What is the Hamsa Symbol?
The Hamsa symbol is an open hand, often featuring an eye through the middle of the palm. This ancient symbol is popularly used in jewelry and art to represent protection.
Hamsa Hand Symbol Meaning
There is also the ancient belief that wearing a Hamsa symbol will intercept negative or evil energy. If negative or evil thoughts are projected at you, the Hamsa symbol will ward off the evil energy and protect you from negative energy or even harm.
Styles of the Hamsa Hand
Many people wonder if there is a difference in wearing the hamsa hand up or down. So, let us explain what each Hamsa hand style means. Both ways of wearing the Hamsa symbolize harmony and protection against Ayin Ha’ra, or the Evil Eye.
This is why some Hamsa hands have an eye in the center of the palm. The Evil Eye is an ancient symbol and amulet which represents the sum of evil forces in the world. The Evil Eye is essentially a mean or disapproving look cast toward someone to generate feelings of negativity or malice.
Despite common confusion of the eye in the center of a Hamsa hand being the Evil Eye, it is meant to protect against the Evil Eye.
Which way to use Up or Down?
Hamsa Hand facing up
Wearing an upward facing Hamsa hand is meant to protect from evil energy. Not only does it ward off negativity from others, but also your own negativity toward yourself and others.
Hamsa Hand facing down
A downward facing Hamsa hand symbolizes good fortune and abundance. It is meant to invite goodness into one’s life.
Many Hamsa designs are beautiful works of art. The designs never cease to amaze me. I personally wear a Hamsa charm necklace everyday and haven’t taken it off in many years. Here are some of my favorite designs as well as a Hamsa prayer. Enjoy!
