The Hand of Hashema is a symbol that goes as far back as Ancient Khemet. Cultures all around the world regard the Hand of Hashema as a protective talisman that brings good fortune, health and happiness. It is primarily used to protect it's owner from the 'Ayin Ha'ra' also known as "The Evil Eye". The Hand of Hashema wards off any potential negative forces, with the most common being envious glares from those with ill intentions.The earliest use of the Hand of Hashema can be traced back to Mesopotamia (Modern day Iraq), where it was work as an amulet to protect against "The Evil Eye".
JEWISH FAITHS & THE HAND OF HASHEMA : The Hand of Hashema represents the hand of G-d and is known as the hand of Miriam, the virtuous sister to Moses and Aron. Moses led the Yisra'elites out of Egypt and Aron became the first High Priest. You can clearly see this is a ROYAL bloodline. Children of ELOKHEM! Miriam's honorable life, led her to become a symbol of great protection and luck. 'Hamsa' is the Hebrew word for "Five".. Makes me think of the 5 Elements: Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Spirit.. In Jewish Faith's, it is believed that the hand represents the five books of the Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
MUSLIM CULTURE & THE HAND OF HASHEMA: The Hamsa (Hashema) is known as "The Hand Of Fatima". Fatima was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and his first wife Khadija. 'Al Zahra' is said to mean THE SHINING ONE. As Fatima is seen as pure and without sin, the hand of Fatima is considered a symbol of protection, power and strength. Muslims also refer to Hamsa as "Khamsa" the Arabic word for Five.
BUDDHISM & THE HAND OF HASHEMA: The Hamsa represents the Chakra's, the five senses and their associated Mudras (hand gestures) that redirect energy flow throughout the body.
THUMB FINGER - FIRE ELEMENT / SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
FOREFINGER - AIR ELEMENT / HEART CHAKRA
MIDDLE FINGER - ETHERAL ELEMENT/ THROAT CHAKRA
RING FINGER - EARTH ELEMENT / ROOT CHAKRA
PINKIE FINGER - WATER ELEMENT / SACRAL CHAKRA
HINDUISM & THE HAND OF HASHEMA:The Hand of Miriam, Hashema, Hamsa is known as a ship or SHEM that helps to transport the Elohyim from one realm to another. Et is said that this SHEM helps to release one's Soul from Samsara (Hell/Underworld) and help them be released from the cycle of Reincarnation.
Of all the Cultures and Religions around the world, these are just a few that most people have heard of here in the western hemisphere/ North Amexem/ North America. Each culture has a powerful interpretation of the Hand of Hashema known as the hand of Hamsa, Miriam and Khamsa.
It also happens to resemble the MELANOCYTE which is a gland in the body that is responsible for producing melanin (Dark Merky Waters). The symbol is deeper than deep, meaningful and represent many powerful and important ancestors, traits and things.
I hope you gift yourself or a loved one a Hand of Hashema Home Protector! They're beautiful, colorful and meaningful.
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