Is it possible to store shells in the house: the opinion of esotericists and designers

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Seashells in the house first remind us of warm overseas countries and wonderful holidays. However, many have probably heard different opinions about whether it is good to keep these sea souvenirs near you. Let's figure it out together.

Seashells in the house

Spell with a shell to attract money.

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What you will need for this spell:

• 1 Green Shell
• 1 Green candle
• 1 pinch of patchouli - for money
• 1 pinch of valerian root - for wealth
• 1 pinch of cinnamon - for success
• 1 drop of honey - sweetens your life and your income

⠀ Light a candle and focus on your intentions, let the candle burn for a minute while you maintain focus on your intention. Then place all the herbs in the sink until it is completely filled. Now add a drop of honey to the mixture and seal the shell by pouring it into the melted green candle wax. Let the wax set to seal the herbs in the shell. Now place the shell where you keep your money, in a secret place, in a safe, etc. Or carry it with you.

Symbolic meanings of the shell

The sea shell is one of the most beautiful creations of the sculptor named Nature, capable of carrying meaning for the human Mind and being a sign on its life trajectory.

The reading of this sign depends on the form of creation, the main ones are:

The main basic forms of shells; many varieties are found in nature.

1. shell resembling external female organs;
2. spiral shell;
3. bivalve shell.

Each of them has its own unique symbolic meaning.

Sink

The main abstract meaning is the source of life and energy, this is the water YIN symbol. It is directly associated with the process of conception and female fertility .

Ancient fresco from Pompeii

In culture, this meaning is enshrined in the frescoes of Pompeii and Botticelli’s masterpiece, where we see the beautiful goddess of love Venus, emerging from the sea foam (from the cosmic womb), standing in a shell.

Spiral shell

Associated with space, galactic forms. Values:

• inhalation and exhalation of the Creator;
• the folding and unfolding of creation;
• unwinding and twisting of matter.

In the Hindu tradition, the shell is an attribute of the divine Vishnu and a symbol of the primary sound “ Nada-Brahma ”, which gave life to our Universe. There are similar stories, only with different names, in Buddhism.

Shankha in the Temple

In Buddhism and Hinduism there is a “shankha” - a sacred ritual shell, usually:

• very big,
• white,
• must be twisted clockwise.

It is through her that the Gods can bless a person and awaken him from the sleep of ignorance.

In Hinduism, in addition to the type of spiral twist, shells were also divided into:

• by gender: female (thinner) and male (thicker and coarser);
• by color - caste membership was determined: white - Brahmins; red - to warriors; yellow - for traders; gray - workers.

The Spiral Shell of the Nautilus is associated with a mathematical model:

The logarithmic spiral is a special type that is often found in nature. The size of its coils gradually increases, but their shape remains unchanged.

Logarithmic spiral: Nautilus shell, atmospheric, mathematical, cosmic.
As a sign, this shape of a shell can symbolize for a person the process of unfolding or folding , depending on the direction of movement:

- if outside, outside - time goes out into space, manifested life is formed, you are in the process of creation, realizing yourself, your energy and information from the inside out;

- if on the contrary, inward , a process of decompression occurs, a collapse of spatial life. Along with this - understanding, comprehension of what has been lived. As a private symbol, this is a sign of the completion of something, death (not necessarily physical) - a return from Space to Time.

Something in our body is also made in the shape of a shell. This is the auricle - an instrument of Hearing, the connection of the human brain with the outside world through the perception of sounds.

Please note that inside the head there is a spiral shape, the cochlea: 1 - auricle. 6 - cochlea in the inner ear

Nature doesn’t create just anything, which means this form is especially convenient for capturing and collecting external information, which is processed, understood, and takes on some meaning inside the head:

Double shell

With a pearl inside - can mean integrity and creation .

In different aspects, such a creation of nature symbolizes for humans:

• virginity and feminine purity, integrity - then she herself is an undiscovered pearl;
• When a woman carries a child , then the pearl of the future life matures inside her, and she herself is a shell.

“To withdraw into one’s shell” is a phraseological unit that means that a person has psychologically ceased to be interested in the outside world, and has limited his life to himself, to his inner content.

For many people, especially for representatives of the two water signs Cancer and Pisces, this is a normal state of returning to the subconscious mechanisms of restoring one’s own strength and energy, tuning into the internal ri, just taking a break for a while).

The best result of such isolation is maturation into a Pearl, beautiful, original. It is important to remember: in this state there is a danger of freezing, while you need to periodically open up to the outside world, realizing what has accumulated inside.

