In this article, Vedagor answers the question “How to make a talisman from a red thread on a child’s hand with your own hands?”
People know a strong amulet against the evil eye and evil spirits - a red thread on the wrist. It is endowed with strength, given sacred meaning and considered as a talisman against negative influences on a person. The custom of tying a red thread on a hand has come to us since ancient times. It was found in Slavic, Gypsy, Jewish, and Buddhist peoples. The ancients believed in the power of amulet and transferred their faith to beautiful legends that are still revered to this day. Particular importance was attached to the custom of tying a talisman on the hand of a newborn, thereby protecting the child from birth. This custom is now quite popular; a red thread is often found on a child’s hand.
Thread selection
For the amulet you need to choose the right thread:
- Slavic peoples used different threads for amulet, it could be cotton, silk, wool or linen. The Slavs' amulet could be not only red.
- There were yellow and orange ones, but the red thread was considered the strongest amulet for a child. They believed that such an amulet would protect against envious people and damage. It was customary to tie it to newborn children, as the most defenseless.
- For the Jewish people, the red thread is a Jewish Kabbalistic talisman. A wool thread is used for it. The thread is also tied to the child's left wrist.
The main differences in performing the ritual from other nations are that the thread must be purchased for money by a loved one and knots are not always tied on it. For Jews, a thread brought from Jerusalem, the Holy Land, serves as a strong talisman.
The choice of thread color is not random. The ancients endowed the color red with the ability to heal and strengthen the human spirit. They believed that the color of the sun and fire was able to resist witchcraft and ward off evil spirits.
Rhinestone
Rock crystal, like amber, protects babies from evil spirits from the first days of life. It harmonizes the baby’s energy that has just begun to form. It is a mineral of stability and purity. It helps the baby develop naturally, without imposing his own programs on him and revealing the child’s natural talents. Rock crystal protects children from nightmares and has a positive effect on their sleep.
For teenagers, rock crystal helps cope with hyperactivity and outbursts of irritability. It improves intellectual abilities and teaches you to concentrate. Therefore, it is recommended to wear it for those who are just starting to learn. With its help, children become more peaceful and restrained.
How to properly tie an amulet to a child
Among the Slavic peoples, the amulet should be tied on the wrist of the baby’s left hand. The thread is tied into a knot or knots. The mother must also tie them, with words for each knot.
I tie it with red, insulate it with wool, and increase health.
Or the mother can say a wish for the child at each node:
On the first node - wish you good health. On the second - good luck. On the third – protection from the evil eye. On the fourth - find your calling in life. On the fifth - happiness.
There should be seven knots. You can braid them instead. If the selected thread turns out to be large, then it is cut to the desired size and stored.
A red thread is tied on the child’s wrist with the words:
Fruitful bores, elevating damage, covered with water, are protected from envy, fish at the bottom are inaccessible, and the evil eye has no power for human descendants. A child who does not demand what belongs to others is not subject to corruption.
All actions of weaving knots and tying the amulet take place without strangers; only relatives and loving people can be nearby.
Jews perform a ritual over a child with the Ben Porat prayer. It 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.
The prayer is said according to the number of knots tied on the amulet.
If the knots are not knitted, then the prayer is read once. Afterwards, a red thread is tied on the child’s hand.
Pin
Do you know that you can make a talisman for children from a pin? Pins are the simplest, most common and ancient amulets that protect their owner from envy and the evil eye. These days they are used quite often. The pin must first be spoken and then pinned to the inside of the baby’s clothes. There is no need to change it, and you should not wash it with your clothes.
So, you remember how to pin a pin against the evil eye to a child. The spell must be repeated if you change it to another item of your daughter or son’s wardrobe. The text of the plot is as follows: “A sharp pin will send away all evil, pierce it, drive away everything evil, bad, and dashing from (name)! Sharp pin, protect (name) every minute and every day! Take care everywhere and always! Let it be so! Let it be so! Let it be so!"
There are many different opinions about how to properly attach a pin. Some say that our ancestors pinned it with the head down, others - with the point down, so that a bad tongue would be pricked, or up, to hurt an evil eye.
This amulet for a newborn baby is impractical. For infants, pins are not attached to clothing to avoid injury. But such an amulet can be placed near the head of the crib and stroller, in the safest place for the baby.
Religion attitude
All world religions do not approve of wearing amulets and talismans, including the red thread.
The use of such paraphernalia is considered as an appeal to magic and witchcraft, which is unacceptable for traditional religions. A person who performs rituals destroys his spiritual life, losing the true God.
The choice is ours, to believe or not to believe, to wear or refuse. But parents always strive to protect the most precious thing they have - their child. We choose the method of protection ourselves: some turn to divine power and go to church, others to the power of their ancestors, to magic, performing rituals and putting on amulets and red strings. The main thing is that the methods chosen should not harm the child. Everything depends on faith, only it will give what we most desire for ourselves and our child.
Amber
Amber contains both feminine and masculine energies. The solar nature of this stone actively protects the baby, fills it, strengthens it. This mineral is associated with the plant sphere (amber is the resin of a coniferous tree), so it contains sufficient Yin feminine energy. Amber improves baby's sleep, brings joy and peace.
This amulet perfectly protects children from unkind glances, anger, and envious thoughts. Lithotherapists advise monitoring the color change of this stone during wear. If it gets dark, experts recommend looking for someone in the child’s environment who has a negative attitude towards him. If amber becomes brighter, it means that the baby’s energy and physical health are strengthened thanks to its influence.
