Slavic rings. Types and features of Slavic rings

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Since ancient times, people have believed that certain objects can protect them or bring them good luck. The ring is recognized as the most powerful talisman. Once upon a time, only very rich people wore them. A signet on a finger was considered an indicator of wealth and status. But over time, such amulets became ubiquitous. In ancient legends, rings were endowed with magical properties, including the ability to become invisible or gain the ability to fly.

Meanings of rings and rings among different peoples

In Ancient Rome, senators and equestrians were allowed to wear gold rings, while others were allowed to wear only iron rings.

Later, people learned to insert stones into rings. Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad had a ring with carnelian, which is why he was constantly in grace and joy.

A ring is considered to be a hoop on a finger of the same width around its entire circumference. A ring is a ring with a stone insert that can expand and contract. The signet has a flat or bas-relief image on its wide area.

Since the times of Ancient Egypt, they have been unique and have spread as the owner’s signature on important papers and decrees of the existing government. Worn on the index finger. With the development of trade, signet rings appeared among the Etruscans, Greeks, and Aegeans.

Slavic protective rings made of silver and gold

The Slavs have their own protective signs and symbols, rooted in their ancestors. Made from noble metals, embodied in a closed, endless ring, they increase their power and strength many times over.

Symbols for men

The signs of warriors, Slavic gods, animals, birds are suitable here. They should influence courage, intelligence, cunning, extraction of material wealth, male strength and endurance. A special place is occupied by amulets against deceit and betrayal. This is Yarilo, caroler, Svarog square, alatyr, scarab, wolf, bear, finist.

Symbols for women

Here we need signs of fertility, guardians of the hearth, mothers, symbols of wisdom and cunning. Ognevitsa, Makosh, Lada star, Ladinets are Slavic signs for women. More often, ladies prefer rings with precious stones. Then you need to choose a stone according to your zodiac sign or the one to which your soul lies. Clean and charge.

Wooden rings

If you like wooden products, then you can choose a wooden amulet ring according to the Druid calendar, or you can listen to your inner call and intuition. Go out into the forest, stand by every tree, listen to how it responds.

Oak is strength, power, endurance. Birch - women's health, easy relief from the burden. Pine is the path to light. Aspen – perseverance, resistance, compromise. Cherry – energy, desire. Rowan - harmony, recovery. Walnut develops wisdom.

What other Slavic amulets are there for women?

Women chose the image of Slavic Goddesses or Gods as a talisman.

The most common symbols are:

• Bereginya - was depicted as a woman who stands firmly on the ground with her arms outstretched, symbolizing protection.
• Makosh is the Goddess who spins the thread of human life.
• The beautiful Lada or Heavenly Mother of God was accompanied by images of swans, the sun, the moon and stars.
• Zhiva dressed in natural attire. She commands the summer period, the harvest and the continuation of life.
• The woman in labor personifies the feminine essence, she is depicted together with God Rod.

Other Slavic amulets for women include:

• husband's shirt;
• husband's belt;
• a comb so the husband can comb his hair;
• a set of women's tools for doing needlework and doing housework.

The performance of certain dances, songs, and rituals was an integral part of the life of Slavic families. During these rituals, a connection with the gods occurred, people praised and thanked them for their support and protection. Faith in their gods helped them survive and cope with difficulties.

The Slavic amulet could have a name that carried the designation of some divine essence or the power of some god. The name could also depend on the purpose of the protective amulet.

Other amulets in the form of a ring

Lotus

The sacred flower in the ring is worn on the index finger. It harmonizes space and relationships, eliminates conflicts, increases creativity, and adds trust to love relationships. When solving important problems, he brings balance and clarity of mind. Lotus helps with insomnia and loss of strength.

Finist's Hall

The sign consists of 3 equilateral triangles superimposed on each other, forming a nine-pointed star. In the center is a wheel with 6 spokes. All this geometry is enclosed in a circle. In total, there are 16 palaces in the Slavic circle of Svarog, just like there are 12 signs in the zodiac. This includes people born between May 30 and June 21. Finist is a falcon, reborn from the ashes, emerging in fire, rushing to the rescue.

The sign symbolizes determination, resourcefulness, creativity, exactingness, courage, family traditions, and optimism. This symbol is the only one that can be worn by all palaces.

Tattoos - signs

Many sacred signs have the shape of a circle or ring. For example, Ouroboros is a snake biting its own tail. A universal sign, found in almost all nations, means the infinity of all processes. Life - death, day - night, change of seasons, from it comes the concept of Yin-Yang.

Image for smartphones and computers

A person can ask for help from higher powers for himself, his loved ones, his home, and the things he values. Therefore, applying security signs to computers and smartphones is a completely modern approach. There is an opinion that for a gadget to work flawlessly for a long time, a symbolic picture on the desktop or on the screen saver is enough.

You can put a case on your phone with your chosen secret sign. He will help establish contacts, help strengthen relationships, and he is always with his master.

Ancient traditions

The ring is the embodiment of a circle, which, together with the cross, is one of the most common signs. It is found in many world cultures and movements, ranging from the Ancient East, Egypt, Ancient Greece, and ending with Kabbalah, alchemy and even modern religions.

The power of the circle has great power

Among the Slavs, the stake symbol denoted solar energy, the infinity of life. The closing line symbolized the completeness and unity of everything in the world. By circling an object, it was possible to protect it; no evil force could violate such a boundary. Remember, this is exactly how the hero of Gogol’s “Viy” defended himself.

The amulet ring on the finger performed the same functions. It could give strength, confidence, protect from disease and damage. In folk tales, a ring can make a person inventive and invincible. A ring is a magical object that fulfills wishes, makes its owner lucky, changes his destiny, the main thing is to find yours.

