Sedefil - a natural amulet against evil

 In all magical traditions of the world, herbs are considered a healing but also a mystical weapon against the forces of evil. Among the many beautiful embryophytes, a special, almost sacred place is occupied by the most famous plant in Bosnian beliefs, which our people call sedef trava or sedefil, while in other countries it is known as a ruta or rutvica. How powerful it is will be most credibly witnessed by its privileged status among the Roman peoples. Namely, the Italian saying "La ruta ogni mala stuta" that is, translated into English: „sedefil burns all evil“, and this best describes the potential it possesses.

It was noted that Roman women, especially those from the wealthier class, never went out on the street without a twig of sedefil  in their hands or tucked behind their ear, convinced that in addition to enviable looks they would be protected from disease. Sedefil is considered a natural amulet that is traditionally claimed to be especially powerful against evil eyes, especially if its leaves are carried in a red bag.

The sedefil  gained such a reputation thanks to the specific appearance of the leaves, which resembles five fingers, which is a traditional amulet in the Middle East against the most widespread evil in the world - evil eyes. Because of that, but also because of its unusual aromatic scent, mother-of-pearl was very popular as an amulet, so its branches were sold by traders on the streets, and on one branch there are enough leaves to make an amulet for five or six people or for the whole family.

This amulet, given by God, was believed to be good to carry with you, hung around your neck, against epilepsy, dizziness, hysteria and other neuroses. Similarly, it has been suggested that it has the power to protect against demon attacks and nightmares, so very often the leaves of this plant were placed in a pillow. Sedefil is traditionally grown near the front door or in the garden to protect the house from evil.

Precisely because of this common practice, it was once very easy to recognize a Bosniak house by this beautiful detail. A similar custom exists in Latin American countries where bouquets of sedefil  grass can still be seen today at the front door, to protect the family from dishonorable forces and magic. In addition, mothers there usually hang a bouquet of sedefil on the wall to hang near the baby's bed, in order to protect the baby's crib from witches' attacks.

A cure for evil

Apart from the fact that in many cultures of the world sedefil is given exceptional prophylactic power, it is also an excellent cleaner of space from negative energy. Namely, with its presence, sedefil expels opposing energies and contributes to the creation of harmony. The ritual is very simple; a bouquet of sedefil  is dipped in a bowl of spring water and sprayed on all corners of the rooms.

All those who are familiar with the miraculous properties of this plant agree in the statement that there is no better cure for evil eyes than this one.

The Spaniards used sea water and a twig of sedefil  against diseases caused by evil eyes. After dipping it in water, the person performing the exorcism sprays the patient with it and says:

Evil from the air, evil from the sea,

evil from fire, evil from the moon,

evil of the stars, evil of noon,

evil from midnight.

If there is an evil eye on you,

sorcery or witch's hand,

in the name of God and the Virgin Mary,

let them take it all away

the waves of the holy sea

where the rooster does not sing,

chicken does not poop,

a small child does not cry

nor does a baptized Christian live there.

After that the twig is put back in the glass and if it sinks it is a sign of strong evil. He is then thrown into the sea, but so that the patient stands with his back to the sea and the sedefil is thrown over his head into the water.

Sometimes an old woman (a white witch) would be invited into the house to bring freshly picked sedefil twigs and place them next to the patient or on his chest, and pray quietly and persistently until the leaves were completely dry. This would complete the ritual and free the patient from the evil eye. In a similar way, "air sickness" is thus treated, as the Spaniards call facial paralysis, be it partial or complete. The white witch dips a waist of sedefil in a vessel of sea water and, making it a sign of the cross above the patient's face, says:

I bless you from the dead air,

from the living air, from the sun's rays,

the rays of the moon, the rays of the stars,

noon and midnight air

and the rays of Ave Maria.

This formula is pronounced three days in a row, during the day only. It is forbidden to perform the described exorcism on Sundays. Also, after the treatment, the patient would be required to carry a canvas bag with a sprig of sedefil  in it as an amulet against evil winds.

