Slavic amulets talismans symbols of their meaning. Slavic amulets: the meaning of the symbols of ancestors

It so happened that, studying the culture Ancient Russia and the ancient Slavs, thoroughly study Orthodoxy, examples of the first centuries of Christian Russia, however, it is customary to talk about paganism in books in one line: “before the baptism of Russia, the Slavs were idolaters”, but this formulation is not only not accurate, but also not true - it’s all the same what to speak of Christians as "icon-worshippers". In fact, the paganism of the Slavs is a subject for study that is much deeper, more interesting and mysterious than Christianity.

This has already been proved by many authors, for example, Boris Alekseevich Rybakov in his epochal books, which opened the eyes of many people who are now engaged in paganism (“The paganism of the Ancient Slavs”, “The paganism of Ancient Russia” and many others), many less well-known later authors: Anton Platov, Alexander Asov, Valery Demin, Sergey Paramonov (Forest). From a scientific point of view, the first to study the ancient faith was none other than the Russian genius Mikhail Lomonosov. Members of Rodnoverie (pagan) communities, which are rapidly gaining strength in our country, are also engaged in research, the most famous of them are the Magi Veleslav (community "Rodolyubie"), Dmitry Gavrilov (Iggeld), Velimir ("Kolyada Vyatichi"). All these authors speak of paganism as a multifaceted, deep and ancient faith our glorious ancestors - and no one accuses the ancient Slavs of "dark idolatry."

In the same work, we will talk about a pagan symbol, an integral part of traditional (pagan) culture. The main groups of symbols, their religious and magical interpretation and the history of their origin, and other facts of interest to the reader will be considered.

The role of the symbol in paganism

Of great importance in the Primordial Faith, as the modern followers of the ancient Magi like to call paganism, is the symbol, it is he who often carries the main semantic load in magical and priestly art. After all, a symbol is not just an icon or decoration on the staff of a sorcerer, ritual dishes, an idol or other thing, but a combination of sacred meanings, magical effects, thousands of years of work of ancient geniuses who formed this sign. Simply put, the symbol in the paganism of the Slavs carries, first of all, a magical load, and only in the very last place - an aesthetic one.

The symbol is used to influence the world, transform it. Many symbols are amulets that “turn away” the dark forces of chaos that can cause harm from the bearer of this amulet, many are able to erase the line between worlds, allowing, for example, a shaman to travel to the dark world (Nav) or light (Right), some are direct appeal to the gods, one or another force of nature ...

Solar symbolism

Solar symbolism - the symbolism of the solar element, the Sun, solar light gods.

The Gods of the Sun in Slavic Paganism - Dazhdbog, Svarog, Khors. They are one of the light, that is, representing the forces of the Rule of the gods. Rule - the upper, heavenly world in Slavic mythology. The Slavs represented the Rule as an ideal world, where the laws of justice and honor prevail. Many Russian words tell us about this: correct (as in Prav), spravny (with Prav), rule (in justice), right (in both meanings). Solar symbolism is one of the brightest in the Slavic tradition. Among the solar signs, perhaps, there is not a single one that is harmful. On the contrary, all signs are associated with the acquisition of both material and spiritual goods, their multiplication. The sun in Paganism is also an all-seeing eye, which is why, if there was a need, they committed a crime at night - maybe the gods of the Rule will not notice; on the same night, evil spirits and dark wizards are activated. In the sunny time of the day, on the contrary, the light forces that help man and nature also predominate. However, this is only one side of the coin.

About the swastika

Perhaps the fundamental sign for solar symbolism. The most short-sighted and uneducated, whose mind is weighed down by stupid propaganda cries of the media, consider this sign an invariable attribute of fascism, skinheads that are so fashionable today. This is not true. Any historian or philosopher, and even more so, a pagan, will trace the history of this sign from the depths of many millennia. For the first time, this symbol, along with some other symbols of German paganism, was appropriated for his fascist power by Adolf Hitler. Since then, it has become customary, like fascism - so the swastika, in honor of the great (and terrible) Hitler. In fact, this sign has nothing to do with the outrage called fascism. This sign is an image of the Sun, an appeal to the bright gods. This sign brings good and justice to the world of Reveal, carries a huge charge of light magical energy.

The classical Sanskrit name for this symbol comes from the Indo-European root "su/swa", which means "associated with good". Let us recall the bird Mother Sva (the patroness of Russia), the god Svarog, Svarga - the habitat of the bright gods of Slavic myths. The word "light" belongs to the same root. However, among the Slavs, the swastika was called Kolovrat or Solstice. However, Kolovrat still starts with 6 rays. Since Kolo is a circle, a RING, a WHEEL, a WELL, a KOLOBOK. Kolovrat in all ages and among all peoples was a symbol of the Sun, there is even reason to believe that the Sun in ancient times was called exactly “Kolo”.

Also, some authors associate it with the unity of statics and dynamics. Moreover, only a rotating swastika has a dynamic meaning. If it rotates clockwise (to the right), then it symbolizes the desire for everything related to life, with positive qualities and an active masculine principle; rotation counterclockwise, on the contrary, indicates dying, the denial of all positive and passivity of behavior. Absolutely opposite, the Greeks interpret the direction of rotation of their swastika (who called it “tetraxele” - “four-legged”, “four-pointed”), since they learned about the swastika from the Slavic peoples who were not friendly to them and decided that what the Slavs - Rule, they - Hades. Hence there is a lot of confusion with the direction of rotation and the direction of the rays of the swastikas. The swastika is not only a four-beam sign, which was described above. There are also swastikas with 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or more rays. Each type of swastika has its own specific magical meaning. Let's look at some other types of swastikas.

thunder sign- the sign of Perun, a six-pointed cross enclosed in a circle. This sign was very widely known, and Scandinavians and Celts and Slavs knew it. We can see the thunder sign in the ornament of Russian spinning wheels and on huts right up to our time. They cut it to the bottom for a reason. In huts, it was carved on a kokoshnik (a board hanging from the end of a ridge) as a magical lightning rod. Also, a thunder sign is a sign of courage, military prowess. It was a magical sign of the Russian squad. This sign can be found on helmets, armor plates. This sign is also embroidered on a men's shirt.

Eight-beam Kolovrat- a sign under which the revival of Slavic paganism is now taking place. You can see it on the banners of modern pagan communities. Such an honor was given to this sign not by chance. This is a sign of Svarog, the creator god, the god of wisdom. It was Svarog who created the Earth, people (through Dazhdbog), gave people many knowledge, including metal and a plow. The sign of Svarog is a sign of wisdom and higher justice, a sign of Rule. Also, the stake of Svarog is a symbol of the universe. The device of the universal wheel of Svarog is very difficult. Its center is located on Stozhar-Stlyazi - the celestial axis. It rotates around Stozhar in one day and makes a revolution in a year. The very slow rotation of the Wheel leads to the change of zodiacal epochs. Such revolution of the Wheel lasts 27 thousand years. This time is called the day of Svarog.

Trixel- Three-branched swastika. In the north, a “broken” one is used, that is, a trixel that does not have connections between the rays. Its magical meaning is not known very accurately. But if we proceed from the fact that it consists of three runes of the Elder Futhark "Laguz" ("Laguz"), then it turns out that this is a sign of "what leads", a sign that directs the development of events in the right direction. It can also be compared with the three runes "Kano" ("Kano"), a very complex rune associated with the direction and orientation of human activity. Simply put, this sign orients a person in life, serves as a kind of "guiding star" for him. Also, some scholars associate this sign with time and the god of time, among the Slavs - with Number God, and the three rays of the trixel - with three legs bent at the knees (running), but this definition is very superficial: it is based only on the Greek interpretation of the name of the sign: tri - three, kselos - bone, limb. Following the Greek terminology, the four-beam swastika is called "tetraxel".

So, the main forms of solar symbolism, the swastika, are considered. However, there are also many other solar symbols that are less common Slavic peoples, for example, the "Dragon's Eye" - a three-beam swastika with connected rays, used in Wales (Great Britain) in earth magic, the so-called "Celtic version" - a swastika with wavy curved rays inscribed in a circle, Sonnenrad (by the way, it was the emblem of some divisions SS), "cross of initiation" and many others...

Cross

Also a solar symbol. We do not attribute it to the swastika very conditionally - the cross is also a swastika, only without rays receding to the side. Many not very distant people consider it a “purely Christian” sign, but this is far from being the case. For example, Catholic missionaries preaching in China saw crosses depicted on the statues of Buddha, whose teaching arose about six centuries earlier than Christianity, and Spanish canquistodors witnessed the veneration of the cross by North American pagan Indians as a fusion of Heavenly fire and Earthly fire.

The word "cross" comes from the common European root "cru", which means "curved". We can observe this root in the words "circle", "curve", "steep". In Latin, "crux" means cross. There is another version that the word "cross" comes from the Slavic root "kres" - fire (compare: "kresalo" - a tool for kindling a fire).

Archaeological evidence suggests that the cross was revered as a symbol as far back as the Upper Paleolithic. The cross is a symbol of life, heaven and eternity. Also, the correct (equal-ended) cross symbolizes the principle of connection and

interaction of two principles: female (horizontal line) and male (vertical). Crosses are also divided into a straight line, that is, having a horizontal and vertical line, and an oblique one, having two diagonal lines, with a straight cross personifying a male aggressive creative principle, an oblique one representing a softer creative principle.

A straight cross can also serve as a primitive model of the World Tree, where the vertical line is the World Tree, and the horizontal line is the world of Reveal. Accordingly, a cross with a horizontal line shifted up will indicate the location of the world of Rule on the Tree, down - the world of Navi. Naturally, these crosses will have a corresponding magical meaning.

Consider the main types of crosses characteristic of the Nordic tradition.