An undesirable result is a loss of connection with external reality, a withdrawal into oneself (maybe in one’s most beautiful and amazing self, but no one will know about it). A very suitable symbol for autistic people.

How to use a shell in Feng Shui?

Shells can be natural or embroidered, painted, or made of ceramics. The main thing is not the material, but the form. Cowrie, for example, has symbolized the ability to reproduce since ancient times, which is why it is recommended for women who dream of conceiving a baby.

You need to find the right place for the talisman. It would seem that the bathroom is an ideal option, but this is only at first glance. There is too much Water energy in the room, so this Element does not need additional strengthening. Here you can use only images of shells - on a curtain or as a wall panel.

Signs about seafood brought to the house

There are both good signs about seashells and bad ones. Some esotericists believe that shells bring only negative energy into the house, since they are essentially the remains of a dead mollusk. People say that this item attracts troubles at work, family conflicts, and money problems. Closed shells are especially dangerous - they are associated with death.

Shells brought from the sea can also bring illness into the home. It is believed that such souvenirs have an effect on the cardiovascular system, causing tachycardia, hypertension, and varicose veins.

But not all shells are “bad.” Sometimes mollusks leave their homes voluntarily, which means they do not carry the energy of death. To determine whether a sink is “good” or not, look at the inside of it. If it is red or pink, then the shell was boiled to drive out the resident. These should not be stored at home.

According to positive signs, shells can bring happiness and good luck to the home, protect against evil, and even help spouses improve relationships.

Shells with a red inside should not be brought into the house - they have negative energy

If you bought a shell with bad energy, there are ways to get rid of it. Dip the souvenir in water with salt and keep it there for several hours. It is recommended to repeat the ritual once every 1–2 months. This is a universal way to clean things, as salt takes away all the negativity. During storage, it is recommended to fill the shell funnel with small objects: this way it will lose all its magical properties. But you can just put it with the inside down.

Shells in the cultural traditions of the peoples of the world

The house of a mollusk is its fortress, this can be said about any shell; the larger it becomes, the more its fortress grows. Different peoples treated shells in their own way, which is why conflicting signs about them have reached us.

Buddhists reverence shells very much. For them, they symbolize new life, through them you can hear the Buddha himself speak. It is believed that the shell is the Word, and the stripes inside it are conductors for communication with the Universe.

An elongated twisted shell is a sacred object in the East, as it is associated with the movement of the sun from east to west.

In esotericism there is also a widespread belief that the shell carries the energy of fertility and femininity. This largely comes from the fact that pearls grow in some types of shells: a bright and chaste symbol, carrying soulfulness and wisdom.

Some tribes from the islands of Oceania worshiped shells, believing that one of them (the cosmic shell) served as a home for the Great Spirit. Later he created the heavens and the earth from it.

A positive attitude towards shells passed into Christianity, where an open shell became a sign of travelers and hope for a better future.

Shells are mostly associated with something negative when they are closed. It is believed that this way they resemble a coffin, i.e. end of life.

Or, as was the case among the ancient Germanic tribes, during a change of beliefs. Then they began to have a bad attitude towards shells, since they reminded them of the once revered Rhine, with which all the sea and river riches were associated.

