What is Evil Eye?

Written by Sam Stevens


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Perhaps one ofrepparttar most familiar preventative measures againstrepparttar 122089 evil eye isrepparttar 122090 hand gesture. The Mano Cornufo or “Horned Hand” involves extendingrepparttar 122091 first and index fingers from a fist. The Mano Fico or “Fig hand” involves placingrepparttar 122092 thumb in between first and second fingers. Historically there have been many cures forrepparttar 122093 evil eye: In Italy,repparttar 122094 evil eye is diagnosed by dripping olive oil into a vessel filled with water. Ifrepparttar 122095 oil conglomerates intorepparttar 122096 shape of an eye thanrepparttar 122097 victim is considered officially cursed. Prayers are recited untilrepparttar 122098 droplets of oil no longer create an eye shape. In Eastern Europe charcoal, coal or burnt match heads are dropped into a pan of water/. Ifrepparttar 122099 items float thenrepparttar 122100 person is considered to berepparttar 122101 victim of a curse. Inrepparttar 122102 Ukraine, a form of ceromancy or candle reading is used to diagnoserepparttar 122103 curse. Melted wax is dripped from a candle into a pan of water. Ifrepparttar 122104 wax spits, splatters, or sticks torepparttar 122105 side ofrepparttar 122106 bowl thenrepparttar 122107 “patient” is considered to be underrepparttar 122108 influence ofrepparttar 122109 malefic eye. Usuallyrepparttar 122110 patient is cleansed with Holy Water. He or she is pronounced cured whenrepparttar 122111 dripped wax sinksrepparttar 122112 bottom ofrepparttar 122113 bowl in a round ball. In Greece Mexico and other places,repparttar 122114 official cure is to inviterepparttar 122115 culprit responsible forrepparttar 122116 evil eye to spit in a vessel ofrepparttar 122117 holy water that is consumed byrepparttar 122118 victim. In Mexico, rolling a raw egg overrepparttar 122119 body ofrepparttar 122120 victim isrepparttar 122121 antidote. Afterwards, it is cracked open and ifrepparttar 122122 metaphysician or healer divinesrepparttar 122123 shape of an eye inrepparttar 122124 yolks thenrepparttar 122125 person is considered to be cursed. Several eggs may be repeatedly rolled overrepparttar 122126 person’s body until an egg without an eye if found. Sometimesrepparttar 122127 egg is placed underneathrepparttar 122128 person’s bed overnight and cracked open inrepparttar 122129 morning. In Chinarepparttar 122130 remedy forrepparttar 122131 evil eye isrepparttar 122132 Pa Kua mirror, a six-sided mirror that is hung onrepparttar 122133 front door or placed inrepparttar 122134 front window to reverse bad energy back torepparttar 122135 sender. Some of these mirrors are convex to reflect backrepparttar 122136 bad “poison darts” or “arrows” of multiple ill wishers and some are concave to reflect energy in a definite direction back at, for instance, a nosy neighbor, whose gaze may have lingered on your garden of tulips for too long. In Feng Shui, mirrors are often used as a cure all to reflect negative energy back at all kinds of things – people, bad architecture, traffic, neighbors, physical obstructions such as trees or rocks or anything else that might considered to be a conductor of Har Shui (negative vibrations). In Indiarepparttar 122137 mirroring back ofrepparttar 122138 evil eye takesrepparttar 122139 form of small mirrors that are sewn, braided or crocheted into clothing. This mirroring back of bad energy is also familiar to practitioners of Wicca and Lukumi or Santeria. In India,repparttar 122140 human eye is also considered to be a mirror ofrepparttar 122141 soul. Indian women wear kohl or heavy black makeup to emphasize their eyes not only to shield themselves from evil eye but also to prevent themselves from accidentally inflicting it on others. In India cords strung with blue beads are placed on newborn babies. Whenrepparttar 122142 cord breaks andrepparttar 122143 beads are lostrepparttar 122144 child is considered to have a strong enough aura to protect him or herself fromrepparttar 122145 evil eye. Red cords worn uponrepparttar 122146 wrist or neck are thought to have a powerful effect against ocular malevolence. A silver charm called Eye of Buddha which referencesrepparttar 122147 Gautama Buddha is also worn against astral attack. In Italy, gold, silver or gems carved or cast intorepparttar 122148 shape ofrepparttar 122149 Mano Fica or Mano Cornufa are used to repelrepparttar 122150 evil. The most coveted ones are made of red coral, but many versions exist today made of gemstones and plastic. They are worn by men to protect againstrepparttar 122151 withering ofrepparttar 122152 genitals thought to be caused byrepparttar 122153 bad eye. Also Italian in origin isrepparttar 122154 Corno or horn or devil’s horn amulet that is thought to protect againstrepparttar 122155 same dysfunction. The women’s version is made from a twig of red coral. In Arab cultures, superstitious types wear an eye inrepparttar 122156 form of a stone cast inrepparttar 122157 center of a hand shaped bone or metal charm A common Egyptian charm isrepparttar 122158 Buckle of Isis which representsrepparttar 122159 menstrual pad ofrepparttar 122160 Goddess Isis who wasrepparttar 122161 Mother of all living things. Stuffing a little prayer or spell inside a locket that is hung aroundrepparttar 122162 neck isrepparttar 122163 common European custom for protecting oneself against deadly gazes. A light worker such as myself might advise you to protect yourself inrepparttar 122164 following contemporary ways: Always maintainrepparttar 122165 belief that nobody hasrepparttar 122166 power to hurt you with a look. This in itself is a very powerful thought form. Before you go out, imagine that your third eye is actually covered by something that looks like a small pocket mirror. If you are a psychic or a healer then simply close your third eye and don’t open it unless you want to look. If you are feeling haunted or upset asrepparttar 122167 result of a “look”, press your thumb hard intorepparttar 122168 center of your forehead and imagine your third eye quickly flipping. Flickrepparttar 122169 energy away with your thumb and snap your fingers. Always remember that what you resist often persists. The phrase “Oh, so what!” is one ofrepparttar 122170 most powerful chemicals inrepparttar 122171 universe that you can use to dissolve negative energy.

Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.


Spiritual Awakening

Written by Sam Stevens


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Unusual Breathing or Physical Movements: Some people find themselves performing hand gestures and body postures that are unusual but can later be identified as mudras or yoga related postures. They may also develop an unusual relationship to sound and tones and want to vocalize these sounds with their breath. These are called Yogic symptoms. Asrepparttar Kundalini moves up throughrepparttar 122088 body, some experience a form of "spring" cleansing asrepparttar 122089 strong spiritual energy moves throughrepparttar 122090 body releases toxins. Headaches, heart pain, stomachaches and nervous disorders can be part ofrepparttar 122091 kundalini moving up your spine. A very common symptom is oversensitivity to any kind of sensory input andrepparttar 122092 desire to be alone to heal. Confusion and Emotional Imbalance: Asrepparttar 122093 Kundalini energy moves up fromrepparttar 122094 spine, people find themselves possessed by inexplicable mood swings, anxiety, grief, guilt and depression. Onrepparttar 122095 flip side, they may sometimes experience moments of sexual promiscuity, unexplained orgasms, lack of sexual desire and states of disassociation or bliss. Most spiritual awakening challengerepparttar 122096 ego to let go of primal drives and subconscious blocks so that you are more aware and living inrepparttar 122097 moment An Increase in ESP and Intuition: Dreams of past lives or strange symbols are common during a spiritual awakening as are unusual visual and auditory sensations include hearing voices, seeing auras or strange lights. Some may smell scents. Smelling sandalwood or roses for no apparent reason is common. An out of body experience or two may also occur where you appear to see yourself fromrepparttar 122098 ceiling, or feel bigger or smaller than your physical body. Mystical and Psychic States of Consciousness: During a spiritual awakening,repparttar 122099 psychic abilities are often accelerated andrepparttar 122100 person may suddenly develop such talents as precognition, telepathy, andrepparttar 122101 ability to see auras or healing abilities. The awakening ofrepparttar 122102 Kundalini is not a goal but heraldsrepparttar 122103 beginning ofrepparttar 122104 process called transformation of consciousness. Spiritual emergence often includes expanded perceptual abilities, increased energy, creative expression and a devotion to being of service forrepparttar 122105 greater good of all. Although a spiritual awakening may be uncomfortable and typically last from several months to several years, atrepparttar 122106 end there is a promised land whererepparttar 122107 individual develops a serenity and sense of deep peace that they have never known before.

Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.


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