Amulets, charms, talismans ... Their magic was undeniable in antiquity, it does not diminish in our days. These items are united by their primary purpose - to protect the owner from disasters. But amulets, charms, talismans are able to perform other functions. The magical effect of these items is different, as is their manufacture. Only a dedicated magician, observing the ritual ceremonies, makes powerful amulets for a specific person for specific purposes. And you can’t always 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 that are made for you by the hands of loving blood relatives.
Etymology of words
Charm is a Slavic word whose root is “shore”. This is the name of the border between the dangerous unpredictable element of Water (sea) and the relatively safe element of the Earth. Landing, the shipwrecked saved their lives. The practical purpose of this subject 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." One cannot fail to take into account another hypothesis of the origin of the word - from the Arabic hamalet, which means "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 "create a magic sign", or from the Greek τέλεσμα (effect, enchantment).
Preserved - what is in the word?
Let's start with the 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 nests or swallows have long been considered symbols of family happiness and prosperity. The three-haired cat in the house "insures" against a fire. Garlic cloves and even their smell, a pinch of salt thrown over the left shoulder will protect from 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, unlike an amulet, which is preferable to hide from prying eyes. It is not a guardian spell, read with the intent to "harm" anyone, even the villain.
Briefly about amulets
The ancient Roman scientist Pliny (Senior) in his book "Natural History" gave this definition to the amulet: "An object that averts disaster from man." Many consider this interpretation the most correct. The amulet protects against negative influences that can adversely affect luck, health.
For the amulet, they select material, a form for expressing its physical body, magic symbols to give energy power. The final stage is a ritual ceremony aimed at revitalizing the amulet.
An amulet is an individual thing, it must be made by a master of magic and charged by it 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. On the subject, which is prepared for such a role, ritual actions are carried out according to all the rules. Spells, place and time of the ritual., Sequence of actions are important here. After this, the amulet is charged with magical power that connects a person with a higher entity, 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 capable of performing (in addition to protection from visible and invisible enemies) in addition only one specific function - to attract love or luck, to save vitality. Therefore, the assertion that a magical item is charged for all occasions is false. The most effective will be the one that performs only one role - the defender or assistant. For protection, it absorbs negative energy entering the person both from outside and inside it. The helper amulet builds strength. And if necessary, it nourishes their master. This is an intimate thing, they hide it from the eyes of others, do not allow outsiders to touch it. Know: the malicious intentions accumulated in the amulet can be addressed to others, which is practiced by unkind people.
Talisman - a magnet of well-being
This item becomes magical after some time of communication with the owner. The talisman has a character, so its conformity with the astrological data of the owner of this thing is extremely important. The mascot does not have logic, sympathy or love for the owner. It has certain properties and specific tasks. He works on the attraction of good luck, financial well-being, strengthening vitality and sexual attractiveness, attracting 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 to whom it will 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), plants (clover , daffodil). It can be everything with which happy memories are connected (a toy, a tea cup and even a piece of it). Gestures or verbal charms - prayers, conspiracies, spells cannot be a talisman. It is not necessary to carry out ritual actions over him. It can be both individual and general (the four-leafed 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 - not to believe. Third, superstitious optimists believe without hesitation.
Suppose that the theory of the energy potential of these objects works. It is wonderful! Otherwise, amulets and talismans give self-confidence, and self-hypnosis is a powerful tool. It remains to make their own efforts in the right direction to achieve their life goals. And there, you look, and will be rewarded - by faith. Hence the conclusion: amulets and talismans help only those who believe in their magical power.
Simple Charms
In every house there are objects in the protective power of which the ancestors of the Slavs believed, being pagans. These beliefs have survived to the present day.
An ordinary steel pin, spellbound and correctly pinned (better - 2, fastened crosswise from the inside of the clothes against the solar plexus or heart), becomes a talisman from evil eye and envy.
A needle can save a house from an unkind person. It is necessary to insert a white thread 22 cm long into the eye of the needle, fold it in half, tie 3 knots at the end. Point the needle around the doorway and stick it behind the doorpost, hiding it from your eyes, saying three times: "You, needle, stand guard, do not let evil and enemies into the house." The needles in the house must be strictly registered. And not because the lost can stick into the arm and leg, but because the house doesn’t have an excess, which the unfriendly envious person spoke about quarrels, discords and other dirty tricks in your family.
