Magic came to us from a dark past. Because of this, people choose amulets based on the antiquity of their invention. Many people, for example, are attracted to Kabbalah. The red thread, which every now and then attracts the attention of spectators on the wrists of show stars, is a talisman from this particular series. There is a legend about how it first appeared with a detailed explanation of how the amulet works. The tradition is based on Kabbalah. The red thread on the wrist is a means of influencing both the world around you and your perception of what is happening. Kabbalists describe our reality in a special way, connecting it with other spaces. Understanding how our world works is actually very interesting and useful. But let's look at everything in detail.
Fashion for wearing red thread
Watching famous actors, artists and other representatives of show business, you will notice that many of them have a red thread on their wrist. This fashion is gaining momentum at a rapid pace. Have you ever wondered why a red thread is worn on your wrist? Few people know what this tradition means.
The legendary Madonna became one of the first famous people to tie a red thread on her left wrist. This happened after she became a follower of Kabbalah, an esoteric Jewish movement of antiquity.
What does the red thread on the wrist mean in Slavic mythology?
The ancient Slavs also wore a red thread on their wrist. For us it could be made of wool, linen or silk. It can protect not only people, but also homes. The goddess Lada taught this to Slavic women so that they could create amulets for their loved ones and homes. Later, in addition to the red thread, they began to use threads of other colors and shades. What they attract into the life of the wearer:
- red - love, passion, family happiness
- burgundy - success in business
- orange - health, friendship, popularity, healthy ambition
- yellow - success in creativity
- green - the power of nature, cleansing the body and thoughts from negativity, anger and envy
- blue - protection from fears and anxieties, calming
- purple - imagination, striving for high ideals, spirituality
- black - peace, harmony, respect
- white - honor, courage, wisdom and nobility
It is not necessary to wear a red thread on your wrist.
The choice is large All these colors can be worn together, and it is believed that the more, the stronger their impact. But you definitely have to believe in them. Another condition is not to cause harm to others, either in action or in thought. Colored folk embroidery has a similar power. Clothing with embroidery has come back into fashion.
Dress with ethnic embroidery from the INDIASTYLE catalog
What is the red thread for according to Kabbalah?
The Book of Zohar says that a person with an evil eye has a gaze of negative destructive power, and therefore he is called “the destroyer of the world.” You should be careful and not approach such persons so as not to be harmed by them.
According to teachings such as Kabbalah, the red thread protects people from the effects of the evil eye, a very powerful negative force that we receive from the unkind and unfriendly looks of people around us. Evil and envious views have a negative impact on us, preventing us from realizing our full potential in various areas of life. The need to resist negative influences according to Kabbalah cannot be underestimated. People who don't understand this and don't build a protective shield of positive behavior around themselves sooner or later become victims. As Kabbalah notes, the red thread can eliminate negative influences and help us get rid of negativity forever. The power of the gaze in the understanding of this teaching is a powerful tool for healing, and not just a destructive channel of destruction.
The Red Thread and Rachel's Tomb
For centuries, this amulet has been used as a weapon of protection by Kabbalah. The red thread in this teaching must be made in a special way. The technique, developed by the sages of old, is that it should be wrapped around the tomb of Rachel, located in Israel. The thread is then cut into pieces and worn on the left wrist.
Kabbalah considers the left hand to be the receiving side of the soul and body. Negative energy, as Kabbalists have found out, comes from the left side of our body. The desire to receive for oneself refers to the left shoulder and hand, and the right hand and shoulder refers to the desire to share. By placing a red thread on the left wrist, we establish a vital connection with the protective energy surrounding Rachel's tomb. In addition, this will allow us to carry this energy with us and use it at any time.
Kabbalists believe that by calling upon the Light of the righteous, for example Rachel, to help oneself, one can receive help from their energy. Rachel is the biblical foremother. According to Kabbalah, she personifies the physical world in which we all live and is its mother. This woman's greatest desire is to protect children and protect them from any harm. She lived her entire life as a protector of humanity. By tying a red thread on our left wrist with seven knots and saying the prayer Ana Beko'ah at this time, we fix the powerful protective energy within us. It intercepts any negative influences aimed at harming us.
The order of the ritual
Let's move on to the description of the ritual. Nobody limits people by time. Do it when you want and are in a good mood. Remember that the amulet must be activated, therefore, the higher the vibration of the aura, the more effective the process. Therefore, it is recommended to tie the thread in high spirits. Kabbalah speaks of a correct understanding of the world around us and the processes occurring in it. And they cannot be considered separately. What is in your head and heart is what you attract. In order for the amulet to repel troubles, it should be activated in moments of complete harmony. It is as if he reads reference information from the aura and strives to maintain field structures in this very state. Tie a thread on the left hand. At the same time, the assistant makes seven knots and reads the prayer “Ben Porat”. You can replace it with one that evokes a response in your souls. The thread cannot be removed. It should be on your hand at all times. Sometimes it breaks or gets lost. This is a sign of a negative attack that is not repelled. That is, the attack was so strong that the amulet was destroyed, although physically it probably continues to exist. But there was no power left in him. It is necessary to tie a new one.
