The prayers of Veles were well known among our ancestors many centuries ago, when Christianity did not come to Russia, and the Slavs worshiped pagan gods. Veles - one of the most famous characters in the ancient Russian pantheon, he was considered the patron of poetry, storytellers and cattle, was the second most important after Perun.
Deity functions
Prayers to Veles were offered on a variety of occasions. First of all, of course, they paid attention to its agricultural functions. Initially, the cult of this deity is considered the oldest pan-Slavic.
It is interesting that in Christian culture there were ideas about this character as a trait, an evil spirit. At the same time, his image was partially assimilated. So, St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker, who patronized trade and wealth, was considered the master of the sea and underground worlds, assumed some functions.
During Christianity, Veles, due to the consonance of his name, practically merged with St. Blasius, who was the patron saint of cattle.
The remains of the cult were preserved for the longest time in the Russian North, where for many more years the temples dedicated to it were created. It is noteworthy that for the reconstruction of the cult, the folk icons of St. Blasius were of great importance, as well as conspiracies and folklore prayers in which his name was used. The cult of Blasius himself is often brought closer to the cult of the bear, the owner of the animals. A Russian folk tale has survived to this day, in which this beast appears in the demonic image of a forest king, who begins to collect tribute from people.
In this regard, many rightly call him the patron of not only people, but also animals. He is considered the bearer of all kinds of material wealth. In prayers, it is customary for God Veles to turn for health, protection from evil spirits, since he is connected with the kingdom of the dead, moves between worlds. At the same time, Veles is a good god, he was never associated with evil spirits.
As a result, they turned to him for material wealth, asked for success in art and creativity, good work, and help in the fight against diseases. In general, his area of ​​influence was very broad, extended to all kinds of spheres of human life.
It is worth noting that almost all the prayers to God Veles, which can be found in various sources, are remodels. Most of them are created on the basis of a certain skeleton, fragmentary information that has come down to us from antiquity. At the same time, you need to be prepared for the fact that part of the rituals will be just a figment of the imagination of the current neopagans. Some were created by modern shamans, in which case they really can have effective sacred power.
In order to pray with Veles, you need to install his symbol on your home altar. As an alternative, the Slavic deity is addressed in the bosom of nature. Each rite has certain principles based on the characteristics of pagan traditions, they must be adhered to.
Reading purifying prayers and conspiracies, it is imperative to light a fire. If you are making a specific request, then it should be supported by external signs, to conduct a small ritual. It all depends on your need at a particular moment. It is imperative to read the praise of Veles in gratitude for the help already received or forthcoming. For example, stones are required. This can be personally cooked bread or porridge from any cereal, muffin or tortillas. This material gift is presented as a symbol. For example, a beautiful coin or stone. After some time, it should be taken to the forest and left in a secluded place.
Sacred places and symbols of Veles
Prayers to the studied deity have long been customary to read in sacred sacred places. He was worshiped in ravines, lowlands, as correlated with the chthonic god. These representations arose at the time when Veles began to be associated with the afterlife.
Historically, he was often depicted in the form of a bear, considering him the patron saint of the forest, so it is considered natural to carry the requirement into the forest. This is best done after sunset or at dusk. Night is considered his time.
To leave the requirement and read the Slavic prayer to Veles, find a deserted place that you yourself will like energetically. As a rule, it can be a thicket of trees or a clearing in the forest. Our ancestors believed that every tree in the forest is associated with a god or goddess. With Veles, for example, pine and other conifers.
After choosing a tree, leave the offering at its roots, pronouncing the words of prayer from you. After this, bow to the ground and go back with reverence. If you feel an inner need, you can immediately not go home, but stay for a while, meditate a little on the spot. At the same time, open your arms as wide as possible, letting the energy of nature through your stomach and heart. After looking at the stars through the pine branches, breathe in full breast the soothing and healing smell of pine needles. Then be sure to lean to the ground, touching it with your palms, saturated with power. Feel the elements of the night forest, not frightening and not hostile, but beautiful, cozy and dear. Listen to the sounds of the night - it can be the tapping of branches, the sound of owls, the creak of mighty trees in the area.
The classic symbols of Veles are cow or bull horns, skins of bears and bulls, coins and gold. In the forest, related places are also considered deadwood, anthills, mushrooms, moss, hazel, conifers.