A red woolen thread tied to the wrist of the left hand becomes an obstacle to the way of spoiled damage.
The broom is a symbol of cleanliness in the house. If you put it with a whisk down, it will be a talisman from quarrels in the family. If the panicle is up, then he will scare away the ill-wisher who has entered the house, or attract money. You cannot give a broom to anyone.
Bell - the evil spells are afraid of its ringing. This is a necessary voiced and cheerful defender at home.
The ring is the oldest amulet of eternal love, marital fidelity.
Charms-symbols
The Slavs have a great many protective patterns, charms with which towels are embroidered, knots are knitted, rings, pendants, key chains are sculpted. They are applied with woodcarvings to kitchen utensils and other household items. Here are a few examples of charms-symbols. In love, such patterns as heart knots, wedding, Makoshi lunar, and carol will help. The symbol "burdock" is intended for good luck and happiness. In the battle with death, the talisman will be a “Kolovrat”. The "arbiter" is capable of nourishing with courage and courage. Will take off any disease from the soul and body "slide grass."
DIY amulets
The embroidered towel is a family charm. Previously, such a towel, embroidered with Slavic symbols, adorned the red corner of the house - where the shelf was attached under the icon. The family, sitting at the festive meal, laid out on their knees a long embroidered towel that united their relatives.
On the far side, he will save his beloved from the vicissitudes of fate shirt and girdle, in which feelings of faithful love and hope for the well-being of the one are woven into each stitch of symbolic patterns.
Runes
A person who is firmly in the position of materialism considers the runes to be an ancient cuneiform script. However, runes are not an easy thing, if you take them in a fundamentally different way. This is a set of characters that make up the most magical system of the ancient world. These are magic talismans and amulets. The Inquisition mercilessly fought against these attributes of the pagan cult - right up to the burning of a runed amulet that had been found wearing a ringleader. But to destroy the runes failed. They are revered to this day as magic symbols. Amulets, talismans made of stone 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 (protecting and helping), and negative. Therefore, it is better to order from the master runic amulets and talismans. You can make such items with your own hands only if you fully understand the meaning of symbols, manufacturing techniques, ritual ceremonies (for amulets), for which special knowledge is needed in sufficient quantities.
What do the symbols mean
Talismans and amulets, photos of which are given here, have magical powers thanks to the symbols. What do they mean?
We continue the conversation about the runes: each has its own wisdom and energy, aimed at achieving a specific goal.
Rune ALGIZ (ALGIZ) - "Instinctive defense." It will help to overcome the negative impacts, using the potential of hidden forces in a crisis situation, to develop new ideas for creation and embody them in the physical plane, to overcome illusions, gaining a "foundation under your feet."
Rune GIFU (GIFU) symbolizes the "Gift of time." She will help in the rational disposition of her time, will contribute to give without regret, but not to sacrifice immensely, will strengthen relations with loved ones, will help in dialogue with her higher "I".
Rune ODAL (ODAL) - "Accomplishment", it helps:
- develop abilities and choose the field of their application;
- maintain order in thoughts and deeds, find a reliable family;
- read family ties;
- find a house and property, create family comfort.
But, by and large, only those who know can correctly interpret the meaning of amulets and talismans.
A photo of a complex talisman created by nature - a scorpion petrified in a piece of amber - you can see above. Let us try to decipher its meaning, taking astrological teaching as a basis. The image of a scorpion is a mascot of people born from October 24 to November 22. Scorpio - a dangerous creature, those around him are afraid. He always stands up for his self. Amber is the Leo talisman stone (birthdays are from July 23 to August 23). But this sunny natural gem is favorable to all the signs of the zodiac without exception - it will charge everyone with its positive. This talisman will give energy, patching energy holes in the aura of its owner, while repelling negative from the outside.
Feng Shui Interior
Amulets and talismans are appropriate in all areas of the house. Good luck in your career and financial well-being is 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 sunrise and a plant with sharp leaves - they will guard the reputation of the family. The East is responsible for the happiness of family life, mutual understanding between children and parents. An amulet with a dragon figure, hidden in a green plant on a stand, is useful here. The West is a zone of luck and prosperity for posterity. Portraits of your children are appropriate here, and if you are childless, then this is the place to place objects of your hands. A talisman in the western corner can be a large magnet tied with red braid. Wake up the energy of the West with bells, for hours with a fight - they will help in gaining a high post, powerful influence and well-being.