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Hamsa, the so called Hand of Fatima, is the symbol of temporal and spiritual power, strength, protection and domination. In Islam the open hand of Fatima, Hamsa, with five fingers held upwards symbolizes the five fundamentals of the Islamic religion; faith, prayer, pilgrimage, fasting and charity. The thumb represents the prophet, the first finger is Lady Fatima, the second her husband Ali and the remaining two fingers, their sons Hasan and Husain.
Fatima was the daughter of Mohammed and Aisha and has a similar status to the Virgin Marry. She is known as pure and holy. Hand of the Fatima or Hamsa has long been regarded as a powerful protection amulet. Regarded as a sacred symbol Hamsa represents
Paintings of Hamsa and different kinds of Hamsa amulets are to be met with throughout good luck and for protection from witchcrafts, showing how widespread and universal is the idea of the efficacy of the human emblem to push away and combat trouble and evil. Read More
The word talisman is derived from the Greek root teleo which means “to consecrate” and it is precisely the act of consecration which gives a talisman its alleged magical powers. For contrary to the amulet, which is usually an object naturally endowed with magical properties, the talisman must be “charged” with magical power by the person preparing it. Also, while the amulet is used for general purposes, such as averting evil or attracting good luck, the talisman is always prepared for a definite reason.
Talisman is a magical figure charged with the Force which it is intended to represent. In the construction of a talisman, care should be taken to make it, as far as is possible, so to represent the universal Forces that it should be in exact harmony with those you wish to attract, and the more exact the symbolism, the easier it is to attract the Force.
The forces referred to in the preceding definition are usually planetary or elemental forces, often called spirits, angels or intelligences, depending upon their manifestations. As we have already explained, these forces are concentrations of energy released by the human unconscious by means of a magical act.
To aid in the proper channeling and use of the forces, they have been ascribed certain symbols, colors and seals.