Slavic symbol amulet from the enemy. Slavic amulets - symbols and meanings.

Roots Slavic culture go back to ancient times. Before the adoption of Christianity, the Slavs worshiped a huge number gods. The Pantheon was measured by various rulers, who in their own way protected and controlled everything that happened on the Slavic land. However, such an element of the culture of our ancestors as symbolism is still poorly understood. This is because historians underestimate the importance of the pre-Christian period in shaping modern beliefs.
What is a symbol?

Slavic symbolism is so diverse in content and form that it is simply impossible to fully cover all of its components. It is worth noting that the symbol in its meaning is a multilateral phenomenon. A symbol is not only a set of certain signs that carry any information. A symbol is, first of all, the result of finding certain meanings of human and divine existence. It includes a huge share of the magical, incomprehensible to ordinary person. Ancient people, including the Slavs, believed in the influence of various symbols on the course of events and the development of all life on Earth.
Slavic symbols-amulets.

Slavs believed in higher power and associated them primarily with the phenomena of the surrounding world. Therefore, among the variety of symbols, the presence of the Sun, Nature, Earth and Fertility, Water, Fire, Air and Space is distinguished. Each of the elements and phenomena of nature is widely represented in the symbolism of the ancient Slavs. But special position in culture is occupied by the symbolism of the union of two principles. The Slavs clearly realized that Man and Woman must exist inseparably. It can be noted that almost all psychological theories based on the beliefs of the ancient Slavs about the inviolability of the union of Men and Women.

Thus, the whole variety of Slavic symbols is explained by the presence of a widely developed ancient Slavic culture. This confirms the fact that our ancestors had enough high level development, which is not only interesting to study, but also useful.

Slavic amulets- characters that have certain characteristics in relation to a person and having a certain effect on him. Symbols on Slavic amulets have meanings that can be seen in the table. You can buy Slavic amulets with these symbols on our website, the Zarenitsa online store.

Slavic symbols and their meaning.

Swastika- Symbol of the eternal cycle of the Universe; it symbolizes the Highest Heavenly Law, to which everything that exists is subject. This Fire sign was used by people as a talisman that guarded existing law and Order. Life itself depended on their inviolability.

Suasti- A symbol of movement, the cycle of Life on Earth and the rotation of Midgard-Earth. The symbol of the four northern rivers, dividing the ancient Sacred Daaria into four "regions" or "countries", in which the four Clans of the Great Race originally lived.

Agni(Fire) - The symbol of the Sacred Fire of the Altar and the Hearth. The Guardian Symbol of the Higher Light Gods, Protecting dwellings and temples, as well as the Ancient Wisdom of the Gods, that is, the Ancient Slavic-Aryan Vedas.

Fash(Flame) - Symbol of the Protective Guardian Spiritual Fire. This Spiritual Fire purifies the human Spirit from selfishness and base thoughts. This is a symbol of the power and Unity of the Warrior Spirit, the victory of the Light Forces of the Mind over the forces of Darkness and ignorance.

altar boy- Heavenly All-Clan symbol of the Great Unity of the Light Clans inhabiting the Most Pure Svarga, Halls and Abodes in Reveal, Glory and Rule. This symbol is depicted on the Altar stone, near the altar, on which Gifts and Requirements are brought to the Clans of the Great Race.

matchmaking- Charm symbolism, which is applied to the Sacred Veils and Towels. Sacred Veils cover the Holy Tables, on which Gifts and Requirements are brought for consecration. Towels with Swatka are tied around Sacred Trees and Kummirs.

Bogodar- Symbolizes the constant patronage of the Heavenly Gods, who give people the Ancient True Wisdom and Justice. This symbol is especially revered by the Guardian Priests, whom the Heavenly Gods entrusted to protect the Highest Gift - Heavenly Wisdom.

Swati- Celestial symbolism, conveying the external structural Image of our Native Star System Swati, also called Perun's Way or Heavenly Iriy. The red dot at the bottom of one of the arms of the Swati Star System symbolizes our Yarilo-Sun.

vaiga– Solar natural sign, which we personify the Goddess Tara. This Wise Goddess protects the four Highest Spiritual Paths, along which a man is walking. But these Paths are also open to the four Great Winds, which seek to prevent man from reaching his goal.

Valkyrie- An ancient amulet that protects Wisdom, Justice, Nobility and Honor. This sign is especially revered by the warriors who defend native land, your Ancient Family and Faith. As a security symbol, it was used by the Priests to preserve the Vedas.

Vedaman- The Symbol of the Guardian Priest, which keeps the Ancient Wisdom of the Clans of the Great Race, because in this Wisdom the Traditions of the Communities, the Culture of Relationships, the Memory of the Ancestors and the Patron Gods of the Clans are preserved.

Vedar- The symbol of the Priest-Keeper of the Ancient Faith of the First Ancestors (Kapen-Ynglinga), which keeps the Shining Ancient Wisdom of the Gods. This symbol helps to learn and use the ancient Knowledge for the benefit of the Prosperity of the Clans and the Ancient Faith of the First Ancestors.

Velesovik- Celestial symbolism, which was used as a Protective Amulet. It is believed that with the help of it, it becomes possible to protect a loved one from natural bad weather and any misfortune when a loved one is away from home, hunting or fishing.

Radinets- Protective Celestial Symbol. Depicted on cradles and cradles in which newborn children slept. It is believed that Radinets gives joy and peace to small children, and also protects them from the evil eye and ghosts.

Vseslavets- A fiery protective symbol that saves granaries and dwellings from fires, Family Unions - from heated disputes and disagreements, Ancient Clans - from quarrels and between strife. It is believed that the symbol of the Vseslavets leads all the Clans to Harmony and universal Glory.

fireworks- A fiery protective symbol that gives all kinds of help and effective protection from the side of the Heavenly Mother of God married women from dark forces. It was embroidered on shirts, sundresses, ponevs, and very often mixed with other Solar and Amulet symbols.

Slavets- Heavenly Solar symbol that protects the health of girls and women. He grants health to all girls and women, and helps married women to give birth to strong and healthy children. Women, and especially girls, very often used Slavets in embroidery on their clothes.

Garuda- Heavenly Divine sign, symbolizes the great Heavenly Fiery Chariot (Waitmaru), on which God the Highest wanders around Svarga the Most Pure. Figuratively, Garuda is called a bird flying between the Stars. Garuda is depicted on the objects of the Cult of God Above.

Grozovik- Fiery symbolism, with the help of which it became possible to control the Natural Elements of the Weather, as well as the Thunderstorm was used as a Charm, protecting the dwellings and temples of the Clans of the Great Race from bad weather.

Thunderbolt- The Heavenly Symbol of God Indra, guarding the Ancient Heavenly Wisdom of the Gods, that is, the Ancient Vedas. As an amulet, it was depicted on military weapons and armor, as well as over the entrances to the Vaults, so that those who enter them with evil thoughts would be struck by Thunder.

dunia- A symbol of the connection of the Earthly and Heavenly Living Fire. Its purpose: to keep the Ways of the Constant Unity of the Genus. Therefore, all the Fiery Altars for the baptism of the Bloodless Requirements, brought to the glory of the Gods and Ancestors, were built in the form of this symbol.

