A Testimonial by Master Masson
The term "ЗЛЫЕ ГЛАЗА" (pronounced "zlye glaza"), which means "evil eye" in German, is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Balkans, Russia, and Ukraine.
On my travels and in conversations with locals, I gained deep insights into the traditions and protective measures against the evil eye.
Russia: Magical Defense Traditions
In conversations with Russians, I encountered many people who strongly believe in the power of the evil eye.
An elderly man from a small village told me about the following traditional protective measures:
Spitting over the left shoulder ("Плюнуть через левое плечо"): Spitting three times is said to ward off evil spirits.
Knocking on wood ("Постучать по дереву"): A widespread ritual to keep misfortune at bay.
Red threads ("Красная нить на запястье"): Worn on the wrist, they protect against evil glances.
Ukraine: Rituals and Amulets
In a podcast interview, Irina from Ukraine shared fascinating rituals to protect against the evil eye ("злі очі"):
Black dots ("Чорні крапки"): Painted on children's foreheads, they serve as protection.
Herbal magic ("Трав'яна магія"): Herbs are used to ward off evil glances.
Egg ritual ("Використання яєць"): Rolling an egg over the body is believed to remove the evil eye.
The Balkans: A Melting Pot of Traditions
During my travels through the Balkans, particularly in Macedonia (Skopje), I discovered a variety of protective rituals against the evil eye.
In conversations with a cleric and friends from Greece, I learned about the widespread use of the blue eye amulet ("μάτι").
Equally impressive were the practices in Albania ("Syri i keq") and Serbia ("Urokljivo oko"), where blue eye amulets and special prayers are employed.
The Power of the Eye: More Than Just Harm
While many associate the evil eye with harm and curses, I also discovered positive uses of this power.
As a master of fascination hypnosis through eye contact, I use these techniques to relax and entertain people.
"Making the eye" can, therefore, not only direct envy and negative energies but also unleash creative and healing forces.
Cultural and Occult Parallels
In German culture, there are similar concepts, such as the "evil eye," which is believed to cause harm through envious glances.
Chaos Magic, a modern occult practice, uses the evil eye both for harm and benefit, depending on the practitioner's intention.
Beliefs and protective measures against the evil eye are a universal and deeply rooted phenomenon.
They show how cultural traditions and mystical practices remain alive and evolve over generations.
You can learn more about this on my YouTube channel "The Mystical Circle."
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