Magic came to us from a dark past. Because of this, people choose amulets based on the antiquity of their invention. Many people, for example, are attracted to Kabbalah. The red thread, which every now and then attracts the attention of spectators on the wrists of show stars, is a talisman from this particular series. There is a legend about how it first appeared with a detailed explanation of how the amulet works. The tradition is based on Kabbalah. The red thread on the wrist is a means of influencing both the world around you and your perception of what is happening. Kabbalists describe our reality in a special way, connecting it with other spaces. Understanding how our world works is actually very interesting and useful. But let's look at everything in detail.
An ancient legend
Kabbalah connects the thread with the name of the foremother of all humanity, Rachel. It is believed that this real woman was distinguished by her desire to protect everyone around her from external and internal sin. It is known that the Lord displeases not only deeds aimed at harming someone, thoughts and even emotions of the same plane are equated with them. For example, if you were jealous of a rich person, you sinned, you were offended, you are angry, dissatisfied with your lot, comparing it with someone else’s, which means you are committing a bad act. Rachel tried to protect her children from all this black, soul-corroding negativity. Her grave is located near the city of Bethlehem. Believers come here to pray to receive the protection of the foremother. One person wondered how to help Rachel spread her kindness to the whole people. He came up with a special ritual during which Kabbalah is used as a tool and philosophical basis. A thread spun from pure wool, dyed red, is wound around the tomb of the foremother while prayers are recited. After a certain time, it is divided and distributed to the suffering.
What role does Kabbalah play in this?
The red thread on the wrist is a talisman that protects against evil. People believe that you just need to get it and tie it correctly, then it will start working. It turns out that this opinion is wrong, even destructive in some sense. The red thread of Kabbalah works completely differently. How to tie it, what to say while doing so are secondary questions. It is more important to delve into the philosophy of teaching. Of course, it is not necessary to study all of Kabbalah if there is no interest in this science. But it is simply necessary to understand how the red thread works. The essence of the process is simple; the already mentioned Rachel showed it to people throughout her life. To be happy, a person needs to get rid of all the negativity that constantly rolls over him in huge waves from the media, communication with colleagues, relatives, friends, and so on. And he can do this when he tries to cleanse his soul, Kabbalah teaches. The thread does not just “hug” the wrist; it is proposed to be considered a kind of reminder of duty to oneself and the Lord. And it consists in the need to resist external and internal evil.
Is it necessary to go to Israel?
Kabbalists consider the graves of the righteous to be accumulators of good energy emitted by pure souls. Therefore, the thread charged at Rachel’s tomb is filled with special power. This amulet is unique, and it is impossible to find a replacement for it. All the love and maternal care of Rachel is concentrated in him.
Of course, in other countries you can purchase an original amulet, brought from Bethlehem and created according to all the rules of Kabbalah. However, the thread obtained at the burial site of the biblical heroine has the greatest power.
Nowadays, there has been a fashion for wearing woolen threads on the wrist. Of course, these amulets do not have the same power that the thread from Rachel’s tomb carries. However, they provide a certain degree of protection. It all depends on the inner faith and spirituality of the person who performed the activation. If his heart is full of love and gratitude, the thread will receive the necessary strength.
More information about the work of the amulet
Based on the above, we conclude: the thread acts in two directions. A talisman tied and received properly affects those around him and the wearer himself. Kabbalah makes him that way. The thread catches negativity directed at the owner and emanating from his subtle fields. She tries to process each of these fields, increasing vibrations. This means that evil turns into good on an energetic level. The thread itself, naturally, does not contain any special mechanisms. The process is more complex. The amulet connects the wearer’s aura with Rachel’s soul, whose structures are responsible for raising vibrations. It turns out to be a kind of “hose” through which intense energy exchange is constantly taking place. One thing is bad - this connection is fragile. It is necessary for the person himself to maintain it in working order with the help of those who sincerely love him. Only in this case the amulet protects perfectly. We emphasize: it does not work autonomously, on its own charge. It should be supported. Below we will explain how to do this.
What do the priests say?
In fact, there is not a single mention of any red thread in the text of the Old Testament. Rachel, as the Bible says, gave birth to a son only thanks to God's help: “And God remembered Rachel, and God heard her, and opened her womb” (Gen. 30:22). Therefore, the priests consider the story of the red thread to be an ordinary invention of followers of Kabbalah.