Sky Boar- Sign of the Hall on the Svarog Circle; The symbol of the God-Patron of the Hall is Ramhat. This sign denotes the connection of the Past and the Future, Earthly and Heavenly Wisdom. In the form of a Charm, this symbolism was used by people who embarked on the path of Spiritual Self-Improvement.

Spiritual Swastika-Used most attention among Wizards, Magi, Veduns, it symbolized Harmony and Unity: Teles, Soul, Spirit and Conscience, as well as Spiritual Power. The Magi used the Spiritual Power to control the Natural Elements.

Soul Swastika- Used to concentrate the Higher Powers of Healing. Only Priests who had risen to a high level of Spiritual and Moral perfection had the right to include the Soul Swastika in the ornament of clothes.

Doukhobor- Symbolizes the original inner Fire of Life. This Great Divine Fire destroys all bodily ailments and diseases of the Soul and Spirit in a person. This symbol was applied to the cloth with which the sick person was covered.

Bunny- Solar symbol, characterizes renewal in the Life of the Family. It was believed that if you gird your spouse with a belt with the image of a Bunny during her pregnancy, then she will give birth only to boys, the successors of the Family.

Spiritual strength- The symbol of the constant Transformation of the Human Spirit, was used to strengthen and concentrate all Spiritual Internal Forces A person necessary for creative work for the benefit of the descendants of their ancient Family or their Great Nation.

Dhata- Divine Fire sign, symbolizing the internal and external structure of man. Dhata denotes the four main elements, which are bestowed by the Creator Gods, from which every person of the Great Race is created: Body, Soul, Spirit and Conscience.

Znich- Symbolizes the Fiery Heavenly God, guarding the Sacred inextinguishable Living Fire, which is revered in all Clans of the Orthodox Old Believers-Ynglings, as the Eternal inexhaustible Source of Life.

England- It symbolizes the Primary Life-Giving Divine Fire of Creation, from which all the Universes and our Yarila-Sun system appeared. In amulets, Inglia is a symbol of the Primordial Divine Purity that protects the World from the forces of Darkness.

Kolovrat- Symbol of the rising Yarila-Sun symbol eternal victory Light over darkness and Eternal Life over death. The color of Kolovrat also plays importance: Fiery, symbolizes the Heavenly Revival - Renewal black - Change.

Charovrat- It is an amulet symbol that protects a person or an object from casting Black Charms on him. Charovrat was depicted as a Fiery rotating Cross, believing that Fire destroys dark forces and various spells.

Salting- The symbol of the setting, that is, the retiring Yarila-Sun; A symbol of the completion of Creative Labor for the benefit of the Family and the Great Race; A symbol of the Spiritual Fortitude of man and the Peace of Mother Nature.

Colard- Symbol of Fiery Renewal and Transformation. This symbol was used by young people who entered into Family Union and waiting for the appearance of healthy offspring. At the wedding, the bride was given jewelry with Colard and Solard.

Solard- Symbol of the Majesty of the Fertility of the Mother Raw Earth receiving Light, Warmth and Love from the Yarila-Sun; A symbol of the prosperity of the land of the Ancestors. The symbol of Fire, giving prosperity and prosperity to the Clans, creating for their descendants to the glory of the Light Gods and the Many Wise Ancestors

Source- Symbolizes the Primordial Motherland of the Human Soul. Heavenly Halls of the Goddess Jiva, where non-incarnates appear on God's Light human souls. After becoming on the Golden Path spiritual development The soul goes to earth.

Kolokhort- Symbolizes the dual system of worldview: the constant coexistence of Light and darkness, Life and death, Good and evil, Truth and falsehood, Wisdom and stupidity. This symbol was used when asking the Gods to resolve a dispute.

Molvinets- An amulet symbol that protects every person from the Clans of the Great Race: from an evil, bad word, from the evil eye and Ancestral Curse, from slander and slander, otnaveta and extortion. It is believed that Molvinets is the great Gift of the God of the Family.

Navnik- Symbolizes the Spiritual Paths of a person from the Clans of the Great Race after death on Midgard-Earth. Four Spiritual Paths are created for each representative of the four Clans of the Great Race. They lead a person to his Native Heavenly World, from where the Soul-Navya came to Midgard-Earth.

Narayana- Celestial symbolism, which means Light Spiritual Path people from the Clans of the Great Race. In Ynglism, Narayana not only symbolizes the Spiritual development of a person - it is also a certain way of life of a believer, his behavior.

Solar Cross- A symbol of the Spiritual Power of the Yarila-Sun and the prosperity of the Family. Used as a body amulet. Usually a solar cross the greatest force endowed the Priests of the Forest, Gridney and Kmetey, who depicted him on clothes, weapons and religious accessories.

Heavenly Cross- A symbol of Heavenly Spiritual Power and the Power of Tribal Unity. It was used as a wearable Amulet, protecting the one who wears it, granting him the help of all the Ancestors of his ancient Family and the help of the Heavenly Family.

Newborn- Symbolizes the Heavenly Power, which helps the ancient Family to achieve transformation and multiplication. As a powerful protective and fertile symbol, the Newborn was depicted in ornaments on women's shirts, ponies and belts.

Ginger- The heavenly symbol of pure Light emanating from our Luminary, Yarila-Sun. A symbol of Earth fertility and a good, plentiful harvest. This symbol was applied to all agricultural tools. Ginger was depicted at the entrances to the granaries, barns, rigs, etc.

fireman- The Fiery Symbol of the God of the Kind. His image is found on Kummir Roda, on platbands and "towels" along the slopes of roofs on houses and on window shutters. As an amulet, it was applied to the ceilings. Even in St. Basil's Cathedral (Moscow), under one of the domes, you can see the Fireman.

Yarovik- This symbol was used as a Charm to preserve the harvested Harvest and to avoid the loss of livestock. Therefore, he was very often depicted above the entrance to barns, cellars, sheepfolds, rigs, stables, cowsheds, barns, etc.

Overcome Grass- This symbol was the main Amulet for protection against various diseases. It was believed among the people that evil forces send diseases to a person, and the double Fire sign is able to burn any illness and disease, cleanse the body and Soul.

Fern flower- The fiery symbol of the purity of the Spirit, has powerful healing powers. The people call him Perunov Tsvet. It is believed that he is able to open treasures hidden in the earth, to fulfill desires. In fact, it gives a person the opportunity to reveal the Spiritual Forces.

Rubezhnik- Symbolizes the Universal Frontier, separating earthly life in the World of Reveal and posthumous life in Higher Worlds. In everyday life, the Rubezhnik was depicted on the entrance gates to the Temples and Sanctuaries, indicating that these Gates are the Frontier.

Rysich- Ancient Amulet Ancestral Symbols. This symbolism was originally depicted on the walls of Temples and Sanctuaries, on alatyr stones near the altars. Subsequently, Rysich began to be depicted on all buildings, since it is believed that there is no the best Amulet from the Dark Forces than Rasic.

rodovik- Symbolizes the Light Power of the Parent Clan, helping the peoples of the Great Race, renders continued support Ancient Many Wise Ancestors to people who work for the good of their Clan and creating for the descendants of their Clan.

bogovnik- It personifies the Eternal power and patronage of the Light Gods to a person who has embarked on the Path of Spiritual development and perfection. The mandala, with the image of this symbol, helps a person to realize the Interpenetration and Unity of the Four Primary Elements in our Universe.