A ritual for happiness in all fields

But, although the most common prop of local witches and folk healers, sedefil can also be used without their assistance. Special power is given to a bouquet of sedefil to which a few sprigs of rosemary have been added.

The people in Portugal believe that these are plants that can save everyone and remove the destructive effects of any evil eye and cleanse the aura of accumulations of negative energy. For this purpose the following very simple rite is practiced; first bathe and wash your hair and then the whole body, from head to toe, sprinkled with tea from a boiled sprig of sedefil  and one sprig of rosemary. After that, cut the fresh lemon into four parts and rub the body with it. When dry, throw the leftovers down the river. In addition to humans, witchcraft can also be placed on animals, especially pets, so if you notice that your dog or cat has suddenly become lethargic, without appetite, or has been upset for some time, take one large twig of sedefil  and gently cross it over the animal's body. saying:

Holy Juraj,

as thou hast slain the enemy of good,

so take away these evil eyes from this animal.

Repeat this a few times and finally with a twig make a sign of the cross on your pet’s head.

Since ancient times, both in Europe and in Africa, sedefil has been considered a magical plant in the fight against the evil eye, to defend against infectious diseases and to achieve what is desired. That is why I left for the end a very powerful ritual that originates from the Brazilian cult of macumba and with the help of which you can activate positive energy in all fields of life.

It is necessary to take a handful of mother-of-pearl leaves and put it under your pillow, so that it stays there for 21 days. On the morning of the twenty-second day, you should make tea from these leaves and wash yourself with it from the neck to the toes, avoiding water contact with the head. During those days, while your leaves are under your pillow, don't forget to light a candle to your guardian angel, who will provide you with protection and accelerate the effects of this ritual.

A plant that even witches fear- Cleanse the aura and attract

Sedef trava or Sedefil (Ruta graveolens) is a plant with a characteristic smell and specific appearance, which I have already written about twice. But she is also, very miraculous, so she rightly deserves more attention and time. It is extremely popular in the folklore of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, but also throughout Latin America, and as such it is accompanied by many beliefs and ritual practices. Among the many examples, we can mention Mexico, where sedefil is used to treat various diseases, from headaches, menstrual cramps, epilepsy to ailments that can be caused by evil eyes.

It is a well-established rule of the local folk healers (curandero) that in the rituals of annulment, the consequence of enchanting eyes, the patient is first "swept" with a fresh hen's egg, and a bouquet of rosemary, sedefil and basil just before the massage. In this way, the bouquet accumulates a good part of the negative energy and weakens it in the patient's body while the egg absorbs the rest.

lso, it is known that with a bouquet of freshly picked sedefil grass, the aura is cleaned so that a person "sweeps" it from head to toe, and then goes to a river or stream, turns his back on it, and throws the used bouquet over his head into the water. After that, the person goes home without turning back.

Due to its natural prophylactic appearance, sedefil leaves in Brazil are considered the perfect amulet against black magic and evil eye attacks. This knowledge is shared by those Bosnian hodjas who make amulets. Namely, traditionally, when packing amulets, a sheet of sedef trave is placed in it, in order to double the strength of protection. In addition, if its leaf is carried in a wallet, it attracts happiness and well-being, while if it is kept and carried in a small canvas bag, it protects against witchcraft.

In a house where there is no progress and bad things are happening, it is recommended that a friend or relative give a sedefil as a gift to any member of that family. If the donated plant in the pot remains healthy, that is, it does not dry out, which can happen despite the care around it, it is a sign that bad luck has been expelled from that house and from the family.

The only rule that should be followed in the described ritual is that no one from the household had had contact with the donated sedefil before, that is, that he did not touch it with his hands, bought or watered it. In addition to this, it is interesting to say that in Bosnia it is believed that sedefil only grows, that is, it takes root only in a pious or good-natured person, which in addition to alluding to its sanctity, shows how the plant responds exclusively to positive energy.