Celtic cross or Kolokryzh most accurately demonstrates the similarity of the cross with the swastika and all the conventionality of their separation. Look at the six- and eight-beam kolovrats presented in this work. In addition to the number of rays, these signs do not change anything. Despite the fact that this cross is called Celtic, it is known to almost all Indo-Europeans, including the Slavs. The history of the Celtic cross has at least 8-9 millennia. The Celts especially revered this cross. The Celtic cross was also called the "cross of the warrior", "the cross of Wotan" (Odin).
twelve-pointed cross represents a cross with a crossbar on each beam, or a swastika with rays extended to the left (in the dark one to the right) rays. The purpose of this cross is protection from external influences. Also, many researchers talk about this sign as a magical sign of the Family. It is also called the Helm of Dread, representing it as a set of four runes Algiz of the Elder Futhark. Rune Algiz is a rune of passive protection, that is, the meaning of this symbol is unchanged. This symbol was widespread both in ancient times, there is archaeological evidence for this - many amulets with a helmet of horror were found in the territories of the Scythians, Mordovians, Indo-European peoples, and in the Middle Ages they decorated the walls of houses and wooden products and were also often used in church utensils. The most powerful symbol among the helmets of horror is the so-called Aegishjalm (Scandinavian name) or the Cross of Invincibility - this symbol surpasses all others in its effectiveness.

12-beam cross

Symbolism of Nature, Earth and fertility.

Makosh. Hood. Nadezhda Antipova

Mother Earth, Mother Nature... Everyone knows such phrases, but few people thought about why they say so. But this expression came to us from Paganism. There is nothing surprising in the fact that our ancestor, a pagan, could call the earth a mother - she, the giver of all blessings. She feeds and waters, and clothes and warms. The earth is in union with the sky (in folk mythology, they are spouses). Gives us the world in which we live... Naturally, the Earth could not but be reflected in mythology and folk legends. Goddess of the Earth, fertility and fate - Makosh. Her name is formed from two roots

Signs of a sown and unsown field

- "Ma", Mother and "Kosh" - a wallet, a storehouse of wealth. This decoding gives clear view about how our ancestors treated Mokosh and the Earth itself. The Earth is associated with the feminine - firstly, the Earth is capable of giving birth to life, and secondly, its sisters, Share and Nedolya spin the threads of fate (Share spins a happy fate, Nedolya - unhappy), because the thread is a symbol of life. Doli's thread is soft, smooth, Nedolya's thread is flimsy, thin, like the fate of a person. When the thread breaks, the person dies. An inapplicable attribute of Mokosh is a cornucopia, which once again speaks of its significance for people and its relationship to the earth.

Let's talk first about the symbolism of fertility. It is represented by a very characteristic pattern - a rhombus (or square), divided inside into four more rhombuses. This field. Small diamonds - if you like, holes for seeds. If dots are depicted in small rhombuses, this means that the field is sown - this is a symbol of fertility. If the small diamonds are empty, then the field is not sown. These symbols have a corresponding magical meaning. Countless variations are possible with diamonds, squares and dots. In general, a rhombus (square) with a dot in the middle is something that can give birth, something that is a source of well-being and abundance.

An empty rhombus is the same, but not able (not fertilized) to give birth.

Symbols of nature very numerous and varied. There is no such symbol that would mean nature itself. But quite a lot of magical signs are dedicated to her. First of all, nature is magical. Therefore, let's start with the symbols of the World Tree. The World Tree (the Scandinavians have Yggdasil ash) is the “Axis of the World”, it holds all the worlds on itself. The world of Rule is located in the crown. At the trunk - Yav, in the roots, where the World Serpent Yusha - Nav huddles. The shaman, being in a trance, can travel through these worlds. We see an echo of the ancient myth about the World Tree in a fairy tale about a magic bean, where an old man grows a magic bean vine to the very sky and climbs up to the clouds along it.

Such a symbol as a fern flower is especially famous, with which a legend is associated - a fern on the night of Kupala produces a beautiful fire flower. And it blooms only one night, and then disappears without a trace. Whoever finds this flower will become wise and strong.

Non-magical nature is also reflected in the symbols. For example, the forest was depicted as several schematically drawn trees. Moreover, we note that when decomposing such a tree, we will get several Futhark runes Teiwaz (Teiwaz), the rune of warriors, attacking forces or the runes Ansuz (Ansuz), which means “God” from the “Christmas tree”, this rune is associated with the Gods, and also with a journey through the World Tree. Using the Vendian runes, the tree will appear before us as a combination of the runes "Alatyr", "Need", "Lelya", "Treba". It is clear that the “Christmas Tree”, but rather the Pine, is a tree of faith and magic. Not a Christmas tree, but a pine, because it is a spruce, a dark tree. As proof, there is a Russian proverb: "to have fun in a birch forest, to pray in a pine forest, and to hang yourself in a spruce forest." However, spruce is possible here as the dark, Nava side of the faith. Now let's look at the "reverse tree", whose branches are directed upwards. Let's divide it into runes too. Before us are Futhark - Fehu (Fehu) - possession (often spiritual) and Algiz (Algiz) - passive protection. In Vendian - "Peace", "Krada" (sacrificial fire), Bereginya (female rune, Makosh rune) and "Is" (nature, life, movement). Now the sacred meaning of seemingly primitive "Christmas trees" is clear. While the "Pine" is directed to the divine aspect of faith, the "inverted pine" is a more human, worldly aspect - worship, traditions, sacrifice, procreation.

Also, the animal world was reflected in symbols. Signs inherited the properties of animals. Naks denoting birds have a special meaning, for a bird is a mysterious, magical creature for the ancients. Many light gods can turn into a bird. Perun - into an eagle or a raven, Volkh - into Finist-Falcon. An interesting sign common to all birds is “pecking bird”. It symbolizes the sky, the legacy of the bright gods, to some extent the gods themselves.

There are also swastika-like "bird" symbols, such as the sign of the raven. Take a closer look, at least to the Russian coat of arms, to the eagle spreading its wings - on it you can see the outlines of the swastika.

You can also look at Russian embroideries - they also often feature birds. But these birds are no longer Javanese, but magical - known to everyone from fairy tales and songs Sirin, Alkonost, Gamayun. These birds sit on the branches of the World Tree and sing their songs. They are depicted not as schematically as others, but their images are mainly of an aesthetic nature - they are not used for magic and worship. Perhaps this detachment from magic allowed these symbols to survive to our times in the form of embroideries, carvings and clay products.

Symbolism of Water

Water, one of the creative elements, is very interesting from a pagan point of view, it has a lot of sacred aspects, which cannot but be reflected in its symbolism. Firstly, water for a pagan, this is what gives life to all living things - you must admit, this thought is daring, apostate for Christianity - how can anyone give life except for the "only" "Lord-God"? But it is with the help of life-giving heavenly water that grasses and forests turn green in spring, it is thanks to it that the crop does not dry out in the field, but blooms, bears fruit and ears. Our ancient ancestors were fully aware of this. By the way, it was from the water that the earth was born, brought in the beak of the World Duck according to one of the ancient Russian myths. Water also carries the sacred meaning of purification. A pagan washing himself in a bath washes away not only physical dirt, but also spiritual dirt - a shell of vice, darkness, hatred. It turns out a ritual, because the sacred action of rebirth, the renewal of a person is performed - like the renewal of the skin and body of a person in a bath, the soul, his aura is renewed. Ablution was performed before important matters - the priest must necessarily wash in the bath to perform the ceremony, a person must wash, for example, before the wedding - first of all, not for beauty, but so that dark forces do not interfere with the ritual. The warrior always washed before the battle, and after the battle, so that the battle would not be affected by all the same forces. And the third, but by no means the last, aspect of the meaning of water for a pagan is its flow. Everyone knows the proverb that you cannot enter the same river twice. Many do not understand it - for them, the river is this blue line on the map. For a pagan, the river is a stream of water - the water has flowed away and the river is different. That is, the flow of water is a kind of indicator of time. No wonder they say - "how much water has flowed under the bridge since then", meaning that a lot of time has passed. So flowing river water is also a sacred comparison with time - water inevitably flows away, just as days, years, centuries flow away.

Accordingly, the symbols of water have various meanings.

Life-giving water is heavenly water, or as they like to call it, "heavenly waters". It is thanks to her that our ancestors, yes, we see on our own dining table an abundance of breads, vegetables, fruits, meat and dairy products. It is thanks to this water that plants feed, gain strength - the grass becomes green and juicy, rye is eared, turnips grow like in a well-known fairy tale. Rain, watering the field, gives vitality to plants, fills them with juices. Also associated with heavenly water is the idea of ​​a cornucopia. The fact is that juicy grasses played a strategic role in antiquity - cattle had to graze somewhere, and if there is a place to graze, then there is plenty of milk and meat. If there is rain, then bread will be eared in the field and vegetables in the beds will produce large crops, which means that our ancestor will have an abundance of bakery products and large stocks of vegetables for the winter. Sometimes, therefore, the cornucopia is even depicted as if pouring water. It is also worth looking at the very word "rain" - does it not seem to you akin to the word "Dazhd", one of the names of the great God, the giver of blessings and the progenitor of people Dazhdbog. By the way, the name "Dazhdbog" came from two roots - "sales" - that is, to give, do good, help and, in fact, "god". And in general, rainwater, unlike river water, has a male fertilizing principle.

A completely different water - river, unlike rain, it basically came just from under the ground - from springs, springs. By the way, the spring was considered a sacred place - to defile it was the same as to desecrate the temple. Indeed, water is “born” in the spring - coming from the bowels of the earth, it flows from the spring in a thin stream, the stream connects with another, these are connected with the third - this is how a mighty river turns out. Some springs had miraculous healing properties. Again, this is not an invention of "vile pagans" - it has been scientifically proven that water flows from some sources, enriched with salts and minerals that are very beneficial to health. Today, some representatives of the ROC are even trying to make money on the heritage of the ancient pagans - they "bless for the production" of certain waters (for example, the water "Holy Spring" extracted from a purely pagan source), but in general this is in the style of the ROC - they are ready to row money from any little thing, and fools, still living under ideological serfdom, like sheep go in droves and buy everything that the divine right hand of the great has touched and “ holy patriarch Moscow and All Russia”, be it even water, even condoms. However, let's not digress. Since spring and river water flows, it is depicted as wavy horizontal stripes. River water, unlike rainwater, and along with a thread, can act as a symbol of the flow of time, life. The water flows away along with the past moments gone forever. This is the truth of life… Water is not just destiny, this is the power of what leads, that is, in water there is a sacred symbolism of fate, something that cannot be avoided, however, as a rule, in a positive sense. In the elder Futhark there is a rune "Laguz" (Laguz), "Water". Its value just reflects the essence of flowing water. Here is what the well-known researcher A. Platov writes about this rune in his book “Practical course of runic art” (co-authored with A. Van Dart): “The name of this rune means not just water, but - flowing, moving - one that forms a stream and draws you in."