Rodimich- The symbol of the Universal Power of the Genus-Parent, preserving in the Universe in its original form the Law of Succession of Knowledge of the Wisdom of the Genus, from Old Age to Youth, from Ancestors to Descendants. Symbol-Amulet, which reliably preserves the family memory from generation to generation.

Svarozhich- Symbol Heavenly Power God Svarog, preserving in original form the whole variety of forms of Life in the Universe. A symbol that protects various existing Intelligent life forms from Mental and Spiritual degradation, as well as from complete destruction as an Intelligent species.

sologne- An ancient solar symbol that protects a person and his goodness from dark forces. Depicted as a rule, on clothes and objects household purpose. Very often, the image of Soloni is found on spoons, pots and other kitchen utensils.

Yarovrat- The Fiery Symbol of the Yaro-God, who controls the spring flowering and all blessed weather conditions. It was considered obligatory by the people to receive good harvest, draw this symbol on agricultural implements: plows, scythes, etc.

Light— This symbol represents the union of two great Fiery streams: the Earthly and the Divine. This connection gives rise to the Universal Whirlwind of Transformation, which helps a person to reveal the essence of Existence through the Light of Knowledge of the Ancient Foundations.

Svitovit- A symbol of the eternal relationship between Earthly Waters and Heavenly Fire. From this connection, new Pure Souls are born, who are preparing for incarnation on Earth in the Explicit World. Pregnant women embroidered this Amulet on dresses and sundresses so that healthy children would be born.

Kolyadnik- The symbol of God Kolyada, who makes updates and changes for the better on earth; it is a symbol of the victory of Light over darkness and bright day over the night. In addition, giving men strength in creative work and in the battle with a fierce enemy.

Cross of Lada-Virgin Mary- A symbol of Love, Harmony and Happiness in the family, the people called him Ladinets. As an amulet, it was mainly worn by girls in order to have protection from the "evil eye". And so that the strength of the power of Ladin was constant, he was inscribed in the Great Kolo (Circle).

Svaor- Symbolizes the endless, constant Heavenly Movement, called - Svaga and the Eternal Cycle of the Vital Forces of the Universe. It is believed that if Svaor is depicted on household items, then there will always be prosperity and happiness in the house.

Svaor-Solntsevrat- Symbolizes the constant Movement of the Yarila-Sun across the Firmament. For a person, the use of this symbol meant: Purity of Thoughts and Actions, Goodness and Light of Spiritual Illumination.

Holy Gift- Symbolizes the Ancient Sacred Northern Ancestral Homeland of the White Peoples - Daaria, now called: Hyperborea, Arctida, Severia, the Paradise Land, which was located in the Northern Ocean and died as a result of the First Flood.

Sadhana- Solar Cult sign, symbolizing the desire for success, perfection, achievement of the intended goal. With this symbol, the Old Believers designated the system of ancient Rites, with the help of which communication with the Gods was achieved.

Ratiborets- The fiery symbol of military Valor, Courage and Courage. As a rule, it was depicted on military armor, weapons, as well as on the Military Standards (banners, banners) of the Princely squads. It is believed that the symbol of Ratiborets blinds the eyes of enemies and makes them flee from the battlefield.

Marichka- The heavenly symbol of the Divine Light descending to Midgard-Earth, that is, the Spark of God. People from the Clans of the Great Race receive this Light during the day from the Yarila-Sun, and at night from the Stars. Sometimes Marichka is called "shooting star".

Race Symbol- The symbol of the Universal Union of the Four Great Nations, the Aryans and the Slavs. The peoples of the Aryans united Clans and Tribes: yes, "Aryans and x" Aryans, and the Peoples of the Slavs - Svyatorus and Rassen. This unity of the Four Nations was designated by the symbol of England in the Heavenly space. Solar Inglia is crossed by the Silver Sword (Race and Conscience) with a Fiery hilt (Pure Thoughts) and a downward pointing edge of the sword blade, which symbolizes the Preservation and Protection of the Ancient Wisdom of the Great Race from various forces of Darkness.

Rasic- A symbol of the power and unity of the Great Race. The Sign of England, inscribed in the Multidimensional, has not one, but four colors, according to the color of the iris of the eyes of the Clans of the Race: Silver for yes "Aryans; Green for x" Aryans; Heavenly at Svyatorus and Fiery at Rassen.

Svyatoch- A symbol of Spiritual Revival and Illumination of the Great Race. This symbol united in itself: the Fiery Kolovrat (Renaissance), moving along the Multidimensionality (Human Life), which united the Divine Golden Cross (Illumination) and the Heavenly Cross (Spirituality).

Stribozhich- The symbol of God, who controls all the Winds and Hurricanes - Stribog. This symbol helped people protect their homes and fields from bad weather. Sailors and fishermen gave a calm water surface. The millers built windmills, reminiscent of the sign of Stribog, so that the mills would not stand.

Wedding attendant- The most powerful Family Amulet, symbolizing the unification of two Clans. The merging of two Elemental Swastika Systems (body, Soul, Spirit and Conscience) into a new Single Life System, where the Masculine (Fiery) principle unites with the feminine (Water).

Symbol of the Family— Divine Celestial symbolism. The Kummirs of the Family, as well as Amulets, amulets and amulets, were decorated with carved ligature from these symbols. It is believed that if a person wears the Symbol of the Family on his body or clothes, then no force can overcome him.

Swadha- The Heavenly Fiery symbol, which is depicted on the walls of the stone altar, in which the unquenchable Living Fire burns in honor of all the Heavenly Gods. Svadha is the Fiery key that opens Heaven's Gate so that the Gods could receive the gifts brought to them.

Svarga– The symbol of the Heavenly Path, as well as the symbol of Spiritual Ascension through many harmonious Worlds of Spiritual Perfection, through multidimensional Locations and Realities located on the Golden Path, to the end point of the Soul’s wandering, which is called the World of Rule.

Oberezhnik- The Star of Inglia, connected with the Solar symbol in the center, which our Ancestors originally called the Herald, brings Health, Happiness and Joy. The Guardian is considered an ancient Symbol that Protects Happiness. In common parlance, people call him Mati-Gotka, i.e. Mother Ready.

Austinets- Celestial Protective symbol. In popular use and Everyday life it was originally called none other than the Herald. This Amulet was protective not only for people from the Great Race, but also for domestic animals and birds, as well as for domestic agricultural tools.

Star of Russia- this Swastika symbol is also called the Square of Svarog or the Star of the Lada-Virgin Mary. And the name has its own explanation. Goddess Lada among the Slavs is Great Mother, a symbol of the beginning, source, that is, origin. Other Gods went from Mother Lada and Svarog. Everyone who considers himself a descendant of the Slavs has every right to have such a talisman, which speaks of the versatility of the culture of his people, of the whole World, and always carry the “Star of the Lada Mother of God” with him.

Their magic was undeniable in antiquity, and it is not diminished even today. These items are united by their primary purpose - the protection of the owner from disasters. But talismans can perform other functions as well. The magical effect of these items is different, as is their manufacture. Only a dedicated magician, observing ritual rites, makes for a specific person under specific goals powerful amulets. And do-it-yourself talismans cannot always be made - they are best received as a gift or bought at ready-made, according to the advice of astrology. Most effective amulets- those that are made for you by the hands of loving blood relatives.

