The Protective Powers of Evil Eye Beads
by Sanjana Antony FreelancerEvery culture in the world probably has its own set of
superstitious beliefs, and every culture also has its own way of countering
these superstitions. Some are using charms and talismans, but have you ever
heard of the evil eye beads? It is a
symbol of a pair of eyes worked upon a bead that is regarded as an effective
amulet to protect the wearer from evil forces.
This tradition started in
The evil eye bead, actually, is an amalgamation of molten glass, copper, iron, salt and water. This metals and minerals combination is believed to offer protection from evil forces. Today, this bead can be made of glass only. This bead is referred to by the Turks as Nazar Boncugu, (sometimes Nazar Boncuk), which literally means “evil eye beads), and are believe to be carrying magical powers to safeguard you from harm and bring you luck. Bad energy that comes from evil eyes of some people is absorbed by these beads, so these are redirected from the wearer towards the world.
Evil eye beads, when used in crafting jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, or anklets are worn by people who want to get protection from envious eyes. It was believed in the past that when you are praised for your good fortune by someone, even if it is well meaning, have a bit of some jealousy and greed, so bad luck is sure to befall on you. So, even for a newborn baby, parents pin an evil eye bead on his/her clothing to ward off evil spirits. Animals like horses are also given this bead to be hung on their necks, as well as the doors of homes.
This tradition can still be found being practiced in
Evil eye beads are crafted into fashion accessories and worn
by people for good luck as well. If you
make a quick search on the internet, you’ll find that these beads are sold as
necklaces, bracelets, pendants, etc. The
online sites allow you to easily locate genuine and antique evil eye beads as
well as those that have just been produced. You can find them in an assortment
of sizes and styles that will complement your wardrobe. This diversity of beads
on the online shops makes the evil eye within reach by consumers in whatever
location they may be.
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