Knives have long been sacred. They have been used by people since ancient times, so they have overgrown with many superstitions. Are they true? Or are these tales that are passed down from generation to generation? Consider the magic properties of knives. Can I give them as a gift?
Knife as a magic symbol
In sorcery there is such a direction as objective magic. Many peoples actively used knives and daggers in white and black magic. Esotericists treat daggers and knives ambiguously. It is believed that their energy can be both positive and negative.
Ancient superstitions
Knives were carried with them as a talisman of a woman in the prenatal and postpartum period and couples in love on the wedding day. Babies were put knives under the pillow to protect themselves from evil forces.
A knife was stuck in the ground or on the threshold in order to protect themselves from witches, wolves, weather disasters.
In Russia, the godfather father and mother, before going to church with the future godson, crossed the blade. This served as a guard against evil spirits that could not approach the child. In Ukraine, the knife also served as protection against mermaids. The peasants, seeing them, drew a circle with a blade around them and fell face down. Then evil did not notice them.
In Macedonia, a knife was specially laid under the head of the deceased so that he would not become a vampire.
Knives are also closely associated with black magic and fortune telling. In Russia, a girl, wondering at a betrothed, put on the table two appliances with knives and forks. She had to tear off the tablecloth from the table in time, otherwise an unclean person who came in the image of her future husband could stab her.
Knives are associated with many bans. Here is some of them:
- The knife can not be put on the table at night, like other sharp objects - the unclean can kill.
- During the commemoration in Belarus, they tried not to use knives so as not to accidentally injure the soul of the deceased.
- You can not pick up edged weapons on the street.
- It is forbidden to eat with a knife. This prophesies a quarrel in the family.
- Blades cannot be given, especially on New Year's and birthday.
The last sign today raises many questions. Why can not give knives as a gift? Can you believe this sign? And how to avoid negativity, if you still decide to give the knife to a loved one?
Knives in different cultures
It is forbidden to give knives in all countries of the world. In Georgia, such a gift is considered one of the best. African tribes give blades for adulthood young men. And in the Scandinavian countries, a knife is part of a wedding ritual.
In Central Asia, this is an expensive present. The Japanese are sure that any piercing objects scare away misfortunes and evil spirits and allow "cutting the path to happiness." Therefore, they give knives to loved ones who reach yakudoshi - an unlucky age. In women, it occurs at 19, 33 and 37 years old, and in men - at 25, 45 and 61 years old.
But even the Japanese believe that a knife can cut friendships. Therefore, his gift is associated with a certain ritual. Which, we will consider later.
Why can not give knives? Signs
The reasons why it is undesirable to give a knife are several. Let's consider them in more detail:
1. Wickedness loves piercing and cutting objects
No wonder black magicians used knives in their rites. Sorcerers are even often portrayed with daggers in their hands. The blade can serve not only as a protection against evil forces, but also as a magnet for its attraction. Therefore, a knife as a gift could lead to a family of evil spirits.
2. A gift for unhappiness
It is noticed that the newlyweds, who received a set of knives as a gift, often part. Perhaps this is only a coincidence, because the omen does not always work. There is a possibility that this is due to the energy of the giver. If he brings his gift with sincere good wishes, then there will be no harm from him. However, it is better not to risk it and not give knives to loved ones. After all, it is believed that the gift blade attracts misfortunes like a magnet. That’s why you cannot give knives for your birthday.
3. Individual amulet
In ancient times, knives were given great sacred significance. Then it was almost impossible to buy it. Knives were made for a specific person. The blacksmith put information about the future owner into the product, so that it would serve as a talisman. The knife may not accept another owner, and even take revenge on him.
4. Symbol of war
A knife is a great gift for a hunter or a warrior. But at the same time he is a symbol of war, death, blood. Therefore, this weapon has long been associated in the imagination of people with something negative and terrible.
5. Witchcraft rites
The tip of the knife is a good conductor of energy, both dark and light. It can be "charged" to the negative, which he will turn to his new owner. Therefore, sorcerers and witches often used knives in their dark rituals. For example, witches, wanting to spoil the inhabitants of the house, stuck it in the threshold or in the window frames.
6. Negative associations
To such a gift as a knife, not everyone will be enthusiastic. For many people, it will cause rejection. And if you are the donor, these emotions can come back to you in the form of negative clots that will settle on the biofield and gradually thin it. This can lead to poor health and failure.
7. Physical violence
History knows cases when a donated knife became the cause of bloodshed. After all, alcohol excites the nervous system. Quarrels broke out at the celebration, and a recent gift turned into a murder weapon. Therefore, this prejudice has a logical basis.
Why can not give a knife to a woman?
A set of knives seems an ideal gift for any housewife, because these devices are sure to be useful in everyday life. Despite the fact that such a present can carry negative energy in itself, women can give knives. But only to those who are in search of a soulmate. Women should not give such a gift to family women, as this can cause parting with a loved one.
Knives for men
The knife will be the perfect gift for a man who is fond of weapons or hunting. But why can not you give knives to men? It is believed that this will cause a quarrel between the gifted and the donor. And as a result, spoil their relationship. You cannot give a knife to a loved one for the same reason. And if one of the lovers cuts himself with the gift blade, he may die.
How to trick evil spirits?
Many people prefer not to tempt fate and not give knives to loved ones. However, if you are sure that the blade is the best gift for your loved one, use the following tips.
Order the product individually for a specific person. If finances allow, make an engraving. Let it be a gift with the most sincere wishes. Charge it with positive energy. In this case, the knife will serve as a talisman, and not a harbinger of misfortune.
“Sell” a gift. The Japanese, so as not to "cut" good relations between people, put a coin in a box with a gift. This coin as a symbolic payment was then returned to the person to whom the knife was presented.
Similarly acted in England. There for a sharp object they gave half a penny as a gift. This reversed the negative energy of the knife.
You can do the same. Giving a blade to a dear person, ask for a coin of any value for him. However, first explain the situation to the gifted one. He will surely understand your concerns.