Etymology of words

Amulet is a Slavic word, the root of which is "shore". This is the name of the border between the dangerous unpredictable element of Water (sea) and the relatively safe element of Earth. By landing on the shore, the shipwrecked saved their lives. The practical purpose of this object is heard in the word itself - to protect.

Amulet is a Latin word. Perhaps it is derived from the phrase moli letum, which translates as "avert death." It is impossible not to take into account another hypothesis - from the Arabic hamalet, which means "to wear": amulets are most often worn with oneself.

The origin of the word "talisman" usually comes down to two options: from the Arabic talisam, the translation of which is "to create magic sign", or from the Greek τέλεσμα (effect, spell).

Amulet - what's in that word?

Let's start with amulets. And immediately make a reservation that amulets and talismans are embodied in objects of the material world. But amulets are not only things made by man or created by nature. Many of them are verbal: prayers, conspiracies, spells, whispers. There are amulets-gestures, for example, stork nests or swallows have long been considered symbols family happiness and well-being. A three-haired cat in the house will "insure" against fire. Garlic cloves and even their smell, a pinch of salt thrown over the left shoulder will protect against evil spirits. The amulet protects not only the body of its owner, but also the world around him. This item is most often placed in a conspicuous place, in contrast to the amulet, which is preferable to hide from prying eyes. A spell cast with the intent to "harm" someone, even a villain, is not a talisman.

Briefly about amulets

The ancient Roman scientist Pliny (the Elder) in his book "Natural History" gave the following definition to the amulet: "An object that averts misfortune from a person." Many consider this interpretation the most correct. The amulet protects against negative influences that can negatively affect luck and health.

For the amulet, the material is selected, the form for expressing it physical body, magic symbols to give energy force. The final step is ritual rite aimed at reviving the amulet.

The amulet is active in the direction that is embedded in it by a specific thought form, in other words, what it is charged for. The amulet is able to perform (except for protection from visible and invisible enemies) in addition only one specific function - to attract love or good luck, to save vitality. Therefore, the statement that a magical item is charged for all occasions is false. The most effective will be the one that performs only one role - a protector or assistant. For protection, he absorbs negative energy, which comes to a person both from the outside and located inside him. Amulet-assistant accumulates strength. And if necessary, it feeds its owner with them. This is an intimate thing, it is hidden from the eyes of others, it is not allowed to be touched by strangers. Know: the evil intentions accumulated in the amulet can be addressed to others, which is practiced by unkind people.

Talisman - a magnet of well-being

This item becomes magical after some time of communication with the owner. The talisman has a character, therefore its correspondence with the astrological data of the owner of this thing is extremely important. The talisman has no logic, empathy or love for the owner. It has certain properties and specific tasks. He works to attract good luck, financial well-being, enhancing vitality and sex appeal, attracting success to the person to whom it belongs. The talisman also works inside a person, directing his thoughts and actions in the right direction, strengthening the positive in character and weakening negative traits. But he cannot develop new qualities that were not originally laid down by nature. Most often, gems become talismans. Therefore, it is extremely important to approach the choice of a stone with knowledge of the astrological data of the person to whom it will belong. A talisman can be not only a thing made of some material, but also an image of an object (book, mask, horseshoe), animal (lion, black cat), bird (eagle), insect (grasshopper, ladybug), plants (clover, narcissus). It can be anything with which happy memories are connected (a toy, a tea cup, and even a fragment from it). Gestures or verbal charms - prayers, conspiracies, spells cannot be a talisman. Above it is not necessary to carry out ritual actions. It can be both individual and general (the four-leaf is the unofficial symbolism of Ireland, the Olympic symbols).

The meaning of amulets and talismans

Some, most often pessimists and atheists, strongly do not believe in the power of magical objects, calling amulets and talismans trinkets. Others doubt, not daring to finally make a choice: to believe or not to believe. Still others, superstitious optimists, believe without hesitation.

Let's assume that the theory of the energy possibilities of these objects works. This is amazing! Otherwise, amulets and talismans give self-confidence, and self-hypnosis is a powerful tool. It remains to make your own efforts in the right direction to achieve your life goals. And there, you see, and will be rewarded - by faith. Hence the conclusion: amulets and talismans help only those who believe in them. magical power.

Simple items-amulets

Every home has items protective force which the Slavic ancestors believed, being pagans. These beliefs have survived to this day.

An ordinary steel pin, charmed and correctly pinned (better - 2, fastened crosswise from the inside of the clothes against solar plexus or heart), becomes a talisman against the evil eye and envy.

A needle can save a house from unkind person. It is necessary to thread a white thread 22 cm long into the eye of the needle, fold it in half, tie 3 knots at the end. With the tip of the needle, circle around the doorway and stick it in the jamb at the top, hiding it from your eyes, saying three times: "You, needle, stand guard, do not let evil and enemies into the house." Needles in the house must be strictly registered. And not because the lost one can stick into the arm and leg, but because the house does not have an extra one that the unkind spoke envious person on quarrels, strife and other dirty tricks in your family.

Red wool thread, tied on the wrist of the left hand, becomes an obstacle in the way of inflicted damage.

Broom - a symbol of purity in the house. If you put it with a whisk down, it will be a talisman against quarrels in the family. If the panicle is up, then he will scare away the ill-wisher who entered the house, or attract monetary wealth. You cannot give a broom to anyone.

Bell - evil spirits are afraid of its ringing. This is the necessary voiced and cheerful defender at home.

The ring is an ancient amulet eternal love, marital fidelity.

Charms-symbols

The Slavs have a great variety of protective amulets with which towels are embroidered, knots are knitted, rings, pendants, key chains are sculpted. They are applied by woodcarving to kitchen utensils and other household items. Here are some examples of amulets-symbols. In love, such patterns as heart knots, a wedding man, Mokosh's moonlight, a caroler will help. The symbol "burdock" is intended for good luck and happiness. In the fight against death, the "Kolovrat" will be a talisman. A "ratiborets" is capable of nourishing courage and courage. Will remove any disease from the soul and body "overcome-grass".

Charms made by hand

Embroidered towel - family amulet. Previously, such a towel, embroidered with Slavic symbols, was used to decorate houses - where a shelf for icons was attached. The family, sitting down for a festive meal, laid out a long embroidered towel on their knees, which united relatives.

In the far side, a shirt and a belt will save a loved one from the vicissitudes of fate, in which feelings are woven into each stitch of symbolic patterns. true love and hope for the well-being of the only one.

Runes

A person who firmly stands on the positions of materialism considers the runes to be ancient cuneiform writing. However, runes are not an easy thing, if you perceive them in a fundamentally different way. This is the set of symbols that make up the most magical system. ancient world. it magical talismans and amulets. The Inquisition fought mercilessly with these attributes of the pagan cult - right up to the burning at the stake of someone convicted of wearing a runic amulet. But it was not possible to destroy the runes. They are revered to this day as magical symbols. Amulets, talismans made of stone or wood with runic symbols applied to them are the strongest capacitors of spiritual energy that can affect a person and the world around him. This influence can be both positive (protective and helping) and negative. Therefore, it is better to order runic amulets and talismans from the master. You can make such items with your own hands only if you fully understand the meaning of symbols, manufacturing techniques, ritual rites (for amulets), which requires sufficient special knowledge.

What do the symbols mean

Talismans and amulets, photos of which are given here, have magical powers thanks to symbols. What do they mean?