The fear that makes witches tremble

The people of Puerto Rico traditionally have great respect for sedef trava because of the belief that it can save a person from witches and black magic. According to the island's tradition, the Virgin Mary ascended to heaven, climbing a bush of mother-of-pearl, and for this service to the Mother of God she was blessed and endowed with divine virtues. Respect for it is argued in the general belief that the plant should not be treated badly under any circumstances, breaking its branches or pruning it unnecessarily. Furthermore, it is believed that its leaves or stems in the preparation of medicines should not be boiled, which is a common practice in Puerto Rican folk medicine, because if this is done the plant is depleted or literally - killed.

The people there also believe that if a few twigs of sedef trava, on which there are hard fruits of seeds, are placed under a pillow or under the bed, it prevents any negative entity from approaching the sleeper during the night. For the same purpose, old people in that part of the world used to carry a twig of sedefil with them, especially on Tuesdays and Fridays. Also, in the past, it was not uncommon to use small branches of this plant to maintain a home fireplace. Usually a twig was hung above the front door, or in the immediate vicinity of the front door, with the aim of mortally intimidating witches and evil spirits, who then should not dare to step into such a sheltered house.

According to folklore, several witches once talked about things that spoil and prevent their spells, not realizing that a village girl was listening to them from the sidelines, who then revealed herself to them in the middle of the conversation and asked them what good sedef trava is for. The witches, frightened that the girl had heard and recognized them, and thus deprived them of the power to harm her, replied that they would reveal it to her, but only if she promised not to reveal their identity to other villagers. After the girl swore to keep the secret, the eldest of the witches said, "It is good to keep a sedef  in a crib against witches, it is good for the mother to burn incense with it, it is also good for women's diseases, as well as for the woman not to lose her fetus ". This is why the saying is often heard in other Latin American countries: "If there were no sedef trave, there would be no children."

There is even a story about how the witches themselves sing this saying while dancing at their nightly meetings, and the devil replies, "The organ is good, the organ is good," revealing to them that the evil forces prefer church singing to the leaf of sedef trave. Elsewhere it is said: "If the barracuda did not speak, it would not know what sedefil  is good for", like a curious witch who once complained to the people, pretending to be good, in order to persuade them to reveal to her the virtues of this miraculous plant.

Find out if you have magical potential

Spiritual powers exist within every human being, but these forces are not the same for all people. To some people, these powers are very weakly expressed, in others they are mediocre, and yet in the third group, the smallest one, they have an enviable range of action. It is interesting to note that in 90% of children, spiritual powers are innate and actively last until puberty, which is why most of them are open and cheerful. Similarly, 50% of women have spiritual power, as they are by nature more open to belief in the supernatural and therefore can more easily perceive and detect mystical things and phenomena, unlike men. However, precisely because of these spiritual abilities, women more often have problems with occult phenomena, that is, they more easily become targets of black magic, being affected by the sight of evil eyes and attacks by ghosts.

According to spiritual teachers, only 2% of men are spiritually active, which fully corresponds to the writings of ancient and medieval writers, according to whom, in addition to one wizard, a hundred witches come. But this should not be an obstacle for the male sex to develop their spirituality, because it is given to all of us. Namely, the spiritual forces in man depend on the five senses, and these five senses depend on the structure of the human brain. In childhood, the brain of almost all people is soft, the senses are sharpened and spiritual potentials are at a high level, but as a person matures and ages physically, the brain becomes hardened and the internal forces become weaker and less expressed. As a result, older people feel an increasing fear of death, while it was, for example, almost imperceptible in childhood and adolescence. It should be emphasized that death is also a spiritual experience, which leads to the transformation of form, but it is only not feared by the elderly who are spiritually strong.

Also, it is a fascinating fact that some people do not have a naturally hardened brain, that is, if a layer of hard tissue does not form on the pineal gland, their spiritual power does not weaken. This is the only reason why some individuals get results in the first days of practicing a ritual, such as summoning ghosts, while others try tirelessly dozens of times but without success. All this leads to openly expressed frustration and doubt in magical or religious rites. Individuals driven by a burning desire to experience a supersensible experience, make contact with hidden entities or become excellent in magic, wholeheartedly search for proven rituals, adhere to rigorous rules for repeating many prayers and formulas, fasting, sharing alms and seclusion but still all their efforts remain without results. However, it would be wrong to call all this a failure and a waste of time, but a more appropriate definition would be that it is a sign that the arithmetic of spiritual action has not yet begun to affect the inner strength.