Is it necessary to go to Israel?
The burial places of the righteous are an energy portal that these people created during their lives. At least this is what the teachings of Kabbalah tell us. The red thread therefore must necessarily be charged with the protective power of Rachel at her grave. No other force can defeat the maternal protection and love of this woman. Unfortunately, this task that Kabbalah sets before us is quite difficult. It is not easy to obtain the original red thread from Israel, since Rachel’s grave is located in one of the most politically unstable territories of the state. However, any thread that is sold by the center for the study of Kaballah undergoes the necessary procedure and becomes a talisman that protects against the evil eye.
Who should tie the red thread
You can ask the person you love to tie a red thread on your left wrist. This could be a lover, a close relative or a best friend. At the same time, the person must be aware of what this ritual means and wish you well with all his heart. Also, a talisman against the evil eye can be made for you and put on your hand by a person with pure and strong energy - a monk or priest. Followers of Kabbalah believe that a self-tied thread does not protect against the evil eye and does not mean anything.
The teachings of Kabbalah - about the origin of the red thread
People have believed in the evil eye (in Hebrew “Ain Ara”) for centuries - this is a very powerful and negative force that we receive through the views or words of envious people. That is why since ancient times we have been looking for effective ways to protect ourselves from the “evil eye”. One of these methods is a red woolen thread tied around the wrist, which Jews and Kabbalists wear (for thousands of years) on their left hands, protecting themselves and their children from everything bad.
According to Kabbalists, it was the red thread that was wrapped in the coffin of Rachel, one of the ancestors of the Jews, who dedicated herself to protecting humanity. Now the threads are sold in Jerusalem, near the Western Wall and, of course, they have not been removed from tombs for a long time, but are of the most ordinary industrial origin.
According to Kabbalah, Rachel symbolizes the strongest energy of protection in our world, since her main purpose during life was to save and protect her children from everything bad and dangerous. In contact with Rachel’s tomb, the red thread absorbs the energy of the foremother, and then protects the people wearing it from the evil eye and negativity.
It is also believed that the red Kabbalistic thread can influence a person’s behavior and thoughts. It guides a person along the right path in life, helps to become better, develop, reach new heights in his career and even heals...
Red thread of Kabbalah: how to tie
First have the person you choose tie the thread tightly around the wrist with a simple knot. You should repeat tying 6 more times to get 7 knots. However, not only this should be done in order for the red thread to help you, according to such teachings as Kabbalah. Now you know how to tie it correctly. But after that, you should also promise yourself to refrain from making negative judgments or thoughts about others. These harmful behaviors can hinder your efforts to find protection and happiness. Now ask the person who tied the thread to complete the process by reciting the prayer Ben Porat (it is read from right to left). At least, this is exactly the ritual offered by Kabbalah. The red thread, prayer and abstinence from negativity will prevent other people from turning the evil eye on you. Those who wear the red thread with awareness of the role of Rachel and her power are protected from the evil eye and chaos.
Prayers used when tying a red thread on the wrist
When tying a red thread on the wrist, prayers are read that enhance the effect of the amulet, as well as protect against bad thoughts, the evil eye, and negative energy. A thread bracelet is tied by one of the relatives or friends whom the wearer of the thread trusts most and knows that this person unconditionally wishes him well.
This man, tying each knot, reads a prayer. The prayer for the red thread contains an appeal to the Almighty asking for protection for the person wearing the thread. There are quite a few prayers that are read when tying a thread. They are considered the strongest of them.
- Orthodox prayer in Russian . This is either the “Our Father” (it can also be read when preparing an amulet), or prayers-amulets. They are pronounced while tying each knot.
“Bound with threads, tied with blood, let my soul be my protection, and let my thoughts become my actions. I will tie myself with this thread and disappear from evil eyes. I should not be a victim of someone else's malice. Let it be so. Amen".
Another amulet prayer against the evil eye, which also provides strong protection.
“Merciful Lord, blessed be your Kingdom in heaven and on earth. I appeal to your mercy and ask for protection from bad thoughts and other people’s malice for the one to whom I tie the thread, your servant (the name of the one to whom the amulet is tied). Grant him your protection, mercy and forgiveness. Amen".
- Jerusalem prayer Ben Porat (full name “Ben Porat Yosef, Ben Porat Aley Ayin”).
It is most often read by supporters of Kabbalah, but you can use it even without being a supporter of this teaching. In the original, this prayer sounds like this.
“Ben porat Yosef ben porat aley ain banot tsaada aley shur ammalach agoel oti mikol ra yevarekh et annarim veyikare baem shemi veshem avotay Avraham ve Yitzchak veyidgu larov bekerev haaretz.”
The translation of this prayer into Russian sounds like this.
“Just as fish on earth are covered with water, and the evil eye has no power over them, so the evil eye has no power over the descendants of Joseph. An eye that does not covet what does not belong to it is not subject to the evil eye.”
