The first mention of the tradition of wearing a red rope on the hand is found in Old Church Slavonic sources. The interconnection of the ancient omen is closely related to the culture of the Jewish teachings of Kabbalah – it was from there that the belief about the effectiveness of the red thread as a strong amulet of good luck and luck came from. What does the talisman of red thread on the hand mean? And how do you know which hand to wear the red thread?
Why is the red thread worn on the hand
In the Slavic understanding, the amulet of Kabbalah is associated as a powerful energy talisman and serves as protection from the evil eye and damage. The red color of the rope protects from envy and slander. The magical power of the amulet is used to heal diseases and strengthen the human aura, achieve prosperity and well-being. The action of the talisman depends on which hand it is worn on.
Why is the red thread so powerful?
To make a talisman, wool is taken – an ideal material for a magical conspiracy ritual. It has a beneficial effect on blood microcirculation, has properties to heal tendons, and promotes wound healing. As a source of low statistical charge, it provides a mild therapeutic effect. The rest of the healing properties of natural wool are based on this:
- relieving joint pain;
- getting rid of headache, lumbar and toothache;
- helping a weak body in the fight against disease;
- regulation of vascular circulation.
On which hand is it correct to wear a red thread
According to Slavic belief, the amulet can be worn on both hands. According to legend, the red thread on the left hand is a talisman against negative energy, and on the right hand is a powerful talisman for attracting good luck and wealth. Children are tied with a red rope during a serious illness, while several knots, conspired for good health, are necessarily added to the amulet.
Ancient Slavic beliefs associate the desire to succeed with the left wrist. Therefore, it is believed that the red string on the left hand scares away the evil spells and slander of other people.
Slavic legends add a different meaning to the amulet on the right hand. A charm on the right wrist means attracting good luck and prosperity to its owner.
How to tie a red thread on your wrist
The ceremony begins with pure and kind thoughts in the head. During the tying ritual, one must read a prayer in order to combine good thoughts with sacred words and block the channel of negative energy into the human aura.
In the Slavic version, the conspiracy rite allows the self-tying of a red thread on the left hand. At this moment, the owner of the talisman must have a positive mood and not allow negative emotions.
In the process of putting on thread, you should not think about a bad or negative event. It is believed that these thoughts turn into a talisman and weaken its power.
How many knots should there be on the thread
The standard red thread is tied on the arm with seven knots. Above each of the nodes, pronounce a phrase aloud. Usually this is what you want in life and what is missing. The magical charge of the amulet will increase if, in the process of conspiring on the red thread, you think about the cherished, and mentally materialize it in front of you.
Who should tie the red thread on the wrist
The closest people are involved in the ritual of tying a rope on the hand, sincerely loving and wishing well to the bearer of the amulet. During the ceremony itself, a relative, tying a red thread on the wrist, says the words of the prayer together with the bearer of the amulet.
What should the red thread be made of?
The rope-amulet for the hand is made only of natural natural material – wool. To make the amulet yourself, you need to take a red woolen thread, since this material has a light statics. Under the action of point electrical impulses, internal renewal and restoration of blood circulation at the cellular level occurs.
How to make a string conspiracy correctly
To make a magical red amulet yourself, you must adhere to the following rules:
- For a talisman, you need an unused thread, so it's better to buy a new ball.
- Tear off a rope from a skein of the required size, while reading a prayer.
- Give only someone close in blood to tie a string on the wrist.
- The material should move freely along the arm and not press on the bend of the wrist. The amulet cannot be removed.
- The amulet is considered valid as long as the owner believes in its magic. When you have a talisman on your hand, try to create positive emotions around yourself, do not get involved in conflicts and do not judge others. The red rope in itself is not a talisman if the believer does wrong.
When tying an amulet on a child by a mother, a woman should read a mother's prayer from damage and the evil eye. If you speak the talisman for yourself at random, the prayer 'Our Father' is read.
It is necessary to read the sacred words with faith in the soul. Each tying of a red string on the arm is accompanied by one line of sacred text. On the last bundle, the last lines of the prayer are read, thereby sealing the magic of the amulet.
How long to wear the thread
There are no restrictions on wearing the amulet on your hand. If a person needs protection, the rope can always be worn. A torn amulet means that the thread has absorbed negative energy and averted trouble. The rope should be thanked for the task at hand and then burnt or buried.
Can a child wear thread?
It is possible and necessary. A correctly chanted rope, tied on a child's hand during a period of serious illness, will ease the state of health and contribute to a speedy recovery. The amulet is tied to premature and weak newborn babies immediately after birth – it is believed that red magic will protect the baby from evil spirits and give strength to a weak body.
What to do if the thread breaks
Kabbalists sincerely believe that if the amulet on the hand is torn, it means that it fulfilled its mission and saved the wearer from harm. To be constantly protected, you can tie another red thread around your wrist.
The main attribute in wearing a talisman is the faith of its owner. You should not buy and wear amulets if you do not believe in their magical properties. Skeptical people may say that the red thread on the hand is witchcraft. The first mention and meaning of the talisman is in the Slavic Bible, where divine powers are attributed to an ordinary woolen thread. The faith of the ancients in the power of a wrist amulet lives in the modern world, helping the rope to work for the good of the one who wears the amulet.
