the word itself - to protect.
Amulet is a Latin word. Perhaps it is derived from the phrase moli letum, which translates as "avert death." It is impossible not to take into account another hypothesis of the origin of the word - from the Arabic hamalet, which means "to wear": amulets are most often carried with them.
The origin of the word "talisman" usually comes down to two options: from the Arabic talisam, the translation of which is "to create a magic sign", or from the Greek τέλεσΜα (effect, spell).
Amulet - what's in the word volume?
Let's start with amulets. And immediately make a reservation that amulets and talismans are embodied in objects of the material world. But amulets are not only things made by man or created by nature. Many of them are verbal: prayers, conspiracies, spells, whispers. There are amulets-gestures, for example, the sign of the cross. Stork or swallow nests have long been considered symbols of family happiness and prosperity. A three-haired cat in the house will "insure" against fire. Garlic cloves and even their smell, a pinch of s alt thrown over the left shoulder will protect against evil spirits. The amulet protects not only the body of its owner, but also the world around him. This item is most often placed in a conspicuous place, in contrast to the amulet, which is preferable to hide from prying eyes. The spell is not a talismanread with the intent to "harm" someone, even the villain.
Amulets in brief
The ancient Roman scientist Pliny (the Elder) in his book "Natural History" gave the following definition to the amulet: "An object that averts misfortune from a person." Many consider this interpretation the most correct. The amulet protects against negative influences that can negatively affect luck, he alth.
For an amulet, a material is selected, a form to express its physical body, magic symbols to give energy strength. The final stage is a ritual rite aimed at reviving the amulet.
An amulet is an individual thing, it must be made by a master of magic and charged with a certain energy specially for a specific owner. You can do it yourself, but you will have to share your energy. Or pay something dear to you in exchange for the magical powers of the Subtle World, concentrated in the amulet. Ritual actions are carried out over the object that is being prepared for such a role in accordance with all the rules. Spells, the place and time of the ritual are important here, the sequence of actions. After that, the amulet is charged with magical power that connects a person with a higher essence, comes to life and begins to act.
The amulet is active in the direction that is embedded in it by a specific thought form, in other words, what it is charged for. The amulet is able to perform (except for protection from visible and invisible enemies) in addition only one specific function - to attract love or good luck,save vitality. Therefore, the statement that a magical item is charged for all occasions is false. The most effective will be the one that performs only one role - a protector or assistant. For protection, it absorbs negative energy that comes to a person both from outside and inside him. Amulet-assistant accumulates strength. And if necessary, it feeds its owner with them. This is an intimate thing, it is hidden from the eyes of others, it is not allowed to be touched by strangers. Know: the evil intentions accumulated in the amulet can be addressed to others, which is practiced by unkind people.
Talisman is a magnet of prosperity
This item becomes magical after some time of communication with the owner. The talisman has a character, therefore its correspondence with the astrological data of the owner of this thing is extremely important. The talisman has no logic, empathy or love for the owner. It has certain properties and specific tasks. He works to attract good luck, financial well-being, increase vitality and sexual attractiveness, attract success to the person to whom he belongs. The talisman also works inside a person, directing his thoughts and actions in the right direction, strengthening the positive in character and weakening the negative traits. But he cannot develop new qualities that were not originally laid down by nature. Most often, gems become talismans. Therefore, it is extremely important to approach the choice of a stone with knowledge of the astrological data of the person it will be.belong. A talisman can be not only a thing made of some material, but also an image of an object (book, mask, horseshoe), animal (lion, black cat), bird (eagle), insect (grasshopper, ladybug), plant (clover, daffodil). It can be anything with which happy memories are connected (a toy, a tea cup, and even a fragment from it). Gestures or verbal charms - prayers, conspiracies, spells cannot be a talisman. Above it is not necessary to carry out ritual actions. It can be both individual and general (the four-leaf is the unofficial symbolism of Ireland, the Olympic symbols).
The meaning of amulets and talismans
Some, most often pessimists and atheists, strongly do not believe in the power of magical objects, calling amulets and talismans trinkets. Others doubt, not daring to finally make a choice: to believe or not to believe. Still others, superstitious optimists, believe without hesitation.
Let's assume that the theory of the energy possibilities of these objects works. This is amazing! Otherwise, amulets and talismans give self-confidence, and self-hypnosis is a powerful tool. It remains to make your own efforts in the right direction to achieve your life goals. And there, you see, and will be rewarded - by faith. Hence the conclusion: amulets and talismans help only those who believe in their magical power.
Simple amulets
In every house there are items in the protective power of which the Slavic ancestors believed, being pagans. These beliefs have survived to this day.
An ordinary steel pin, charmed and correctly pinned (better - 2, fastened crosswise from the inside of clothes against the solar plexus or heart), becomes a talisman against the evil eye and envy.