Let's continue the conversation about the runes: each has its own wisdom and energy, aimed at achieving a specific goal.

Rune ALGIZ (ALGIZ)- "Instinctive Defense". Help to overcome negative impacts using the potential hidden forces in a crisis situation, develop new ideas of creation and embody them in the physical plane, overcome illusions, gaining a "foundation underfoot".

Rune GIFU (GIFU) symbolizes the "gift of time". She will help in the reasonable management of her time, she will help to give without regret, but not to sacrifice immensely, she will strengthen relationships with loved ones, she will help in dialogue with her higher self.

(ODAL)- "Fulfillment", it helps:

• develop abilities and choose the area of ​​their application;
• maintain order in thoughts and deeds, find a reliable family;
• honor family ties;
• find a home and property, create family comfort.

But, by and large, only those who know can correctly interpret the meaning of amulets and talismans.

A photo of a complex talisman created by nature - a scorpion petrified in a piece of amber - you can see above. Let's try to decipher its meaning, based on astrological teachings. The image of a scorpion is the talisman of people born from October 24 to November 22. Scorpio is a dangerous creature, those around him are afraid. He always stands on the protection of his "I". Amber - the stone-talisman of Leo (birthdays - from July 23 to August 23). But this sunny natural gem is favorable to all signs of the Zodiac without exception - it will charge everyone with its positive. This talisman will give energy, patching energy holes in the aura of its owner, at the same time repelling negativity from the outside.

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Amulets and talismans are appropriate in all areas of the house. good luck in your career and financial well-being easier to get by having an aquarium with goldfish in the north corner of the dwelling. In the southern zone, place a talisman-picture with a sunrise and a plant with sharp leaves - they will be the guardians of the family's reputation. East is responsible for happiness family life, mutual understanding between children and parents. An amulet with a dragon figurine, hidden in a green plant on a stand, will come in handy here. The West is a zone of good luck and prosperity for offspring. Portraits of your children are appropriate here, and if you are childless, then this is a place to place objects of your creation. The talisman in the western corner can be a large magnet tied with red braid. Wake up the energy of the West with bells, striking clocks - they will help in gaining a high position, powerful influence and prosperity.

The word "symbol" has Greek roots. The ancient inhabitants called so the signs that had secret meaning, famous certain groups of people. For example, early Christians drew fish to be recognized by their fellow believers. The Greeks could not speak about their views aloud. The persecution of Christians, their executions, forced to be careful.

The ancients also had their symbols. They also reproduced visual images your faith in something. And our ancestors believed in the forces of nature. They were deified. So that the elements do not destroy, wither, but, on the contrary, help in life, the Russians sketched them in the form of signs.

These signs were placed on clothes, weapons, houses. So the Slavs sought the location of higher powers, asked them for protection. It all started with 3 symbols - fire, water and earth. We will reveal the entire spectrum of Slavic symbols, from the earliest to the latest.

Makosh

Makosh is a symbol of the earth, named after the Goddess who commands her. First Slavic symbols easy to "read". Rhombus means field. If it is empty, then it has not been sown yet. If divided into sectors - plowed. A field with dots indicates that there will be a harvest soon.

The general interpretation of the symbol is fertility. preserved vintage conspiracy, pronounced in honor of the mother of Raw-Earth. We offer to listen to it and see the options for the image of Mokosh, both in human and graphic forms. Sometimes, the Slavs refused to use the rhombus.

Abyss

Abyss is a sign water element and her spirits. They, according to the ideas of our ancestors, lived above the sky. The expression "the abysses of heaven opened up" is still used to describe rainy days. The symbol itself is also found - in ornaments on clothes, carved elements of furniture and houses. But, not everyone remembers the nuances of the meaning of the image.

Meanwhile, horizontal lines Slavs denoted only rivers and underground waters. The second variant of the abyss is vertical lines. They symbolized rain, waterfalls.

AT ancient slavic symbols includes straight lines. This is a sign of stagnant waters - whirlpools, swamps. The absence of waves indicates the dominance of wickedness. In all the legends of the Russians evil spirits live exclusively in stagnant waters.

Agni

Agni is the general term for fire. However, he was in Slavic symbols and amulets in several forms. The Russians shared the earthly flame - bonfires, fires and heavenly fire - lightning. The last was ruled by Perun.

God Semargl was responsible for the element in the earthly world. It is interesting that our ancestors extinguished only living water with water. Heavenly flame, according to the beliefs of the Slavs, the water only kindled. Therefore, fires caused by lightning were filled with milk and bread kvass.

Despite destructive forces, agni was included in Slavic signs and symbols good, pure elements. By the way, the earthly flame had a wife - that same Abyss. According to legend, the lovers quarreled because of the constant rivalry between themselves. As a result, the fire hid in flint, from which people had to carve it.

Agni is included in the pantheon of swastika symbols. The Slavs had more than 124 of them. Not all images and, especially, their meanings have survived to this day. However, let's try to figure out what kind of common signs this is.

Kolovrat

Kolovrat - Slavic solar symbol, like most of the swastika ornaments of the ancient Slavs. The connection with the daylight is visible from the name. For our ancestors, the word "kolo" meant " solar circle". The life of the tribes completely depended on it, the harvest, the way of life depended.

Therefore, drawings with rays diverging from the center were so popular. In the first third of the 20th century, one of the signs was used by Hitler. It blackened the symbol. Initially, he carried only a positive charge. Russians and Germanic tribes were related. Their sign systems were similar.

To what swastika slavic symbol, indicate artifacts found by archaeologists in the west of Russia and stored in state museums. We bring to your attention a video with evidence. The entry will also tell about a few more swastika symbols of the Russians.

Veles

The Slavs deified everything in nature. Each tree, stone, reservoir, house, phenomenon had its own spirit. Many of them were associated with solar, swastika images. But several symbols of slavic gods look different. For example, the sign of Veles was drawn like an inverted letter "A".

The triangle is the prototype of the head. The inverted sickle above it resembles horns. It turns out the head of a bull. What is the connection? Veles was considered the patron saint of cattle. In combination, God was responsible for inspiration, helped singers, musicians and other creators.

Valknut

Valknut is a sign of God Odin. It is considered Scandinavian. But, the Russians also believed in this supreme spirit of war. He was served by the Valkyries. They circled over the battlefields, picked up the fallen and carried them to the heavenly city.

There, the slain were waiting for the dishes, which were also brought to the Valkyries. Valknuts made of metal, wood, embroidered on clothes - symbols of the Slavic faith in the fact that the defenders of the clan find a better life in the upper world.

Perunica

Perunitsa outwardly resembles lightning, since it is connected with Perun. The god of thunder was associated among the Russians with light in the darkness. Slavic symbol of the genus our ancestors were perceived as a sign of victory over evil hidden in darkness. "Lightning" was carved in stone, embroidered on outfits, applied to plows, prophesying prosperity, a bright and successful future.

For full information about the celestial spirit, its incarnations, see the video "Legacy". Its author will not only talk about Perun, but also provide video footage of the celebration of the Thunderer in modern conditions. Perun's Day falls on the 20th of July.

Svarog Square

Our ancestors considered Svarog one of the patrons of fire. God was also responsible for wisdom, marriage, helped hunters and blacksmiths. Svarog is the supreme spirit, the head of the pagan pantheon.

