Obereg Alatyr

Obereg Alatyr is an eight-pointed star. According to existing myths, the god Svarog, it was precisely hitting Alatyr with his hammer on the stone, he created other gods. Slavs believed that this stone contains heavenly light, and yet it is a source of life-giving water.

The meaning of the amulet Alatyr

In the Slavs, this symbol meant the universe itself. The charm is , in fact, universal and can be used by any person if desired. The star with eight beams has turned out thanks to connection of two crosses: man's which settles down on a diagonal and female, being in direct position. Because of this connection, a star with a dot in the center is obtained, which symbolizes the connection of the sexes, that is, the source of life. It is worth noting that the eight played a special role in the life of the Slavs. For example, a person's soul must undergo eight initiations, at that time there were eight major holidays, etc. There is another opinion, according to which the Slavic amulet Alatyr contains the number nine, that is, eight peaks and a point in the center. The nine is the number of God. The Slavs called Alatyr the center of all runes, circles and other areas related to knowledge.

Slavs believed that Alatyr has protective properties. With its help you can protect yourself from evil spirits, diseases and other manifestations of negative energy. Given this significance, the Slavic amulet Alatyr was used to protect family relations. It was depicted on buildings, household objects, and even embroidered on clothes, towels, etc.

In some cases, the male and female amulets of Alatyr signify the shield. With his help, a person has a chance to learn hidden information and find himself in life. The owner of such an amulet is endowed with wisdom , and thoughts become bright and positive. Obereg-Star Alatyr was most often made of silver, which was a symbol of purity. Shield Helps a man to reveal his potential and even purify the aura. In order for the amulet to perform all its functions, it is worth considering some rules:

1. Alatyr is worth buying or doing alone.
2. It is best if the amulet is made of gold or silver. If you could not find such options, then you can buy a product from steel;
3. If someone gives a charm, it is important that it be from the heart, without any negative thoughts.
4. To Alatyr charge his energy, you need to take him in the hands for ten minutes and think about something good at that time.
5. It is recommended that you always carry a guard with you to protect yourself from various kinds of negative energy.