Red String on the Wrist: What Does It Mean and How to Wear It?
Red String: What It Means and How to Wear It
The red string is the main symbol and protection against the evil eye, curses, and negative energy.
Its primary function is to protect its owner, filtering out all incoming negative energies and bad thoughts.
The miraculous power of the red string helps to improve life, relieve anxiety, clarify thoughts, aid in making the right decisions, and bring good luck.
Origin of the Red String
The red string on the wrist is found in many cultures, including ancient Slavic traditions.
There are many stories about the red string, but despite cultural and religious differences, it always carries a special sacred meaning.
Today, the most popular red string comes from Israel and Kabbalah.
Not just any string has protective properties — a regular string will not work.
The string must be red and made of wool... and it must undergo a special blessing at the tomb of the matriarch Rachel.
Kabbalah and the Red String
Kabbalists trace the origin of the red string to the biblical matriarch Rachel, the wife of Jacob.
According to Kabbalah teachings, Rachel is one of the ancestors of the Jewish people, symbolizing and embodying maternal love, sacrifice, and protection.
Rachel was unable to have children, and as Kabbalists believe, God gave her an amulet — the red string.
After this, she gave birth to two sons for Jacob.
Blessing of the Red String
The blessing ceremony is performed by Kabbalah followers.
A bundle of string is wrapped 7 times around the tomb of the matriarch Rachel, located near Bethlehem; a prayer is recited, and then the string becomes powerful. The string is then cut into smaller pieces.
It is believed that during this ceremony, the string receives protective power from Rachel, who devoted herself to protecting humanity.
Who Can Wear the Red String?
Anyone can wear the red string, regardless of gender, age, or religion.
Why Does the String Have to Be Red?
For Kabbalists, the red color symbolizes life energy and protection, so the string must be red.
The red color protects not only from external negativity but also from internal negativity.
Why Wear the Red String on the Left Hand?
Kabbalists believe that all negative energy enters through the left side (the right hand gives, and the left hand receives). A red string tied on the left wrist acts as a protective amulet that serves two purposes: it prevents negative energy from entering and positively influences your destiny.
How to Properly Tie the Red String on Your Wrist?
To make the red string a true protective amulet, several conditions must be followed: ✔ The person wearing it must sincerely believe in the miraculous properties of the amulet.
✔ The red string should be tied on the left wrist.
✔ The string should be tied by a loved one, someone you trust, and who wishes no harm to you.
✔ While tying the string, you must make 7 knots, each one symbolizing your desires for positive changes in life. The string should not be too tight, restricting blood flow.
✔ While tying, you should recite the prayer “Ben Porat Yosef…”.
Prayer "Ben Porat Yosef…":
"Ben porat yosef Ben porat alti ayin Hamalach hagoel oti mikol ra yivarech et hanarim vyikarre bahem shmi vshem avotai Avraham vYitschak vyidgu larov bkerev ha`aretz"
Translation:
"As fish are covered by water, and the evil eye has no power over them, so the evil eye has no power over the descendants of Joseph. The eye that has not coveted what does not belong to it is immune to the evil eye."
What to Do if the Red String Wears Out or Breaks?
If your red string breaks, don’t interpret it as a bad omen.
Rejoice! The string has fulfilled its purpose!
This means someone tried to harm you, and the red string took that burden upon itself, protecting you from harm.
You can tie a new red string.
Our red string has undergone the required blessing at the tomb of the matriarch Rachel near Bethlehem.
Each string comes with its own packaging, instructions, and prayer.
To purchase the original red string from Israel, click the link.