RAINBOW Symbolizes the bridge between the supernatural and natural worlds; usually a good omen (as in meteorology). In Jewish and Christian traditions, the rainbow is considered a sign of God's reconciliation with life on earth after the Flood: “I set my rainbow in the cloud, that it might be a sign of the everlasting covenant between me and the earth” (Genesis 9:13). In Ancient Greece, the rainbow goddess Iris, dressed in a dress made of rainbow dew, was considered the messenger of Zeus and his wife Hera to the inhabitants of the earth. In India, the rainbow was perceived as a bow to the hero-god Indra (a tradition similar to the Pacific one, where the rainbow is the emblem of Kahukara, the god of war among the New Zealand Maoris). In Tibetan Tantric Buddhism, the “rainbow body” is the penultimate transitional state of meditation, in which material existence begins to transform into pure light. However, the positive symbolism underlying all of the above beliefs is far from universal. It was believed that, as a water and solar emblem, a rainbow, resting its ends on the ground, indicates places where there will be a good harvest or hidden treasures - the folklore “pot of gold”. But in some early cultures, the rainbow is a symbol of the afterlife. In parts of Africa, India, Asia and among North American Indians, the rainbow was associated with snakes, and its power could be either positive or negative. In some Central African myths, Nkongolo, the Rainbow King, is a cruel tyrant. Hence, perhaps, the widespread superstition in Africa and Asia that it is unsafe to point at a rainbow - this can lead to unpredictable consequences. In Central Asia, ribbons of rainbow colors helped in shamanic rituals on the journey to heaven, but folklore warned of the dangers of touching a rainbow and of dizziness when looking at it. Yet more often, a rainbow, like a stairway to heaven, is a positive symbol (Buddha’s seven-color rainbow, for example) and in many traditions it is the road to heaven. In Western art, Christ the Judge is sometimes depicted sitting on top of a rainbow; it is also found as an attribute of the Virgin Mary and the Trinity (three-stripe rainbow). PARADISE, see AFTERWORLD. SHELL The elongated, twisted shell was often used as a ritual musical instrument in many coastal and river cultures - its sound was believed to be the voice of the first creature, especially in India and Polynesia. Indian mystics associated this shell with the sacred word "om" ("aum"), the sound of Vishnu's breath, which vibrates the universe. This shell is one of the eight Buddhist symbols of Good Omen. In Ancient Greece, it was an attribute of the Tritons, companions of the god of the sea Poseidon. It was not only a musical instrument, but also an ancient hearing aid, and therefore in the Islamic tradition it became a symbol of attention to the word of Allah. COWRY SHELL Vulva; Source of Life. Among primitive peoples, the beautiful shell of this mollusk, shaped like half-open lips, was the most widespread natural amulet against infertility and the evil eye. The golden cowrie is a sign of high status on the islands of Fiji and Tonga. Cowrie necklaces were used both in trade as money and for ritual purposes. Associations with fertility, sexual pleasure and good fortune have made cowrie shells a sought-after amulet in Africa and other regions, often quite distant from the places where they were collected. As a mourning emblem or an element of women's jewelry, it can mean both death and life. It is believed that its mystical power remains in effect for a very long time after the death of the mollusk. SHELL A kind, erotic, lunar, feminine symbol associated with conception, renewal, baptism and, in many cultures, prosperity (probably due to its association with fertility due to its resemblance to the vulva). Rare shells played the role of money in the countries of Oceania. The shell is one of the seven symbols of good luck in Chinese Buddhism. As symbols of the afterlife or rebirth, shells sometimes served as mourning attributes. Recently, shells have become symbols of introspection and escapism. DAWN Hope and youth are obvious symbolic associations created by the rising of the sun and the beginning of a new day. In Buddhism, the pure light of dawn symbolizes supreme enlightenment. The Greek goddess of dawn Eos (in Roman mythology Aurora) was depicted as a winged goddess riding a chariot and scattering flowers. Although the dawn was universally associated with joy, Eos was still sometimes depicted mourning her son Memnon, who was killed by Achilles, in which case her tears became dew. PLANTS In all cultures, they are the main symbol of the living earth and the cyclical nature of birth, death and rebirth. Gods and goddesses of plants were found among the most ancient deities and were often revered as the ancestors of humans, as well as plants. Myths about the transformation of people into plants symbolize cosmic unity, the life force that gives rise to all of God's creatures. Purity , potential, innocence, sincerity - a symbol of the natural, original state, the absence of fear. In the visual arts, a child can also symbolize mystical knowledge and openness to faith. For alchemists, a child with a crown on his head is a sign of the philosopher's stone. Christ pointed to the child as one who can enter the Kingdom of God through his humility (Gospel of Matthew, 18:3). RIVER (STREAM) A powerful symbol of passing time and life. For many large civilizations, whose well-being depended on the irrigation of fields with natural waters, rivers were important symbols of nature's constantly replenished wealth, purification and movement. The