In the Tradition, there are also amazing legends about magical rivers, they will seem familiar to you from fairy tales - this is the Iriy milk river flowing from under the stone of Alatyr (which is on Buyan Island) - it symbolizes not anything, but the Milky Way. The Milk River is a poetic representation of the outskirts of our galaxy. Many legends are connected with the Milky Way and the Milky (White) River, most of them with stories about life after death. However, in these stories, another river appears, Smorodina, a fiery river. It separates the Java world and the "great expanses of Navi" (the saying is "Naviy Shlyakh", the community "Bor"). Guarding the borders of Navi, familiar to many, if not all, Baba Yaga (Storm Yaga).

With this knowledge, many plots of fairy tales become clear - the hero crosses the fiery river and ends up with Baba Yaga - this is a plot that is somewhat similar to the ancient Greek story about Orpheus and Eurydice. And where did the swan geese take brother Ivanushka from sister Alyonushka? - Vanya died, and his sister rescued him from the clutches of death (remember here the concept of "clinical death").

The idea of ​​Kalinov Bridge is also connected with mythical rivers. Kalinov Bridge is a multifaceted and very complex concept. It is associated with the subtle states of the human soul - love, high feelings. In later times, “To meet someone on the Kalinov Bridge” means to love (see the article by V. N. Vakurov, “Kalina is Hot”, Russian Language Abroad magazine, 1990 No. 4). However, not everything is so rosy. In fact, on the Kalinov Bridge the main battle of the human soul between the beginning of Prav and Navi is taking place - a battle with oneself (our life is an eternal struggle). Look to the right - in the author's humble opinion, the brilliant Russian artist Konstantin Vasiliev very accurately depicted this duel. A real person (man) is always a warrior in his soul, a warrior of the spirit, if he is not a warrior, then he is a reptile both figuratively and literally, that is, a snake, a worm. In the battle on the viburnum bridge, it is very difficult to win a complete victory, to destroy one side or another in oneself, just as one cannot be absolutely kind, absolutely wise - therefore, the heavenly chamber of Rule cannot defeat the forces of Navi in ​​any way.

Symbolism of Fire

Fire ... Probably, even the most urban person at least once in his life looked at a live fire, not from gas stove or lighters, but the real one, which is in the oven or fire. A spectacle that captivates the eye and mind. Naturally, fire evokes the same feelings in a Pagan. Fire for the Pagan is not just a chemical process, it is a sacred phenomenon. The concepts of sacrificial fire (earthly fire) are directly related to this phenomenon - the smoke from the sacrificial fire carries the essences of the victims to Iriy (essences because it is difficult to say that, for example, a pancake has a soul or not, but any object has an essence) . There is also heavenly fire - the fire of the heavenly forge, the forge of Svarog, Torah - one of the main creative forces. Let's draw some analogies with the Sun and plasma and the Big Bang theory and the period of the formation of the Earth, when active tectonic processes and volcanic eruptions took place on it. It would also be appropriate to recall the fiery sword - a symbol of justice and Rule, which is armed with many fantasy and historical characters in modern works. Even the Jedi Knights from the George Lucas films, who are essentially pagan, are armed with lightsabers.

There is also the Navi fire, here we will draw analogies with the Christian cult, in which sinners who are in hell are fried by devils on fires, which (bonfires) have seven cooking modes for these same sinners (see "Dante's Divine Comedy") - what kind of microwave -then. This primitive belief about the unfortunate fate of sinners (where is mercy and forgiveness?!) naturally takes its roots from a broader and more justified pagan idea of ​​Nava fire. So, a pagan associates Nav with an underground fiery kingdom (remember the Greek Hades) - and by the way, no one is fried there, just an underground fire is understood as an element. Here it would be appropriate to recall fire-breathing dragons and snakes - they are also children of Navi. The fire of Navi can be interpreted as a regressive, destructive force that burns goodness and light. After all, you can burn your heart with love (heavenly fire), or you can burn your soul with drunkenness and deceit.

These are the pies. Now let's look at the graphic images of these signs. The signs of fire, especially the Heavenly Forge, are rather difficult signs to perform and understand. They represent, as a rule, four-part swastika-shaped signs, but this is not quite a swastika, because the fire does not spin anywhere, the rays, but rather even the flames are located differently than the swastikas. Let's look at the runic foundation of these signs. When decomposing these signs, both heavenly and earthly fire, we get at least four Futhark runes Kano (Kano), “Torch” is how A. Platov characterizes the rune: “... A very powerful rune; is connected not only with the formation and orientation of human activity (at any level) in the right direction, but also with giving it the necessary strength. The second aspect of the rune is disclosure. Obviously, both aspects of the rune are interconnected - it is impossible to realize the plan without revealing yourself to the world. Here is one aspect of fiery power. Also, we can get the rune Gebo (Gebo), Dar - the rune of the divine gift. We also see in them the rune Inguz, the rune norse god Inga (Freyra), this is one of the most interesting Futhark runes, the rune of fertility in the reproductive aspect. The same rune y in the Slavic system is similar in meaning to the rune of Dazhdbog, the giver of blessings - note that this rune is already found only in the signs of heavenly fire. And finally, the rune Othal (Othal), a legacy whose name speaks for itself, may stop before us. So - the symbolism of fire is very complex.

Symbolism of air and space

Great are the expanses of bright Russia ... Go out into the field, look at what beautiful lands stretch out here right up to the very horizon! Have you felt how the wind plays in your hair and how the waves go in the grain field, and how the trees rustle in the forest, and how the leaves play on the aspen? For sure. So, before us is the symbolism of space and air. Let's define what we will understand further by these concepts. So, space is what in mathematics denotes three axes - X, Y, Z, going to infinity. They represent the width, length and height. Simply put, space is a certain section of the physical world, defined by some boundaries - explicit or implicit. Air, on the other hand, is air - our habitat, a set of gases that determines, among other things, the laws of aerodynamics - this addition is very important, because our ancestors could judge the nature of air from them.

Have you ever shot with a bow? Not in a shooting range or a sports field, but in a field? If yes, then you must be familiar with the indescribable feeling when you release an arrow and it flies with a whistle into the sky. It is not by chance that the bow and arrows are mentioned here, the fact is that an arrow (or even an arrow) is the main symbol of air, and with it the wind. Our forefathers, gunsmiths and archers, knew the laws of aerodynamics very well - they made it possible to create arrows and a bow - a Russian archer could easily cover a distance of more than 250 m with direct fire with a shot (compared to Western European and English archers, this figure is very, very large, it exceeds local indicators are more than 100 m.). Space was depicted with the help of arrows - one, two, four, eight. These arrows characterize the essence of space. In the case of two arrows, we have before us ascending and descending air currents, upper and lower layers of the atmosphere. Consider also a typical sign - four crossed arrows: north (winter), south (summer), west (night) and east (day) - again we have a unity of opposites, here you have progress and regression. Pay attention: horizontal line: east - progress, west - regression, vertical line: north - progress, south - regression. It is worth mentioning the circle drawn along this cross (as in the figure on the left) - it means the unity of the elements.

Triglav is honored as the god of space in Russia - the god of three heads, which, one might say, symbolize length, width and height. By the way, the invariable attribute of Triglav is a fiery sword, about which - in the previous section. The god of sea spaces is Pereplut - in general, his essence, is clear from the name, this god is represented by four heads, they symbolize the north, south, west and east. The god of the wind is Stribog with his younger brothers - Dogoda and Pozvizd, a pleasant breeze and a violent hurricane.

There is also a non-material space, as modern clowns-"magicians" would say, astral. That is, the space between the worlds, the great promstores of Prav and Navi. These symbols must be sought in the image of the World Tree, images of these worlds. Consider the "crown" of the World Tree, Rule - in front of us is the rune Algiz (Algiz) of the Elder Futhark, a rune of a passive order, and in the Vendian row we have a rune, which is called the World, that is, Rule, the inner Self, Belobog (a collective image of the bright Gods), genus. And now let's look at the roots of the World Tree, we have an inverted Algiz - active disorder, chaos, and in the Vendian runes - the Chernobog rune, the antagonism of the "Peace" rune. In my opinion, the connection is clear.

Symbolism of the union of two principles.

As can be seen above, the theme of unity and conflict of two diametrically opposed forces is one of their main, if not the main law in paganism, the law of the existence of the world. This is the dual pair of Prav-Nav, this is Day and night, this is, finally, a man and a woman. Rule - the kingdom of all-conquering truth, justice, the kingdom of bright gods, it houses a beautiful Irian garden with rejuvenating apples and a milky river, magical birds live in it, people who lived in the Java world according to the Rule get there - rightly, according to conscience (similar to the garden of the Hesperides Greek myths). Nav is a dark kingdom of chaos and destruction, dark gods and people live in it, living according to the laws of Krivda. The conflict between them is understandable - Nav is trying to destroy the world, Rule is trying to save it, observes its own order in it, their unity is that none of these forces can neither win nor lose, without them the world is not conceivable, their existence is a condition the existence of the world, their unity, we observe in the world of Reveal, the world of people, man, by the way, is the personification of the unity of these two forces (see the section “symbolism of water”). In general, one can talk endlessly about Prav and Navi, so we will refer those interested, for example, to the works of A. Platov, the Magi Veleslav, Velemir and Iggeld.

