2020

The hamsa, or “Mirian’s hand” term used in the Jewish world, although also known as “Fatima’s hand” by Muslims, and by Buddhism called “Abhaya Mundra” is an amulet that protects from evil by stopping it with the palm of the…

Coins are part of many rituals to attract money, but Chinese coins are especially powerful; they have a central square hole through which fortune is said to enter. Moreover, not only do they manage to bring fortune into our lives,…

It is a ceremonial knife, which was used in ancient Peru by the Moche, Chimu and Inca cultures. It had a main role during the Inti Raymi, when the rite was celebrated at the end of the harvest period and…

In India the elephant is considered to be lucky, because it comes from its god Ganesha, so it’s a nice amulet to bring you prosperity, but make sure the trunk is bent and upwards.

Carp fish is a very traditional meal during Christmas and New Year’s dinner in many Central European countries. In countries such as Poland and Germany there is a tradition that after dinner, a couple of scales are cut off and…

There is documentation of its use by the Etruscans, in the Roman Era. In countries like Italy or Turkey the “fist” is considered an offensive gesture, but in Brazil it is considered to have the capacity to capture all the…

It is a characteristic figure of the Andean altiplano, which receives tribute in Bolivia, Peru, northern Chile and Argentina, as well as in eastern Venezuela, where he is known as Don Juan del Dinero. According to historians, the legend began…