Several years ago, there was a trend to wear red threads on the arm. Many famous and public people had this fetish on their left wrist. Paris Hilton, Rihanna, Ksenia Sobchak, Vera Brezhneva, Britney Spears, Philip Kirkorov, Madonna showed their red strings as proudly as expensive jewelry. By the way, they say that in the domestic show business they took root with the "light hand" of Madonna.
Where did the red thread fashion come from
For some people, famous people are the standard of style and role models. Therefore, many began to copy wearing a thread on the wrist, without particularly thinking about its semantic load. However, she is there. Unless, of course, consider it as a talisman. It came into our midst from Kabbalistic teachings and has a sacred meaning.
Red thread on the wrist: meaning and meaning
The red thread on the wrist of the left hand is a kind of amulet and amulet from negative mental influences. In other words, it prevents penetration into the energy-information field of a person.destructive forces from another person. That is, it protects against the so-called evil eye and damage, even if they are unintentional.
In esoteric teachings, the left side also has a sacred meaning. It is believed that she personifies the negative side of life: all negative external influences and evil energy penetrate into a person’s life through the left hand. In addition, it is customary to give with the right hand, and take with the left. This rule applies especially to receiving money. Therefore, a red thread is tied on the wrist of the left hand, so as not to “take” bad energy with the items received.
Color is also for a reason. Red, as you know, is the color of aggression and pressure. In an esoteric context, the red color in the amulet will "scare away" hostile entities with their own weapons.
How to wear a thread?
As already mentioned, the thread should be worn on the left hand. It is also tied up for a reason - a whole ritual is performed. The red thread on the wrist should be tied to a loved one with whom there is a spiritual relationship. At this time, the one who will wear it should read the prayer of Ben Parade, focus on higher values and not allow negative thoughts.
Tie the thread first with one knot, and then make 6 more. In total, 7 are obtained, each of them symbolizes certain levels of a person's spiritual development.
Where can I get the red thread?
If the thread is needed as an iconic accessory, then it can be made from any red material. ForTo obtain a protective talisman, the thread must be purchased at specialized Kabbalist centers. Initially, these threads were isolated from one that encircled the tomb of the foremother of the Jewish people Rachel in Israel in the city of Netivot. Due to limited access to this method and numerous applicants, threads began to be sold at points where there are Kabbalah centers.
Other values
Far from mysticism and religion, people wear red strings for he alth purposes. There is an opinion that a red woolen rope tied around the ankle or wrist somehow eliminates blood flow problems (the color of the thread is like the color of blood).
They are also worn simply because they are so fashionable. The person with the red thread seems to belong to some kind of caste or secret society.
Excursions into folk traditions will show that our ancestors, even without Kabbalah, tied threads for themselves from any evil eye.