Therefore, most of the oaths were sealed with his name. Svarog's wife - main Goddess female pantheon, Lada. Her sign belongs to the swastika. The symbol is called Ladin, it looks like a wheel with 8 axles.

But, on geometric compositions Slavic symbols and their meaning do not end. The Russians also chose realistic images of animals as amulets. The tribes considered them totems, that is, they believed that their ancestors were bears, elks. Let's talk about them.

Bear

The bear reflects the mentality of the Russians. By at least, so consider in the West. They say about the beast: - "The bear is clumsy, but hefty." It was not in vain that the party members chose the predator as their sign. United Russia". So politicians emphasized the temper of the Russian people. But, now about the history of the symbol. So, our ancestors admired the strength of the bear.

He was called the owner of the forest and was associated with Veles, one of whose meccas is groves and oak forests. Clubfoot included in Slavic symbols-tattoo . There is written evidence of the existence in Russia. One of them was left by the Arab traveler Ibn Fadlan, who lived in the 10th century.

Wolf

The muzzle of the wolf in the figure is not accidentally enclosed in the outline of one of the Vedic runes. It does not belong to the "alphabet" of the ancient Slavs, it was borrowed by them from the Scandinavian collection of runes. The sign is called "otal". Its decoding is "inheritance". 5 tribes of our ancestors considered themselves heirs, or descendants of wolves.

They included dog-like predators in Slavic symbols of wealth. Historians have found an explanation for this attitude towards a wild beast. He defended the crops of the Russians.

They usually came into contact with the forest. Roe deer came out of the oak forests, trampling the harvest, hares ran out, eating the seedlings. The wolves did no harm, on the contrary, they hunted those who bothered the farmers.

AT ancient times, as they say, the wolves did not need to eat the cattle of the Slavs. There was enough game in the native forest. On this, our ancestors built interaction with predators. They were not killed, but considered lucky to find a dead animal. He was skinned and his fangs pulled out. These items were considered mascots of the tribe.

boar

The swastika sign depicted next to the animal is a symbol of the heavenly boar. He was considered one of the incarnations of God Perun. The analogy was drawn thanks to the sharp fangs of a wild boar.

It is lightning that falls from heaven. Our ancestors believed in it. Like wolf fangs, they used boar tusks as amulets, in particular against fires due to lightning discharges.

Slavic symbols, photo which are considered in the article, the Russians embroidered on towels, clothes. But the tradition of carving images of totems in a tree, like the Scandinavians, our ancestors did not have.

Elk

Deer, moose cows were included in Slavic symbols for women. The totems emphasized their role as mothers. The forest animal was a sign of fertility. The Russians tried to get the horns of the animal. Their shape reminded our ancestors of rays.

Seedlings in the fields depended on it. It was believed that the warmth of the luminary and women helps to give birth. Therefore, the elk horns in the house were a valuable amulet. The trophy, as a rule, was placed above the entrance to the dwelling.

Moose - not only Slavic symbol of the sun, but also the world tree. The horns also remind him. In pagan times, the Russians considered the tree to be the center of the world. The trunk denoted earthly land, the roots - the underworld, the crown - the sky.

Somewhere above the branches, according to our ancestors, was Iriy - a kind of Paradise. The legends indicate that world tree grows on Buyan Island. So, the lost land from Pushkin's fairy tale is a folklore image of the Russian people, and not an invention of the author.

Alexander Sergeevich used the Cyrillic alphabet to write his works. This is the alphabet familiar to us, adopted after the baptism of Russia. But, until the 9th century, the Slavs had a different script - the Vedas, or, as they are also called, runes.

Each of them is more than a letter. The signs were compared with the gods, used as talismans. We have already talked about one of the runes associated with the image of the wolf. It is time to get acquainted with the rest of the Vedas included in Slavic symbols and amulets. Their meaning, Further.

World

"peace" opens the Vedic alphabet. The “letter” is similar in appearance to the antlers of an elk and the tree of life, therefore, “world” was used to designate them. But, the main interpretation of the sign is associated with Belobog.

This bright spirit protected the Slavic clans. The very word "peace" in the language of the tribes meant precisely their community, unity. Therefore, the Veda is included in Slavic symbols, pictures which serve as amulets of the family and, in general, of humanity.

Altyr

The word "altar" is not in vain reminiscent of "altar". This is a divine place, the center of the universe. This is how our ancestors understood Veda. If needed download slavic symbols, denoting both the beginning and the end of all things, the sign "altyr" is the best choice.

The rune can be compared with the eastern symbol "yin-yang". "Letter" indicates the eternal struggle of chaos and order, Belobog and Chernobog - the spirit of destruction and evil.

Rainbow

The modern letter "r" can be called a stylization of the "rainbow". Our ancestors saw in this Veda a sign of the path, the joy of life's journey. According to Russian beliefs, the path of the rainbow leads to the altar. "Letter" helps to find the shortest vector. The Slavs used the symbol so as not to get lost, going to the goal.

Strength

I mean, not only physical strength. To walk the path of the rainbow, you need the power of consciousness, freedom from the shackles of your own consciousness. Veda serves Slavic symbol good luck. Hunters tried to have his image with them. The first written mention of the runes of our ancestors dates back to the 6th century.

The lines were written down by the Gothic scholar Jordanes. But, modern historians believe that the sign alphabet was formed in the 4th century AD. This is confirmed by archaeological finds on the territory of Moldova. Its lands were inhabited by Slavic tribes.

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The Veda served as a sign of the natural variability of being. The rune contains energy that gives strength to the grass to grow, to run through the veins, the juices of the earth - through the trunks.

However, Slavic signs and symbols, and their meaning associated not only with positive aspects life. In the "alphabet" of the pagans there were about 20 Vedas. We consider the main ones. So, let's get acquainted with the signs that are rarely used as amulets.

Need

This Veda is a symbol of inevitability, evil fate. The sign was used in cases where coercion, captivity, put pressure on people. To this day, magicians use "need" in order to turn to the dark forces of nature, which are controlled by Chernobog. In a later version of the beliefs of the Slavs, this is Veles.

Rock

Veda denoted fateful, inevitable events. Sometimes, "rock" was used in the meaning of "hopelessness". If the sign fell out in, it meant that the situation was controlled by higher powers, nothing depended on the person. In the study of the symbols of the ancient Slavs, the "rock" rune is unlikely to be decisive.

To get acquainted with the traditions, the history of ancestors, or not, is the willful decision of everyone. In former times, the Slavs considered familiarity with the traditions of the clan to be mandatory. Perhaps that is why, in contemporary culture echoes of paganism remain strong.

The religion and mythology of the ancient Slavs is considered to be paganism. In another way, paganism can be called folk religion. Such a religion covers the sphere of both spiritual and material culture. However, the priority is relationship between people and nature.

Slavic paganism reflected all stages of a person's life path: life, agriculture, wedding and funeral rites. And always ancient Slav accompanied by symbols and amulets.

The meaning of symbols and amulets in the life of the Slavs

Nature is the main thing in the paganism of the Slavs. They recognized its various objects as deities, for example, celestial bodies, representatives of flora and fauna, elements, and the like. Often it is natural elements were depicted on the charms of the Slavic people.