Holidays dedicated to the deity are celebrated on the day of the winter solstice, that is, from December 22 to December 23. The following dates are also associated with it: December 31, January 2 and 6, February 24, March 24 (Old Slavic Maslenitsa), April 23 (St. George's Day).
Fulfillment of desires
It was believed that Veles could help in fulfilling almost any desire. Of course, if it’s right to ask him about it. True, a miracle should not be expected, even our distant ancestors did not count on him. In order for everything to come true, you yourself will need to take specific actions aimed at achieving your goals. By turning to a pagan deity, the path to this goal will be unhindered and easier.
Our ancestors were convinced that the old conspiracy facing Veles was attractive. This means that with its help it will not be possible to punish enemies or remove anything from your life. You can only ask that something necessary and necessary for you appears in it. It can be health, profit, help in the implementation or opening of a business, a pagan god can even assist in a successful marriage. All that you can ask him for should be exclusively positive. The rite itself should be carried out on the growing moon, preferably on Monday.
The classic pagan ritual is held for seven days. For it you will need a tall candle made of natural wax. Moreover, its color can be absolutely any, you can not take only black. Take also seven keys and seven needles. Pick up the keys light so that they can hang on a needle stuck in a candle. You can even take souvenirs, for example, designed for jewelry. You will also need to stock up with honey and birch bark.
If you do not yet have a home altar, you will need to do it in order to conduct a ceremony to worship Veles in accordance with all the rules. A small table is suitable for this. The main thing is to warn all the household so that they do not touch the objects placed on it.
The ceremony should begin in order to clearly and unambiguously articulate your desire. Write it in advance on birch bark in the form as if this event had already occurred. For example, "I married a decent person" or "I received a promotion." It is important to consider that asking in this way about the strength of the body and spirit should not be, because there is a special prayer to Veles for recovery. But he did it later.
Then give praise to the deity, light a fire and bring a small requirement. For seven days you will need seven candles, each time they must burn to the very end. Put a candle coated with honey on a birch bark, on which your wish is written. After that, stick the needles into the candle at different intervals, hang one key on each of them. Light a candle coated with honey from the required fire, start reading the plot. Here is his text:
How fire burns, how water flows, how birds fly, how animals run. So Veles opens the road, unlocks the locks, removes obstacles. For seven days the candle burns, seven keys hanging on it. The keys fall, the locks open, the roads are unlocked to my desire. To Velesov’s glory, in my word, my word is strong. Verily!
After reading this conspiracy, say out loud the desire whose fulfillment you are waiting for. Leave the candle on until the last needle with the key falls. Only then can it be repaid. Be sure to do it directly with your fingers, do not blow out the candle. Do not touch the fallen keys and needles until the end of the ceremony. They must lie on the altar for seven days. As soon as the last key falls, the birch bark, on which the desire is written, should be burned on the home altar. Keep the ashes from it, as well as the keys, needles and wax from the ritual candle, under the threshold of your house or near the front door. The main thing is that they do not catch anyone's eye.
When it's settled
When your desire is fulfilled, you should read a separate prayer to Veles. This is a tradition that has existed since ancient times. Read it should be so that the work would bring exceptionally good results. Here is her text:
You are the crown of the cause of everything and life on earth, Veles, our God! May my heart be filled with joy from the created, for my deeds with a pure heart and bright thoughts. May my deeds manifest themselves with blessed fruits and glory to my kindred! Bless Veles, let it be so!
It is also customary among pagan believers to turn to a deity every night before going to bed. Allegedly, this gives strength and self-confidence, helps to see prophetic dreams. Such treatment can protect against almost any evil that may be in the path of the sleeper. This prayer has a special text. There he is:
Night sets foot on the earth, Veles pozorya pozoryami! Our God, he owns the Vedas and knows the road to Navi. I pray to Father Veles, to take care of my soul in a dream, to drive away the Basurs and not to let bad thoughts go. May I see good and prophetic dreams, so that my heart remains in harmony and peace. May my sleep be as sweet as a healthy and vigorous child, for in a dream health is vital. So be it! Glory to Veles!
Health
According to tradition, it was customary to turn to Veles with a prayer for health. And you can ask for both for himself and for relatives and friends. It contains the following words:
Veles Father!
As they once asked for help to save (name),
So ask now!