The dual pair of a man and a woman is, again, the union of two principles. It is believed that a man is dominated by a reasonable principle, in women - by a sensual one. This is in full agreement with the findings of modern psychology. If a man thinks, strives to put everything in order and balance (we will discard some “male” exceptions and sexual minorities), a woman tries to lead everything to chaos and imbalance (this is her normal environment of existence). Here we can draw an analogy with Prav and Navi, but this is still a slightly different conflict, in the humble opinion of the author, we cannot say that the man is the personification of Prav and the woman is Navi, however, we can say that both and others personify some features of the Rule and some features of Navi (it all depends on the person). If a person is inclined to Rule (in his personal battle on Kalinov Bridge, Rule wins), then he will show the sides of Rule: if this is a man, he will “think according to Rule”, like the bright gods, but if this is a woman, she will be " feel according to the Rule, as do the bright goddesses - Lada, Lelya, Zhiva and others. However, if a person is prone to Navi, he will be like Viy, Koshchey, the snake Yusha, or Morena (if it is a woman). The unity of a man and a woman symbolizes, as already mentioned, the cross and similar signs.

Another dual pair that cannot be considered is Heaven and Earth. This couple, in principle, is similar to the Man-Woman couple, but there are some differences. So, in the traditional view, the Earth is the mother, the Sky is the father. The sky fertilizes the earth with heavenly water, rain, the earth gives birth to plants. Such a parental aspect is the main one here, in contrast to the man-woman pair, where it fades into the background.

As for the symbols of such unifications, they are intertwined straight lines, merging, as a result, into one, intersecting straight lines, in short, two-part signs, turning into one-part ones.

Symbolism of the ideal

One of the most complex and little studied groups of symbols is the symbolism of the ideal. There are certainly many reasons for this. However, they do not at all reduce this gap in the study of the symbolism of Paganism.

What is the ideal in Paganism? Of course, some may spread about the primitiveness of it (Paganism), that, they say, there was no ideal at all; it did not exist at all. But this is not so - the fact that this problem is poorly studied does not mean that the pagan does not have an ideal. As we have repeatedly seen in the previous sections, in Paganism a huge, if not a key role is played by the struggle of opposites and, at the same time, their unity. For example, Prav-Nav couples, man-woman, chaos-order. This is one of the key principles in paganism - struggle and unity at the same time. Through this confrontation and at the same time, an inseparable union, harmony is achieved. It sounds harsh, but think about it: do you want to live in absolute order? - sounds threatening, doesn't it? Then it's just "Groundhog Day". What about absolute chaos? – also unlikely. Do you want to have only the mind and not have feelings?

And what we want to live with, for example, in the world of Rule, is simply not achievable in the Java world, since Yav is that area on the World Tree where unity occurs and at the same time the eternal war of Rule with Navi. All this is said in order to prevent judgments about the one-sidedness of the ideal. An ideal is always a combination of something with something. A simple example: a screw and a nut: they are completely different, but at the same time, they are ideally suited to each other: the nut is ideally screwed onto the screw, and it is screwed into the nut - this is the unity of opposites.

Simply put, for a pagan is the ideal golden mean. Not many people are able to see it, but any pagan must follow the principle of the Golden Mean, the optimal unity of two opposites. This does not apply only to Rule with Navi, because any pagan fights for Rule, he glorifies it (here's the "Orthodox" faith for you - Russian Christianity even has a pagan name). Of course, there are exceptions, but in general, the pagans live according to the Law. This is very important point: pay attention - not according to the law, namely according to the Rule, this is something like conscience, if someone else knows what it is. Therefore, the ancient Russ did not need any norms written down on a piece of paper - he himself perfectly understood that it was bad to cut everyone around, take someone else's, insult, and the police were not required for this: after all, a criminal who did something not according to the Law would be punished surrounding.

As for the image of the ideal, the situation is much worse than in other groups. However, one can still talk about how he was portrayed. Since the ideal is the harmony of all things, it is depicted as an egg. Everyone remembers, for example, the fairy tale about the chicken Ryaba, but few people know what a deep sacred meaning lies in it. These are the remains of an ancient myth. Let's think about it: the hen Ryaba, who can speak (and at the same time does not cause any surprise in Baba and Grandfather), demolished the owners golden egg, that is, brought harmony to the world. However, what do people do? Instead of saving the golden egg, they try to break the poor egg. At this point, let's stop and think: who, in fact, are these Grandfather and Baba? By the way, the pagans call their distant ancestors, respectively, Grandfathers and Baba. Baba is also a female ancestor. And this company of the first people is trying to destroy the harmony. Isn't it a familiar picture, how relevant this problem is today? But nothing comes out of them - people do not have enough strength to destroy what was created by the gods of the Rule (that is, the Pockmarked Chicken). And then a mouse appears, and no one, but a gray one. The gray mouse lives in a hole, that is, under the floor, that is, it belongs to Navi. And to be more precise, she is her personification (after all, she destroys harmony). And she comes not alone, but also with her tail at the ready - the mouse's tail looks like a small snake - this is also not accidental - the mouse tail is Yusha the Serpent, he is the World Serpent, he is the Fenrir wolf in Scandinavian Myths, because of which Ragnarok (end of the world) happened. And now the forces of Navi, together with Yusha, hit the harmony and break it - the egg falls and breaks (oh, how easy it is to break the harmony!). And well, Grandfather and Baba rejoice - after all, the testicle has broken - no, on the contrary, they cry - they do not like to live in disharmony (also a familiar picture - they will do things, and then weep). And well, the chicken Ryaba says, in fact, to her children, they say, do not worry, I will restore harmony (I will lay a new testicle) - here is the essence of Rule. We also note that in the tale there is a conflict between Ryaba and the mouse. And bad people - well, they are and they are. But: if there were no mouse (Navi) and the egg would not have broken, people would need Ryaba (Right) - hardly, such is the essence of people.

There is also a fairy tale about a kolobok with a similar plot. The Gingerbread Man also looks like an egg. All the same unlucky Grandfather and Baba miss their harmony, their ideal, imprudently leaving it on the window. But if they had not left it on the window, they would have destroyed it anyway through their materialistic needs - they would have eaten it (just as today high art turns into business). Through long searches, labors and efforts, Baba (namely Baba), following the impulse of Grandfather (the husband fertilized, the wife gave birth, forgive me for some vulgarity), Baba creates an ideal - a round bun. But as a result, leaving him, albeit not forever, but still for a while, they lose him. Will they be able to create another one? - It is unlikely that everything from everywhere has already been swept and scraped.

And the last. There is a myth in Paganism that at first instead of the Universe there was only an egg. The parent of the gods and all things, Rod, languished in the egg. But, with the forces of love, he destroyed his dungeon and created the world, the universe, the Earth (round, by the way). So, in a sense, the original harmony is lost forever. But do we need harmony in absolute emptiness? Why it is through love that harmony is destroyed is also understandable - love is always stress, shock, violation of harmony in good sense(this is why you can not live in absolute order). This myth is quite consistent with the Big Bang theory, which is very popular among astronomers. According to it, the Universe arose from the smallest particle of the greatest density - some process took place in this particle, and it exploded, so much so that all its contents scattered into an indefinite (but huge) number of parsecs around, stormy chemical reactions. As a result of this explosion, today we have what we have: the Earth, the Sun and the vast expanses of the Universe around.

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Slavic symbols, exactly like ancient religion were wiped off the face of the earth by a new ideology. The calendar, which was kept for several thousand years (since the creation of the world), writing (yes, our ancestors could read and write long before the appearance of the alphabet of Cyril and Methodius), traditions and rituals were replaced by new, alien ones. It was a cruel and long process, accompanied by rivers of blood and a sea of ​​tears. In the end, Prince Vladimir the Red Sun baptized Russia and after several generations all its inhabitants believed in a single Trinity. However, as archaeological excavations testify, some temples of the former gods operated until the fourteenth century! Slavic symbols and their meanings have also found their application in Christian countries: they can now be seen on clothes, on towels, they were painted on dishes and weapons, they were applied to stoves and walls of houses, they protected cattle in a barn from evil spirits, witches and the evil eye.

Agni or Fire. These Slavic symbols are the most famous, as they personify the hearth or the flame of the sacred altar. , which serves to protect housing and temples. The sign of the highest light gods, ancient wisdom, that is, the Slavic-Aryan Vedas themselves.
slavic altar symbol

Altar boy. Slavic symbolism prescribed to depict a sign on the altar near the altar, where the trebs and gifts were brought. It symbolized the unity of the clans of the great race that inhabited Yav, Slav and Rule.
slavic symbol bogovnik

Bogovnik. This is one of those Slavic symbols that personify the connection of bright gods, eternal power and man. This Slavic symbolism should be bought and worn by a person who has embarked on the path of perfection and spiritual development.
Slavic symbol Bogodar

Bogodar. Refers to those Slavic symbols that were used by the guardian priests for the knowledge of ancient true wisdom, justice. The sign denotes the patronage of higher powers and their intercession.
slavic symbol vaiga

Vaiga. Refers to a group of ancient Slavic symbols with conflicting meanings. The solar sign of the goddess Tara denotes the four spiritual roads along which a person can go, as well as the four great winds that prevent him from reaching his goal.
Slavic symbol Valkyrie

Valkyrie. The symbol is a complex sign in Slavic symbolism. It was widely used by warriors as an amulet, as well as by priests. It personifies justice, honor, nobility, wisdom. Favors those who protect the home, family, faith and their land.
slavic symbol vedaman

Vedaman - priestly Slavic symbols and their meaning are as follows: the guardian sorcerer protects the traditions of the great race, pays tribute to the gods, honors the memory of ancestors, passes wisdom to other generations so that the chain does not break.
slavic vedar symbol

Vedara is a sign that Slavic symbolism also refers to the priestly caste. The keepers of the faith of the ancestors and the ancient wisdom of the gods, with the help of this sign, learned secret knowledge, used it for the benefit of the community, clan, race.
slavic symbol velesovik

Velesovik. Belongs to the group "". A heavenly sign that had the power to protect a loved one from all kinds of misfortune when he was away from home. Sending a man on a hunt, fishing or war, a woman gave him such a talisman or sewed this Slavic symbol on her clothes.