The Slavs attached great importance to symbols. They carried the main meaning in Slavic magic and the priesthood. A symbol is, first of all, a sacred meaning, which has a magical effect. The aesthetic load was secondary for the Slav. In paganism, with the help of symbols, they influenced the world, changed it.

It is also important that many symbols of the Slavs themselves are already amulets. Some are able to take dark forces, others help their owners to travel between the dark and light worlds, others allow you to contact the gods.

The ancient Slavic sorcerers were priests of deities in the human world, and they communicated with the gods with the help of Slavic runes carved on bone plates. The sorcerer threw plates with runes onto the altar, which as a result formed a phrase, that is, advice, a hint from the gods. Thanks to them accepted important decisions in the military and economic fields, the gods also helped In a similar way in love affairs.

It is known from Slavic mythology that a person living at that time encountered various deities and spirits every day.

To prevent evil spirits from harming a person, he wore amulets, portrayed protection symbols and animal silhouettes on their clothes, utensils in the house. Also, with the help of images, the Slav could attract to his side the coasts, creatures that later helped him.

Symbols and their interpretation

An important theme in Slavic paganism is resistance and union of two opposites. Day and night, man and woman, light and darkness, truth and lies, heaven and earth, peace and chaos. These couples have their own symbolism.

Such symbols are straight lines, which are intertwined, and eventually crossed into one line, also the symbol is simply intersecting straight lines or corners.

Masculine and feminine

The ancient Slavs had a saying "The sun is a prince, the moon is a princess." That is, the image of the sun personifies the masculine principle, and the moon - the feminine. In the legends of the Slavs, the Sun and the Moon are presented as sister and brother, as well as married couple, whose relationship is far from cloudless. However, initially it was the other way around - the month symbolized the masculine principle, and the sun symbolized the feminine.

The Slavs have always revered the earth, as it feeds, waters and clothes. It is important that the land is fertile. The symbol of fertility is depicted as a rhombus divided into 4 parts - this means a field with holes for seeds. Inside each part there is a dot - these are seeds.

If the rhombus is depicted without seeds, this means that the field is not sown. The goddess of the earth and its fertility in Slavic mythology is Makosh, therefore the amulet is also called the symbol of Makosh.

To a woman who wears an amulet with this sign, it gives abundance, well-being and joy in the house.

Fire symbol

Fire in Slavic paganism is a sacred phenomenon, with which sacrifices are associated. The Slavs shared the fire of heaven and the fire of the earth. The symbols of fire are represented various combinations crosshairs. They are associated with the formation of human activity, directing him to the right way , also give it the necessary strength. From these symbols, the Slavic heritage rune is made.

The sun is a symbol of grace

Apart from masculine the sun among the Slavs was associated with goodness, as it gives light, warmth, helps agriculture. Slavs believed that kind people it comes to help, and punishes the evil ones.

The sun was considered among the Slavic pagans as the protector of homeless children and patron of the home. Therefore, the Slavs necessarily had the image of the sun in the house and decorated their dwellings with many of its symbols.

Solar signs are symbols of the sun and all the gods of light. Among the solar symbols there are none that could be harmful. All signs help to acquire and increase material and spiritual benefits. Also they protect from evil spirits.

Many solar signs are based on the swastika. There were a lot of such symbols among the ancient Slavs, but the main one was Kolovrat - main character sun, it is also otherwise called the solstice.

It symbolizes that the darkness will be unquestioningly defeated by the light.

Swastika symbols

Swastika - means the eternity of the universe, the highest law of the heavens, which controls everything that exists. This sign, according to the customs of the Slavs, protected order and the laws of life.

six pointed cross, which is enclosed in a circle - this is the sign of the god Perun. The thunder sign is a symbol of courage, the valor of a warrior.

- a sign depicting two intersecting S-shaped curves that look clockwise. It symbolizes celestial movement, the cycle of life in the universe. The Slavs depicted this symbol on household items so that there would always be prosperity in the house.

Charovrat- a symbol-amulet that is able to protect a person from the influence of Black Charms. Charovrat was depicted as a cross rotating clockwise.

Colard is the update symbol. The sign was used by young Slavic men who, being married, are expecting children. Colard was depicted in the form of a diagonal crosshair with 4 small branches from the middle of each straight line segment. The rotation of the sign is counterclockwise.

- a sign similar to a colard, looking in the opposite direction. Solard - symbolizes the Fertility of Mother Earth, which is heated sunbeams. This sign gives a person prosperity and reminds him of the prosperity of the ancestral lands.

Kolyadnik- a sign of the god Kolyada, who controls great changes in people's lives. Kolyadnik is a talisman that gives men strength both in everyday work and in a fight with the enemy. It was depicted as an eight-beam crosshair with small branches looking counterclockwise.

Cross of Lada the Mother of God- a sign similar to Kolyadnik, only its branches look clockwise. Ladinets, as this sign is also called, is a symbol of love. This is a predominantly female amulet that is able to bring harmony and happiness into the life of its owner.

Fern flower- this symbol has healing power. Symbolizes the purity of the spirit. A fern flower can help a person to reveal his spiritual power. Also, the ancient Slavs believed that with the help of this sign, you can easily find treasures.

Description of amulets

As already mentioned, the entire life path of the Slavs was accompanied by amulets. A man decorated his clothes and house with images of birds, animals and plants, as well as special characters, which denote natural objects and elements. This was done in order to protect themselves from evil spirits, to attract patron deities, to acquire love, luck and strength.

Charm amulets

One of the most interesting Slavic jewelry is amulets-amulets. They could hang separately, for example, around the neck or at the waist, and as part of a necklace, as well as whole sets, that is, several pieces with different symbols. Since the heart is the center of life, it has always been covered with one amulet or whole sets.

Traditionally, chest amulets had an image of some symbol enclosed in a circle. Performed protective function, and also were a kind of assistants.

You can also meet and - amulets in the form of a crescent, with horns facing down. Such decoration was girlish at the time when the month was considered male sign. The composition of the month and the cross meant the unity of two principles, male and female.

Lunnitsy themselves had some images and symbols. Often they depicted the firmament hanging over the earth, which was depicted as crosses or squares. It was also possible to see on such amulets three images of the sun, which is presented in three different positions: at dawn, at zenith and at sunset.

In addition to various single breast amulets or whole sets similar decorations sets were very popular among the Slavs, which were fastened with metal chains and hung on a small arc, also made of metal. This design of the set suggests that all the elements must, of course, be nearby, together. Such amulets were given, as a rule, to newlyweds.

Considering such a set, it is worth noting the most popular set of symbolic items:

• bird figurine in a calm static position;
• small spoon(there could be two in a set);
• File-like object, which symbolized the jaw of a predatory beast;
• Key.

Birds in such amulets were always depicted as calm, as if sitting in a nest, which speaks of incubation of eggs so that chicks hatch from them. Accordingly, this amulet was supposed to help the successful reproduction of offspring.

Spoons are a symbol of prosperity and prosperity. Often the spoons were decorated with ornaments. The handle of the spoon was covered with lines crossing each other diagonally, forming a braid. In the formed rhombuses there were signs symbolizing the sun, as a rule, there were seven such symbols.

Also, the spoons were decorated with the symbols of the earth, the signs of the goddess Makosha - rhombuses with dots inside it in the amount of 4 pieces. The presence of two miniature spoons in a set of amulets shows that two people want to be full in the family.

