Slavic amulets are closely related to the religion of ancient peoples. The ancient Slavs worshiped and praised the pantheon of the god Rod, Diya, Semezha , etc. 

Amulets of the ancient Slavs: symbols that open doors to another world

Slavic amulets were actively used in the period before the rise of Christianity, when people inhabiting the territory of Ukraine worshiped the pantheon of the god Ra and other gods, who were at that time heard. Amulets were important for protection and prosperity in different spheres of human life, therefore the ancient peoples were well familiar with the symbolism of each of the gods, which is the object of worship and praise. 

Individual amulet

What is an amulet? The amulet is a symbol of protection from diseases, troubles, evil forces, conspiracies. Often amulets were used to strengthen courage and determination, those qualities that were already inherent in a person, so they decided to wear exactly that, and not another amulet. Amulets were selected individually and not only for protection, but also for longevity, prosperity, which depended on the role that a person played in society. 

Military amulets symbolized success in battle. Since the issue of marriage was relevant even at the time when the Slavs lived, amulets were actively used to protect a young family or child. Some signs need to be painted on clothing or household items to protect property from theft or damage, etc. 

Old Slavic amuletsprotected those who needed protection, and nurtured strength and love in those who needed them, so the process of choosing a protective symbol is one of the most important in human life. 

Types of amulets

• One of the most popular amulets is Slavic embroidery, which is still considered the most important amulet in the life of a young girl or guy, despite the fact that not everyone wears this type of clothing, or are not familiar with the influence of embroidery on human life. In ancient times, embroidery told about a person's position in society, occupation, etc. Not only the pattern is important, but also the places where the embroidery was placed on the clothes. 
• Belts were worn complete with outerwear. Often the pattern bore similarities to the embroidery pattern, although not necessarily. The pattern on the clothes - belonging to the people, region, clan, etc.
• A doll without a face was also considered a talisman. There were both male and female versions of amulets. 
• Old Slavic amulets have different shapes. There are female and male symbols, since the ancient Slavs clearly distinguished female and male deities. 

Signs and their interpretation

A symbol is an element of the sacred, secret world, hidden from the eyes of those who do not know. Confucius believed that it was signs and symbols that govern the world, and not words or laws, therefore, the symbolism of religion is given special importance. As for the religion of the ancient Slavs (Vedo-Vedic Orthodoxy), the interpretation of symbols is carried out through the pantheon of gods. 

In addition to the god Ra, there were other gods, including Diy, Dazhbog, Svarog, Semezh, whose worship and praise determined the reality of the ancient Slavs. For example, only in the pantheon of the god Ra, there were about 24 gods. In general, it was believed that there were 108 gods, if you count all the gods from other pantheons, headed by the Almighty God. The gods with their pantheons are seen as manifestations of the Most High God. 

• The star of the god Ra looks like an eight-pointed star. All the gods of the Ra pantheon live at the ends and intersections of the star figure, therefore this symbol was considered so powerful for the Slavs, who are the keepers of ancient wisdom. The pantheon of the god Ra is responsible for the physical world of the Earth. 
• The Diya cross is presented in the form of a cross with four rays, inscribed in a circle. The pantheon of the god Diya symbolizes the etheric world of the Earth. Sometimes the Diya cross is confused with the Celtic cross, but it is possible that different peoples inhabiting the Earth could have similar symbols, but the meaning of which may be slightly different.
• The eight-pointed cross of Dazhbog reflects the astral world of the Earth. The symbol is found in other religions of the world, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto. 
• The six-pointed cross of Svarog is related to the mental world of the Earth.
• The symbol, better known as the all-seeing eye, belongs to the pantheon of the gods of Pan, and symbolizes the casual world of Earth. 
• The five-pointed star is called the star of the god Sesta. The symbol reflects another world of the Earth, known as the world of souls of the Earth.
• The four-pointed star, which is depicted with crossed lines, is the star of the god Semezha, and belongs to the spiritual world of the Earth.
• The monad is also found in the symbolism of the ancient Slavs. The symbol of the god Vista opens the door to the ethical world of the Earth.
• The symbol of the god Virgo, which is depicted as a circle with an inscribed circle of small diameter inside, is responsible for the linguistic world of the Earth. 

It is enough to run through the main symbols of the main gods from different pantheons in order to have an idea of how deep the knowledge of the ancient Slavs about the structure of the world was, and why the amulets of the Slavs were so powerful. 

What is known about swastika symbols? Kolyadnik, Ladinets, Svadebnik and Dukhobor

There were really a lot of Swastik symbols, and they were related to the movement of the god Ra, the sun god, in the space of the sky. 

Traditionally, each swastika symbol is based on a cross, but its distinctive feature will be curved lines. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the movement of the god Ra is carried out clockwise and counterclockwise, since the symbols are divided into male and female. Some ancient Slavic amulets could only be worn by men or women, which was due to the role that men and women played in society. It means that amulets were selected for men for warriors, and for women - for families, strengthening of female strength. 

One example of a symbol that can have multiple meanings is an eight-pointed cross with curved lines that describe a circle. If the movement is clockwise, then the symbol is considered masculine, since it relates to the god Kolyada, the son of Dazhbog, symbolizing the birth of a new god of light. Such a symbol is called Kolyadnik. 

When the curved lines show movement in a circle, but counterclockwise, it is a different symbol, traditionally belonging to a woman. This symbol has another name - CrossLada,known more as Ladinets. The star of Lada symbolizes love and light harmony, and is considered the patroness of marriage. 

It is easy to confuse other symbols known as the Thunderman and the Thunderstorm with the Kolyadnik and the Cross of Lada. Why? The thunderman is a cross with six arms with clockwise curved lines. The same Kolyadnik is a similar symbol, but with an eight-pointed cross. The thunderman is related to the god Perun, and he could often be seen on shields and swords. It is still a six-pointed cross with curved lines, but counterclockwise. The thunderstorm will already be a female fire symbol, since Perunitsa is his patroness, and not the god Perun. Such a symbol was used for weather protection and control of the elements. 

Indeed, the amulets of the ancient Slavs have incredible power if you understand their meaning and choose the amulet with the image of a magical symbol that will meet the aspirations and needs of a person. Even if you present such a symbol as a gift, it will all be used as a talisman, inside which the knowledge of the ancient Slavs, their history and culture are hidden.