What is Evil Eye?Written by Sam Stevens
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Perhaps one of most familiar preventative measures against evil eye is hand gesture. The Mano Cornufo or “Horned Hand” involves extending first and index fingers from a fist. The Mano Fico or “Fig hand” involves placing thumb in between first and second fingers. Historically there have been many cures for evil eye: In Italy, evil eye is diagnosed by dripping olive oil into a vessel filled with water. If oil conglomerates into shape of an eye than victim is considered officially cursed. Prayers are recited until 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/. If items float then person is considered to be victim of a curse. In Ukraine, a form of ceromancy or candle reading is used to diagnose curse. Melted wax is dripped from a candle into a pan of water. If wax spits, splatters, or sticks to side of bowl then “patient” is considered to be under influence of malefic eye. Usually patient is cleansed with Holy Water. He or she is pronounced cured when dripped wax sinks bottom of bowl in a round ball. In Greece Mexico and other places, official cure is to invite culprit responsible for evil eye to spit in a vessel of holy water that is consumed by victim. In Mexico, rolling a raw egg over body of victim is antidote. Afterwards, it is cracked open and if metaphysician or healer divines shape of an eye in yolks then person is considered to be cursed. Several eggs may be repeatedly rolled over person’s body until an egg without an eye if found. Sometimes egg is placed underneath person’s bed overnight and cracked open in morning. In China remedy for evil eye is Pa Kua mirror, a six-sided mirror that is hung on front door or placed in front window to reverse bad energy back to sender. Some of these mirrors are convex to reflect back 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 India mirroring back of evil eye takes 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, human eye is also considered to be a mirror of 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. When cord breaks and beads are lost child is considered to have a strong enough aura to protect him or herself from evil eye. Red cords worn upon wrist or neck are thought to have a powerful effect against ocular malevolence. A silver charm called Eye of Buddha which references Gautama Buddha is also worn against astral attack. In Italy, gold, silver or gems carved or cast into shape of Mano Fica or Mano Cornufa are used to repel 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 against withering of genitals thought to be caused by bad eye. Also Italian in origin is Corno or horn or devil’s horn amulet that is thought to protect against same dysfunction. The women’s version is made from a twig of red coral. In Arab cultures, superstitious types wear an eye in form of a stone cast in center of a hand shaped bone or metal charm A common Egyptian charm is Buckle of Isis which represents menstrual pad of Goddess Isis who was Mother of all living things. Stuffing a little prayer or spell inside a locket that is hung around neck is common European custom for protecting oneself against deadly gazes. A light worker such as myself might advise you to protect yourself in following contemporary ways: Always maintain belief that nobody has 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 as result of a “look”, press your thumb hard into center of your forehead and imagine your third eye quickly flipping. Flick energy away with your thumb and snap your fingers. Always remember that what you resist often persists. The phrase “Oh, so what!” is one of most powerful chemicals in 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.
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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. As Kundalini moves up through body, some experience a form of "spring" cleansing as strong spiritual energy moves through body releases toxins. Headaches, heart pain, stomachaches and nervous disorders can be part of kundalini moving up your spine. A very common symptom is oversensitivity to any kind of sensory input and desire to be alone to heal. Confusion and Emotional Imbalance: As Kundalini energy moves up from spine, people find themselves possessed by inexplicable mood swings, anxiety, grief, guilt and depression. On 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 challenge ego to let go of primal drives and subconscious blocks so that you are more aware and living in 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 from ceiling, or feel bigger or smaller than your physical body. Mystical and Psychic States of Consciousness: During a spiritual awakening, psychic abilities are often accelerated and person may suddenly develop such talents as precognition, telepathy, and ability to see auras or healing abilities. The awakening of Kundalini is not a goal but heralds beginning of process called transformation of consciousness. Spiritual emergence often includes expanded perceptual abilities, increased energy, creative expression and a devotion to being of service for greater good of all. Although a spiritual awakening may be uncomfortable and typically last from several months to several years, at end there is a promised land where 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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