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ABOUT THE EVIL EYE
What is the meaning of the evil eye? Why do I need an evil eye? What is the evil eye used for? What if my evil eye breaks, what does it mean? What is the evil eye curse? Where should I hang an evil eye?
The name "Evil Eye" leads many to believe the amulet or talisman itself is evil. Not so... As you will see by reading below, the evil eye protects!
The evil eye, known by many names (see list of other names by clicking the More Evil Eye Meaning Info is a "Luck Charm" believed to "reflect evil" and thereby "protect the wearer" against misfortune and from bad things happening in one’s life. The evil eye is a shield against various forms of bad luck that is willed onto you by others. It helps to keep your life in balance, protects you from “bad karma” and ill-will that could otherwise have a negative effect on your well-being or your life in general.
Historically, the evil eye is found throughout many cultures including ancient Anatolian (Turkish), Egyptian, Italian, Greek & Roman cultures and references to the evil eye are also found incorporated into Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Latin American and Hindu traditions and customs.
When someone "gives you the evil eye", they are putting a jinx on you. A "JINX" is:
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A type of curse placed on a person that makes them prey to many minor misfortunes and other forms of bad luck;
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A person afflicted with a similar curse, who, while not directly subject to a series of misfortunes, seems to attract them to anyone in his vicinity.
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An object or person that brings bad luck
It is quite common and customary in the Turkish culture to give a gift of a Nazar Boncugu or "Evil Eye" as it is more widely known. Turks believe that a person with concealed envy, whether it is intentional or involuntary, can cause harm or distress to others. The Evil Eye is used to guard against malevolence or a wish for bad luck that can be transferred through the eyes ("The Look"; giving someone the evil eye) of someone harboring these inner thoughts or feelings. The Evil Eye is believed to have the power to reflect (absorb or ward off) this type of negative thinking or energy and thereby protects the person or object from the possibility of misfortune. It is believed that if your Evil Eye amulet cracks or breaks, it has done its job and should be replaced!
The protection of the Evil Eye is used for anything that is likely to attract praise and admiration. The belief is that sometimes even well-intentioned compliments can include a conscious or even unconscious dose of envy or jealousy. The Evil Eye is used to protect things that could cause someone to become jealous and feel envy or resentment. (Things such as a promotion or a new great paying job, your new car or house, your cute new baby or even your new boyfriend/girlfriend). The Evil Eye is worn in the form of jewelry (evil eye necklace or evil eye bracelet) to protect the wearer. Evil eyes are also used to protect objects and places by putting an Evil Eye (evil eye wall hanging, evil eye amulet, evil eye ornament) in the home, office or workplace. In Turkey, an evil eye amulet can be seen guarding doorways and hung on the rear-view mirror in cars. Evil eye charms and evil eye beads are pinned to the clothing of newborn babies and even attached to the collar on pet animals. The most traditional evil eye amulet is a deep cobalt blue but evil eye charms and beads in various colors offer additional protection of a more specific nature, i.e., turquoise for health, green for happiness, etc. (see more about evil eye color meaning by clicking the More Evil Eye Meaning Info link.
Carry an evil eye with you at all times - You’ll never know when you might need it! And lastly, since you don’t appreciate being given the evil eye, you should refrain from giving it to others! Remember:
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.
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