Gods Native help!
Bring it back to life
Give life and happiness!
So you are Mother Alive,
Help and Save!
God Father Veles, Mother is Alive!
Heal all by (name), heal yourself,
Heal in general, heal forever!
Get healed into life!
God Father Veles, Mother is Alive!
Help and save!
All is nothing, All is nothing, All is bad, all is disease,
It was blown away by the wind, It was washed away by water, It burned by fire, It was closed by the Earth!
The roots of the Tree of Rod!
Mighty and Strong
Taco swift, eat tacos, wake tacos! May it be so!
Our ancestors believed that children should be told about deities, including the subject, almost from birth. There were even special children's prayers with which the baby had to ask for help and protection every night before going to bed. Of course, the gods were originally told in the form of fairy tales, which mentioned their great deeds, deeds, glorious men and women, descended from the Family, and also about what power and energy God brings to this world. Communication of children with Slavic deities must have a bright and joyful character.
In this case, prayers to Veles for the health of the child will have a greater effect. It was decided that the baby would make a request every evening, and in the morning glorify Dazhdbog. The evening prayer addressed to Veles should be as follows:
Veles is walking along the sacred land, which my ancestors protected from enemies and protected for me, my grandson. There is Veles and night, heaven and earth covers. And the clear Sun follows Svarga, and I (name), together with Dazhdbog, travel a magical dream. But when the morning comes, I will hear the sun. In the morning I’ll get up, I will light up the spirit, soul and body and sing the glory, I will make my Gods of My Family and my parents love me.
It was believed that Velesu's prayer for recovery was able to produce an effective effect. Especially if the person himself believes in what he asks for. Performs all rituals and offerings in exact accordance with the rituals. In this case, the request has a guaranteed positive result.
God preserving a dream
When a person falls asleep, his body and soul are immersed in a mysterious and unknown world, which is located on the border between the real and the other world.
At this time, the human soul is especially vulnerable, it is believed that spirits live in this transitional place, it is they who are responsible for the incomprehensible or prophetic dreams that we see, and are able to affect our body shell. For example, grab it and take it with you. For this reason, our ancestors believed that it is necessary to offer a prayer to Yarila and Veles for the protection of sleep.
These two Slavic deities were considered a kind of guides between the real and the other world. Ancestors believed that they were able to help the human soul cope with demons, not to succumb to their persuasion and exhortations. For this, a prayer should be read to Veles for the protection of sleep. Here is her text:
Night sets foot on the earth, Veles pozorya pozoryami! Our God, he owns the Vedas and knows the road to Navi. I pray to Father Veles, to take care of my soul in a dream, to drive away the Basurs and not to let bad thoughts go. May I see good and prophetic dreams, so that my heart remains in harmony and peace. May my sleep be as sweet as a healthy and vigorous child, for in a dream health is vital. So be it! Glory to Veles!
This text was considered very effective. Our ancestors believed that turning to their divine intercessor every night before bedtime, they would protect themselves from troubles and inclement weather. Therefore, the prayer to Veles for the protection of sleep was read without fail.
Wealth and fortune
Veles is an exceptionally good deity, who has always been turned to for help in various good deeds. This was a prerequisite. For example, they offered a prayer to Veles about wealth. This rite has its own rules and peculiarities, only observing them exactly can one expect a favorable outcome.
So the text should be read according to strictly defined rules. Otherwise, the rite will not be effective. You need to understand that the energy that is contained in such rituals can have a direct impact on all areas and areas of your life, in some cases even form them. With the help of such effective white magic, you can defeat all kinds of diseases, attract good luck into your life, and relieve difficulties. Therefore, it makes sense to read prayers to Veles for wealth and protection.
When conducting ceremonies and rituals aimed at attracting wealth and good fortune, certain rules should be followed. In this case, it will be possible to count on a guaranteed positive result. Here are the basic principles that you should always remember.
- To conduct an effective ceremony, it is absolutely necessary to believe in what you are doing, to realize that you are really capable of becoming a successful and rich person.
- All rituals should be performed exactly as described in the instructions.
- If you do not have the opportunity to use one or another item that is required for a full-fledged ceremony, it is better to abandon it in favor of some other ritual. Otherwise, no effect should be expected.
