Throughout history, those who have worn the red string around their wrists have worn it as a representation of protection, good luck, strength, faith, and connection. The red string bracelet meaning behind the bracelet all depends on the culture.
Today, you will find many who wear the red string bracelet to remind them that they are not alone. This is a symbol to remind them that they are supported, loved, and safe. The red string bracelet may look like a simple string to you, but for some, it’s a powerful tool.
There are different ways you can wear this bracelet, but before we get into that, let’s take a deeper look into the history of the red string.
A Modern look on a Classic Tradition
Original Lucky Ceramic Red String Bracelets
A carefully handcrafted set of 2 Lucky Red String bracelets, a great reminder for everyone to show compassion, love, and kindness to one another. Keep one for yourself and give one away to someone in need!
The tradition of the red string bracelet comes from a variety of cultures and for this reason, it has been altered and changed over time into a modern piece that is capable of blending all of the traditions. During our research, we learned that people around the world use this bracelet in different ways …many of these ways, we discovered, actually contradict one another.
If you are now wondering how you should wear your red string bracelet and what you should do with it, you’re not alone. Some people choose to wear the red string on their left wrist and in Kabbalah, the left side is referred to as being the “receiving” side of the body. This is also the side that is closest to the heart. Most who wear a red string believe that if they cut it off, they will have bad luck. Many are promoting the idea that you are supposed to wear the red string until it decides to fall off on its own, and once it does come off, if you previously tied it on your wrist while making a wish, then that means that your wish is about to come true.
You can wear the red string as a reminder of your goals and as a reminder of who you are and desire to be. It can also be given to someone as a gift, to remind the two of you of the connection you have. The red string bracelet has been aiding people in feeling lucky and prosperous for many years.
Wearing the Red String Bracelet around Your Left Wrist
Wearing this bracelet around your left wrist, as we previously stated, is a Kabbalah tradition and it is used to ward off darkness and misfortune set by the evil eye. This tradition has also taught us that when a red string bracelet is wound seven times it is endowed with some mystical powers. This is the practice that has people wrapping a Kabbalah red string around their wrist in order to get protection from evil.
Significance with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity
The red string is commonly associated with Kabbalah, however, this is an ancient practice that spreads across different religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. In the Book of Genesis, Chapter 38, you can find mention of the Red String. In many countries, the reasons are shrouded in mythological mist, but the reasons are similar, and all seem to represent the desire to ward off negative energy.
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The Rules of the Red String
That’s right, the red string has some rules. As part of the ritual, as we previously stated in the paragraphs above, the wearer must never cut the string off. It has been said that if you cut the string off of your wrist, you will have bad luck. The red string has to fall off on its own, and when it does, your loved one should tie another red string on your wrist. When they are tying another red string on your wrist, make sure you make a wish because when the string naturally falls off, your wish is about to come true.
Where Does this Tradition Come from?
There are many celebrities who have taken this tradition by storm. These celebrities include Mick Jagger, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, and many more. This is a tradition that is most associated with Kabbalah (Judaism).
Conclusion
The red string bracelet is everything you want it to be, you can tie it around your lover’s left wrist to remind them of your connection or you can wear it on your own wrist to remind you of who you are and to ward off negative energy. Regardless, the Red String Bracelet is beautiful all around and has a beautiful meaning to it. This is the type of thing you can take and make it your own. If you want to use it as a reminder of goals, you can do so, but you can also use it to protect you from evil.
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