The image of the jaw of a predatory animal was supposed to protect the Slav from evil forces and from meeting with the predator himself.

Keys as amulets are symbols of the safety of a person's property, everything that is in his home. There is also a version that the key symbolizes the inviolability of the casket, which stores the amulets that a person possesses. This assumption is put forward in connection with the miniature size of the amulet keys, only 5 cm, respectively, they do not look like keys from padlocks.

Sometimes a set of amulets-amulets was supplemented with a small comb. It symbolizes hygiene, which is important for human health, from which it follows that the comb is a talisman against diseases.

The Slavs richly decorated the collars of clothes. This is due to the fact that the neck is the most vulnerable part of the body. There was also embroidery on the forearms of the sleeves, which contained the symbol of the patroness of the Makosh household. The same symbol, as well as conditional images of a house, a log house, were embroidered on clothes along the hips - this was due to the fact that that magical signs had to give strength to the legs.

The hem of the dress was also decorated with embroidery. The Slavs depicted mainly vegetation and birds that walk the earth. AT rare cases one could meet the symbol of the sown land.

An important part of the attire of a Slav was a belt. By itself, it was a talisman, as it was formed into a circle, girdling the waist. According to Slavic beliefs, the belt held together the union of the newlyweds, if it was used in wedding ceremony. Since the belt gives vitality, people believed that it helps childless women to have offspring.

Slavic beliefs say that evil spirits are afraid of the crowing of a rooster, which announces the approach of morning. With the rising of the sun, the evil spirit recedes. In this regard, the Slavs defended themselves by depicting the symbols of the sun on the porches and "towels" of their huts.

The signs of the sun were located at the lower ends of the piers along with the sign of the earth. The sun depicted below the earth symbolizes sunset, and half of the sun symbol above the earth represents sunrise. At the very top of the facade of the hut, a symbol of the midday sun was placed. The image represents two solar symbols, mostly six-pointed, located one under the other.

It should also be noted that several tiers of ornaments were carved on the chapels, symbolizing the reserves of rainwater and its transfer to the lands of plowmen.

In addition to the external elements of the dwelling, the Slavs decorated the skates by the stoves, ladles, spinning wheels and other household utensils with security patterns. They embroidered ornaments on towels and the lower curtains of the bed, hoping to attract joy and well-being.

The symbols and amulets described in the article - this is just a small part. Since in the life of the Slavs there were many gods, spirits, evil spirits and various small deities in which they believed, they needed to establish contact with them or even protect themselves, their family and their home from them.

For every occasion of life there were signs and amulets-amulets. Now all this has lost its mythological meaning, but it is still of great interest, since it tells a lot about the culture of the ancestors and their way of knowing the world.

In ancient times, people did not know how to explain what was happening around them. Myths and legends came to their aid. All objects and animals were endowed with human qualities. According to our ancestors, they had a soul, had a positive or negative influence on human life and health. Special meaning given to rituals magic spells and symbols. At different peoples they were different.

For amplification protective properties protective symbols were often embroidered on clothes

To protect and acquire special qualities, the ancient Slavs used amulets various shapes. Magic symbols served as an ornament in embroidery, decorated bracelets and necklaces. They were made for women, children, warriors. In the form of symbols, runes and amulets, they endowed their owner with courage and determination, filled inner strength. Let's look at the famous Slavic amulets, find out what meaning, description and interpretation exist.

General and individual Slavic amulets and amulets

Slavic amulets could be placed anywhere: in houses, on household items, clothes, jewelry. Placed inside the hut, it protected the dwelling and each member of the family, endowing them with energy and inner strength.

The Slavic zodiac consisted of 16 signs

For personal protection used amulets and amulets. The Slavs had sixteen zodiac signs, each with its own symbol. The nominal amulet was chosen based on the birthday of the person to whom it was intended.

Before putting on a charm with a zodiac, it was necessary. Then its action was directed to a specific person, endowing him with certain qualities. Otherwise, such a talisman would only harm the owner.

To charge the Slavic amulet, all the personal information of a person was taken into account, taking into account all individual characteristics. The name that was given at birth was important. Personal talismans protected their owner, strengthened him.

Girls embroidered protective symbols on the clothes of their lovers

When creating Slavic amulets, they were charged to give a person those qualities that he lacks or those that will be useful to him in life. Usually amulets were given. Mothers made them for children, girls made them or embroidered them on clothes for their beloved ones. Amulets were charged for prosperity, good luck, giving courage, protection, etc.

What were Slavic amulets and amulets made of?

Amulets were made from available materials, it could be wood precious and base metals. Often, animal bones or were used as material. The ancestors believed that if you make an amulet from a part of an animal, then its power will certainly pass to you. Such a Slavic amulet kept the owner from the invisible forces of evil.

Because of its magical properties, silver has long been used to make amulets.

Folk legends and beliefs say that evil spirits cannot stand silver, so this metal was chosen for protective amulets. The material from which the amulets were made performed another important function- determination of the status. The most valuable were metal products, especially gold.

The main amulets of the Slavs and their meaning

Slavic amulets were used as protection against evil forces and enemies, used in magical rituals and rites. They could be intended to protect housing and its owners, separately for men and women. There were also name bracelets and amulets that were intended for a specific person. They were not chosen randomly, and not for beauty. Each sign has certain magical properties, which must match their owner.

Among the main symbols for amulets, the following are distinguished:

• Agni;
• Talisman of Belobog;

Agni is the main sign used to protect one's home and sanctuary to worship the gods. Protective symbol the talisman with the Belobog rune was also considered. He was placed inside the house to protect himself from evil.

Alatyr was perceived as the center of all things and the basis of the universe

Slavic amulet Alatyr was worn by young girls. He helped to find love and get married sooner. A talisman with the rune of Veles was intended for children to give wisdom, talent and clairvoyance. The Valkyrie symbol was placed on Slavic amulets for men. This is a sign of a warrior who was supposed to protect in battle and give courage.

Other Slavic amulets and their meaning

The main signs could be supplemented by other images, which were placed not only on the amulets of the Slavs, but also on personal belongings, military uniforms, they were even painted on their bodies. They accompanied absolutely all events in people's lives. The following additional signs are known:

• Gromovik;
• Yarovik.

Gromovik helped men in all endeavors, gave strength

Gromovik and Kolyadnik were considered truly masculine symbols. The first protected the soldiers during battles, the second protected in everyday life. The sign of the Kolyadnik gave men strength in hard work.

Makosh and Ladinets are female protective signs. Jewelry with the image of Ladinets protected the keepers of the hearth and saved them from the evil eye. Mokosh sign was certainly worn married girls and mother, he saved the house and family.

Charm Odolen-grass helped to recover from many diseases and recover faster from illnesses

The Odolen-grass symbol prevented diseases or helped to get rid of them as quickly as possible. The sign of Yarovik was placed everywhere, he was responsible for the safety of the crop, protected the house and livestock.

Slavic amulet of the Sort

The Slavs attached special importance to some signs. For example, Rod is a symbol of the beginning, the birth of the Earth and man. They took him very seriously. It meant the unity of the human race, the connection between ancestors and descendants through the transfer of knowledge and wisdom that do not go beyond the genus. Sometimes he was depicted as a laughing sun with numerous rays, at the end of which there were balls.

Amulet Symbol of the Family - the personification of the creative principle, it carries only positive energy