The palm as a detection zone

Human palms are an ideal map for the detection of spiritual potentials, and anyone who wants to get confirmation that he possesses a natural talent for the occult should pay attention to the signs he received at birth.

1. This is a sign that shows the ability to predict the future. It is usually shown in people who gained this power after experiencing extreme stress, for example, after an accident, clinical death, or the death of a loved one.

2. This is a sign that sensitive and subtle people have, ideal for people with the potential to be a spiritual medium

3. This is not a mystical sign, but a symbol that speaks of a strong personality that reveals that it is a person of exceptional charisma and inner magnetism. A person with such a sign can very easily develop the ability to hypnosis.

4. A sign that reveals the ability to heal.

5. A sign that speaks of insight, the ability to find a way to hidden secrets and mysteries, usually after some traumatic experience.

6. People with this sign have strength in their words. They are able to reconcile quarreling people through conversation, confront them with problems and, like teachers, guide them in solving them. Quality psychologists and psychiatrists have this sign.

7. The ring of the black wizard. People with this sign have a large amount of negative energy and have evil eyes.

8. The mystical cross in the middle of the palm, a sign that this man is in complete harmony with himself and the world around him. Often these people can predict the future, help with their wisdom, and heal the sick.

9. This is a sign of suggestion, the ability of hypnosis.

10. Whoever has this sign on his palm, his dreams are prophetic. If there is an island on this line, then it also has the power of telepathy.

11. This sign is called the "guardian angel," and such a person has a high potential of energy whose words and thoughts are very easily materialized.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             When I recently wrote about angels, I mentioned their connections to children in the folklore of the Bosnian and Romanian people. And as it always happens, one story leads to another, so without much hesitation, I can view this text as a continuation of the research of innate human spirituality, in order to at least partially provide an insight into its fascination.

Spiritual strength or spiritual power is crucial in all types of occultism, but also religiosity itself. Namely, every success of rituals and ceremonies depends exclusively on the inner strength of man. As we all know, any prayer is based on faith and of course as such should have its effect, but it will be absent if there is no spiritual strength in the one who prays. Until it awakens in a person, no ritual or action will have a significant effect and will quickly fail.

Amulet for liberation from negative energy

When a person is unlucky in love, career or is often ill, a Bosnian wise woman, a so-called "stravarka", will advise her as follows:

After the appearance of the new moon on the first Sunday, the woman should cut off all the nails on her hands and feet and pull out a few hairs from her head and a few hairs from her genitals. Then she should bury it all together under a young tree, among the roots, which, when it grows enough, will bear fruit like a pear or an apple. After that, the person will receive an amulet from a wise woman, in fact a miniature bag made of red cloth with a small piece of Taxus baccata wood, a little salt and sugar. The person who received the amulet should wear it with them for seven days, in contact with the skin of the body, and then it should be left on a shelf on the wall in the house, or on top of the closet. And it stays there for a long time without moving.

How to achieve a quality love relationship

To love someone is actually questioning ourselves, our inner strength and faith, how much we are able to give ourselves to another, and more importantly, how willing we are to change. Every novelty in life means a certain change, including an emotional connection. Love is not static, it is hyperactive, it is a skilled trader: as much as you invest and give, you will get as much back.

When two people's relationships have reached a stage of tension and discontent, then they will need to stop and ask themselves where the problem is? It is true that it takes two for love as well as for quarrel, but you must not use this as an argument to justify your mistakes. As soon as we start approaching without self-criticism, convinced that we are good and correct and the other side is not, know immediately that you have become the biggest problem.

Although I always emphasize that love has three foundations: open communication, understanding, and accepting your partner as he is, without the intention of changing him, it often happens that we take these guidelines too lightly without thinking about their real meaning.