Vseslavets. One of the fiery Slavic symbols that have a strong protective effect. Keeps housing from fire, families - from disagreements, childbirth - from civil strife. This sign promotes mutual understanding and harmony of relationships throughout the race.
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Garuda. It belongs to the group of "celestial Slavic symbols" and its meaning is very simple: the sign denotes a great chariot on which the god Vyshen travels around Svarga. It is also called a bird flying between the stars, and is depicted on the objects of worship of the mentioned deity.
slavic symbol thunderstorm

Grozovik. This is a fiery Slavic symbolism, which gave a person the power to control the natural elements. It is also a strong talisman against bad weather, protecting houses and places of worship. Similar Slavic symbols can be bought in the form of a pendant and worn as a wearable talisman.
slavic symbol thunder

Gromovnik is a heavenly Slavic symbol, which was depicted on armor, weapons and above the vault. The sign of the god Indra, who keeps the Vedas and all ancient wisdom, could strike with thunder every person with impure thoughts.

Dunia - Slavic symbolism, denoting the unity of earthly and heavenly fire, contributing to the preservation of the unity of the family. In the form of this sign, altars were built, designed to bring bloodless requirements to the gods and ancestors.

Doukhobor. Such ancient Slavic symbols were used by healers, since the signs personified the fire of life. Applied to the fabric, they could cure the patient, expel all ailments from him - mental and bodily (if you cover a person with it).

Spiritual swastika. This is the favorite Slavic symbolism of magicians, sorcerers, priests. It personifies the spiritual power that was used to control the elements, the unity and harmony of the body, spirit, soul and conscience.

Spiritual strength. This kind of Slavic symbols denoted a person and his capabilities. It was used to enhance the concentration of thought, creative work. This Slavic symbolism is worth buying for those who work for the good of the family, society, nation.

Soul Swastika. Slavic symbolism of selected priests who have risen to a certain level of development. Only they could put a sign on clothes. It was used to achieve moral perfection, as well as to concentrate the higher powers of healing.

Dhata. It belongs to the group of ancient Slavic symbols of the fire element. The sign reflects the structure of a person, both internal and external. Denotes the four elements from which the gods created humans, namely conscience, body, soul and spirit.
Slavic symbol bunny

Bunny - solar Slavic symbols and their meaning personify the renewal of life. People believed that wearing a belt with the image of this sign would help a pregnant woman give birth to a boy, a healthy and strong successor to the family.

Star of the Lada-Virgin Mary. Included in the group of Slavic symbols, while being a protection from many different troubles. The sign is purely feminine, which harmonizes her strength, health, wisdom, as the keepers of the hearth and the continuer of the family.

Znich is one of the ancient Slavic symbols identified with the fire element. The sign represents the heavenly god and the living flame, sacred and inextinguishable, which is the source of life itself. Revered by all clans of the great race.

Inglia is one of the Slavic symbols. The sign of the primary life-giving fire, from which everything around appeared: the universe, the sun-Yarilo, the earth. It also personifies divine purity, which protects the world from evil spirits and darkness.
slavic symbol source

Source. The meaning of this Slavic symbol is as follows: these are the halls of the Jiva, the ancestral home of human souls. Here they are born, not incarnated, embark on the path of spiritual development, and after that they go to earth.

Kolard (together with Solard) are family Slavic symbols that were often given to newlyweds for a wedding. A sign of transformation, fiery renewal gave hope for healthy offspring and strong marriage ties. Such Slavic symbols are worth buying for those who are going to get married.

Kolovrat is one of the most revered and ancient Slavic symbols, which personifies the eternal victory of life over death, light over darkness. The sign of the rising sun could have different colour(blue - renewal, red - revival, black - change).

Kolokhort is one of those Slavic symbols whose meaning reflects the structure of the world, namely its duality: light and darkness, truth and falsehood, life and death. The sign was used during disputes when they asked the gods for wisdom.

Kolyadnik. This Slavic symbolism, which anyone can buy today, means changes for the better, renewal, victory. For men, the sign of the god Kolyada gives strength in battle, necessary to defeat enemies, and in creative work.

Cross of the Lada-Virgin Mary (Ladinets) - refers to the most ancient Slavic symbols. A strong female talisman from the evil eye, bringing happiness, harmony, love to the family. The strength of the sign increased, became constant, if it was inscribed in a circle.

Marichka. According to Slavic symbolism, this is a divine light that descends on people from above. A heavenly sign, personifying the spark of God, which is given to people of the race from the sun during the day and from the stars at night. Also, these Slavic symbols represent shooting stars.

Molvinets is a great gift from the gods. Being one of the strongest Slavic symbols, he protected every representative of the race from everything bad. A person who has bought and wears Slavic symbols is not afraid of the evil eye, curses, slander, and exhaustion.

Navnik is a sign that Slavic symbolism refers to the world of the dead. It denotes the spiritual paths that a person steps on after death. There are four of these roads - separately for each clan of the great race. From them the souls came to earth, and they will leave on them.

Narayana are heavenly Slavic symbols and their meaning is defined as the bright path of a person. They denote the spiritual development, behavior, habits and way of life of representatives of the great race.

The heavenly boar is one of the highly revered and ancient Slavic symbols. Denotes the unity of heavenly and earthly wisdom, past and future. Refers to the Slavic symbols of amulets, which were used by people who embarked on the path of self-improvement.

The heavenly cross is incredibly strong among the Slavic symbols worn on the body. The sign protected the owner, gave him help in all endeavors from the ancestors of the earthly and heavenly kind.

A newborn is a sign that Slavic symbolism endowed with magical properties. He favored the multiplication of the race and its transformation. A strong sign of fertility, depicted on women's belts, shirts.

Oberezhnik (Mother is ready) among Slavic symbols has a positive meaning. The solar sign, combined with a circle and a star, promised joy, health, happiness. Such Slavic symbols are worth buying for those who want to improve their lives.

The fireman is a Slavic symbolism that is not difficult to buy today. This is a sign of the Family, therefore it is found on the idols of this deity, towels, houses, windows. Refers to Slavic symbols, which are often found on the walls of Christian churches.

Ognevitsa belongs to the group of Slavic symbols, but is intended for married women. The sign embroidered on clothes, often with other solar symbols, protected the owner from dark forces, gave all help from heavenly goddesses.

Overcome grass - one of the ancient Slavic symbols used by healers. Such Slavic symbols of amulets could burn any disease, cleanse not only the body, but also the soul. The fiery sign drove away unclean forces that caused illness to a person.

Austinets is a sign that Slavic symbolism endowed with strong protective properties. Such a heavenly Herald kept not only people from the great race, but also their cattle and even tools. Anyone can buy such Slavic symbols.

Salting. In Slavic symbols, it is a sign of the sun going to rest. Thus it signifies the completion: of labor for the good of the people and race, of the natural cycle. He also personifies the spiritual stamina of man.

Radinets is included in the group of Slavic symbols for the family. This heavenly sign was applied to cribs. He was supposed to send peace and joy to the children, protect them from the evil eye and evil forces.

Rasich is one of the most complex signs in Slavic symbolism. It consists of several parts, which embodies the unity of the great race. The colors repeat the shades of the eyes of the four genera. This Slavic symbolism is worth buying for those who believe in the power of their ancestors.
slavic symbol ratiborets

Ratiborets refers to fiery Slavic symbols. This is a sign of courage and courage, so it was depicted on weapons, armor, and military banners. Ancient Slavic symbols blinded the enemies and forced them to leave the battlefield.

Rodomich is one of the revered and ancient Slavic symbols. Denotes the progenitor of the Genus, ancestral memory, preserves it and passes it on to descendants. It is considered the strongest Slavic symbol, since without a past there is no future for a race.
slavic symbol rodovik

Rodovik is one of the Slavic symbols personifying the god Rod and his light power. He always helps the representatives of the great race, gives them support, shows the right path. This Slavic symbolism is worth buying for those who want to strengthen the connection between generations.

The boundary is one of the ancient Slavic symbols, which marked the border between the world of people, that is, the living and the world of the gods. Therefore, this sign was depicted on the gates of temples and places of power, indicating that earthly laws no longer apply here.

Ginger, according to Slavic symbolism, is a sign of pure sunlight. They depicted him on all agricultural tools, in barns. Farmers should buy such Slavic symbols, since it is the key to a good harvest.

Rysich is one of the oldest Slavic symbols, the meaning of which has a strong protective character. Initially depicted on the walls of sacred structures, and later turned into any buildings. A pattern of such Slavic symbols will decorate any home.

Sadhana is one of those Slavic symbols whose meaning is interesting and modern man. The iconic sun sign represents the pursuit of excellence, success, movement towards the goal. This Slavic symbolism was used by the Old Believers to communicate with the sky.
Slavic symbol wedding

The wedding man is included in the group of Slavic symbols, which means the union of two genera, therefore it was used at the wedding. Ancient Slavic symbols have a fiery color (male) and blue, water (female), intertwined.

Svadha is an interesting sign for those who are interested in Slavic symbols and their meaning. It was applied to the altars, where fire was always burning in honor of all the gods. Ancient Slavic symbols are the key that opens the gates through which gifts enter heaven.

Svaor-solstice. Like most Slavic symbols, the meaning of this sign has a beneficial effect on a person. The use of this ancient Slavic symbol means purity of thoughts and actions, spiritual insight, goodness.

Svarga is a popular sign among Slavic symbols. It denotes the heavenly path, which is intended for every representative of the great race from birth to death. In Slavic symbolism, this is a sign of a human journey through the world of Law.

Svarozhich. Among the Slavic symbols and their meanings, this sign has a special place. Personifying the heavenly power of the god Svarog, he protects life itself in all its diversity. Like many Slavic symbols, it protects the great race from destruction.

The swastika is one of the most controversial Slavic symbols. Its meaning is as follows: it is a sign of a higher law, to which everything around is subject and which was unshakable, like life itself. Also included in the group are Slavic symbols of amulets.

