Repeatedly you can meet people who decorate their hands not only with stylish bracelets, watches and other, but also with a small red thread. Moreover, this decoration can be seen on many celebrities: Rihanna, Madonna. Angelica Varum, Vera Brezhneva and many others. Opening the curtain of what the red thread on the wrist means, it is important to note that it is a symbol of a mystical and very ancient science called Kabbalah.
What does the red thread mean?
On the wrist, the red thread, first of all, is worn by those who profess the Jewish esoteric course of Kabbalah. It is important to mention that the thread must necessarily be woolen. In addition, to tie it follows a "special" person. Some sources say that they can become a very close relative, beloved, while others, on the contrary, state with certainty that women with strong positive energy or monks are considered to be a "special" person.
According to the Kabalistic teachings, the red thread protects the evil eye and evil people. True, to make it really magical, it is necessary to tie seven knots on it. Each node is accompanied by a specific prayer, the text of which is kept secret.
What does the red string on the left wrist mean?
Many tourists, coming back from a trip to Israel, come with the aforementioned red woolen thread on the wrist. In the Jews, the mother of mankind and all life in general is considered to be a female matriarch named Rachel (in other sources she is Rachel). In ancient times, her tomb was wrapped in a thread of red color. Since then it is believed that it must be worn by yourself.
The red thread on the left hand means nothing other than the fact that a person seeks to protect himself from bad influence, negatively-minded people. It is considered that it is the left hand that is responsible for the strongest energy flows that can and should be protected from the evil eye .
Red thread in Hinduism
The peoples of India, distinguished by their unique worldview and religious views, attribute a red thread to a very different meaning. In addition, it is called Mauli or Raksasutra. It symbolizes protection from evil, blessing. Her wrist is worn only during puja, a religious ritual, expressing devotion to God or to the gods. At the same time, unmarried girls wear a red string on their right wrist, while men and their wives are on the left, which means "my heart is busy".
Red thread in the Slavs
A woolen or silk thread of passion color helped to quickly overcome various diseases, normalize blood circulation. In addition, it was tied not only on the wrists, but also on the ankles. Even babies were fastened with such amulets, though, in addition to the main red color, there were yellow, green and white. At the same time on such an amulet Nauces, knots, tied in a certain way, were made. It will not be superfluous to note that in Ancient Rus this was one of the types of witchcraft.
Red thread in the sailors
Centuries ago, the sailors of Northern Europe, in order to attract the right wind and not become a hostage to the storm and weather, took with them to the voyage the amulet created from scraps of red cloth.
How to wear a red thread correctly?
The ideal variant of this amulet is a thread brought from the southern Israeli city of Netivot, where Rachel was buried (above it was mentioned). If there is no such possibility, experts recommend buying red threads in special kabbalistic centers, which are in almost every metropolis. Each time, looking at such an accessory, a person should think about what he has done well - only then the thread will help protect him from bad thoughts and evil eye.