Charms, amulets, talismans ...Their magic was indisputable in antiquity, it does not diminish even today. 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 production. Only a dedicated magician, observing ritual rituals, makes potent amulets for a particular person for specific purposes. And talismans with their own hands can not always be done - they are best received as a gift or purchased in finished form, 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
Preserved - Slavic word, the root of which -"Coast". This is the name of the boundary between the dangerous unpredictable element of Water (the sea) and the relatively safe element of the Earth. Hitting the shore, 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 "repel death". It is impossible not to take into account another hypothesis of the origin of the word - from the Arabic hamalet, which means “to carry”: amulets are 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).
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Let's start with charms.And at once we will make a reservation that amulets and talismans are embodied in objects of the material world. But charms are not only things made by man or created by nature. Many of them are verbal: prayers, conspiracies, spells, whispers. There are guard-gestures, for example, the sign of the cross. Stork nests or swallows have long been considered symbols of family happiness and well-being. A three-haired cat in the house "insure" against fire. Cloves of garlic and even their smell, a pinch of salt thrown over the left shoulder will protect against evil forces. Charm protects not only the body of its owner, but the world around him. This item is often located in a prominent place, unlike an amulet, which is preferable to hide from prying eyes. A spell readable with the intent to “harm” someone, even a villain, is not a talisman.
Brief about amulets
The ancient Roman scholar Pliny (the Elder) in histhe book "Natural History" gave the following definition to an amulet: "The object that averts disaster from a person." Many consider this interpretation the most correct. Amulet protects against negative effects that may adversely affect the success, health.
For the amulet pick up the material, the form forexpressions of his physical body, magical symbols for giving energy. The final stage is a ritual ceremony, aimed at reviving the amulet.
Amulet - an individual thing, it must bemade by a master of magic and charged by him with a certain energy specifically for a particular owner. You can do it yourself, but you have to share your energy. Or pay something dear to you in exchange for the magical powers of the Subtle World, concentrated in an amulet. On the subject, which is prepared for such a role, ritual actions are carried out according to all the rules. Here are important spells, place and time of the ritual., The sequence of actions. After that, the amulet is charged with magical power, connecting a person with a higher essence, comes to life and begins to act.
The amulet is active in the direction thatit contains a specific thought form, in other words, what it is charged for. An amulet is capable of performing (aside from protection against visible and invisible enemies) in addition only one specific function - to attract love or luck, to preserve vitality. Therefore, the statement that the magic object is charged for all occasions is deceitful. The most effective will be the one that performs only one role - the defender or assistant. To protect it, it absorbs negative energy that comes to a person both from the outside and inside it. The amulet assistant accumulates strength. And if necessary, feeds their master with them. This is an intimate thing, it is hidden from other people's eyes, not allowed to touch him by unauthorized persons. Know: the malicious intent accumulated in the amulet may be addressed to others, as practiced by unkind people.
Talisman - a magnet of well-being
This item becomes magical aftersome time talking to the owner. The talisman has character, therefore, its correspondence with the astrological data of the owner of this thing is extremely important. The talisman has no logic, sympathy or love for the owner. He has certain properties and specific tasks. He works to attract good luck, financial well-being, increased vitality and sexual attractiveness, attracting success to the person to whom he belongs. The talisman works inside the 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 by nature. Most often, talismans are gems. Therefore, it is extremely important to approach the choice of a stone with the knowledge of the astrological data of the person to whom it will belong. The talisman can be not only a thing made of any material, but also an image of an object (book, mask, horseshoe), animal (lion, black cat), bird (eagle), insect (grasshopper, ladybug), plant (clover , narcissus). They can be everything that is associated with happy memories (a toy, a teacup, and even pieces of it). Talisman can not be gestures or verbal amulets - prayers, conspiracies, spells. It is not necessary to perform ritual acts over it. It can be both individual and common (quatrefoil - the informal symbols of Ireland, the Olympic symbols).
The value of amulets and talismans
Some, most often pessimists and atheists, resolutelydo not believe in the power of magical items, 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 the theory of energy possibilitiesthese items work. It is wonderful! Otherwise, amulets and talismans give confidence, and self-suggestion is a powerful tool. It remains to make their own efforts in the right direction to achieve their 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 items amulets
In each house there are objects in which the ancestors-Slavs, being pagans, believed in defensive power. These beliefs have reached our days.
Ordinary steel pin, plotted andcorrectly pinned up (better - 2, fastened cross-wise from the wrong side of clothing 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 put a white thread 22 cm long in the needle eye, fold it in half, tie 3 knots at the end. With a needle point, circle around the doorway and stick it up behind the jamb at the top, hiding it from your eyes, saying three times: "You, needle, stand guard, do not let evil in the house." Needles in the house must be strictly registered. And not because the lost can stick in the hand-foot, but because the house does not appear superfluous, which the evil envious person spoke into quarrels, discord and other dirty tricks in your family.
The red woolen thread knitted on the wrist of the left hand becomes an obstacle on the way of the spoilage.
Broom - 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 whisk is up, then he will scare away the ill-wisher who has entered the house, or will attract monetary prosperity. Give a broom to anyone can not.
The little bell - the scum fears its ringing. This is a necessary ringing and cheerful defender of the house.
The ring is the most ancient talisman of eternal love, conjugal fidelity.
Amulets
The Slavs have a great many protectivepatterns, charms, which embroidered towels, knit knots, sculpted rings, pendants, key chains. They are applied woodcarving on kitchen utensils and other household items. Here are some examples of charms. In love, patterns such as heart knots, weddings, lunica mokosha, carolling will help. The symbol "burdock" is intended for luck and happiness. In the fight with death, the talisman will be the Kolovrat. To feed with courage and bravery is capable of "ratiborets". Removes any disease from the soul and body "overcome-grass."
Amulets made with their own hands
Embroidered towel - family amulet.Previously, such a towel, embroidered with Slavic symbols, decorated the red corner of the house - where the shelf was attached to the icons. The family who sat down for a festive meal laid out on their knees a long embroidered towel that united their relatives.
On the far side, the beloved will be saved from the vicissitudes of fate by a shirt and girdle, in which feelings of true love and hope for the welfare of the only are woven into each stitch of symbolic patterns.
Runes
What do the symbols mean?
Let's continue the conversation about the runes: each has its own wisdom and energy, aimed at achieving a specific goal.
Fleece ALGIZ (ALGIZ) - "Instinctive Protection".It will help to overcome negative influences, using the potential of hidden forces in a crisis situation, to develop new ideas of creation and translate them physically, to overcome illusions, having found "the foundation under your feet."
Fleece GIFU (GIFU) symbolizes the "gift of time".It will help in the reasonable disposal of its time, will contribute to give without regret, but not sacrifice immensely, strengthen relations with loved ones, help in dialogue with its higher "I".
Fleece ODAL (ODAL) - "Accomplishment", it helps:
- develop abilities and choose their field of 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.
Фото сложного талисмана, созданного природой, - scorpion, petrified in a piece of amber, - you can see above. Let's try to decipher its meaning, taking astrological teaching as a basis. The image of the scorpion is a talisman of people born from October 24 to November 22. Scorpio - a dangerous creature, those around him are afraid. He always stands on the protection of his "I". Amber is the stone-mascot of Leo (birthdays - from July 23 to August 23). But this solar natural gem is favorable to all signs of the Zodiac, without exception - it will charge everyone with its positive. This talisman will give away energy, patching up energy holes in the owner's aura, while simultaneously pushing away the negative from the outside.
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