You can read “Ben Porat” both in Russian and in the original. This will not change the effect of the prayer; the main thing is to read it with soul and sincere faith. It is read both once and each time when tying each knot, if desired.
- "Our Father". This prayer is often recited when making a talisman. You can also read it while tying a thread.
Each of the prayers is powerful in its own way. You should not look for the strongest of them and repeat it many times, more than what is required by the ritual of tying a red thread.
More about the evil eye
Kabbalah does not put forward any covenants or prohibitions. A red thread on the wrist does not impose any obligations on the one who wears it. Followers of Kabbalah talk only about negative or positive energy. And we must be able to handle them correctly. Negativity comes from the eyes at a moment of jealousy or envy, which is where the ancient, very bright word came from - the evil eye. This concept is part of human history. Aristotle, Plato, Socrates spoke about the evil eye, they even wrote about it in the Bible. For centuries it was feared and respected by invaders, kings and queens. Since ancient times, Greek sailors painted eyes on the bow of the ship in order to provide it with protection from this force.
The evil eye was called differently: the Romans called it “oculus malus”, the Scots called it “droch shuil”, and Kabbalists called it “ain hore”.
Red thread on the wrist in Eastern cultures
Why do Hindus and Gypsies wear a red thread on their hands? In India, girls of marriageable age are celebrated this way. The bright scarlet color on dark skin attracts attention and, according to legend, helps to find a good husband. And the gypsies tie a red thread on the wrist of male candidates for barony. Once such a ritual was performed by Saint Sarah, and the red thread of the Kabbalah glowed on the hand of the first gypsy baron, worthy of Joseph. Thus an unbreakable tradition arose.
The process of tying a red thread in a Buddhist temple
China also has a similar ritual. But the red thread is knitted not on the wrist, but on the ankle. And not for an adult, but for a newborn. This is a symbol of the red thread of Fate, connecting the hearts of a man and a woman destined for each other. A person grows, the thread contracts and attracts his soul mate. When two Fates meet, the thread breaks, and then the couple is responsible for their own lives. And if one of the two dies or leaves, there will be no second chance. A similar belief exists in Japan, but there a red thread is tied to the little fingers.
Chinese tradition talisman bracelet
Traditions of tying a red thread among various peoples
The Slavs and many eastern peoples also have traditions associated with tying a red ribbon or thread on the wrist. Each nation has its own argumentation. It is associated mainly with original and beautiful legends about national saints. However, there are also common features:
— the saint who taught us to tie a red thread on our wrist is usually a woman;
- this thread is a talisman against everyday troubles and the evil eye.
In Hindu temples, there is a widespread ritual according to which unmarried women should tie a red thread not on their left, but on their right wrist. However, no reliable information has been found about why this is needed. Maybe the red thread in this case simply means that this girl can be looked at as a potential bride.
Eastern peoples and Slavs have beliefs according to which people who want to attract luck and prosperity into their lives wear a red thread on their right wrist. The Slavs also have a belief that the goddess Swan taught the peasants to tie a red woolen thread on the fence so that illness could not enter the house. This method even today stops the flu epidemic in some remote villages. The red thread is used by some of our contemporaries, who prefer to be treated and protect themselves from the evil eye with folk remedies.
History of appearance
The red thread as a protective bracelet was first mentioned in the legend of Lilith. After leaving Eden, she became a demon who stole human babies. One day she promised three angels to stop stealing children named after her. It is worth mentioning here that the name of the demoness is translated from Hebrew as “redness”. Since then, in Kabbalah, a red thread on the wrist protects against an entity that brings harm. In Israel, the country where this teaching first appeared, there live monks who have special energy. If the thread is tied by such a person, it will become a real shield. The thread itself is not so easy to tie. During the ritual, it is knitted in combinations consisting of seven knots, which are symbols of God. During the process, seven prayers are read. The strongest protective properties are found in threads purchased from the Western Wall. there they must be taken from Rachel's grave. A scarlet thread surrounds her grave. Rachel is believed to be the biblical mother of all. The holy books say that she dedicated her life to protection from evil. Now her grave transmits the energy of protected people to the thread. This thread from the grave is considered the strongest protection.
How does the red thread work?
Adherents of Kabbalah believe that our well-being and life can be influenced by negative energy. It can keep us from what we are destined for and cause us to lose what we have already achieved.
A red thread placed on the left hand acts like a vaccine in medicine. Once we are vaccinated against a particular disease, the vaccine helps develop immunity. The spiritual increase in immunity is based on the same principle. According to Kabbalah, there are special energies and frequencies in different colors. For example, red is the color of danger. By tying a red thread in a special way, we protect ourselves from dangerous destructive forces.
What to do if the thread breaks
And Kabbalah gives the answer to this question. The red thread on your hand may break, but do not worry if this suddenly happens. According to Kabbalah, if a talisman, properly tied, suddenly breaks, this means that at that moment a great misfortune passed the person by. However, the red thread managed to protect its client. She gave all her strength for this. Therefore, if this happens, just tie a new amulet.
