The
hamsa is a palm shaped symbol used in many parts of the world as a protection
amulet against the evil eye. The evil eye
is a destructive energy given by others that arises from envy, hatred, or
jealousy. The evil eye is believed to
cause illness, death, or unluckiness, which is why the hamsa often carries the
symbol of the eye upon its palm. The
amulet is shaped like the hand with three fingers in the middle. The curved thumb and pinky are bilateral and symmetrical
in form. The word hamsa means five and
refers to the five fingers. The number
five is a powerful number symbolizing defense, strength, and fortune. The origin of the hamsa dates back to ancient
Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) and predates Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam. It evolved to become a sacred and
respected symbol in many religions. The
hand serves as protection against evil and danger, but it also represents
femininity and is referred to as the woman’s holy hand. This sign of protection is believed to hold a
powerful energy as it represents blessings, power, and strength.
The
hamsa carries different connotations in various religions. To the Muslims the hamsa represents the hand
of Fatima (Prophet Muhammad’s daughter) with the five fingers representing the
Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis and the Five People of the Cloak for
Shi’ites. The hamsa represents the hand
of Mary to the Christians and those of the Jewish faith refer to it as the hand
of Miriam (Sister of Moses with the fingers representing the five books of
Moses). The hamsa hands are not always
symmetrical and hamsa’s shaped like actual hands are also used. The symbol can be worn with the fingers
pointing up or down, both ways are believed to bring happiness, peace, and
protection.
The
Hamsa Prayer
Let no Sadness come
to this heart
Let no trouble come
to these arms
Let no conflict come
to these eyes
Let my soul be filled
with the blessing of joy and peace.
Since
I’m working on the Witches of Griffin series, which focuses on Ancient Egypt, I
found that the Sky God Horus, claimed men could never escape the eye of
conscience, because the eye is always open and the eye monitors all life. The eye of Horus is a symbol that represents
God in mathematical form. Essentially,
the whole is divided and then divided continually, making the sum of the
numbers 63/64. The sequence can continue
into infinity and the number one will never be reached. The determination is that God is one. Metaphorically, the hamsa is the Hand of God
and the ultimate defense against all evil.
If you draw the Eye of Horus, the cross section of the mid-brain takes
you to the thalamus, where the pineal and pituitary glands are located. The pineal gland is also known as the third
eye or a person’s spiritual center. The
third eye, if opened, is believed to connect you with spiritual dimensions and
provide perceptions beyond ordinary sight.
Due
to the renewed interest in Kabbalah and mystical Judaism, the hamsa pendant is
making a comeback. The hamsa can be
found in art, clothing, and jewelry. Unfortunately,
the symbol is sometimes misunderstood today, with people tying it to the
Illuminati to represent control and surveillance by the elites. Nevertheless, the hamsa represents God and it
has a positive, uplifting spiritual message.
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