- All the words in ancient conspiracies, rituals and spells are required to be pronounced exactly as it is written, only in this case the Slavic gods will understand and hear you.
- When carrying out the ritual should be in a bright mind and sound mind.
- For ceremonies, use only church wax candles. Others categorically will not work for them.
- If the ritual is carried out at home, care should be taken to keep holy water and icons close by.
- Conspiracies for money and luck always read in a whisper, the words that you pronounce should be heard only by you, no one else.
Velesu's prayer for wealth and good fortune, in fact, is a kind of white magic. This is an ancient rite, which in most cases is performed early in the morning on the growing moon.
The algorithm of actions in this case should be as follows:
- Stock up on a paper bill, a church candle, and the key to your home. Make sure that the front door remains open.
- Sit near the window, putting the key in the right pocket, light a candle. Bring a bill to her, repeating the words that you want so much money, how much smoke and ash you get from her.
- After that, put out the candle, carefully collect all the ashes in your right hand and head to the front door.
- Sprinkle the ashes at the entrance to the house, asking for wealth to be brought by everyone who enters this house.
- Only then close the door and lock it with a key.
From then on, all the people who will enter your home will attract happiness and good fortune with themselves. At the same time, Velez’s prayer for good fortune has some peculiarities, nuances that must be remembered. Perform the ritual dedicated to this Slavic deity, should be on the eve of December 6 - the day of Veles. Put a paper bill under a rushnyk, say the text of the prayer three times, and after a week spend up to a penny all the money that you have. You can be sure that the result is not long in coming. Very soon, good luck will come to you, you will no longer experience financial difficulties.
Here is the text of a prayer addressed to a deity that will help attract wealth:
God is rich, wealth is in God, how many stars in heaven, how many fish in water, so much wealth in me. Veles-Father, come to the family, go and take a walk, and give me wealth to the Granddaughter of the Dazhdzhib / Grandson of the Dazhdzhog. Glory to Veles! Glory to the Almighty!
How to defeat enemies?
As we have already noted, all conversions and prayers addressed to Veles can be exclusively positive. In them, you can ask God for this or that help, to improve your well-being. But if you need prayer to crush the enemies, it is pointless to contact Veles. In this you will help another Slavic deity - Perun. It was from him, even from the time of our ancestors, that it was customary to ask for protection and support in difficult matters.
For example, there is an appeal to Perun, which can be read anywhere and anytime, as soon as you have an urgent need and need for his help. For example, if you want to excel in some difficult business or get reliable protection from enemies. If possible, read this text immediately after presenting the requirements:
Perune! Wake up to those who call you, Slav and Trislavin! Health and many genera to all the children of Svarozh dazhdi, patronage of Rodam mercy show, rule over all, finally from the Motherland! Taco swift, eat tacos, wake tacos!
Ideally, you should memorize the words presented above in order to immediately read them when you need them. When you get the desired result, do not forget to show gratitude to the deity. Only in this case will it be favorable to all your subsequent requests.
Request for kind
Prayer to Veles for a family is considered one of the most important in the Slavic concept of world order. It helps to protect all members of the family from disease and severity, improve the fate of the future generation, restore strength, and finally, lighten the souls of the deceased. Such prayers are considered to be pleasing to the gods and have powerful spiritual strength. Here is an example of such a prayer, if it is addressed specifically to the studied Slavic deity:
The omnipresent Father Our Veles! I began to fulfill my plan, the work of light, so that my family can multiply in power. They gave me the power of their great one, so that I could clear the path to victory, so that the expanses of my native land would submit to me, so that dashing and enemy obstacles would sweep away. May my strength strike enemies, and I will only know victory. Glory to you, God! Abide, God, with me in heaven and on earth, in a foreign land and on the Native Land, because I am with you in the fulfillment of the wills of the Almighty! Glory to Veles!
There are some absolutely amazing appeals to the Slavic gods that are able to open previously unknown abilities in a person. For example, prayer to Veles for clairvoyance refers to such practices.
Many who have come across an appeal to the Slavic gods claim that clairvoyance develops well from working with the student. After all, this is a god who patronizes any craft, therefore, under his protection, you can practice almost any type of magic, he reliably protects the adherent. The main thing is to establish reliable contact, and to equip a kind of home altar at home. To do this, a stone is selected, which should be about the size of your fist. It should be put in a container, taking a black cloth from natural threads. On it should be drawn with chalk the sign of Veles. Put a cup on top of it and clean the room before the rite. If there is too much negativity in it, then it can be cleaned with juniper, light an aromatic lamp with oil or a dry twig of a plant, and fumigate.
