At present, among theater and film actors, many public people can see a red knotted string on their hand. Madonna was the first to tie such a thread, which was influenced by her passion for Kabbalah. Its followers were M. Queens, J. Roberts, S. Connery and many other celebrities. So what kind of fashion is this?
Red threads are amulets that protect their wearer from negative influence (evil eye, damage), sometimes they are tied to fulfill wishes.
Ritual history
The legend of this talisman is closely related to Lilith, the first woman of Adam. One day, finally quarreling with Adam, she turned a demon and flew away. Lilith was already far away; she flew in anger over the Red Sea, when 3 angels overtook her and tried to bring her home. The demon woman became very angry and promised to kill 100 babies every day.
The angels pacified this sentence a little, they took a promise with Lilith: not to touch children, on whose body there will be an image of angels, or their names, or the name of Lilith herself. Litith, like the demon, had several names, including the name Odem, which translates as "red". Since then, the belief has appeared: having tied a thread of red color on a hand, there is a chance to escape from the evil woman - the demon Lilith.
The Slavs used red wool yarn as a cure for arthritis, they were worn on the right hand for good luck.
The Gypsies have a legend about a similar talisman: Saint Sarah took out red fibers from a shawl and tied them into the hands of young men in order to choose a baron. One of the threads glowed gold on the hand of Joseph, who later became the Gypsy Baron.
Buddhist married and married young people wear scarlet thread on their left hand, and on the right hand are free boys and girls.
But most often the theory of the origin of this talisman is associated with the Kabbalah (the most ancient esoteric belief of the Jews). According to Kabbalah, the red thread protects a person from negative energy, evil forces.
The Orthodox Church does not approve of Kabbalistic amulets. This doctrine, she said, is demonic in nature.
How to knit a red thread from Jerusalem
There are several ways to tie an amulet to be effective, reliable. There is no clear answer how to do it correctly. But they all agree on one thing: it is necessary to wrap the thread once around the wrist of a person, then tie at 7 knots. The loose ends are not cut, it is better to take a short thread in advance, and the ends can be singed with fire.
While knitting the cherished knots on the thread, you can read a prayer, this will strengthen the effect of the amulet. How many knots on a product - so many times the prayer is read by the person who knits the knots.
And it does not matter whether it will be Our Father or Ben-Porat, the main thing here is faith, as well as the desire for good and protection to those who will wear the amulet.
In Israel, the story of this talisman is associated with Rachel. So in Kabbalah, the Jewish religious and mystical doctrine, the mother of all the inhabitants of the earth is called, before whom an angel appeared and gave a filament amulet of red color, which helped Rachel to have two sons to her husband Jacob. Shortly after giving birth, she died, transferring all the power of her spirit with the red angel thread wrapping her grave.
Then the people of these threads made amulets that protect against all evil. And today it is believed that the thread guard, brought from Israel, is able to protect against negative, carrying evil.
Who should buy such a bracelet
It is believed that this guardian - from red wool. It can only be brought from Israel, from the grave of Rachel. The red thread can not be given and taken just like that. In this case, the wonderful properties disappear. That is, a person who is going to wear such an amulet, must own it.
Hence the advice: if you want to give or receive such a souvenir, you must take (or give) a coin for it as a token of symbolic payment.
If there is no such possibility, you can order a charm on the Internet or visit a sewing and needlework store, buy red wool and cut the thread. Above all, the talisman must be bought by its owner.
Who should tie
In order for such a string bracelet to take effect, only a loving person, be it a relative, a loved one, or just a good friend, must necessarily tie it. The main thing is that this person has a heart. Only in this case, the charm acquires the power of energy and is included in the work.
According to the Kabbalistic doctrine, through the left hand, negative energy enters the body of a person and its aura, bringing destruction and evil. If you tie a bracelet on the left wrist, then all the negative energy sent by both people and demons will repel. This is a powerful weapon against evil.
The ancient Slavs had different rules for tying the amulet. The man himself could tie him up. The main thing is to execute seven knots and mentally ask for protection on everyone. Belief in yourself, in an amulet, bright thoughts of a person is very important at this moment and in later life.
What does it mean if the thread is torn?
Do not despair if the thread suddenly broke. It means that at this time a strong negative impact was directed to the carrier of the amulet. Bracelet played a role.
In this case, you can simply tie a new thread, saying mentally torn: "Thank you."
What do the colored threads on the hand mean?
But according to Kabbalah, it is possible to wear amulets from threads of not only red, but also other colors. Ancient Slavs also wore multicolored cotton bracelets on their wrists.
Some information about their meaning:
| Thread color | Kabbalah value | The value of the ancient Slavs |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Promising financial success, the owners of the mascot are protected from fraud, theft. This is the color of novelty and purity, creativity and wealth. | Symbol of the power of nature. Such charms purify people's hearts from envy and hatred, fill souls with gentleness and compassion. |
| Blue (Blue) | Success in love, the gift of the interlocutor and the listener, will raise authority among others. Blue - ease the pain, help you fall asleep. | Devotion, power for inspiration and creativity. Such a guard preserves individuality, protects the owner from fear and anxiety. |
| Violet | Such charms - protection from misfortune, misfortune. They are recommended to persons whose work is surrounded by risk. Purple is a color that inspires self-reliance. | A sign of harmony, rich imagination and creativity. |
| Orange (yellow) | This is protection from magic. Orange is a symbol of the sun, energy, optimism and joy. Beneficial effect on sexual power. Yellow - full of color power, stimulating the nervous system, nourishing the human brain, eliminating anxiety and apathy. | Yellow - the color of creativity and intelligence. This color will help actors, scientists, mystics. |
| White | Protection from unforeseen situations, surprises. Recommended to persons who are engaged in training. | Absolute immaculate purity, the ideal way of life, a symbol of holiness, spirituality. |
| Gray | Means equilibrium. This thread is able to protect against bone disease, used to relieve seizures. | Negative color except silver. Silver amulets used to remove seizures. |
| The black | Able to suppress various inflammations occurring in the body. Black here is the binding of the ego, the complete negation. | The symbol of evil. But there were charms of black color, giving dignity, balance and tranquility to its owner, evoking respect from others. |
Conclusion
This article has reviewed a lot of information about the ancient thread amulets. After reading it, everyone can make a conclusion for himself whether he needs such an amulet or not. Bracelets have their disadvantage - they are not universal. This disadvantage can be compensated by combining different colors.
Here are examples of some of the combinations most common among thread amulets fans:
- red with green attract love, relieve from jealousy;
- blue with red will help you successfully complete the case, make the right decision;
- red with white is protection against physical danger;
- green with blue - a combination for public figures;
- white with black give wisdom;
- red with black are magical abilities.
Finally, the skeptic opinion. The thread, as is known, is a symbol of fate. Conducting with her some rituals, a man subconsciously programs himself to find his right path. Thus, it is possible to realize the hidden opportunities in yourself, to unlock the potential.
Maybe it is good that the bracelet gives a powerful impetus that can turn a person's life for the better. Or maybe not ... a person becomes addicted to a bracelet. Everyone draws conclusions for himself.
