Feeling like you are under a spell of bad luck lately? Maybe someone has been giving you the evil eye without even realizing it. In many cultures, the evil eye is believed to bring bad fortune, health issues, or emotional distress when someone looks at you with envy or malice. However, there are simple and traditional ways to get rid of it, and the rituals can be quite interesting too.
Salt Remedies
One of the most popular and easiest ways to remove the evil eye involves using salt. It is believed that salt absorbs negative energy and has been used for centuries as a spiritual cleanser. All you need to do is take some salt (rock salt works best) and circle it around the affected person's head three times in a clockwise direction. While doing this, keep your intentions clear and visualize all negative energy being absorbed by the salt. Once finished, throw the salt into running water or discard it outside your home where no one will step on it. This is believed to remove negativity and restore balance to your energy.
Salt and Mustard
A commonly followed ritual involves mustard seeds, dry chillies, and salt. Hold the items in your palm and rotate your hand around the person's head seven times in a clockwise direction. After the ritual, throw the items into a fire or discard them outside the house immediately without looking back.
Chilli and Lemon
Another remedy people strongly believe in involves the classic chilli and lemon combination, especially popular in Indian households. Take seven dried red chillies and one lemon, and circle them around the head of the person believed to be affected by the evil eye. This process is thought to trap negative energy within the items. Afterwards, burn the chillies and lemon in a fire or on a stove. The pungent smell that follows is believed to signify the negativity leaving. It is also believed that no one should touch the ashes afterwards, as they are thought to carry the absorbed negative energy.
Yes, Eggs Too!
If you are looking for a different approach, some people prefer using an egg. This is a common practice in Latin American cultures known as limpia, or spiritual cleansing. The ritual involves gently rolling an egg over the person's body while saying a prayer or setting an intention to remove negative energy. The egg is believed to absorb the negativity. Once done, crack the egg into a glass of water. Some people even believe the patterns formed in the egg can reveal how much negativity was surrounding the person.