Each rite should begin with an offering. To do this, pour some vodka on the stone, and then ask God to accept the offering and make a request. Doing this is permissible in your own words, the main thing is that they come from the heart. The rite is best done outdoors in much the same way. In this case, you can find some stone lying on the ground, preferably under a pine tree. It is important that direct sunlight does not fall on it. Here is an appeal that will help attract clairvoyance:
Gray Father, with a white beard,
With clear eyes, with formidable eyebrows,
Do not be angry, smile, respond with a good deed!
Give me (Name) a clear vision
To mature I could, everything is hidden!
Give me the ear of an owl
To hear could, the voice of the ancestors!
Give me the scent of Khortov
To smell I trouble ahead of time!
Grant me the terrible Power
His witchcraft, boundless,
What is unknown to ordinary people!
Become a father to me, a loving father
Do not correct my father by birth!
Letting go of you with gratitude
I look forward to your gifts!
My word is strong, strong, strong! May it be so!
There are joint prayers to Veles and Makoshi. This is the ancient Slavic goddess of fertility, fate and family hearth. It is believed that in her hands are concentrated the threads of the lives of all creatures, not only people, but also gods. She was considered the goddess of magic and fortune-telling, the patroness of power points and sacred wells. It can also help a person discover the gift of clairvoyance. It is worth emphasizing that this is an allegorical image. In some sources, Makosh is called the wife of Veles. Although in reality she is considered in Slavic mythology the wife of the god-smith Svarog.
Makosh is the apotheosis of motherhood and femininity. Her sacred animal is a cow, without which any economy among the Slavs was considered inferior, regressive. In this regard, some considered Makosh a chthonic deity. But in reality, this statement is only partially true.
How to read ancient prayers?
At the end of this article we will tell about the features of Slavic prayers. From time immemorial they were considered powerful and powerful amulets that helped in any business and endeavors. It is important that in ancient prayer addresses people appealed to ancient deities. And after the advent of Christianity, the meaning of Slavic prayers did not change, but in their prayer addresses they began to appeal not to Slavic deities, but to a single Christian god.
To make them as effective as possible, one should read only in a positive mood, while no evil should be present in the soul. The classical prayer of Veles in the Old Slavonic language is considered the most effective.
There are several basic rules that should be observed when reciting these prayers. It is required to live in full accordance with the surrounding nature, only in this way you will be able to find vital harmony, which will fully correspond to natural vibrations.
If in ancient times prayers were said on the shrines, now for this purpose they go to the forest or organize a small home altar. The temple was a pagan temple, which always had its own sacred altar, which was used to install certain objects. In these places, priests held special rites, and all other residents of the community offered prayers to the gods.
Nowadays, an improvised temple or home altar is equipped in an apartment. A small table is suitable for this. On it, place images of the deity whom you plan to worship. It is desirable that they be carved out of wood with their own hands, in this case you can expect the maximum effect, and the house will immediately be filled with strength and energy from such an idol. Equipping the home altar, put the deity you created on a small piece of cloth, and next to it lay a small natural stone. Provide a place for incense and candles on the altar, and also put down a thicket and a ritual dish. If you live in a private house, it is better to read the Veles prayer in the Old Slavonic language in the yard. For example, a large tree, a spring, may be suitable for this, although it is better for the ritual to specifically leave the city.
It is in Old Slavonic that it is customary to read Slavic prayers. However, it is difficult for modern people in this case to understand the meaning embedded in them. Therefore, today it is already considered acceptable to pronounce them in Russian. It is more important when reading these prayers, including those that are addressed to Veles, to make sure that faith is necessarily present in your soul. Only then can you be sure that the ancient Slavic prayers will help harmonize your life and bring maximum effect.
When reading the ancient Slavic prayers, one should mean certain ritual words that were traditionally used in communication with the Higher powers. Moreover, the word "prayer" was not present in Old Slavonic vocabulary. In particular, this is due to the fact that in most cases, our ancestors did not ask their gods for anything, they believed that they would receive what they deserved, but only praised them and brought appropriate offerings.