The attitude of the Orthodox Church towards the red thread is determined by its attitude towards Kabbalah in general. The famous protodeacon Andrei Kuraev in his article “Is it possible to be saved outside the Church?” wrote that Kabbalah contains everything that is actually prohibited by the Old Testament, and in particular magic, occultism, and astrology.
This is why most clergy do not approve of the red thread. So Evgeniy Zapletnyuk, a priest and publicist, sees in this amulet an appeal to paganism and demonic forces, that is, a rejection of God’s grace and a rejection of God’s will. The website of the Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God writes about this with a link to the website of the clergyman himself.
On the popular Orthodox resource “Thomas,” Priest Pavel Konkov, answering a question from one of the readers regarding red threads brought from Israel, said that no amulets help better than “church life and Communion.” In addition, Konkov advised the woman to “dispose of the threads.” And priest Valery Dukhanin, in the article “Shrine or Talisman?” posted on the website “Pravoslavie.ru,” argues that genuine shrines and amulets endowed with demonic powers should be separated. According to Dukhanin, it is believed that the latter protect their owner passively, while “a Christian is required to internally conform to spiritual symbolism” (cross, icons, etc.).
Who ties the amulet to whom?
There are no trifles in matters of energy protection; every stage of the process is important. If you do not follow the working procedure, the amulet will remain a simple thread on your hand. It is important to understand: the thread of Kabbalah needs energetic activation. How to tie it to enlist the support of the foremother? There is one indispensable condition. A small ritual must be performed together. That is, a loving person should tie the amulet. His energy will help create a connection with Rachel. It’s even better if he is the one who acquires the thread. A gift, as you know, is much more effective as a talisman. Sometimes it is acceptable to tie the thread yourself. But it is advisable to enlist the energetic support of an assistant with whom you are connected by sincere love or friendship. As scientists say, this is both a necessary and sufficient condition for the correct activation of the amulet. Kabbalah comes from a similar philosophical system.
History of appearance
The red thread as a protective bracelet was first mentioned in the legend of Lilith. After leaving Eden, she became a demon who stole human babies. One day she promised three angels to stop stealing children named after her. It is worth mentioning here that the name of the demoness is translated from Hebrew as “redness”. Since then, in Kabbalah, a red thread on the wrist protects against an entity that brings harm. In Israel, the country where this teaching first appeared, there live monks who have special energy. If the thread is tied by such a person, it will become a real shield. The thread itself is not so easy to tie. During the ritual, it is knitted in combinations consisting of seven knots, which are symbols of God. During the process, seven prayers are read. The strongest protective properties are found in threads purchased from the Western Wall. there they must be taken from Rachel's grave. A scarlet thread surrounds her grave. Rachel is believed to be the biblical mother of all. The holy books say that she dedicated her life to protection from evil. Now her grave transmits the energy of protected people to the thread. This thread from the grave is considered the strongest protection.
Red thread: prayer
Another misunderstanding is related to the texts that are recommended to be read during the activation process. Along with the thread near the pyramid of Rachel, those suffering receive a piece of paper with the order of tying and a prayer. However, it is meant that these people are Kabbalists. And this religious school has its own texts. Will they work for Christians or Buddhists? To answer this question, let’s return to the idea of a talisman. It connects a person with the soul of the foremother. It is located in other dimensions, that is, above the prejudices of earthly religious divisions. And from this we can already conclude that it is necessary to tie the thread of Kabbalah with a sense of sincere faith in its functionality. This is the main thing that the teaching insists on, what the foremother spoke about. The connection with the Lord is created at the level of the soul and faith. And prayers are tools. Whichever is more convenient for you, use it.
What does Kabbalah have to do with it?
Kabbalah is an ancient esoteric and mystical teaching, the subject of which was the secrets of the universe. According to legend, it was the Kabbalists who became the founders of the ritual of tying the thread. Kabbalists completely rejected any theory, focusing only on energy: positive and negative.
According to Kabbalists, the red thread is an object that cleanses a person’s energy field from the effects of negativity, it comes from other people or oneself.
The most dangerous form of negative energy is the evil eye or damage; according to modern psychics, their consequences can lead to the most unpleasant consequences for a person, even threatening his life.
According to the teachings of Kabbalah, a red thread must be wrapped around the tomb of Rachel (the biblical foremother) before anyone ties it on the wrist. Her tomb is located in Israel; it carries a lot of bright positive energy. But getting to the burial site is quite problematic; not everyone will decide on such a desperate act.