A needle can save a house from an unkind person. It is necessary to thread a white thread 22 cm long into the eye of the needle, fold it in half, tie 3 knots at the end. With the tip of the needle, circle around the doorway and stick it in the jamb at the top, hiding from the eyes, saying three times: "You, needle, stand guard, do not let evil and enemies into the house." Needles in the house must be strictly registered. And not because the lost one can stick into the arm and leg, but so that the house does not appear superfluous, which was spoken by an unkind envious person to quarrels, strife and other dirty tricks in your family.
A red woolen thread tied around the wrist of the left hand becomes an obstacle to spoilage.
Broom - a symbol of purity in the house. If you put it with a whisk down, it will be a talisman against quarrels in the family. If the panicle is up, then he will scare away the ill-wisher who entered the house, or attract monetary we alth. You cannot give a broom to anyone.
Bell - evil spirits are afraid of its ringing. This is the necessary ringing and cheerful protector of the house.
The ring is the oldest amulet of eternal love, marital fidelity.
Charm-symbols
The Slavs have a great variety of protective patterns, amulets, with which towels are embroidered, knots are knitted, rings, pendants, key chains are sculpted. They are applied by woodcarving on kitchen utensils andother household items. Here are some examples of amulets-symbols. In love, such patterns as heart knots, a wedding man, Mokosh's moonlight, a caroler will help. The symbol "burdock" is intended for good luck and happiness. In the fight against death, the "Kolovrat" will be a talisman. A "ratiborets" is capable of nourishing courage and courage. Will remove any disease from the soul and body "overcome-grass".
Charms made by hand
Embroidered towel is a family amulet. Previously, such a towel, embroidered with Slavic symbols, was used to decorate the red corner of the house - where a shelf for icons was attached. The family, sitting down for a festive meal, laid out a long embroidered towel on their knees, which united relatives.
On the far side, a shirt and a belt will save a loved one from the vicissitudes of fate, in which feelings of true love and hope for the well-being of the only one are woven into each stitch of symbolic patterns.
Runes
A person who firmly stands on the positions of materialism considers the runes to be ancient cuneiform writing. However, runes are not an easy thing, if you perceive them in a fundamentally different way. This is a set of symbols that make up the most magical system of the ancient world. These are magical talismans and amulets. The Inquisition fought mercilessly with these attributes of the pagan cult - right up to the burning at the stake of someone convicted of wearing a runic amulet. But it was not possible to destroy the runes. They are revered to this day as magical symbols. Amulets, talismans fromstone or wood with runic symbols applied to them are the strongest capacitors of spiritual energy that can affect a person and the world around him. This influence can be both positive (protective and helping) and negative. Therefore, it is better to order runic amulets and talismans from the master. You can make such items with your own hands only if you fully understand the meaning of symbols, manufacturing techniques, ritual rites (for amulets), which requires sufficient special knowledge.
What do the symbols mean
Talismans and amulets, photos of which are given here, have magical powers thanks to symbols. What do they mean?
Let's continue talking about runes: each has its own wisdom and energy, aimed at achieving a specific goal.
Rune ALGIZ (ALGIZ) - "Instinctive Defense". It will help to overcome negative influences, using the potential of hidden forces in a crisis situation, develop new ideas of creation and embody them in the physical plane, overcome illusions, gaining a "foundation underfoot".
Rune GIFU (GIFU) symbolizes the "Gift of Time". She will help in the reasonable use of her time, will help to give without regret, but not to sacrifice immensely, strengthen relationships with loved ones, help in dialogue with her higher self.
Rune ODAL (ODAL) - "Achievement", it helps:
- develop abilities and choose the area of their application;
- maintain order in thoughts and deeds, find a reliable family;
- read family ties;
- find a home and property, create family comfort.
But, by and large, only those who know can correctly interpret the meaning of amulets and talismans.
The photo of a complex talisman created by nature - a scorpion petrified in a piece of amber - you can see above. Let's try to decipher its meaning, based on astrological teachings. The image of a scorpion is the talisman of people born from October 24 to November 22. Scorpio is a dangerous creature, those around him are afraid. He always stands on the protection of his "I". Amber - the stone-talisman of Leo (birthdays - from July 23 to August 23). But this sunny natural gem is favorable to all signs of the Zodiac without exception - it will charge everyone with its positive. This talisman will give off energy, patching energy holes in the aura of its owner, while repelling negativity from the outside.
Feng Shui Interior
Amulets and talismans are appropriate in all areas of the house. Career luck and financial well-being are easier to get by having an aquarium with goldfish in the northern corner of your home. In the southern zone, place a talisman-picture with a sunrise and a plant with sharp leaves - they will be the guardians of the family's reputation. The East is responsible for the happiness of family life, mutual understanding between children and parents. An amulet with a dragon figurine, hidden in a green plant on a stand, will come in handy here. West- a zone of good luck and prosperity of offspring. Portraits of your children are appropriate here, and if you are childless, then this is the place to place your handicrafts. The talisman in the western corner can be a large magnet tied with red braid. Wake up the energy of the West with bells, chiming clocks - they will help in gaining a high position, powerful influence and prosperity.
