What’s in a Charm? A blog about the history of charms and its cultural significance.

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Amulets, Charms, Tokens and Talismans

  • Amulets are worn for protection. They can be found around the neck, on jewelry and even hidden away in pouches or pockets. Amulets were often carved out of precious metals and gems.
  • Charms bring good luck! These charms come in all shapes, sizes and materials—from coins to fingernails to feathers—and they’re often made of metal like gold or silver as well as stones like diamonds or pearls.
  • Tokens are objects that signify a certain relationship or status. For example: if you receive a token from your boss at work after putting in a lot of overtime hours then that’s considered a reward for your hard work; however if you get fired because of low performance then losing the token would mean being fired from your job without getting paid for all those extra hours worked.

The Hand of Fatima

The Hand of Fatima is also known as the Khamsa, Hamsa or Hand of Miriam. It is a palm-shaped amulet popular in North Africa and the Middle East. The five fingers are believed to bring protection and good luck to those who wear them.

The hand symbol is an ancient one that predates Islam, appearing on coins from ancient Greece and Rome as well as on early Christian artworks such as mosaics found at Pompeii. In Muslim cultures, it’s called “the Hand” (Al-Yad) because it is placed near your heart when worn around your neck or wrist (this is why you will often see this style worn by children).

Yin Yang Symbol

The yin and yang symbol is used in feng shui, which is the ancient Chinese art of finding harmony between our surroundings and ourselves. The symbol represents a harmonious interaction of two complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena in the universe. It shows how everything changes from one form to another, from day to night, from life to death and so on. The yin represents darkness while the yang represents light; water will be cold during winter but hot during summer; female energy is quiet while male energy is active; negative emotions are passive while positive emotions are active etc…

Learn how to balance your yin and yang by using this charm!

The Evil Eye

The Evil Eye is a curse that some believe can be cast by malicious people to cause misfortune, pain, illness and even death. The popular superstition has been around for thousands of years and is still practiced today. The Evil Eye is believed to be caused by an individual giving off negative thoughts or feelings towards another person that causes harm to them or their possessions. Often times this belief stems from jealousy or envy over something that the victim possesses such as material wealth or physical appearance.

Hamsa (Hand of God) Charms

The Hamsa is a universal sign for protection and it is common in many cultures around the world. It’s believed to ward off evil, bring good luck and good fortune. It is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power and strength.

The hamsa often has an eye on one side, which represents all-seeing God watching over you. The hamsa also has three fingers instead of four because when they crucified Jesus Christ they removed his fourth finger due to superstition (thinking it would give him more power).

The Hamsa goes by many names including the Hand of Fatima or Khamsa which means five in Arabic because it has five lines on its palm.

Charms are symbols of protection and power.

A charm is a symbol of protection or power. Charms and talismans, which are similar to charms, have been used for centuries to bring good luck and ward off evil. Many cultures across the globe believe that charms can protect you from harm and illness, though they’re not a replacement for modern medicine.

Today, people use charms in many contexts: some wear them while they sleep; others carry them on their person at all times; some hang them above the doorway of their home or office; while others place them inside their car. These small objects serve as reminders of how powerful our thoughts are—and remind us that we don’t always need to rely on science or technology when it comes to protecting ourselves against negative energy (or even evil spirits).

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