Kabbalistic text
Nowadays the prayers that must be read during the ritual have been translated into all languages. Believers are told to say "Ben Porath". They already understand what it’s about, because they study the Holy Scriptures. And for everyone else we will provide a translation. It is as follows: “The fertile sprout Joseph, rising above the evil eye. The fish are covered and protected by water. The evil eye has no power over them. Joseph also covered his descendants, protecting them from the gaze of the evil one forever. Anyone who does not covet someone else's property is protected. A righteous person is not subject to the evil eye.” If you do not have deep religious preferences, then read this text when you tie the thread of Kabbalah. Prayer for believers is selected from their everyday life. For example, Orthodox Christians are encouraged to say “Our Father.”
The order of the ritual
Let's move on to the description of the ritual. Nobody limits people by time. Do it when you want and are in a good mood. Remember that the amulet must be activated, therefore, the higher the vibration of the aura, the more effective the process. Therefore, it is recommended to tie the thread in high spirits. Kabbalah speaks of a correct understanding of the world around us and the processes occurring in it. And they cannot be considered separately. What is in your head and heart is what you attract. In order for the amulet to repel troubles, it should be activated in moments of complete harmony. It is as if he reads reference information from the aura and strives to maintain field structures in this very state. Tie a thread on the left hand. At the same time, the assistant makes seven knots and reads the prayer “Ben Porat”. You can replace it with one that evokes a response in your souls. The thread cannot be removed. It should be on your hand at all times. Sometimes it breaks or gets lost. This is a sign of a negative attack that is not repelled. That is, the attack was so strong that the amulet was destroyed, although physically it probably continues to exist. But there was no power left in him. It is necessary to tie a new one.
Knot magic of our days
The ancients believed that knots and their combinations have different effects. The knots that good and evil people tied could produce opposite results. At its core, the Kabbalistic red thread is the same as magical knots that were practiced in many cultures around the world. As a rule, they wore ordinary natural linen or cotton threads with a knot. They provided protection from damage and the evil eye. Children often had bracelets made of intertwined multi-colored threads knitted onto their wrists for protection. Sometimes herbs were used for these protective amulets. In this case, the properties of each plant were taken into account.
Warning
Do not take the amulet lightly. His work is based on Kabbalah. The thread on the wrist, according to her teachings, is not a “shield” from negativity, it is connected to the soul of the owner. Only in tandem do they have enormous power. This means that the owner of the amulet himself must make efforts to repel aggression. It consists in the correct perception of what is happening around. You need to try to get rid of bad thoughts from your soul, suppress feelings that do not decorate. That is, it is necessary to be active in working to create a cleaner and brighter world. And it starts with each specific individual. To begin with, it is proposed to reflect on the foremother Rachel, her feelings and understanding of duty. Why did this woman try so hard to protect humanity from evil that she did not spare herself? Where did she get the strength to understand, persuade, prove, and the like? These reflections will tell you where you yourself are wrong, how you attract evil into your life.
Orthodox priests urge not to wear the thread of Kabbalah
Orthodox priests have never welcomed the wearing of such amulets. Archpriest Evgeny (Zapletnyuk) says:
“If a person wants to serve the true God, the Lord Jesus Christ, then she should not use any pagan amulets at the same time. During the Sacrament of Baptism, the priest puts a cross on the baby, which is not only a symbol of the Christian’s faith, but also a symbol of God’s grace, which accompanies a believer through life. If we wear this cross around our necks, we don’t need to wear anything else.”
Evgeniy (Zapletnyuk)
archpriest
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Can I use stylized bracelets?
Nowadays there are many substitutes for the classic red thread. The effectiveness of such amulets depends on activation. You need to understand that help comes from that space where things like material and number of nodes do not matter. It is important whether a person believes in it or not, whether he radiates love into space or whether negativity comes from him. The shape of the amulet, given with love, does not have a decisive meaning. When he comes into your life with love and is received with gratitude, then his power is great and invincible. But the answers are only in your heart. There are no authorities in this matter and there cannot be any. You should listen to your intuition and work to create a space of love. If you can do it, you won’t need amulets. Good luck!
The influence of color on the power of the amulet
In addition to the classic red thread, people wear amulets of other colors. Each color imparts specific properties.
- The color red gives protection from the evil eye.
- Orange and yellow threads can block external negative influences.
- The green thread will bring material well-being to a person.
- Blue and light blue thread promotes the development of intuition.
- The color violet removes danger from a person.
- The white thread cleanses the soul and makes a person more open.