Swati is one of the Slavic symbols that reflects how our universe works. On a blue background with a yellow spiral there is a red dot - Yarilo-sun. Like other ancient Slavic symbols, Swati demonstrates deep astronomical knowledge of ancestors.

Swatka - common Slavic symbols were applied to ritual towels that covered altars, tablecloths for tables with gifts. These ancient Slavic symbols adorned the idols of the gods, sacred trees.
slavic symbol torch

The light is one of those Slavic symbols whose meaning goes back to the search for truth by a representative of the great race. The sign consists of two other ancient Slavic symbols - fiery streams, divine and earthly, which reveal the essence of being.

Svitovit - Slavic symbolism, which should be bought by all women who want to become a mother. This is a sign of the unity of earthly waters and heavenly fire, from the union of which new souls are born. These Slavic symbols are to increase the kind of a great race.

Holy Gift. In Slavic symbolism, it is a sign of the historical homeland of a great race. The land that was in the north disappeared during the flood. However, her children remember her and remember her with gratitude. Her name is Daria.

The saint consists of several Slavic symbols, the meaning of which is clear to every person. This is a fiery Kolovrat (rebirth) and a multidimensional (life). These ancient Slavic symbols represent the illumination and spiritual rebirth of the great race.
slavic symbol race symbol

The symbol of the race is special among the Slavic symbols, the meaning of which is clear even without decoding. The sign of the union of four peoples, four clans complements the sword (conscience and readiness to defend one's ideals). One of the most common Slavic symbols.

The symbol of the Family in Slavic symbolism is a sign of heaven. They were decorated with idols, amulets, clothes, as it had a strong protective effect. If this Slavic symbolism is bought and worn on the body, then no human strength will overcome it.

Slavets - Slavic symbols, the meaning of which was known to every woman or girl. This sign bestowed health, helped to conceive and give birth to strong babies. That is why this Slavic symbolism often adorned the clothes of women in labor as embroidery.

Solard is one of the ancient Slavic symbols that personify the fertility of the earth and its greatness. Caressed by the warmth of Yaril, she gives her love to people. A fairly popular sign in Slavic symbolism, promising prosperity and prosperity to all clans of the great race.

Solar cross - Slavic symbols dedicated to the god Yaril. The person who wore it as a talisman gave prosperity and help to the family. These Slavic symbols had a special meaning for the priests of the forest, vigilantes and warriors, who depicted them on their things.

Solon are Slavic symbols of the sun, which protected a person and his property from dark forces. The sign was depicted on household items, dishes, clothes.

Stribozhich is the sign of the god of winds and hurricanes. In Slavic symbolism, it was used as a talisman against this element. People also built mills, shaped like these ancient Slavic symbols - so that they would never stand idle.

Suasti is one of the oldest Slavic symbols, the meaning of which is reduced to a reminder of the historical homeland of the great race. This sign represents the river that divided the sacred land of Darius into four parts. It is also a symbol of the cycle of life and the rotation of the earth.

Fash or Flame. These are Slavic symbols that personify spiritual fire, protection from the human ego, negative thoughts. The sign of power, the victory of reason over ignorance, light over darkness, favors unity within the great race.
slavic symbol fern flower

Fern flower (Perunov color). Refers to Slavic symbols used by healers. The fiery sign not only cleanses the spirit, drives out ailments, but also reveals spiritual forces, fulfills desires, and opens treasures hidden in the earth.

Charovrat is one of the most common symbols of the Slavs. Its main task is to protect a person from the action of evil spells. The sign looks like a fiery cross in rotation, since it is the flame that has the power to fight the dark forces.
slavic symbol yarovik

Yarovik - is part of the group of Slavic symbols of amulets and is aimed at protecting agriculture. Therefore, a sign that prevented the fall of livestock or damage to the crop was placed above the entrance to barns and barns.

Yarovrat - Slavic symbols, the meaning of which was well known to agricultural workers. They were applied to tools and tools, because they wanted to appease the Yaro-God, who is responsible for the favorable weather conditions necessary for a good harvest.

Slavic amulets and their meanings are diverse and differ depending on the gender and age of the owner, the method and purpose of using the symbol. Such amulets help to find out how in ancient times people perceived their existence, worshiped the power of nature, protected themselves from the destructive influence of dark forces.

General information about Slavic amulets

There are a number general information about Slavic amulets:

1. In ancient times, they were a way to lay the foundations of being and worldview by connecting elementary geometric shapes.
2. In the form of some of them, there is a connection with ancient Indian and even ancient Sumerian symbols.
3. In addition to the solar ones, on the amulets there are images that mean the moon and all the natural elements.
4. The pattern of many talismans is very similar to the swastika, and as you know, such a sign repeats the Milky Way and human DNA. This fact could mean (and scientists are inclined to this) that the ancient Rusichi had deep knowledge that modern man did not comprehend.
5. Initially, wood or bones of dead animals served as the material for the manufacture of home amulets. Such an amulet gave the owner the power of nature or the beast. Later, metals, including precious ones, began to be used.
6. Today, amulets made of silver are widely used. It is believed that this noble material with a rich history repels evil spirits and provides strong protection.

Slavic amulets and their meanings

Slavic charms and their meaning depends on:

• type of amulet;
• application features;
• purpose;
• type of human activity;
• the personality of the owner;
• gender;
• age;
• wearing rules.

The most suitable Slavic amulets for men

For men, such Slavic amulets are suitable, such as:

• Kolyadnik;
• Ratiborets;
• Gromovik;
• Kolovrat;
• Velesovik;
• Doukhobor;
• Wayfarer;
• solar cross;
• Ax of Perun;
• Yarila Air.

Outwardly, amulets for men look simpler than women's ones. Talismans made by a mother, wife or sister have the greatest power.

Kolyadnik

Kolyadnik - a common amulet among the Slavic-Aryan tribes, the symbolism of the wise pagan god Kolyada. The meaning of the amulet is to protect the guy, the man in battle.

The amulet gave its owner:

• energy;
• the ability to change your life and the fate of your loved ones for the better;
• strength of character;
• self confidence;
• fearlessness.

Wearing the Kolyadnik in ancient times meant that a man respects his family and is always ready to protect it from any evil.

Ratiborets

Ratiborets is a symbol of a warrior, a true fighter - brave, decisive, fair. It was applied to weapons, in the form of embroidery on military clothing, which indicated that this person belongs to an honorable military cause.

The Slavs believed that:

• the amulet keeps the wisdom and strength of the whole family;
• a man who wore such an amulet gained the courage and valor of his ancestors;
• this sign helped its owner to avoid dangers and injuries, gave fearlessness, protected from betrayal.

It was believed that any item with the symbol of Ratiborets applied to it would not contribute to an unworthy person who tarnished his good name.

Gromovik

Thunderbolt is the sign of Indra, the god of war. Only men were allowed to wear the symbol, since it was believed that it had a negative effect on women. The amulet helped to survive in a duel, to recognize a lie.

The amulet protected its owner from:

• enemies;
• damage;
• evil forces.

Gromovik gave the owner:

• courage;
• self-confidence;
• fortitude;
• health.

The wearer of this amulet himself had to:

• live to match God;
• love the truth;
• maintain honor and dignity;
• be bold.

Kolovrat

Kolovrat is a protective amulet that:

• has a second name - Svarga;
• meant the rotation of the Sun, which is in constant motion, as well as the interaction of all the gods revered in Russia;
• outwardly resembles a schematic representation of the nearest galaxy;
• symbolizes such gods as Svarog, Dazhbog and Khors;
• was made for men who fulfilled their military duty to their native land;
• worn by representatives of the strong half of humanity after 32 years of age.

The meaning is to protect from natural disasters, to help make the right decision in a difficult situation. The miraculous power of the amulet changed life for the better.

The design of Kolovrat does not matter, attention should be paid to the number of rays of the amulet, since in each case the meaning will be different:

• with four rays personifies the energy of Fire;
• six-beam will give a person the protection of a god whose name is Perun;
• eight-pointed means the light of the Sun, as well as the heavenly Fire.

The male amulet is a right-handed Kolovrat, that is, all its rays should be directed clockwise.

The video provides a description of the male ancient Slavic talisman Kolovrat. Posted on the channel "ROST PROFIT".

Velesovik

This amulet is considered a symbol of Veles - the patron of the three Worlds, the god of wisdom and magic. Is an amulet heavenly powers, is able to surround its carrier with an invisible protection that will not let him through negative energy from detractors.

Peculiarities:

• intended for hunters, mushroom pickers and fishermen;
• clung to a rope and dressed around the neck, where it should have been located at the level of the heart;
• provided support during hunting, storms, floods and other natural disasters;
• had the ability to influence even at a great distance;
• helped predict bad weather;
• accumulated all the energy of the universe for its subsequent direction to one point to achieve its goals.

Doukhobor

Dukhobor is a symbol of the inner flame of a person and denotes the triumphant power of vital fire, which conquers any negativity. In most cases, the amulet was made in the form of embroidery.

This sign:

• refers to the Vedic symbols;
• stands for improvement of the spirit through struggle;
• heals from diseases;
• protects from the evil eye and envy;
• relieves alcohol, drug addiction;
• helps you find your purpose
• can benefit the person who really believes in it;
• gives impetus to spiritual development, the desire for new knowledge, to gain a clear life position.

Dukhobor is intended only for sincere and bright people who have pure thoughts. A cruel person, greedy for money and power, deceitful and unfair, he will not help, - rather, on the contrary, he will harm.

Wayfarer

The traveler is a talisman for people who are on a long journey, at sea. Helps travelers and those whose profession is related to transport.

There are 2 key elements at the heart of the image:

1. Reverse (anti-salt) swastika. It attracts the solar energy of creation, the creation of the new by destroying the old. It gives you the opportunity to leave your former place of residence, daily routine and established way of life with a light heart. Solar power helps the walking one to find good luck and will give energy to move forward.
2. Triangular cross. Symbolizes the trinity of the world order, order. Emphasizes the equivalence of the three elements: earth, air, water. It reminds us that all our actions have a cause-and-effect relationship and affect the world around us.

