Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Lucky day inquiry - What can ward off evil spirits? What I know is mahogany, crosses and the like. What else is there?

What can ward off evil spirits? What I know is mahogany, crosses and the like. What else is there?

Ornaments to ward off evil spirits are very common among the people, and there are many kinds. Besides gold, there are jade, silver, wood, silk and so on. Different accessories have different meanings.

China regarded jade as an auspicious thing since ancient times, and believed that as long as jade was worn or sacrificed, it would attract wealth and ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. As early as the Han Dynasty, there was the idea that jade could ward off evil spirits for the living and protect the dead. Numerous small jade articles, such as jade bracelets, jade Jue, jade cicada, jade butterfly, jade rabbit, etc., are widely circulated among the people in Vietnam and are well received by people. People think that jade is the embodiment of gods, and a jade to ward off evil spirits is worn around the waist or neck. No matter where you fall, you won't be seriously injured, let alone fatal. If you travel far away from home, you can avoid disasters or diseases caused by acclimatization.

In the old society, silver ornaments were more common among the people than jade ornaments, and most of them were worn by children. There are common silver bracelets, silver anklets, silver necklaces, longevity locks, wealth chains and some small ornaments such as mushrooms and reeds. These silver ornaments are made by folk craft silversmiths, and most of them are beautifully made, with exquisite designs of Athens. Some of them are engraved with images of the Chinese zodiac, while others are engraved with traditional mascots such as dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, cranes, deer and bats. Many decorations and objects customized for children are also engraved with the name and date of birth of the admirer. There used to be a skilled old silversmith in Sandu, Zhuji, whose ornaments were deeply loved by the people nearby. Among them, the small silver gourd he made is a boutique: a half-inch long ornament with nine dragons engraved on it; Hanging a gourd upside down, you can find half a sword in your mouth. It is said that children can grow up healthily without diseases and disasters by wearing these longevity chains and trinkets.

According to folklore, peach wood can suppress evil spirits and drive away dirty qi, so wooden ornaments are mostly carved from peach wood or peach stone. Common ones are Peach Monkey, Gion, Peach Tiger Head and Momo Basket. Most of these small ornaments are carved by folk skillful hands during the slack season, with simple and lovely shapes and low prices. Hang a red silk thread on the child's wrist to ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters. This kind of ornament is very common in mountainous rural areas.

The decoration of silk thread is called "five-color silk" in ancient books and "cow rope" in Zhuji countryside. It is also more widely distributed than the above accessories. Cow rope is a thin rope made of red, yellow, blue, black and white silk. In ancient times, it was also called "Zhu Suo" or "Longevity Suo". Among the yellow representatives, the other four colors represent the southeast, northwest and Sifang respectively, which may also include the Taoist theory of Yin and Yang. Popular multicolored silk has magical power, which can dispel epidemic diseases, detoxify and ward off evil spirits. In the old countryside of Zhuji, if a fortune teller arranged eight words, children were considered to have difficulties in growing up, and their grandmother and mother had to beg colorful silk from their neighbors. It is said that when a child is a few years old, he must ask for several surnames of silk. The silk he wants is better than that of his parents. After all the silk threads are collected, choose an auspicious day to go to the temple in the village, prepare offerings, light incense and insert candles, while letting the Buddha mother chant Buddhist scriptures, knock on wooden fish and weave a "cow rope". Cow ropes are generally woven into a "hundred knots" pattern and put around the child's neck. It is said that they can survive this festival.

And a black Yao Shi. Personally, I never leave my hand. There was a time when I was very unhappy and had nightmares every day. I haven't had nightmares since I bought the black Yao stone, and basically everything is going well. Obsidian corresponds to the undersea wheel, which can enhance vitality, restore people's spirit and physical strength, and has a good balance between office workers and creative workers who use their brains too much. It can strengthen kidney, absorb pathogenic gas, improve sleep, and improve alcoholism, smoking and drug addiction. Can make people stable, relieve stress, calm down and eliminate emotional troubles. It can also strengthen actions, improve the charm of leaders and help the cause.

Obsidian is the most penetrating and energetic of all black gems, and it has a strong ability to ward off evil spirits. It can strongly absorb negative energy and form excellent protection for the wearer. This is a great amulet. It can also resist witchcraft, dark magic and witchcraft. Obsidian is often used as eyes, masks and mirrors of statues in Mayan temples in Mexico. Unfortunately, it was stolen. That's a real pity.

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass. If cut properly, it will reflect a beautiful rainbow eye. Rainbow obsidian can bring joy, satisfaction and enjoyment to people, and it is also called "King Kong Warrior".

Crystal bracelets are usually worn on the left hand, while obsidian bracelets are suitable for wearing on the right hand to absorb the negative energy discharged from the body.

Blackstone is not expensive, so don't go to some too big crystal shops to buy it. Stone stories are basically fake, and they are really expensive. When you go to some small shops, you can find good shops with cheap prices. Notice the rainbow eyes above. Black stones without rainbow eyes are usually fake diabase.