How to do it yourself?

Any ring you like can be turned into a talisman. Based on the metal, stone, design or inscription on it, decide from what it will best protect. Then cleanse it of energetic and physical dirt, fill it with strength and speak for yourself.

But it’s better to go from the opposite. First, decide what the amulet is for, what properties the ring should have, what it is made of, what magical designs or ornaments, bas-reliefs should be on it.

Then purchase it, and then do all the manipulations with cleaning, charging, and plotting.

Which ring should you choose to turn into a talisman?

Esotericists advise wearing several talisman rings. Therefore, you need to determine which ring will be stored for what, select a metal, stone, sign or inscription, clean it, perform a ritual with a spell and put it on a suitable finger. Do not do it all at once, but one at a time, starting with the one whose protection the person needs most. For wealth, career, luck, conspiracies must be performed on the waxing moon so that there is growth. To get rid of illnesses, enemies, other people's envy - to diminish.

Material and its capabilities

• Gold. Which one to choose – yellow, red, white – is a matter of taste. The metal itself is important. It is used to attract wealth, success, increase existing wealth, and strengthen the union between husband and wife. In a ring with a sacred sign, it greatly enhances its effect. The same applies to inserts made of precious stones.
• Silver. Blackened silver emphasizes the relief of the applied ornament, sign, design, looks more advantageous, but does not lose value in the magical sense. It is used to protect against dark forces, bad intentions, the evil eye, damage and any misfortune. Just remember the silver bullets against vampires. This could be an energy vampire that sucks out strength, will, and health. After meeting such a person, you feel a loss of strength and drowsiness.
• Copper. Metal, which helps maintain health, normalizes the functions of all organs, and helps in love affairs. Copper is often used to make amulets because almost all accessories are made by hand, i.e. individual. Copper talismans need to be cleaned more often than those made of precious metals. It oxidizes and loses its magical protection. Should be stored separately from other metals and should not be worn constantly. From an aesthetic point of view, copper with a patina (available in different shades) or varnished (it shines better) looks beautiful.

Internal inscription

Like everything secret, esoteric, the inscription on the inner rim of the ring is hidden from prying eyes. No one will know what the talisman protects its owner from, what it serves, and therefore will not be able to harm. The design and ornament on the outside are interpreted ambiguously, and the internal inscription is engraved in letters; there is no other way to read it.

The most common Christian inscription is made in Old Church Slavonic script on the wedding rings of both spouses: “Save and preserve.”

Inserts

These include precious and semi-precious stones, amber, pearls, mother-of-pearl plates, precious woods, and enamel. Inserts into talisman rings enhance the effect of a magical item. Precious stones with a crystalline structure retain their properties for many years, decades.

There are many known jewels that carry negativity. They must be cleaned with special care. It's better to consult a specialist. But family values, passed down by inheritance, carry a huge positive charge. And it's never too late to start a new tradition.

Selecting material by zodiac sign

Rings can come not only with different designs. The effect of the amulet varies depending on what material it is made of. Can be used:

• tree;
• stones - precious or semi-precious;
• various metals;
• minerals.

Stone decoration

It is standard for women to make an amulet ring from precious metals and stones, but these materials are not suitable for everyone. To find out exactly whether the amulet is suitable for a person, it is necessary to carry out calculations based on the time and date of birth. The material depends on the patron element of a person.

Wood decoration

Each zodiac sign has its own gemstone. He will be able to most rationally reveal a person’s strengths, motivate him to action, and help reduce negative qualities.

How to turn it into a talisman?

Almost any ring or ring can be turned into a talisman if you perform magical actions on it. The purchased ring definitely requires this, but even if it is a family heirloom and no one else has touched it, you need to carry out a number of manipulations to make it work for its new owner. Otherwise it will be just a decoration, an accessory to the overall costume.

Cleaning and charging

Cleansing especially applies to gift rings. You never know with what thoughts the gift was presented. Maybe with good ones, but with a little green envy. And then it’s not clear why everything went wrong. Therefore, cleaning from energetic dirt will not hurt. It is best to clean in two stages using salt and water.

Place the ring in a container with salt and leave overnight. Then rinse with holy water. If you don’t have one at hand, then make “silver” water. To do this, leave a silver item - earrings, a spoon, a pendant, a chain, another ring - in a bowl with running water for a day (at least 12 hours). The water will be saturated with silver ions. Plain tap water will do.

Rituals

When wiping the future amulet, use a clean napkin or cotton pad. At the same time, you must say in your own words: “All misfortunes go away, but protection and strength come!” Then put the ring on your hand and, over the course of a week, bring it to your lips from time to time and, cupping your hands, fill it with your breath. You can whisper your wishes, what kind of protection and help you can expect from him.

Individual approach

Slavic amulets rings were not made for everyone at once. They were made for a specific person, charging the item so that personal energy was multiplied. In order for a ring to protect and bring benefits, it must correspond to the personal qualities of the owner. To do this, it was necessary to know the name of the future owner of the amulet, date of birth, and zodiac sign.

According to tradition, each person was given two names. The first was whispered in the ear immediately after birth. Only his parents and the man himself knew about him. The second was shared with everyone and was often unsightly or repulsive. It was believed that evil spirits and death itself could not come to the soul if they did not know the real name of the victim.

The secret name was written on the inside of the amulet ring

The secret name was placed on the back of the amulet ring. So, it helped the owner, and was securely hidden from the devils. The Slavic amulet ring was a personal item; people believed that if you give it to others, you can bring trouble upon yourself. The outer side of the ring was decorated with runes and symbols that have mystical meaning. For example, for a warrior, such a talisman depicted a sign of courage, for a mother - a sign of the keeper of the family.