The use of an amulet can:

• teach how to use energy correctly;
• bless to find the shortest path;
• make the road easy and smooth;
• save from adversity;
• help to reach the end;
• to remind you of home and the possibility of going back.

solar cross

The second name of this symbol is foot-and-mouth disease, in ancient times it was used like an amulet by priests, guardians of the forest, spiritual mentors. The amulet has great power and magical abilities, which the Slavs used to perform various rituals and to treat ailments.

Solar cross:

• drives away evil;
• maintains health and happiness;
• helps to transfer the accumulated knowledge to new generations;
• teaches you to live in harmony with yourself and the world around you;
• contributes to the preservation of the memory of their ancestors, of the history of the Family.

In the traditional culture of the ancient Slavs, the Solar Cross could symbolize not only wisdom, but also the immortality of the soul.

Ax of Perun

The main meaning of the Ax of Perun is that it gives the owner:

• strength;
• self confidence;
• the desire to win and accomplish feats.

Thanks to the talisman, a person can boldly go to the enemy, protecting his native land and his family. In addition, the symbol helps the warrior to save life and health in battle.

In addition, this amulet:

• does not help men with evil thoughts;
• protects a person from witchcraft;
• promotes connection with ancestors;
• protects from evil rumors;
• attracts good luck, prosperity and well-being;
• helps grow big harvest, save it and sell it profitably.

Orthodox Slavs hid a powerful sign in the form of an ax under the bed or at the threshold of the house in order to protect the family from enemies.

Yarila Air

Amulet Yaril Airy - a symbol of spring and sunlight, personifies eternal youth. Ideal for boys aged 14 to 25. Older people can use it only in the spring season, and then with caution.

For men, this amulet is valuable because it:

• gives physical strength;
• gives wisdom to solve life's problems;
• can lead to the appearance of an heir;
• develops creative abilities;
• helps to attract the attention of the opposite sex or to bring zest to a stagnant relationship.

Frequently used female Slavic talismans

Slavic women most often resorted to the help of such amulets:

• Rozhanitsa;
• Lunnitsa;
• Ladinets;
• Star of Lada;
• Yarovik-Fireman;
• Lelnik;
• Makosh;
• Wedding attendant;
• Ognevitsa;
• Slavets.

The duty to create amulets was assigned to the eldest representative of the family.

Rozhanitsa

The amulet Rozhanitsa is a schematic representation of a woman. Outwardly, it resembles an interweaving of lines and geometric shapes, but if you look closely, you can see the outlines of a girl. Her palms can look up or down. According to one theory, if a woman in labor has her palms up, then this is the goddess Makosh. A woman in labor with palms looking down is the goddess Lada.

The talisman could exist in the form of embroidery, knitting or a pendant.

This sign had the following properties:

• personified the continuation of the family;
• protected a pregnant woman and her child from the evil eye and diseases;
• assisted in childbirth;
• promoted conception, relieved infertility;
• soothed a pregnant woman;
• drove away evil spirits;
• protected from damage and the evil eye;
• helped the girl to realize her essence and understand the true purpose.

Lunnitsa

Lunnitsa is a charm of love, happiness and harmony in the form of the familiar shape of the moon (hence the name).

Mascot:

• helps to find a good husband, easy to give birth;
• protects its owner from illnesses, failures in his personal life;
• was a guarantee of a happy family life;
• gave women's health, ensuring the happiness of motherhood;
• contributed to the acquisition of external and internal harmony;
• increased attractiveness and sexuality.

Ladinets

The second name of the amulet is the Cross of the Lada-Virgin Mary.

Interpretation:

• helps to cure female diseases;
• assists in childbirth;
• brings happiness to the house;
• protects from the evil eye and unkind people.

Star of Lada

The Lada star has an intricate shape, which is interpreted as follows:

1. The eight-pointed star, which symbolizes the unity of Navi, Reveal and Rule (past, present and future).
2. Rhombus with two intersecting ellipses. A rhombus is a family hearth, ellipses are eternal human values ​​- Faith, Freedom, Honor and Justice.
3. Interlacing, according to one version, meant a sown field.
4. The four lines are nothing but the cardinal directions.

Lada Mother of God is the goddess of love, the patroness of the family, therefore the Lada Star helps a woman in her main endeavors: marriage and the birth of a child. The owner of this talisman stays young and beautiful longer.

Yarovik-Fireman

Double-sided amulet, symbolizes the god Yarila, who gives people light and warmth.

The meaning of the talisman for women:

• helps to transfer childbirth;
• gives health;
• protects from poverty;
• guides on the right path;
• helps in any undertakings;
• prolongs life;
• strengthens the spirit.

Lelnik

The name of the amulet comes from the verb "cherish". The talisman is under the auspices of the goddess of Spring Leli. Only unmarried girls and girls could wear a protective sign. This universal amulet protected its owner from any evil.

• protects from the evil eye and envy;
• reconcile those who quarreled;
• helps in finding happiness;
• contributes to the improvement of character, the appearance of softness;
• makes thoughts clearer.

Makosh

Charm for married women, named after the goddess Makosh.

Purpose of the amulet:

• help a woman take care of her family;
• protect from dark forces;
• protect the owner from any trouble;
• give family happiness;
• bring wealth to the home.

Wedding attendant

The wedding man unites two families, two beginnings - the bride and groom. Protective symbol embroidered on the clothes of the newlyweds with red and blue threads. The purpose is to protect the new union from evil.

Among the Slavs, the number 9 was considered sacred, but there are only 8 rays in the Svadebnik amulet, but this is no coincidence. The missing element indicated the need for procreation, that is, the birth of a child.

fireworks

Designed for a mature woman, mother, otherwise the amulet can even harm the one who wears it.

Amulet value:

• pushes on the right path;
• makes its owner lucky and happy;
• brings prosperity to the house;
• protects from troubles;
• repels diseases.

Slavets

Slavets is a family amulet that helps a girl to conceive and give birth. According to the surviving information, it is known that the mother gave her daughter such a talisman after the appearance of the last monthly cycle.

The ancient Rus have this symbol:

• was considered a sign of fate, affecting the course of a woman's life;
• helped to avoid temptations;
• encouraged to study the basics of family life;
• surrounded his mistress with light and warmth;
• combined with any female amulets.

What Slavic amulets are most suitable for children?

Most of all, amulets Pelenashka and Rodovik are suitable for protecting children.

Swaddle

Swaddle - a small doll in the form of a baby wrapped in several layers of fabric. The purpose is to protect the child from the evil eye, to take on negative energy. The Slavs believed that the newborn is very vulnerable and evil spirits can harm the baby.

It is customary to describe a diaper and make it faceless so that evil forces could not move into the amulet doll.

Rodovik

Such an amulet is associated with the god Rod. It helps the child to grow up honest and open, to choose the right path in life. The amulet keeps the wisdom of the ancestors, which it shares with its young "owner".

The ancient Slavs did not use this sign for military items: armor and weapons, since Rodovik does not belong to symbols capable of destroying.

Universal Slavic amulets and their meanings

Universal Slavic amulets could be used by both men and women.

Agni

"Agni" is a fire that combines the human and the divine.

This amulet:

• endows the owner with endurance and wisdom;
• provides physical and creative powers;
• gives energy to the body and mind of its owner;
• adds passion;
• encourages action.

Alatyr stone

An important and strong amulet, symbolizing the foundation of the Universe. It protected from danger from the outside, so the owners of the amulet were not afraid to drown in the river or fall under the collapse of stones.

Alatyr stone was worn to:

• strengthen the connection with the divine forces that govern life on earth;
• comprehend the laws of the universe;
• find your purpose;
• gain wisdom.

Star half

The star half is a talisman for the whole family. Gives well-being to the house, and harmonious relations to spouses. It consists of two colors: blue and yellow, which symbolizes the male and female principles.

Star Alatyr

The second name of the amulet is the Cross of Svarog. The symbol consists of two crosses forming an octagonal star.

Mascot:

• helps to find a way out of a difficult situation;
• guards while traveling;
• allows you to change your life for the better.

altar boy

Altarnik protects the entire Slavic family. Most often used in the form of embroidery, it is kept in the house in order to avoid quarrels and misunderstandings.

In the color image of the symbol, you can see:

• a reflection of the color of the eyes of all four genera of the earthly race: brown-eyed, blue-eyed, gray-eyed and green-eyed (Rasen, Holy Russians, Harians, Darians);
• four manifestations of Zhivatma - the eternal life force in the manifest world: the mineral kingdom, vegetable, animal and human.

Belobog

A multifaceted amulet that has several meanings:

• plays the role of protector of the whole family;
• brings peace and tranquility to family and friends;
• contributes to a good harvest and financial well-being;
• symbolizes goodness and good luck.

Bogodar

"Bogodar" symbolizes the highest wisdom bestowed by the gods. Suitable for people of all ages.

The amulet helps:

• fight envy;
• conquer petty passions;
• overcome addictions.

vaiga

Vaiga comes to the defense of all living things. Its patroness is the goddess Tara, the protector of forests, fields and seas.

To a person this talisman:

• helped to achieve their goal;
• do not stray from the intended path;
• achieve spiritual perfection;
• find the right path in life;
• overcome obstacles;
• conquer your fears.

Vedaman

• suitable for people whose life is connected with work for the benefit of mankind;
• helps those who care about the spiritual, not the material;
• symbolizes the memory of generations, kind;
• personifies a person who is destined to keep all the accumulated wisdom, to pass it on to descendants.

Vseslavets

Vseslavets will help wherever fire is present and save from its destructive power.

Purpose of the amulet:

• give harmony to the family;
• protect the house from fire;
• stop husband and wife in heated quarrels.

Magic sign of the family

The magic sign of the family is a cross with a crossbar on each of its rays. This is a powerful amulet, superior in its properties to similar ones. Increases the strength of the "owner" and protects against external negative influences.

Garuda

Ward Garuda:

• outwardly resembles a bird flying among the stars;
• associated with Heaven and Cosmos;
• bestows divine knowledge on its owner;
• keeps the owner from losses and failures.

flying thunderbolt

Flying Thunderbolt is most often used in the form of embroidery.

