Slavic amulets and their meaning - photo. How to make a Slavic amulet, doll or amulet with your own hands

There is more to the word “talisman” than just a beautiful souvenir. For a person, this is a talisman that carries an important meaning and drives away evil forces from the human soul. Our great-grandfathers could not do without symbols of protection in many endeavors and traditional rituals. What does it mean and how to choose a talisman for yourself?

The history of amulets

The amulets of the ancient Slavs are an interpretation of a completely different perception of the world around us than in modern times. For our ancestors, all the things familiar to us were shrouded in mystery, magic, knowledge, and strong magical power. Pagan traditions were very strong in perception, people were afraid of great mysterious forces, their influence on life and current events. Slavic amulets came from paganism, which people did not stop believing in, even after accepting Orthodox Christianity.

Worship of the elements of nature served to transform them into amulets. Iconic natural phenomena have become symbols of protection. For example, a field sown in the shape of a rhombus was a symbol of fertility, and wavy lines, an oblique cross, and a star with six rays were symbols of water, fire, and thunder. Each sign was interpreted in its own way and used in different situations.

What properties do the amulets of the ancient Slavs have?

There are a lot of varieties of amulets, so ancient Slavic symbols can be divided into:

personal Old Slavic amulets (various jewelry - pendants, pendants, belts, earrings, rings);
protective symbols for the home (amulet for housing against all sorts of disasters);
good luck charms;
Slavic symbols of love;
amulets-patterns, photos or tattoos.

How strong the amulets of the Slavs are and their meaning is also explained by the process of their manufacture. The most powerful items were those that were made by the future owner independently. This process involves the strength and energy of the soul invested in one’s work. Ancestors never sat down to make amulets for themselves in a bad mood, believing that the emotional background was transmitted to the amulet.

Nowadays, few people make amulets on their own. The amulets of the Slavs and their significance for their ancestors were colossal; many details were taken into account. If a person purchases a ready-made object, then it is important to know exactly what meaning and power it carries. You can’t choose jewelry at random; you can’t expect too much from it. You need to believe in the power of the Slavic amulet, and it will preserve all the positive energetic forces of a person, protecting him from the negative influence of others.

What does Slavic symbolism mean?

The amulets of the Slavs are endowed with their own individual meanings and properties:

Altar boy - means the unity of the people.
Svarozhich is a Slavic protection of human life from evil and death.
The Godman is the personification of infinite power for honest people.
Agni is a symbol of comfort, protection of buildings from fires, endowment of wisdom to a person.
Znich – longevity, a source of strength, endless energy.
Ratiborets is a symbol of courage, bravery, fire.
Rysich - protection of religious structures, family amulet.
Wedding - protection of newlyweds from anger, resentment, family amulet.
Duniya – family unity, child protection.
Kolovrat is protection from higher powers, protection from evil.
The heavenly boar is the power of wisdom, the connection between past and future life.
A torch is an assistant in revealing the essence of being.
Svitovit is a talisman and helps in the birth of strong children.
The swastika is a symbol of world renewal.
Solard – fertility and generosity of the Earth.
Vseslavets - saving a home from fire, and a family from war.
Volot – the arrival of strength to a person.
Svyatoch is a symbol of illumination and purity at the same time.
Perunitsa is a harbinger of victory.
The black sun is a person’s spiritual connection with ancestors and descendants.
Lada Star – faith, decency, justice.
Ognevitsa is a women's amulet against the evil eye, other people's hostility, and conspiracy.
The Cross of Svarog is a symbol of Svarog, as a worship of God.

The most popular Slavic amulets and their meaning

There are many variants of symbols, but the amulets of the Slavs and their individual meaning are somewhat similar. Absolutely all of them protect a person from evil, bad deeds, and thoughts. Throughout the classification, a special group of popular, significant symbols is highlighted. These icons are recognizable and are used to create jewelry, embroidery, special designs for buildings, rooms, and interior items.

Makosh

A female talisman that stores all the energy and warmth required to maintain good relationships in the family. Suitable for mature, family-oriented female representatives who honor traditions and respect their family ties. Makosh symbolizes happiness, prosperity, abundance in the family hearth.

Lunnitsa

A very powerful amulet that contained women's happiness and health. A useful sign for pregnant women, it foretells a successful birth, the birth of a strong, healthy child. Receiving the ancestral origin took place through the Moon, which symbolically means fertility, flourishing.

Ladinets

An eight-pointed star with curved limbs was intended for girls from the age of three. It is believed that for a woman this sign brings good intuition, a sensitive attitude, and is useful for relieving pain, diseases of the female organs, and losing excess weight.

Molvinets

The origins of the sign are unknown, but the Slavs knew that this sign is the best protection against evil thoughts, words, and human slander. The Molvinets amulets of the Slavs and their meaning indicate that the sign protects the whole clan.

Valkyrie

Honesty, peace, fairness of actions, actions - a description of this slightly aggressive symbol. The acquisition of such a sign by a man provided him with strength, wisdom and understanding in resolving conflict issues. Such a talisman was given to warriors.

Star of Rus'

The intertwining of the feminine and masculine principles formed the meaning of this amulet. The harmony of the present, past and future was protected by a magical sign. The Slavs saw in him wisdom and understanding of the world.

Gender symbol

A universal amulet with the power of the Sun itself. For those who honor their family, clan, this amulet brought wisdom, warmth in the home circle and understanding.

Overcome grass

The Odolen plant healed diseases among the Slavs, and therefore became the prototype of the amulet. For a person who wore such a sign, it was a kind of protection from evil spirits.

What are the most powerful amulets for the home?

Faces are icons made of solid material, created to attract Patrons.
Churas are stone or wooden figurines for glorifying the family.
Panel - embroidered with ornaments, signs, with artifacts, decorated with horseshoes.
Amulet – worn by household members and pets. Made from clay, wood, thread.
Embroidered pictures, images and stories of the Gods.
Dolls - you can use the bright magical “God’s Eye”, “Bird of Happiness” made of cedar, spruce, fir wood.
Weathervane in the form of a rooster or horse.
Symbols of the Sun on shutters and trim.

How to choose a talisman for yourself

Consider important points when choosing jewelry:

Decide right away who needs the amulet: the person’s gender, age, marital status, experience.
Choose the purpose of your symbol and in what form it is best to embody it to wear daily. You can simply buy a ready-made amulet with instructions from an online store or order it from a workshop (in Moscow, St. Petersburg).
Study carefully what the pagan icon of the future amulet means.
The strongest protection is in jewelry that protects the area of the head and heart.
It is better to make amulets from natural materials - threads, wood, grain crops, dried herbs, bone material, silver.