In Rus', pregnant women wore protective amber jewelry. People believed that the stone would help give birth easily and painlessly. After the baby was born, a piece of this mineral was placed in his bed. Thus, amber can still be used today. You just need to make sure that the child does not swallow the stone or get hurt on it. This is one of the few minerals that is excellent at protecting newborns.
Who started the trend of wearing a red thread on the wrist
One of the first celebrities to start tying a red thread on their left hand was the legendary pop singer Madonna. Her passion for Kabbalah, an ancient and mystical Jewish movement, pushed her to this.
Kabbalists are convinced that using a red woolen thread, you can protect yourself from various negative influences, but only on the condition that it is tied by a blood relative, friend or loved one. The amulet is energetically connected with its owner; if the activation procedure has been followed correctly, it begins to have a beneficial effect on a person’s life, protects him from any negative influences, and helps to attract success and good luck.
Why do you need a talisman?
Who should make a talisman for children? Children tolerate negative influences much worse than adults. It is much easier to jinx them, and sometimes it is almost impossible to eliminate such influence. To prevent such a nuisance from happening, our ancestors made special amulets for children.
It is best for the baby’s mother to create such a trinket. After all, there is a powerful connection between these people. That is why the protection of such a talisman will be strong and effective. It is known that no one wants to protect a baby as much as his mother. If for some reason she could not make such a thing, the child’s grandmother took on this responsibility.
A talisman for children can be made from different raw materials. Sometimes the process is accompanied by conspiracies. It is advisable to make such items yourself, but you can also purchase them. If you don’t have time for needlework, the amulet you bought at the store needs to be cleaned and charged.
What should the red thread be?
It was quite popular to tie amulets made of red wool or silk threads onto the hands of patients, and special spells for health were used. The Slavs believed that such talismans would help quickly heal from various pathologies.
Today, science confirms the effectiveness of ancient beliefs: raw wool contains lanolin, and when it comes into contact with the skin and penetrates it, blood circulation is activated and various injuries are more actively healed. There was even a legend that in order to protect your home or livestock from various pathologies, you need to tie a red thread of wool onto a fence or on a gate.
It was not in vain that the color red was chosen for the amulet - it is responsible for the manifestation of love feelings. For this reason, a talisman made of thread could help in love affairs and preserve existing relationships. Slavic girls who had not yet gotten married wore the amulet on their left hand, and married ladies wore it on their right hand.
You can learn more useful information about using a red thread on the wrist as an amulet after watching the following video
Amethyst
Amethyst has the same calming effect as rock crystal, but has several important differences. Rock crystal cleanses, relaxes, teaches concentration, and amethyst makes the child more observant, awakens his thirst for knowledge, and helps him grow up. This mineral is associated with supernatural forces and is considered one of the most mysterious. Amethyst has very soft energy, so it is recommended for young children. It has long been worn as a talisman against human anger and evil magic. He attracts the patronage of higher powers to the children.
Amethyst is a stone of knowledge. A child who has this talisman becomes more inquisitive. He develops his own hobbies and begins to think about his future profession. This mineral also harmonizes children’s relationships with others, friends, and classmates. It helps to cope with aggressiveness, touchiness and teaches kids to defend their interests. Amethyst is suitable for both girls and boys.
Malachite
Malachite is the mineral of self-confident and strong women. It is such a mother who can nurture a well-rounded son or daughter. It should be used when the mother is very tired, does not pay enough attention to the baby, and he feels abandoned. Like other “feminine” stones, malachite has a relaxing effect. But it is better not to leave it with the child at night, since, despite the calming effect, this stone is very active.
Malachite is recommended for shy kids, whom adults have to constantly support. He helps them believe in themselves and eliminates their complexes. Malachite is especially good for girls, but boys can also wear it if they have an easy-going, gentle character. This mineral can be used by children who are three years old. For infants, its effects may be too severe.
Aquamarine
The dominant element of aquamarine is Water. That is why it is indispensable in solving a child’s emotional problems. Aquamarine is recommended for children suffering from tearfulness, hysteria, and frequent mood swings. It calms and at the same time teaches children to express their emotions in acceptable ways. This mineral can awaken a love of creativity.
Aquamarine makes a child more open to peers and parents. It helps him become more responsive to affection, warm and sensitive. Aquamarine inspires kids to make new friends and promotes their sociability.
This stone protects children from emotional abuse from friends, family members, teachers and others. It will strengthen the child’s immunity if he is often sick due to his sensitivity to low temperatures. In the Middle Ages, aquamarine was a talisman for sailors. And today it is used to heal the fear of water. It will be very useful for a child suffering from such problems.
How to wear amulets stones?
If you want to use the stone to strengthen the energy and protect the baby, sew a bag for it. Then put a stone in it and hide this amulet in the crib. It can also be attached to the stroller in which the baby walks. As a result, the baby will be protected from possible negative influences from strangers.
Small jewelry is suitable for teenagers. Minerals that have a calming effect, such as rock crystal, should be worn closer to the head. A boy can wear a stone on a chain or rope, and a girl can wear earrings. You can buy an amulet bracelet for your child. If he doesn't want to wear jewelry, use a pin to attach a small mineral to the inside of his clothing.
Warn your child not to give the stone to other children, as it will be difficult for the mineral to “tune in” to the energy of the owner. Amethyst and malachite have a powerful effect, so it is better to remove them at night. Place minerals such as amber and rock crystal under your baby’s pillow - he will sleep great.
