Have you ever seen someone wear a necklace with a blue eye on it and wondered what it meant? Well, it’s likely you saw a blue evil eye Nazar amulet; it is used and believed to protect a person from the evil eye.
But what does the evil eye mean? Is it good or bad? Why would someone need an amulet on the neck to protect themselves from it? I understand that you may have more questions to add to the list; the more questions, the more fascinating it gets to find out what it is.
When I thought about it, I wondered, “Is it a thing that we can touch, feel, and experience, or is it just an abstract idea that is only true to the people who believe in it?” As it turns out, there could be more to the evil eye than we may think. So, let’s get down to it.
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What Does The Evil Eye Mean?
The meaning of the evil eye can be viewed in two ways: first, it can be seen as a quality one possesses, and second, it can be considered as something that negatively affects another person’s life. It is believed to be a jinx.
The phrase evil eye is a construct of two words: Evil and Eye. Evil refers to that which is not good or that is dangerous and harmful to human beings, animals, and the environment at large. It can be seen as an action that affects people in negative ways. Synonymously, evil is wicked and atrocious.
On the other hand, the eye is a part of the human body that enables the sense of sight. With it, a person is able to see their physical components and the environment around them.
With that, malocchio, or the evil eye, refers to the belief that harm or bad luck can be inflicted on someone through a malevolent gaze, often stemming from envy. But is that the full extent of this belief? Let’s say I gave you a bad look, and because of that, you begin to feel bad, and the situation begins to go south. Does it sound incredulous? And is it even that simple?
Therefore, Malocchio (in Italy), or the evil eye, is the use of the eye to cause harm or bad luck to someone with perhaps a simple or an envious glare. But is that all that there is? Let’s say I gave you a bad eye, and because of that, you begin to feel bad, and the situation begins to go south. Does it sound incredulous? And is it even that simple?
Is The Evil Eye Good Or Bad?
The origin of the evil eye presents us with very complex scenarios, and it warrants some thoughtfulness as well as a healthy dose of skepticism. Some believe it has a lot to do with religion and superstition, but the beliefs in the evil eye can be traced far back to ancient Mesopotamia, where people created different tools and items to protect themselves from the harm that comes with the evil eye.
Evil eye talismans, amulets and other items were found, showing that the evil eye wasn’t a thing to be taken for granted, at least not for the people at the time. These items and their identities cut across cultures and peoples, including Greeks, Romans, Indians, Arabs, and so on, showing the spread of the beliefs.
Now, that brings up a question: Is the evil eye good or bad? With the background of beliefs and how people responded to the evil eye, it appears to be a very bad thing and is attributed to envy and jealousy in the negative. The proactive steps to prevent the effect of it present a situation where it is better to be safe than sorry, but how do we deal with these ideas?
- That someone can look at another person and cause harm to their lives.
- That someone can use an item to prevent or get rid of the harm.
While this belief might appear inexplicable, I am compelled to ask a question. Could it be that we are exaggerating something here? There are those who believe it to be a myth and others who believe it to be real, and so they wear their evil eye necklaces, bracelets, and so on to protect themselves.
Obviously, the supernatural belief in the evil eye is not a universal belief but an ancient belief still held by religious and some other spiritually minded folks; the same goes with the ideas with it. If that is the case, it seems to prove the point that the superstitious belief about the evil eye could be true to those who believe in it.
However, the way I see it, the concepts of the evil eye could be people trying to explain the influence and adverse effect they noticed from influential people looking at other people that they disliked or those who might have wronged them or others.
Let me share a moment that many people can relate to. Let’s say I did something and my mom gave me a bad look. I could see through her eyes and interpret that as Mom saying, “Son, I told you not to do that, or I don’t want you to do that.” Ah, that’s me being cool there. If some strokes were to follow, then you know what!
I might be afraid that such a look would result in a severe punishment, and if you noticed, at the moment, I’m already having a negative experience from it. One would describe that look as the evil eye, but I wouldn’t need some talisman to deal with it; it’s a thing of the mind.
There could be another scenario that would lead to looking for something to use in dealing with the effect of the glare. The continuous development could just lead to all the items that people use to tackle different situations as they arise. But could there be more to it? Perhaps or perhaps not.
How To Get Rid Of The Evil Eye
Do you want to protect yourself but don’t know how to get rid of the evil eye? The problem with the Evil Eye is that it can be a source of fear and guilt. So, if you’re afraid or just want to be on the safe side, here are some things you can do:
- Wear evil eye amulets. There are different amulets, including the fascinus and the Nazar. Evil eye nazar amulets come in different colors that you can wear, such as red, blue, green, black, and so on. Each of which have its significance, and you can wear them as necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.
- Do the Greek thing. I learned that the Greeks used to have people wear clothes traditionally associated with females on males and vice versa to drive away the jinx. Maybe you can try that.
- Reconsider belief in things that don’t make logical sense. Alternatively, you might consider letting go of superstitious ideas that don’t make sense. Try to live a peaceful and friendly life, and care more about this reality.
The aim is to get rid of the perceived evil eye, isn’t it? If it is, then the third option should be the best, especially when you hold to the kind of beliefs that are detrimental to your general health and well-being and that of the people around you. Think positively and live ethically; remember, it begins in the mind.