generally accepted idea of ​​the four heavenly streams flowing from the Tree of Life to different directions of the world is a metaphor for the divine energy and spiritual food that nourishes the entire universe. In Hinduism, the Ganges River, personified by the supreme goddess of all rivers, Ganga, served as the axial symbol of the universe and was depicted in myths as cast down from heaven in order to cleanse the earth. So that she would not destroy the earth with her weight, Shiva took her on his head, from whom she flowed down in seven streams, flowed across the earth and went into the afterlife. Bathing in the Ganges is a sacred ritual of Hinduism. More mundane symbolism of cleansing is found in the ancient Greek myth of Hercules (in Roman mythology Hercules), who directed the flow of a river through the stables of King Augeas to cleanse them of manure. Rivers could overflow and dry up unpredictably, so they tried to appease them by making sacrifices to the river gods and, more often, goddesses. Rivers were often imagined as boundaries separating the worlds of the living and the dead. The Celts believed that river confluences were especially sacred. The Chinese believed that the souls of the dead wandered along the river bottom, hoping to find a living body into which they could inhabit. SIEVE (SIEVE) Discernment, conscience, purification - the biblical emblem of God's coming Judgment. Sieve and sieve have been associated with purification (sifting out waste) since ancient times. In art, a sieve is often an attribute of the allegorical figure of Chastity. RICE At wedding ceremonies, rice symbolizes fertility and the addition of a family; the tradition of sprinkling newlyweds with rice is accepted in India. In Asia, rice is the emblem of grain in general, a symbol of divine food, both spiritual and material. In myths, rice was a gift from the hero gods or originated simultaneously with human life in the primordial pumpkin. In China, drinking rice vodka had ritual significance; it was considered a form of ambrosia, and rice grains, which were a symbol of protection from evil spirits, were placed in the mouths of the deceased. The cult of the Rice Mother on the island of Bali, whose figure was made up of long (masculine) and short (feminine) sheaves of rice straw, is an expression of the belief of the peoples of Southeast Asia that rice stalks, like people, contain vital energy. In Japan, the god Inari was the patron saint of not only rice, but also prosperity. HORN Strength, power, masculinity, fertility, supreme power - a powerful symbol of primeval gods, rulers, heroes and warriors. To the ancients, the horns of bulls, cows, rams, goats and bison were an inspiring symbol of male fighting spirit and phallic strength, and also symbolized fertility, prosperity and male fertility. Hence the popularity and high status of horned deities, especially in societies based on pastoralism and hunting. Celtic horned gods, such as Cernunnos, symbolized a bountiful harvest. Early depictions of horned figures in rock art are likely recordings of shamanic spells for successful hunting. The ten horns on the heads of the shamans of Siberia and Central Asia are an emblem of their supernatural powers. Scandinavian, Teutonic and Gallic warriors wore horned helmets to inspire the ferocity of animals and terrify their enemies. In the ancient Roman army, the horned decoration was awarded for outstanding bravery. Likewise, headdresses decorated with horns, like those of the Indians of North America, were intended for brave leaders. Viewed as a vessel rather than a weapon, horns also acquired feminine symbolism, while retaining the basic symbolism of power. Thus, the legendary cornucopia never ran dry. It was believed that ritual drinking from the horn of mead or wine preserved potency. Horns forming a crescent often symbolized mother goddesses, such as Hathor in Egypt, who was depicted with the head of a cow or with a horned human head. The curved horns of a bull or cow, in which the solar disk (represented in Mali by a pumpkin) swings, is an image of lunar and solar energy. The horns of the ram are a special symbol of the sun, an image of Amun, who became the supreme god of Egypt and whose curved horns Alexander the Great, “Son of Amun,” took as a symbol of his imperial power. In the Jewish Temple, on four sides of the altar there were sacred horns, along which sacrificial blood flowed. They symbolized the all-encompassing authority of Jehovah God. The word "shofar" (Hebrew for "ram's horn") was used by the ancient Israelites to sound an alarm and was another symbol of protection. In the Bible, “horns” are a symbol of strength or, in the New Testament, salvation. However, Christianity soon turned against the pagan worship of horns, which became a sign of Satan and his horned followers in medieval art. Deceived husbands were called horned, perhaps by association with a male deer whose female is taken away by a stronger rival. In psychology, horns can be associated with divergence (“horns of dilemma”). HORN OF PLENTY A horn overflowing with the fruits of the earth is a symbol not only of abundance, prosperity and good luck, but also of divine generosity. The ancient associations between horns and abundance formed the basis of the ancient story that the infant Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) was suckled by the goat Amalthea with her milk. Zeus turned the accidentally broken horn of a goat into a cornucopia. As a very popular theme in art, the cornucopia represents not only the gods of fertility and winemaking, such as Demeter in Ancient Greece or Ceres in Ancient Rome, Dionysus (Bacchus), Priapus and Flora, but also many allegorical figures, such as like Earth, Autumn, Hospitality, Peace, Fortune, Harmony. Putti (small winged cupids) were often depicted scattering food from a cornucopia. This symbolized not only material wealth, but also spiritual wealth. CHRISTMAS TREE Symbolizes rebirth, usually the rebirth of light; solar symbolism dates back to the Roman festival of Saturnalia, where decorations made of evergreens signified the passing of the old year and the birth of a new one. The fir tree, decorated with lights and surrounded by sacrificial offerings in Teutonic Julitid rituals, is a more direct predecessor to the modern Christmas tree. Victorian ceremonies adopted these traditions in the middle of the last century. Balls, stars and crescents on a tree were once symbols of the Cosmos. In the Christian era, lights and candles began to symbolize human souls. ROSE In the Western tradition - an impeccable, exemplary flower, a symbol of the heart, the center of the universe, the cosmic wheel, as well as divine, romantic and sensual love. The white rose is an emblem of chastity, purity and virginity, the red rose symbolizes passion and desire, sensual beauty. The rose is also a symbol of perfection, and the shape of its half-opened bud has become the image of a cup with the elixir of eternal life. That is why its petals were scattered on graves during the ancient Roman holiday of the Rosary, and Roman emperors wore wreaths of roses as a crown. A blooming rose symbolizes death, a red rose can mean shed blood, torment, death and rebirth. Ancient Roman myths associate the red rose with the god of war Mars, his wife Venus (Aphrodite in Greek mythology) and her murdered lover Adonis. According to the Greek version of the myth, Adonis was mortally wounded by a boar. As Aphrodite ran to her wounded lover, she pricked her foot on the thorns of a white rose, and drops of blood turned the flower red. The rose was also an emblem of the sun and the dawn; she was considered one of the attributes of the ancient Greek god Dionysus, the goddess Hecate and the Muses. For Christians, the blood-red rose and its thorns are a symbol of the Passion of Christ. The rose became the main emblem and symbol of the occult and cabalistic order of the Rosicrucians, founded in the 17th century, whose emblem was a cross of roses or a wooden cross with a rose in the center. The large number of petals symbolized the stages of initiation, and the center of the rose, according to members of the order, represented the point of unity, the heart of Jesus Christ, divine light, the sun at the center of the wheel of life. The rosette and the Gothic rose are also likened to a wheel and carry the same symbolism, but have the additional meaning as symbols of life-giving energy - the Western equivalent of the emblematic Eastern lotus. In a related symbolic system of the Freemasons, the three roses of St. John represent light, love and life. The Virgin Mary is sometimes called the Rose of Heaven and the sinless Rose without thorns, recalling her chastity. In ancient Rome, garlands of roses were also a symbol of virginity. The Golden Rose is the emblem of the Pope. An important, although not primary, component of the symbolism of the rose is prudence and caution. This is confirmed by various sources. In ancient Roman myth, Cupid stopped rumors of Venus's infidelity by bribing the god of silence with a rose. Another confirmation is the existence of the belief that roses reduce intoxication and prevent drunken chatter - garlands of roses decorated holidays in honor of Dionysus (Bacchus). Later, for the same reason, roses were hung or painted over conference or banquet tables as a sign that the conversation behind him - sub rosa ("under the rose") - was private, not for the public. ROSEMARY “There is rosemary for remembrance,” says Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet (4:5, 1600). This aromatic plant has been considered a symbol of marriage since ancient times, perhaps due to its persistent aroma. Its name literally means “sea dew” in Latin, and therefore it was associated with the myth of the birth of Aphrodite from sea foam and with devotion in love. RHOMBUS Graphic symbol of the uterus, vulva, fertility and, in some contexts, innocence. It has a dual figurative meaning when combined with the phallic symbolism of snakes in American Indian decorative art. On the jade skirt of the Aztec goddess of rivers and lakes Chalchiuhtlicue, patroness of those traveling on water, wife of the god of rain and thunder Tlaloc, the rhombus symbolizes fertility. In Mali, a half-diamond with a dot at the other end was a symbol of a young woman. In Christian art, the diamond - a symbol of fertility goddesses - became a symbol of the purity of the Virgin Mary, usually depicted with a mandorla. It is also known as the vesica piscis ("fish bladder"), a diamond shape surrounded by radiance. ROSA Purity, spiritual enlightenment, rejuvenation, nectar of immortality. Dew is a Buddhist emblem of fragility, fleetingness, this symbolism is also used in Western painting. The association with dawn and sky represents dew as the purest substance - a metaphor for the divine Word in Hinduism and the Holy Spirit in Christianity. The Chinese "sweet dew tree", growing in the center of the world, symbolizes immortality. In antiquity, dew was associated with fertility goddesses. MOUTH In fine art, an open mouth can be a symbol of greed (in many paintings, the gaping mouths of monsters represent the gateway to hell). The mouth can also symbolize the breath of life. In ancient Egyptian funeral rites, the mouths of the dead were opened to allow their souls (Ka) to stand trial in the afterlife and receive the gift of new life. In China and Mexico, disks made of jade (symbolizing immortality) representing the sun were placed in the mouths of the dead. Jung believed that there was a symbolic connection between the mouth (red and devouring) and fire - an indispensable feature of the legendary fire-breathing dragons. More common is the association of the mouth with the vulva, as in Chinese symbolism. Mercury mercury, contact, transformation, inconstancy - lunar and female metal, which alchemists associated with "cold" energy. As the only liquid metal at regular temperature, mercury aroused great interest of alchemists, especially because it easily made up alloys with other metals. For this reason, mercury was once used to extract gold from gold -bearing ore. Mercury-Mercury (metal, planet and Androgin God) has an unusually consistent and universal symbolism in mythology, astrology and alchemy. The planet Mercury, closest to the Sun from all the planets of the solar system, turns around it an extreme quickly and is almost elusive for observation, which became the basis for its association with the messenger of the gods Hermes (in Roman mythology by Mercury), shod in winged sandals. Metal, also known as “liquid silver”, was isolated by the ancients of the cinnabar and seemed to the alchemists the second stage of purification of the substance before “reunion” with its symbolic opposite - gray. The sign of the planet Mercury, borrowed by alchemists, is known for at least three thousand years. In China, mercury was associated with a dragon, as well as with liquids of the human body - blood, water, sperm. In the Indian tradition, this coincides with the ideas of yoga, which associated mercury with the internal stream of spiritual energy, as well as with the seed of Shiva. The "shirt" of the newborn embryonic film, sometimes partially covering the head of the newborn, is considered a happy omen; Sometimes it is perceived as a talisman, which protects in the future from drowning - this is a superstition, which originates at least from ancient Roman times, led to the fact that it has recently been a subject of trade. In Slavic cultures - also a sign of clairvoyance and possible transformation into a werewolf. Rubin passionate love, vitality, regality, courage. Rubin is a stone of good luck, happiness and longevity in India, Burma, China, Japan. Its color scheme (from red to crimson - “pigeon blood”, shade of the most valuable specimens) since ancient times connected him with the god of war Ares (in Roman mythology by Mars), as well as a chronos (Saturn), which controlled human passions. Rubin was believed to help ignite love passion; For a long time there was a belief that it was glowing in the dark. His ability to turn pale when exposed to light was perceived as a warning of danger. (According to legend, Rubin Catherine of Aragon turned turned pale when she lost the location of Henry VIII.) Homeopaths believe that Rubin is a healing stone that helps both in the loss of blood and the decline of vitality. It is sometimes depicted in the forehead of fairy-tale dragons as a symbol of fire. Hand of power (worldly and spiritual), action, strength, dominance, protection - the main symbolism that reflects the important role of the hand in human life and the faith that it is able to convey spiritual and physical energy. The hand was a strong enough symbol to appear as a motive in cave painting and as an independent image in iconography in Christian painting - the right hand of God, which appears from the clouds. In Islam, the open palm of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, proclaims five foundations: faith, prayer, pilgrimage, post, mercy. Att's hand was an emblem of fertility in Egypt, it helped the exit from the body of God the creator of men and women who gives the life of a seed. In ancient Mexico, the number five was associated with the afterlife and therefore the hand with the diluted fingers was a sign of death. Olster’s “red hand” became a symbol of not only the province, but also the Baronetism (the name was invented to collect money to protect Olster). Since ancient times, there was a faith that the hands of kings, religious leaders and miracle workers have healing power; Hence the imposition of hands in a religious blessing, during confirmation and dedication to san. The use of a hand as a talisman grew into a superstitious fear of thieves to carry a severed right hand of a hanged criminal to achieve good luck in their vile lesson. With the exception of China and Japan, where the left hand meant honor, everywhere preference was given to his right hand; One of the Celtic rulers was overthrown after he lost his right hand in battle. Christ sits on the right hand from God, who creates mercy of the right, and a fair trial - with his left hand. In accordance with the Western tradition, the right hand symbolizes sincerity, logic; Left - duality (white magic against black). They blessed with the right hand, and cursed with his left. Artists sometimes portrayed the right hand of raised, as Michelangelo did in the statue of David (1501). Although the conceptual connection between the hand and the authorities (synonyms in Hebrew) in the vast majority of cases is important in the symbolism of fine art, this is just one of the aspects of the much wider and diverse symbolism of gestures with the hand. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, there is a whole language of symbols, including hundreds of the provisions and positions of the arms and fingers presented in religious rituals, dancing and theater. With a hand (rather signals than symbols) have widespread distribution and generally accepted meaning: a compressed fist - threat, aggressive power, secret, power (raised fist of dark power); open and raised with a palm of the hand - a blessing, peace, protection, the hand of the Buddha; Raised hand, three fingers together - Christian trinity; The raised hand, the thumb and two fingers are raised - bringing the oath; Both hands are raised - admiration, adoption of the divine blessing, surrender (now, less modestly, the response of the winner to applause); closed or hidden hands - reverence; folded hands - calm; palms up, on each other - meditation (raised palms mean simultaneously a willingness to give and receive); palms together - prayer, request, greeting, humility; Hands folded on the chest are humility (also a sage pose). The left fist on his right hand was a symbol of humility in some parts of Africa. To invest both palms in the palms of another person is a more common gesture of trust or humility (as in the feudal agreement on the service of Mr.). Hand shaking is the most universal symbol of friendship, brotherhood, greetings, agreements, congratulations, reconciliation or, in marriage, devoted love. Hiromantes claim that they are able to read much more about the character of a person and about his fate by hand, and not in the face. In the iconography of the eyes in the palm of your hand is a symbol of clairvoyance or, in Buddhism, compassionate wisdom. A hand is a servant that protects or punishing force; a symbol of the supreme power, existing laws and orders in the Egyptian, Hindu and Buddhist religious art; The symbol of God in the Christian Trinity. Almighty gods often have several hands, each of them has its own function and the corresponding symbolic meaning. In the people of Bambar in West Africa, the forearm is a symbol of the spirit, the connection between man and God. All over the world, a symbolic gesture is clear - the hands are dutifully raised up - a sign of both the cessation of resistance and calling for mercy, legality or, in a religious context, divine mercy. The steering oar (helm) as a management tool is the emblem of responsible guidance, sovereign, sometimes symbolizing these concepts at state awards. In Western art - an attribute of allegorical figures of fortune and abundance. The runes are ancient Gothic letters, common mainly in Northern Europe. Later, they acquired a quasi -Hasic symbolism. The connection of certain runes with the gods of the sun, the moon and other heavenly deities and the tradition of cutting the runes on the tombstones led to the faith that the runes embodied supernatural powers - to protect, revenge and, especially, to predict the future. The runes drawn on stone, wood or skin were used in the practice of shamanism to cause perfume or prophesy. It is noteworthy that a bifurcated figure inscribed in a circle - a pacifist emblem - is very reminiscent of a rune meaning death. The zigzag sign of the SS Nazi forces based on the Zig rune (associated with the sun, victory and tis from which bows were cut out) is a sad example of using runic signs as “Aryan” symbols by Nazis and neo -Nazis. Ruta is bitter grass, sometimes used in the church to aromatize holy water; In the European tradition, it was associated with remorse. Hence her reputation as “herbs of mercy”, mentioned by Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet (4: 5, 1600). In the English language, “Ruta” is a homonym of the words “grief”, hence another symbolic meaning of this grass in Western countries. The fish is a positive symbol associated with fertility, sexual harmony; Phallic sign. However, it is known, first of all, as the early Christian symbol of Jesus Christ. The letters of the Greek word “fish” (“ichthus”) form an acronym of the words “Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior” (Lesous Christos Theou Huios Soter). This emblem as a secret sign of Jesus Christ is present on seals and lamps in Roman catacomb churches. Gospel texts emphasize this symbolism: it is mentioned that the miraculous fishing of the fish in which Jesus took part; Jesus himself draws an analogy between fishing and the appeal of people into a new faith (hence the “Ring of the Fisherman”, which is the Pope); It is told about feeding five thousand people with five bread and two fish; The converts are baptized with water. Baptism in Latin was called “piscina” (“cage for fish”), and the converted ones were called “pisciculi” (“fish”). The fish was portrayed in the scenes of the secret party in connection with the sacred Catholic custom to eat fish, not meat on Fridays. The image of three woven fish (or three fish with one head) is a symbol of the Trinity. Such a symbolism was preceded by a centuries -old Jewish tradition (fish - the emblem of faithful Jews, as well as ordinary food during Shabbat and in the Jewish paradise). The priests of the cult of Aei, the Mesopo-Tamsky god of water and wisdom also attributed the sacred significance to the fish. In Hindu mythologists, fish are considered creatures that have absolute freedom that does not threaten the flood, and also appear as rescuers - incarnation of the gods Vishnu and Varuna. Depicted on the soles of the Buddha, they symbolized the liberation from the burden of worldly desires. Buddha and Orpheus were called "catchers". The sexual symbolism of the fish is present in many cultures, which is associated with their abundant caviar, with water - the emblem of fertility, as well as a comparison of fish with a penis. They are associated with the goddesses of the moon and motherhood and childbearing. In China, fish is an emblem of abundance and good luck.

Three intertwined fish representing the Trinity (from a stained glass window at Wrexham Abbey, England)

LYNX Vigilance; symbolism based on the keen vision of this animal. Superstitions attribute to the lynx the ability to see through obstacles and avoid traps. In art, the lynx symbolizes the gift of sight. KNIGHT In medieval legends - a symbol of mastery in the art of horsemanship and possession of weapons,

Lancelot is the most famous knight from the cycle of legends about King Arthur (stained glass window by William Morris, 1893-1896)

embodiment of the virtues of devotion and noble service; as well as the sublimation of violent desires. Chivalry gave noble young men a symbolic ideal and produced a huge number of gallant literary heroes. In the color symbolism of chivalry, the Green Knight is a probationary neophyte; The White Knight is a chaste, victorious hero; The Red Knight is a spiritually mature warrior, proven in battle; The Black Knight is a dual figure, representing both evil and an anonymous hero who became an ascetic to atone for his sins. The missionary symbolism of chivalry was used by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order in honor of holy chivalry. The knight errant, on the other hand, wanders in the vague hope that a worthy mission will present itself to him.

Where is the place for the shell?

To believe or not to trust folk wisdom is an individual choice, but placing the shell in the right place is not at all difficult.

First, you should prepare the souvenir for “work”: take a container with clean salted water, lower the sink into it and leave for a couple of hours. The water will take away all the negativity (then it is better to pour it into the toilet). This procedure can be repeated from time to time (once every month or two, at your discretion). Even if you are a skeptic and do not consider this obligatory, you will still have to wash the souvenir from dust.

Many people say the most inappropriate places for a seashell in the house are the room where children sleep and the bedroom.

The shell should lie with the funnel down. If you absolutely don’t want this, you can put it the other way around, just put a bead or any piece of glass inside.

Feng Shui fans place sinks in the southern part of the house. Those people who want to find their soulmate need to move the shell (or better yet, a couple) to the southwestern sector. For self-development and study, the Chinese recommend keeping the talisman on the northwestern side.

Why can't you keep shells in the house?

It will not be surprising that all people have different attitudes towards mollusk shells. Some believe that they are a magnet for negative energy, while others, on the contrary, endow them with positive properties. But which one is right and which one is wrong? Disputes on this matter have not ceased for many centuries. As for esotericists, they argue that it is better not to store shells at home, since they are capable of accumulating negative energy, which can cause various problems for the whole family.

Where to place seashells

To achieve the highest reputation and fame, you need to place a huge sea shell in the southern part of the room or house. A more suitable talisman size for this purpose is 15-20 cm. If the shell is a decoration of the southwest, then it will attract love into a person’s life. This feng shui attribute can also help if partners are separated for a long time or live separately due to current events.

A shell from the sea coast will help you spend more time with your chosen one and will help strengthen your relationship. You just need to keep in mind that there must be two sinks in the southwestern sector. If you place a sea creation in the north-eastern corner of the apartment, then here too it will attract positive Qi. Powerful energy to create all the conditions for successful study and self-improvement. It is worth keeping in mind that wherever this unique talisman is located, it constantly attracts fortune. Therefore, in any case, it is useful to keep a sea shell in the house.

Magic

Sink. Sina's son says the best look is fresh, white and smooth. The shell is burned and mixed with eye medications. And they burn it like this: they mix earth and manure, coat the shell, put it in tonir and burn it until it turns white. And then crushed, washed, dried and crushed again. Its nature is cold and dry. And they say it's cold and wet. And its beneficial effect is that it removes thorns from the eyes. It also stops the loss of moisture and lacrimation. It cleanses the eyes well and gives them shine. But there is an excess of dryness in it. If you grind it after burning, it will completely remove the moisture. And if mixed with dental medicine, it will give shine to teeth and soothe pain of a hot nature. Its dose per appointment is half a dram. But it is harmful to the lungs. Its harmful effects are eliminated by honey.

(AANN)