Amulet properties:

• protects the human soul from dark forces, human envy, evil words;
• helps to triumph of goodness and justice;
• reveals the truth.

Dazhdbog

The amulet comes in two versions:

1. Summer. Performed in red. Patronizes those born between April and September.
2. Winter (blue). For people born in October - March.

Dazhdbog gives a rich harvest and prosperity, patronizes good deeds.

Photo gallery

The photo shows summer and winter Dazhdbog

Summer Winter

Tree of Life

An ancient Slavic amulet, personifying the connection between Heaven and Earth.

Tree of Life Properties:

• brings wealth to the house;
• favors fertility;
• promotes childbearing.

Dhata

The swastika is a Vedic fire symbol symbolizing the internal and external structure of a person.

Dhata denotes the four main elements that are bestowed by the creator gods, from which each representative of the great race is created:

• earth (body);
• water (conscience);
• fire (soul);
• air (spirit).

• will help only in case of faith in the Slavic gods and their veneration;
• brings harmony to the human soul;
• protects against harmful external influences.

sown field

Amulet The sown field was first found in Trypillia culture - more than 5 thousand years ago.

The symbol was intended to bring prosperity to the house. The talisman will help the family who wants to conceive a child, and those who want to get new vitality. A sown field with constant wear will bring happiness, success, health, well-being not only to the owner, but to his entire family.

Kolokhort

In a difficult life situation, the amulet Kolokhort calls for the help of the gods.

Amulet properties:

• pushes a person to the right decision;
• guides the way;
• protects against errors.

Cross

The cross is both church (Christian) and pagan symbol simultaneously. The amulet carries a deep meaning, is used as an integral element in many talismans. This one inspires fearlessness and courage in its "owner", protects from the effects of magic.

Marichka

Marichka is a symbol of divine light. The amulet brings good luck in all endeavors, including material ones. We must not forget that the amulet will not give protection to greedy and evil people who want money for bad purposes.

Molvinets

It is believed that Molvinets is a gift from the god Rod. The talisman is a barrier against energy and psychological attacks.

The amulet provides:

• protection from damage and evil eye;
• help in the fight against dark thoughts;
• removal of family curses.

Navnik

In ancient Slavic mythology, this sign referred to the afterlife. As a talisman, Navnik is used as a protector from rash acts. The amulet helps a person to make a conscious decision, not to get lost in emotions.

Naryan

Naryana is suitable for people who have chosen the spiritual path of development.

Charm properties:

• will not let you get confused on the path of life;
• help fight passions;
• make behavior humble and righteous.

sky boar

It is believed that the Heavenly boar has an unearthly, cosmic origin.

This symbol:

• promotes spiritual self-improvement;
• unites the past and the future, the wisdom of Heaven and Earth;
• gives stability to thoughts;
• helps to clearly see and understand the proportionality and necessity of any sacrifice and choice.

Oberezhnik

The talisman protects from diseases, gives happiness and preserves peace in the family. It should be kept at the head of the house, then the energy of the Protector will protect all relatives.

fireeye

The amulet is made in the form of an eye, protects from damage, anger and envy. Often used to protect children from bad people. It saves the amulet of a person from his own evil thoughts and emotions.

Overcome-grass

Overcome-grass is used as a protection against diseases sent by evil spirits. They wore a sign in the form of an amulet, sometimes embroidered on clothes or painted on dishes.

Truth

Truth is an ancient Vedic sign. Applied to the amulet, the symbol protects against lies and injustice. Recommended for people in litigation if the truth is on their side.

Bird

Charm Bird:

• symbolizes flight in the sky, soaring over the world;
• unites spiritual and material;
• helps in undertakings and difficult cases.

Radogoshch

Radogoshch means "the joy of meeting guests." It is a symbol of the god of hospitality. The amulet protects its owner from unkind people. It contains light and divine power.

Rarog

Slavic amulet "Rarog" - a sign of valor, honor and justice. The symbol enclosed in it is a diving falcon. It has long been considered one of the incarnations of the great fire god Semargl. It is known that Rarog was used as a military emblem on the banners of the ancient Slavs.

The amulet acts as the guardian of the family hearth, protects from the penetration of evil into the house. Helps people with a kind and open heart.

Burdock happiness

The burdock of happiness attracts success, luck and love. The talisman protects from diseases and the evil eye, envelops its owner with positive energy.

Ginger

The ancient Slavs revered this amulet, as it gave a rich harvest. The symbol was applied on sheds and barns, tools. The talisman is useful to everyone who has his own household, is engaged in the cultivation of various crops.

Rysich

Rysich amulet is a symbol of the Slavs, belonging to the type of solar pictographic images endowed with mystical power.

Rysich is the best assistant to those whose work is at risk:

• rescuers;
• firemen;
• speleologists;
• climbers;
• special forces.

This symbol:

• reduces the chances of a bad outcome of the case;
• protects from misfortunes and troubles;
• develops an intuitive perception of reality, which is so necessary in dangerous work;
• protects from human and natural dirt - like natural disasters;
• protects from evil spirits.

The talisman is suitable for people in whose life the unknown and incomprehensible often occur.

Sadhana

Sadhana protects against failure in business.

The sign symbolizes:

• success;
• improvement of the spirit;
• the desire to achieve the goal;
• persistence.

Svarozhich

This is a sign of the fire god Svarog and his son, who are dangerous to anger. The amulet is used to develop intuition, gain new knowledge.

Svyatoch

The Saint has the following properties:

• unites the spiritual and material world;
• carries knowledge and light;
• protects a person from mistakes;
• indicates the correct path.

Healer

The healer is a talisman that

• can help in healing from all kinds of diseases;
• has the power to heal not only the body, but also the soul;
• suitable for people who have chosen the profession of a doctor and psychologist.

Yarovrat

The symbol of the god Yar, who was responsible for the weather, the rise of spring crops. They depicted a sign on scythes, shovels, everything that was used when harvesting. The amulet helps those involved in agriculture.

What should be remembered when using Slavic amulets?

Rules for the use and selection of a talisman:

• you should choose a talisman based on your needs, it is important to find your symbol in terms of energy, to feel and believe in its magical power;
• wearing a talisman is always a protective sign to the world;
• the amulet will help only a kind person with bright thoughts and intentions, it is useless for evil;
• you need to "clean" the amulets from time to time from the accumulated negativity and charge with a word or prayer.

Video

The video tells about the importance of Slavic amulets for our ancestors and in modern world. Prepared by the channel "Dawn of the Slavs".

Slavic symbols are patterns of traditional embroidery and house decorations, as well as items associated with Slavic Gods. Slavic symbols are worth knowing for the right choice of amulet. Understanding the symbolism of magical items helps to understand Slavic mythology, customs and signs.

Why you need to know Slavic symbols

Slavic symbolism is surprisingly rich. Look at the embroidery decorating traditional clothes. Everything in it is not accidental, every turn of the pattern, the sign inscribed in the overall pattern of embroidery - everything has its own meaning. However, for an uninitiated person, embroidery remains just an outdated way to decorate an outfit, the secret of Slavic symbols remains hidden.

Slavic symbolism is worth studying for this:

• To understand Slavic myths and legends, their visual perception.
• To understand the worldview of our ancestors.
• To be able to read Slavic symbols on clothes, household items, home decorations, to determine the purpose of ritual objects.
• To be able to choose a talisman for yourself and loved ones.

Sources of knowledge about Slavic symbolism

There are disputes about the origins of Slavic symbols. Some sources attribute ancient roots to our patterns, see them as complex schemes that describe the structure of the world. Others, on the contrary, are distrustful of Slavic symbols, even such famous ones as Kolovrat or the Star of Russia, calling them a remake.

Where is the truth? It is enough to look at the old clothes preserved in the northern houses self made, richly decorated Slavic symbols to make sure that it originated many centuries ago. However, grandparents, who still know how to embroider and cut traditional patterns, do not at all associate their meaning with space, with complex calculations, do not explain the origin of patterns with intricate theories.

We consider true all Slavic symbols that we meet in the decoration of houses, folk embroidery, amulets found in the excavations of ancient cities. And we are looking for a simple explanation, close to nature, connected with our myths. But simple does not mean primitive. It is in the simplicity of the Slavic pattern, in the ability to explain even to a small child the meaning of traditional patterns, that there is deep wisdom.

What Slavic symbols do we know?

We can divide Slavic characters into groups different ways. For instance, in relation to the Slavic Gods. Then Gromovik, also known as the Thunder Cross, and a forged ax will be next to each other. Both signs refer to the Slavic Thunder God Perun.

We can share signs according to their execution. Then we will single out the Slavic symbols that are depicted on amulets, embroidered on clothes, carved on the decoration of Slavic huts, and signs-objects. For example, the Star of Russia with sharp tips and the hammer, the symbol of the Blacksmith God, will become the sign of Svarog.

Some Gods have Slavic symbols associated with images of animals. Most of these signs are attributed to God Veles. Among its symbols we meet a serpentine, the seal of Veles in the form of a paw of a bear and a wolf. Even the Veles sign itself, in the form of an inverted letter “A”, is otherwise called “bull's head”.

The most universal is the division of signs according to their shape.

Circular solar symbols

Swastik solar symbols

Other solar symbols

Symbols based on the human figure

Slavic symbols based on a square or a cross

Symbol "Summer oblique cross"

- a sign of another daughter of Lada, the Goddess Alive. This sign is dedicated to the Goddess of Summer and Life, therefore it brings confidence that all the bad things are behind, the “winter” in life is over. Read more about this sign and the influence of the Goddess Zhiva in the article "Zhiva - the Great Goddess of Life, the Goddess of Summer".

Slavic symbols based on a star

Sign "Star of Lada"

often confused with the "Star of Svarog". It is no coincidence that the signs of the spouses, the parents of the Slavic Gods, are similar. However, the "Star of Lada" sign is softer. Outwardly, it differs from the "Star of Svarog" in rounded tips. Read the big article: