Slavic symbolism is surprisingly rich and extensive. It contains a deep connection of our ancestors with the forces of the Family, with deities and natural forces. These or those symbols surrounded the Slavs everywhere - they were depicted on clothes, household utensils, household items, religious worship and in architecture.

Today, there are different opinions about the meaning and historical origin of the signs and symbols that have come down to us.

The most common point of view says that their history goes back many hundreds, if not thousands of years, but some skeptics tend to believe that most of the signs appeared in recent years by the forces of neo-pagans and have nothing to do with the cultural heritage of the Slavs.

However, one has only to pay attention to the preserved samples of protective needlework and household items of the Slavs in order to understand that these signs really go back to ancient times.

Understanding the meaning of Slavic symbolism is extremely important, first of all, for understanding how our ancestors lived, what their faith and worldview were in pre-Christian times - this is necessary for the preservation of heritage.

Also it is worth knowing and understanding the meaning of the amulets of the ancient Slavs in order to have an idea of ​​the ritual objects of those times, to be able to read patterns and ornaments, to determine what certain objects and amulets are for. it important aspect history of the native land.

And for those who to this day believe in the sacred meaning of signs dedicated to the gods and forces of nature, it is important to understand their meaning in order to be able to pick up protective symbols for themselves and loved ones.

Classification and use of pagan runic symbols in everyday life

There were a large number of different groups of symbols, each of which stood out with its own characteristics.

• Firstly, most of the signs could be divided into feminine and masculine.- for example, symbols such as Rodimich were intended only to be worn by men, and, on the contrary, the embroidered symbolism of the goddess Makosh was used only in women's needlework. There were also universal symbols that could be used by everyone, regardless of gender, age, and occupation.
• Secondly, you can divide the symbolism into everyday and ritual... Some symbols were used to protect the home, family, their meaning was known to all our ancestors literally from the cradle, while there were sacred signs that only priests and wise men knew about. Such special symbols were intended for the manufacture of altars, idols and temples.
• Thirdly, almost all symbols could be divided into two large groups according to their participation in the life of the Slavs.- attractive and protective. The first were designed to "attract" good luck and happiness to the house, to increase prosperity, to give a rich harvest, while the latter protected from various kinds of evil spirits and bad events.

From special groups signs are the following:

• solar (or swastika)- who are the personification of the sun, eternally moving across the sky, symbolizing fire, the cycle of time and divine power;
• heavenly- carrying the energy of nature and the forces of the elements.

And, of course, there were a large number of signs dedicated to one or another god of the Slavic pantheon. They were usually worn by those who gave themselves under the protection of a particular deity or were associated with its sphere of activity. These symbols were located on altars, shrines and temples, carved at the foot of idols.

In ordinary life, the sacred designations of the Russians were used most often in protective needlework.:

• embroidery, making dolls and home amulets;
• they were woven into ornaments;
• carved into various utensils;
• minted on dishes and weapons.

The ancient wise men had a deep knowledge of sacred symbolism - they could:

1. make powerful amulets;
2. fill them with energy;
3. cast powerful spells and spells.

It was believed that such amulets are much more powerful. At the same time, almost everyone could make the simplest talismans to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Most often, amulets were made by women, from here came the tradition of special embroidery, which is still alive today.

Description with pictures, designation and interpretation

Ancient Slavic symbols were designed to keep in touch with the Family, remember the covenants of their ancestors and keep faith and memory of divine power. Despite the difficulties, we managed to preserve information about how our ancestors looked at the world.

Kolovorot (Kolovrat)

Kolovrat is one of the most famous Slavic symbols... It belongs to the group of solar (solar) signs. In the most common style, it has eight rays, bent either clockwise or counterclockwise (the interpretation of the symbol changed depending on the direction).

It is a symbol of the sun, eternal movement, the cycle of all natural phenomena.

For Kolovrat, whose rays are directed "salting" or in the direction of the Sun, the following interpretations are characteristic:

• material wealth, wealth;
• connection with the divine;
• righteousness of deeds and thoughts;
• protection from darkness and evil spirits.

If the rays of Kolovrat were directed "anti-salt" (counterclockwise, from right to left), then he meant:

• the mystical power of the owner;
• the ability to predict the future;
• connection with the other world and Navu.

The "reverse" Kolovrat, according to some sources, was considered an indispensable attribute of witches - a woman who wore such a symbol was a mystical protector of her clan and family.

Kolovrat could be worn as a body amulet made of metal; it was also embroidered on clothes as part of protective ornaments.

Genus

The sign of Rod, or, in short, simply "Rod", could also be depicted with rays directed both clockwise and counterclockwise. The first option symbolized masculine power and was associated with the sun, and the second personified the power of a woman and was dedicated to the moon.

Such the mark can be used by anyone, regardless of age or gender, according to the beliefs of the Slavs, he strengthens the connection with the clan and ancestors, helps to gain strength. It was also worn by women wishing to have many children.

The sign of the Rod was often carved on houses; it is also a common symbol in folk embroidery.

We offer you to watch a video about the meaning of the Sign of the Genus among the Slavs:

Thunderman

The Gromovik amulet resembled Kolovrat in shape, but it had only six rays. Initially, this sign was intended only for those who participated in military battles, but over time it began to be used as a protective amulet everywhere.

Often The thunderbolt could be seen on armor and weapons, and at a later time it was carved on the doors of houses so that no evil could get inside.

Guardian of Perun

Symbol meaning:

• gave his owners firmness of character, self-confidence;
• he protected both from enemies on the battlefield and from evil spirits and evil spirits.

The sign is suitable for adult men, as well as women who need to develop fortitude and strength of character. It is not suitable for children, as it has too strong energy.

Black Sun

This is a mysterious and ambiguous ancient symbol. For a long time it was used only by the Magi and priests, it was never depicted in everyday life, simple people they did not know about him. Probably, it is for this reason that there are not so many mentions of him. This the sign refers to solar (swastika), however, it differs from most other symbols by the fact that the rays are enclosed on all sides by a closed circle.

This sign among the Slavs depicts the sun from the world of Navi (the kingdom of the spirits and the dead).

He symbolized the deep connection of people with the Family and ancestors, called for the protection of patrons from the world of the dead.

Later, when the Black Sun began to be used not only by representatives of a group of clergymen, its main function was to protect against sudden troubles and failures, as well as to help develop spiritual abilities.

Hammer of the god of the Russians Svarog

This amulet really looks like a small metal hammer with the Alatyr rune sign applied to it.

This is one of the classic amulets for men, which made it possible to find help in any business and protection of the god Svarog - the heavenly blacksmith. Also this the amulet symbolized the connection with the ancestors and their protection.

The talisman could help only those whose activities are just and whose thoughts are pure. He contributed to the achievement of harmony and helped to unravel the most difficult situations.

Star of Lada

This symbol looks like a square in which two ovals are symmetrically intertwined. This is one of the classic female amulets that could be found almost everywhere: in embroidered patterns and household ornaments.

Girls and women wore the Star of Lada to find peace and wisdom, in order to protect children and the home from any adversity.

The amulet could only work if the woman honored the memory of her family and ancestors - otherwise it would lose its power.

Valkyrie

This is one of the most ancient and powerful symbols that carries a protective meaning. According to one version, he came to the Slavic-Aryan culture from Scandinavian mythology.

It was worn by soldiers in order to avoid death in battle, to bring victory closer. The Valkyrie amulet meant that its owner acts in the name of truth and justice. He bestowed:

• wisdom;
• strength of mind;
• nobility.

Fern flower (Perunov color)

This is another symbol dedicated to the god Perun. The fern flower symbolized spiritual purity, it was used in healing rituals, and worn as an amulet to gain inner strength and find the right path in your life.

There is a legend that on the night of Ivan Kupala, a blooming fern will help to find a hidden treasure - and this talisman, according to legend, helped to find a treasure, not only material, but also spiritual.

Triglav - the sign of Veles

Triglav denoted the unity in the universe of all three worlds:

1. Reality- the world of living people;
2. Nav- the kingdom of the dead;
3. Rule- the abode of the gods.

This is one of the most powerful amulets, it is versatile and can be used by anyone. In order for Triglav to gain maximum strength, it was made of silver.

This symbol helps:

• find mutual understanding with other people;
• gain wisdom, peace and inner harmony.

Triglav also endows the owner with inner strength and fortitude.

Tree of life

This symbol is made in the form of a schematically depicted symmetrical tree inscribed in an even circle.

The sacred meaning of the Tree of Life is the unity of the material and spiritual world... In practical terms, it was used by:

• with the aim of bringing health and understanding with loved ones into life;
• to strengthen the family;
• gaining spiritual closeness with parents and children.

Through the amulet, you can find a connection with the power of ancestors and family. According to the rules, it was worn either at the level of the heart in the form of a suspension, or as a ring on the left hand. If such a talisman was intended for a child, then it was embroidered in a place invisible to prying eyes.

Burdock of happiness - for good luck, luck and wealth

This is an interesting and bright symbol, directly related to the forces of nature. Such a sign not only allows the owner to gain resistance to difficult life circumstances, but also lures luck, luck and wealth.

Our ancestors noted that the bearer of such a talisman:

• became friendly and sociable;
• people began to reach for him;
• he won the love and trust of those around him.

The burdock of happiness is one of the most common ornaments in embroidery.

Chur

Chur is a universal amulet that protects against evil spirits. Experiencing a strong fear of the inexplicable, our ancestors exclaimed - "Chur me!" Thus, they called for the protection of the power of the deity Chura and the spirits of their ancestors.

This the amulet created a kind of magic protective circle around the owner, as well as his home and family, protecting personal space from the invasion of evil spirits and unkind people.

The Chura symbol was widely used to purify space when performing magical rituals and worshiping deities. To do this, it could be used along with salt, water and fire.

Alatyr

Alatyr is an ancient magic stone, according to legend, from the blow on him with the hammer of Svarog, gods and heroes were born.

The eight-pointed amulet Alatyr is considered a symbol of all life in the Universe, a sign of the unification of all worlds.

Such a sign was used by our ancestors everywhere - on woven and embroidered ornaments, in the form of ornaments, and even on simple pictures and drawings in the huts of the Slavs. Its main function is protection. And everyone could find patronage at the original stone-Alatyr - from courageous warriors to small children and frail old people.

They loved to give the amulet to close people - it was believed that given from the bottom of their hearts, it acquires much greater power. It could also be presented as a gift to those with whom they wished to be reconciled.

We offer you to watch a video about the Alatyr amulet:

Easter cake

The traditions of our ancestors did not disappear anywhere with the arrival of Christianity in Russia - over the years they began to intricately intertwine with each other. So, on Easter (or, as it was otherwise called in the past, Great Day), the tradition of making Easter cakes is known, but few people know that this is partly a pagan rite, and the cake itself symbolizes a male phallic symbol, a sign of fertility.

Baking Easter cakes with colored eggs is an ancient Slavic tradition that carries the ritual meaning of fertility and the awakening of nature in spring.

Wedding bridal - for love and family

This the sign was used as a pattern, most often in embroidery... It was made in two colors (traditionally red and blue) and symbolized the union of two families, clans.

This amulet was of an exclusively situational nature - it was not worn under normal circumstances as a talisman, but was used only during weddings, on the clothes of the newlyweds.

The wedding party symbolized the strength and inviolability of the marriage union.

Goddess Bereginya - dolls and embroidery

Beregini are Slavic obrezhny dolls... They were made either at home, to protect the family from any evil, or personally, as a gift to a loved one. Such dolls were specially made without a face in order to preserve the sacred, sublime meaning and not allow malicious spirits to inhabit the amulet.

Scissors or needles were never used in making Beregin.

The main color of protective needlework was red - it was considered the strongest protective shade.

The Beregini dolls chased away evil spirits, reconciled the household and prevented all bad events that happened to the owners.

Protective embroidery most often included the most common protective symbols and ornaments dedicated to the goddess Makosh. So traditionally only women were engaged in needlework- men were not allowed to the process of creating family and home amulets.

How to use

According to tradition, there were the following options for the use of sacred symbols:

• amulets made of wood, metal or bone- they were worn around the neck or made in the form of rings;
• embroidery- when drawing up ornaments for decorating items of clothing and household items, they necessarily tried to weave protective symbols and signs into the drawing;
• image- signs could be carved or painted on a wide variety of objects or directly on the doors and walls of the house.

At the same time, for most of the signs there was a place - for example, the symbols of the deities were recommended to be made of metal and used in the form of amulets and ornaments, the solar signs of the Slavs were used everywhere, these symbols are quite universal. Amulets for women and children, as well as natural symbols, were most often used in the manufacture of home and family amulets with embroidery and reeled dolls.

Amulets and talismans were rarely made for themselves - they were usually presented as a gift to relatives and friends. Each sign had its own manufacturing rules, energizing ceremonies and suitable materials. These subtleties were necessarily taken into account when making amulets.

Nowadays Slavic signs began to be widely used in the form of tattoos... This practice is not prohibited, but it is necessary to be very careful in such decisions. For them, there is a rule - in no case should sacred symbols be placed below the belt line, this is considered a strong disrespect for the ancient forces.

Old Church Slavonic totem horoscope of animals by date of birth

The horoscope of the Slavs consists of 16 signs, enclosed in a cycle, where each year corresponds to its own totem animal. A more correct name for this phenomenon is the yearbook or the chronicle. Here is a complete list of the patrons of the Slavs by year with a description and designation of signs, with interesting names in the calendar - a creeping fox, a lurking wolf, hissing by others:

1. Dark Elk(Sokh) - 1912, 1928, 1944, 1960, 1976, 1992, 2008. Patron saint of individuals with strong spirit, active, endowed with leadership qualities.
2. Stinging hornet- 1913, 1929, 1945, 1961, 1977, 1993, 2009. People born under this sign are distinguished by frugality, firmness of character, and purposefulness.
3. Lurking Wolf- 1914, 1930, 1946, 1962, 1978, 1994, 2010. Those born under the sign of the Wolf tend to be collected and concentrated, patient and generous.
4. Fire Squirrel(Veksha) - 1915, 1931, 1947, 1963, 1979, 1995, 2011. The squirrel takes under its protection dexterous, crafty and quick-witted people. It is believed that they are favored by the gods.
5. Pearl Pike- 1916, 1932, 1948, 1964, 1980, 1996, 2012. They are calm, always peaceful people. They are protected by the spirits of their ancestors.
6. Bearded toad- 1917, 1933, 1949, 1965, 1981, 1997, 2013. People born under the sign of the Toad are distinguished by modesty, cordiality and hospitality, they know how to get everything they want from life.
7. A wild boar(Vepr) - 1918, 1934, 1950, 1966, 1982, 1998, 2014. Those who are lucky to be born in these years are characterized by stubbornness, endurance, assertiveness and fearlessness.
8. White owl- 1919, 1935, 1951, 1967, 1983, 1999, 2015. People who were born under the mysterious sign of the Owl are characterized by good intuition, a mystical mindset, and isolation.
9. Sizzling Uzh- 1920, 1935, 1952, 1968, 1984, 2000, 2016. Practical and frugal people with a philosophical mindset.
10. Crouching Fox- 1921, 1936, 1953, 1969, 1985, 2001, 2017. These people are cunning, quirky, adventurous. It is impossible to get bored with them.
11. Coiled Hedgehog- 1922, 1937, 1954, 1970, 1986, 2002, 2018. People of the Hedgehog sign are very active, fussy and active. They make the most loyal spouses and friends.
12. Soaring Eagle- 1923, 1938, 1955, 1971, 1987, 2003, 2019. Those born under the sign of the Eagle are distinguished by courage, strong leadership and pride.
13. Spinning Spider(Misgir) - 1924, 1939, 1956, 1972, 1988, 2004, 2020. Such people love loneliness, have a firm and persistent character, and have a strong potential for creativity.
14. Screaming Rooster- 1925, 1940, 1957, 1973, 1989, 2005, 2021. Under the sign of the Rooster, people are born creative, impulsive, emotional and filled with ambition.
15. Golden Horned Bull(Tour) - 1926, 1941, 1958, 1974, 1990, 2006, 2022. The Ox is the patron saint of stubborn, but generous and energetic people who have a large supply of patience and calmness.
16. Fireheart Horse- 1927, 1942, 1959, 1975, 1991, 2007, 2023. Those born in these years are distinguished by courage, activity, they love to be in motion.

As you can see from the list above, the Soaring Eagle is the symbol of 2019 according to the Slavic calendar.

When checking your totem sign, you must remember that according to the Slavic chronology, the year did not begin in January, as is customary for modern people, but in March, when the day of the Spring Equinox was celebrated.

We offer you to watch a video about the meaning of the Old Church Slavonic totem horoscope of animals by date of birth:

The use of Slavic symbols is a good way to honor the memory of ancestors and remember the rich heritage of our country. Fortunately, today there is interest in the pre-Christian heritage, so it is extremely important to understand the symbolism of the Slavs.

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"To get acquainted with the traditions, the history of ancestors, or not, is a volitional decision of everyone. In the old days, the Slavs considered acquaintance with the traditions of the clan obligatory. Perhaps that is why, in modern culture, there are strong echoes of paganism."

The word "symbol" has Greek roots. The ancient inhabitants called so the signs that had secret meaning known to certain groups of people. For example, early Christians painted a fish to be recognized by fellow believers. The Greeks could not speak out loud about their views. The persecution of Christians, their executions, forced to be careful.

The ancient Slavs also had their own symbols. They also reproduced in visual images their belief in something. And our ancestors believed in the forces of nature. They were deified. So that the elements do not destroy, dry up, but, on the contrary, help in life, the Russians sketched them in the form of signs.

These signs were placed on clothes, weapons, houses. So the Slavs sought the location of the higher powers, asked them for protection. It all started with 3 symbols - fire, water and earth. We will reveal the whole range of Slavic symbols, from the earliest to the latest.

Makosh

Makosh is a symbol of the earth, named after the Goddess who commands her. The first Slavic characters are easy to "read". Rhombus means field. If it is empty, then it has not yet been sown. If divided into sectors, it is plowed. A field with dots indicates that there will be a harvest soon.

The general interpretation of the symbol is fertility. An ancient conspiracy has been preserved, pronounced in honor of the mother of Raw Earth. We offer you to listen to it and see the options for the image of Mokosh, both in human and graphic guises. Sometimes, the Slavs refused to use the rhombus.

Kolovrat

Kolovrat is a Slavic solar symbol, like most of the swastika ornaments of the ancient Slavs. The connection with the daylight is evident from the name. In our ancestors, the word "colo" meant "solar circle". The life of the tribes completely depended on him, the harvest, the way of life depended.

Therefore, patterns with rays diverging from the center were so popular. In the first third of the 20th century, one of the swastikas was used by Hitler. This blackened the symbol. Initially, it carried only a positive charge. Rusichi and Germanic tribes were related. Their sign systems were similar.

The fact that the swastika is a Slavic symbol is indicated by artifacts found by archaeologists in the west of Russia and stored in state museums. We bring to your attention a video with evidence. The entry will also tell about a few more swastika symbols of the Russians.

Veles

The Slavs deified everything in nature. Each tree, stone, reservoir, house, phenomenon had its own spirit. Many of them were associated with solar, swastika images. But, some symbols of the Slavic Gods look different. For example, the Veles sign was drawn like an inverted letter "A".

The triangle is the prototype of the head. The inverted crescent moon above it resembles horns. It turns out the head of a bull. What's the connection? Veles was considered the patron saint of cattle. Concurrently, God was responsible for inspiration, helped singers, musicians and other creators.

Valknut

Valknut is a sign of God Odin. It is considered Scandinavian. But, the Russians also believed in this supreme spirit of war. He was served by the Valkyries. They circled over the battlefields, picked up the fallen and carried them to the heavenly city. There, appearances awaited the slain, which were also brought by the Valkyries. They are made of metal, wood, embroidered on clothes - symbols of the Slavic belief that the defenders of the clan find a better life in the upper world.

Perunitsa

Perunitsa outwardly resembles lightning, since it is associated with Perun. The Thunder God was associated with the Russians with light in darkness. The Slavic symbol of the family of our ancestors was perceived as a sign of victory over the evil hidden in the darkness. "Lightning" was carved in stone, embroidered on outfits, applied to plows, prophesying prosperity, a bright and successful future.

For complete information about the celestial spirit, its incarnations, see the video "Legacy". Its author will not only talk about Perun, but also provide video footage of the celebration of the Thunderer in modern conditions. Day of Perun falls on the 20th of July.

Svarog square

Our ancestors considered Svarog to be one of the patrons of fire. God was also responsible for wisdom, marriage, and helped hunters and blacksmiths. Svarog is the supreme spirit, the head of the pagan pantheon. Therefore, it was his name that sealed most of the oaths. Svarog's wife is the main Goddess of the female pantheon, Lada. Her sign refers to the swastika. The symbol is called ladinets, it looks like a wheel with 8 axles.

Until the 9th century, the Slavs had a different script - the Vedas, or, as they are also called, the runes. Each of them is more than a letter. Signs were compared with gods, used as talismans. We have already talked about one of the runes associated with the image of a wolf. It's time to get acquainted with the rest of the Vedas included in the Slavic symbols and amulets. Their meaning, further.

Peace

The rune "peace" reveals the Vedic alphabet. The "letter" looks like the horns of an elk and the tree of life, therefore, "peace" was used to designate them. But, the main interpretation of the sign is associated with Belobog. This light spirit guarded the Slavic clans. The very word "peace" in the language of the tribes meant precisely their community, unity. Therefore, Veda is included in the Slavic symbols, pictures of which serve as amulets of the family and, in general, humanity.

Altar

The word "altar" is not in vain reminiscent of "altar". This is a divine place, the center of the universe. This is how our ancestors understood the Veda. If you need to download Slavic symbols that simultaneously denote the beginning and end of all that exists, the "altar" sign is the best choice. The rune can be compared to the eastern yin-yang symbol. "Letter" indicates the eternal struggle of chaos and order, Belobog and Chernobog - the spirit of destruction and evil.

Rainbow

The modern letter "r" can be called a stylization of the "rainbow". Our ancestors saw in this Veda a sign of the path, the joy of the path of life. According to the beliefs of the Russians, the path of the rainbow leads to the altar. "Letter" helps to find the shortest vector. The Slavs used the symbol so as not to get lost, going to the goal.

Force

I mean, not only physical strength. To walk the path of the rainbow, you need the power of consciousness, freedom from the shackles of your own consciousness. Veda serves as a Slavic symbol of good luck. Warriors and hunters tried to have his image with them. The first written records of the runes of our ancestors date back to the 6th century.

The lines were written by the Gothic scholar Jordan. But, modern historians believe that the sign alphabet was formed in the 4th century AD. This is confirmed by archaeological finds on the territory of Moldova. Its lands were inhabited by Slavic tribes.

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The Veda served as a sign of the natural mutability of being. The rune contains energy that gives strength to the grass to grow, blood to run through the veins, the juices of the earth - along the trunks. However, Slavic signs and symbols, and their meaning, are associated not only with the positive aspects of life. There were about 20 Vedas in the "alphabet" of the pagans. We consider the main ones. So, let's get acquainted with the signs that are rarely used as amulets.

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Even during the Paleolithic era, mankind learned the art of ornament. Valuable information was put into the repeating pattern. Such an image is capable of evoking associations that are intertwined, helping to understand the full depth of the work.

Ancient Slavic culture in patterns and ornaments

They have absorbed many sacred, magical meanings, have a special energy. The wise men used the signs for sacraments and rituals. With their help, shamans could erase the boundaries between the worlds and travel to the dark or light world, communicate with the gods, pay tribute and respect to the forces of nature. A person who lived among nature, continuously watched her, transferred her lines to fabric, dishes, household items. Each line was not accidental and endowed with its own meaning. The ornament helped the ancient Slavs to protect their homes, themselves and their families, for this, patterns were applied to window, entrance openings, clothes, towels.

Traditional colors in symbolism

The ornament was applied to clothing with special trepidation, since it protected the wearer from evil spirits. The ritual pattern was applied to vulnerable parts: neck, collar, hem, sleeves.

Red

Most of the embroidery was red, as a symbol of life and love. This color protects living things. Red is also a sign of energy, fire, that is, the sun. He gives a healthy body, warmth, removes any evil eye.

It was not for nothing that ordinary phenomena were endowed with the epithet "red": the red sun, which gives life to all living organisms; spring is red - the personification of the beginning of life; red summer - dawn, life triumphs; the girl is red - beautiful girl healthy, full of energy, etc.

Black

In combination with red, it enhanced the protective effect of the ornament. Black is the fertile Mother Earth, this color was assigned the role of protecting a woman from infertility.

The sign embroidered in black zigzag means not a plowed field, it was worn by girls who need to be fertilized. Wavy black lines - a plowed field, ready for the seeds to germinate, that is, to fertilization.

Blue

The blue color protected from bad weather and natural elements. It was used mainly on men's clothing, because it was the man who was often away from home, looking for food or being in the war. Blue water is the sky on earth, its reflection. A blue embroidered ornament on a person's dress tells us that he has embarked on the spiritual path of self-improvement.

Male color, a sign of readiness to protect a woman. If a young man gave a girl a blue embroidered scarf, this meant that he had the most serious intentions, he was ready to protect his chosen one for the rest of his life. An important point: the man himself tied a gift on the girl's head, thereby confirming his intentions.

Green

The green color was endowed with the power of plants and helped to protect the body from wounds. Symbol of the Forest, youth and rebirth. The Tree of Peace, sown fields and young shoots were depicted in green.

The Slavs had names: - a green garden meant a flourishing life; - the wilderness is green, the same as “beyond the distant lands”, very far away; - green wine had a negative connotation - strong alcoholic intoxication. But, at the same time, this color denoted the space of a stranger, places inhabited by evil spirits.

In the southern area, the Slavs had conspiracies that helped to drive out evil spirits on the "green grass", "green tree", "on the green mountain." The mythological heroes also had green body parts: the hair and eyes of the mermaid and the goblin, and the watery body itself was all the color of sea ooze.

White

The dual color is white. It is associated with everything pure, light, holy, but at the same time it was considered mourning. Any other color is combined with this color, therefore white is a symbol of harmony, reconciliation. Also, white light is the space that is intended for human life.

People with pure thoughts and bright thoughts were described as follows: white little hands, white face, white birch tree. Everything that is soulful, light and kind in the world, everything is reflected in white: - white tablecloths protect guests from evil thoughts; - white sheets protect from death; - white underwear creates a barrier to grief and disease; - a white apron is able to protect female organs from the evil eye.

Slavic symbols and their meaning

Alatyr Another name is the cross of Svarog, an eight-petal star. This is the Eye of Rod. It was applied to the clothes of knowledgeable people, the sign acted as a talisman in a dangerous and long way. The cross unites in itself all svarga, double-headed and triglava and many other sacred symbols, since it is the basis of all that exists.

Bereginya

This symbol has many names: Woman in labor, Mother of the world, Goddess of the house and others. She protects her entire family, family, hearth, children. Beregina was allowed to rule in the sky, in nature, she was responsible for fertility. The female image was embroidered with raised or lowered hands as a sign of amulet and blessing.

The embodiment of the Universe, the center and axis of the world, the personification of the entire Family. Women, so that the family is strong and healthy. In the minds of the Slavs, the place of the World Tree was assigned in the center of the world, in the middle of the ocean on an island of land. Branches stretch to the sky, gods and angels sit in the crown. And the roots go deep underground, into the Underworld, where demonic entities and demons live. Bereginya and the Tree of Knowledge were interchangeable. Often the Goddess of the house was depicted with roots instead of legs - a sign of the earth.

Kolovrat

The well-known sign of the swastika originates from the Slavic peoples (it acquired a negative meaning thanks to Hitler and the Nazi army). Kolovrat, or Solstice, is the most ancient and deeply revered pagan amulet. It was considered the most powerful protective sign, which personifies the unity of the Family, its continuity, the Rotation of everything and everyone. This is how the idea of ​​the Eternal Renaissance was embodied in a significant way.

In the direction of rotation of the swastika (saline / anti-saline), the sun is determined in summer and winter. Aspiration in the course of the sun (Reveal) is light, it is a Creative force, a certain symbol of energy control, superiority over existing matter. It is opposed by the left-sided swastika (the Sun of Navi), this is the triumph of everything earthly, the superiority of the material essence and instinctiveness of things.

Undoubtedly, the most common were symbols that brought happiness. Orepey (or Arepey) is one of them. This name was given to the comb rhombus in the Ryazan region. In other regions, it is known as oak, well, or burdock. The rhombus itself in the Slavic ornamental tradition has many interpretations: agriculture, fertility, it was believed that the sun was also female.

A sign with a dot located in it meant a land planted with seeds. On the dress of a woman in the area of ​​the shoulder, Orepey denoted the World Mountain, Alatyr-stone with a god sitting on it. The gates to another world were embroidered on the hem. Elbow means ancestor. Often the rhombus pattern ended with crosses. So the Slavs believed that they were spreading happiness and goodness on all four sides. The symbol of the sown field brought prosperity, success, wealth to the Slavs, increased vitality, gave a person self-confidence.

Thunderman

The sign of Perun (the god of thunder) was depicted as a cross with six ends, which was inscribed in a hexagon or circle. At first, it could only be used by men and exclusively in a military environment; it was depicted on the weapons and armor of warriors. It was believed that Gromovnik had a detrimental effect on the female energy. Later, the ornament began to be applied to simple clothes and dwellings in order to protect themselves from destructive lightning. Shutters and doorframes were often decorated with this sign.

Makosh

The Heavenly Mother of God is the arbiter of destinies. With her daughters Dolya and Nedolya, she weaves the threads of fate to gods and people. Those who adhere to a righteous lifestyle, honor the saints, know the canons, draw a good lot, and Makosh gives them a share, a good fate. For those people who follow the lead of their desires and selfishness, Nedolya will be the mistress of fate. Makosh patronizes fertility, female occupations of handicraft, on her shoulders the responsibility for the crossroads of the Interworld.

The symbol helps to call on the power of the gods for help, it protects, heals, helps to find harmony and happiness. A noose-like sign is capable of connecting torn, confused, and shattered parts into a coherent whole.

Water

Water acted not only as an element, it is knowledge, the beginning of which is in the Interworld. The personification of the Currant-river, which serves as the border between Java and Navu, a river that carries the knowledge of ancient ancestors, oblivion and death. The Ra River is a bright road to God. Carries knowledge top level and the milk river in Iria grants immortality.

Strong amulet, personifying the union of two Clans. This ornament was always present on wedding embroidery. The pattern means the eternal spiritual, mental and physical merging of entities: two newlyweds and two Clans. The threads of the Body, Soul, Spirit, Conscience of both Clans are intertwined into a new created Life System.

The strong and weak beginnings in the Svadnik are indicated by color: masculine - red (fire), feminine - blue (water). The unification of the energies of the two Elements gives rise to a new universal energy and is a manifestation of endless life in time and space.

Ognevitsa

In the culture of the ancient Slavs, Ognevitsa was a strong female amulet. The beneficial effect was only on mature female body and a formed soul. The presence of this image on the clothes of young girls and girls was not allowed. Ognevitsa effectively acted on married women who gave birth to at least one child. She protected from everything bad, from an accidental word to deliberate evil deeds.

Carrying a sacred meaning, Ognevitsa was embroidered only on clothes, you cannot find it on household items. This symbol is able to ward off any misfortune from a woman, direct her to positive aspirations. In tandem with her, Slavets often appears - a swastika solar symbol that helps to protect women Health... The Slavs knew that Ognevitsa enhances the effect of the energy flows of the protective symbols that are next to her.

Stribozhich

Stribozhich directs his energy of creation to protect against the elements (hurricane, blizzard, storm, drought, and others). The amulet gave immunity to the entire Family and the economy of the Family. The sailors also loved this symbol. They carved signs on sailing ships, and Stribozhich gave them good weather. Farmers and grain growers revered him. Embroidered on work clothes, the pattern called for a cool breeze into the hot midday heat. It is believed that the blades of windmills were built in accordance with the arrangement of the petals of the symbol. This made it possible to use the wind energy most efficiently.

The Slavs attached great importance colors... Red blades of the sign - solar energy, activity. Internally, white space means union with the Universal heavens, the place where energy originates. The outer blue color speaks of sacredness, the highest stage of spiritual development. This wisdom is not given to everyone, it is given only to a select few.

Spiral

The spiral is a sign of wisdom. The blue pattern meant sacred wisdom. The ornament, made in other colors, was a talisman against evil forces and the evil eye. Slavic women loved to embroider spiral images on headdresses.

The spiral itself is the oldest symbol of the Universe, because many galaxies are located according to this principle. And humanity has been developing in an upward spiral since ancient times.

A little more about symbols

It is possible to comprehend all the beauty of the protective Slavic symbols if you study their meanings. Observing patterned embroidery, examining intricate interweaving of ornaments, the eye loses focus, and the picture becomes “holographic”. Attention switches between dark and light characters. Where the dark is everything earthly, and the light is the heavenly world.

Wanting to decipher the meaning inherent in the patterns, it is necessary to take into account the fact that, depending on the location of the protective symbols on the clothes, its interpretation also changes. The Slavs accepted the three-part division of the world: Reality, Nav and the world, where a place is reserved for man. Accordingly: the neck, shoulders are the highest divine light, the hem is the Underworld, the sleeves are the middle human world.

By placing one sign in different worlds, it also acquired different meanings. Male and female, light and darkness, earth and sky, up and down - such opposites ultimately lead to the fact that the process of movement, development occurs continuously and eternally.

The ancient Slavs had to observe the golden mean, keep the two sides of power in balance. Symbols have been created and improved for centuries, they have absorbed special sacred meanings, magic, works of ancestors. These are strong protective amulets, so their beauty and aesthetics should be judged as the last thing. For a very long time, the masters honored the canons according to which the ornament was embroidered, they were in charge of the meaning. But by the beginning of the twentieth century, much was lost.

Modern embroiderers can no longer explain what is embroidered with them, but somewhere in the distant outbacks ancient patterns still live and delight their admirers. There are still people who consciously wear protective clothing, delving into and comprehending the secrets of the past.

Slavic costume has always been admired by overseas merchants. Clothing skillfully emphasized the external and spiritual beauty. The rhythm of geometric details plays a significant role. To know the truth, to feel harmony and splendor is possible through creativity. However, you shouldn't look at the mysterious ornament on the run. This requires a special mood, a spiritual attitude, when a person hears his heart and is ready to follow his call.

AGNI - (FIRE) Symbol of Fire, altar and hearth; a protective symbol of the Highest Light Gods, Protecting dwellings, temples and the ancient Wisdom of the Gods. Also, it is a Slavic religious symbol of the god Agni; Aries era - 2.000 BC - the beginning of our era; Agni was sacrificed to the coming era of Pisces - the "victorious" Judaism, Christianity and Islam, therefore, in their war against the traditional Slavs, the Agni symbol is most actively pursued by them as "fascist"; The Sacred Fire of the altar and hearth; a protective symbol of the Highest Light Gods, Protecting dwellings, temples and the ancient Wisdom of the Gods. One of the epithets of the god Agni is Pramati; according to Indian texts, the wooden rod, by turning it to produce the sacred fire, is called pramantha. And this whole device for kindling the sacred fire is called arani (uranas from Sanskrit means "ram") and consists of two crossed wooden bars; in the middle, a third stick is twisted with a twine until the bars light up at the pivot point. The representative of the god Agni is the ram (ram). Hence the name agnus (lamb), from the Sanskrit agnis, from the Latin ignis (fire). The image of the starry Aries (Aries) is one of the symbols of the Aryans, since Aries is the symbol of Zarathushtra (Zoroaster), the Slavic sorcerer, the founder of the fiery religion of Zoroastrianism and the teacher of the Aryan race. In the Egyptian tradition of Slavism, the sacred ram of the god Amun was depicted. Astinha-Jesus was also called the Lamb in the Christian tradition of the Slavs. Therefore, there are so many images of this symbol in Christian works and objects. The number 7 is associated with the god Agni: Agni embodies seven Forces, which is expressed by his figure with seven arms; seven souls of Agni; his seven languages; seven ways of sacrifice; seven original elementary Forces, subsequently associated with seven planets; on the border of Taurus and Aries is the constellation of the Pleiades, which traditionally also numbered seven. In Egypt, seven Spirits appeared in different guises and guises. The XVII chapter of the "Book of the Dead" mentions seven deities of the underworld - Khu, who are associated with the symbolism of the seven stars of the Big Dipper Bucket - the astral symbol of the coffin (ark) of Osiris. "Deliver me," says the deceased, "from all the vices that are hidden in me, as you did for the seven Spirits who walk among those following their ruler Sepa (one of the names of Osiris)." The Seven Spirits are mentioned as the gods of Horus's retinue - these are his sons. Their names are Mestha (Amset), Hapi, Tuamutef (Duamutef) and Kebhsennuf (Kebeksenuf) - the gods of the four cardinal points. The symbolism of Agni-Aries is also associated with the number 3 and the concept of trinity. The god Agni rules the star Alcyone (Eta Taurus, the blue giant, 3rd magnitude). The Indian name Krittika (Krittika means "ax") is a star of Rakshasa, or low nature, possessing forces of a mixed nature: it provides physical, creative forces, or the energy of achieving greatness; brings ardor, ardor to the body or mind of its owner; governs a caste of intellectuals. The animal symbol is a sheep.