Open conversations

Communication is very important for a successful relationship, maybe even crucial, but also, a lot of pointless talking does more harm than good. The conversations must not be superficial, the depths of a certain closeness should be entered and opened. This is a serious problem for most people, especially for those who do not have enough confidence, so they are horrified by such communications, convinced that they will turn out to be weak, vulnerable and stupid. But in fact, they already are all of that. By discovering ourselves and communicating clearly, the only thing we can get out of it, is what we currently do not have - confidence. Open conversations strengthen the character, and evoke consciousness from narrow views and certainly bring relaxation in the long run. We must not allow ourselves to hide behind the ego, because only cowards are hiding there. Why be ashamed of yourself? As long as we do this, we will never take control of our lives.

Also, stay away from projections.

We often hear the statement, especially from women, when describing the qualities of a desirable man, the one they want as a partner, that he must be humorous. And do you know what kind of women this is? The ones who are not humorous themselves, and actually expect someone else to entertain them and make them laugh. Like a clown. A certain amount of humor is certainly desirable because laughter relaxes, brings serenity and optimism to the relationship, but if one thinks that humor will solve something crucial, they are wrong.

We are not all humorous, nor do we need to be. Paying attention and care greatly compensates for a person's lack of humor. Furthermore, experience has shown that men who turn everything into a joke are subconsciously afraid of getting attached, and humor serves them to avoid serious communication. The one where they reveal themselves and talk about themselves. Remember, who does not open up to you is not a silent person, but simply you are not interesting enough for him to want to do it.


Understanding yourself and the other

When the relationship starts, it should be depreciated. It is not advisable to simply let it all settle down, as this often solves nothing but deepens the crisis and creates resentment.

The rule is to be aware of the other person, their presence and thinking. We are all different, and that is great, but that is no barrier for developing one of the most beautiful human virtues - understanding. I want to emphasize that understanding is not justification for one's stupidity. And it should not be misused. Perhaps this is the best way to explain: the parent always loves his child, no matter what nonsense he does, but the parent loves only the child but not his stupidity. It's separate. In the same way, you should approach to the event of a crisis, which is caused by some stupidity of your partner. Also, no one likes being offended and verbally humiliated, so forget about that approach right away. Such an approach will certainly not solve anything, but it will do just the opposite - it will further complicate everything.

When solving a problem, then we should also look at it from the perspective of another person, and thus try to understand what actually happened and why. Also, forget the statement that this could never happen to you, because it is simply not true, and only demonstrates your ego and misunderstanding. We can make far greater mistakes than those we want to share moral and other life lessons with.

And what is most important is the compromise, which is based on the principle "it must not be either how i want it or how you want it, but we should find ourselves somewhere in between". We are both in this, it concerns us equally and it has an impact on our relationship and our shared lives. It's not you, it's not me, it's - us.




Accept the person as they are


The most common problem we make in a relationship is the desire to design a partner as we please. This clearly and loudly shows a lack of basic respect. Why do you think everything is right with you? What makes you so convinced that your style of dress, expression and behavior is the right one? After all, you fell in love with that person that you now want to change. Initially, you didn't mind anything about that person. So, the problem is not in your parter, but in you. Therefore, do not in any way treat your complexes and frustrations on others, as you will ruin your life.

The real and basic truth is that we all change when it suits us, and not because of others. A change in force is not a change but a source of frustration, which will sooner or later erupt and complicate everything. We all change through life, both physically and characterually, and it is simply a process that should not be exerted by force, but let it go in its own course. There is no better partner than the one who feels good in their own skin.

Who are the karmic partners

Throughout our lives we meet new people, some we get to know superficially and some more deeply, but each individual leaves some relative mark on us. Humans are, like everything around us, energy; therefore, each person has in his or her life persons who are appropriate for  them in a certain way, either characteristically, physically, by their fluid or yet repulsive to them. That is the essence of energy - attraction and repulsion.

But what about people who mean more to us than others, and who we rightly call special? I'm not referring to those classic falling in love here because love, like everything else, has its expiration date. Love like fire ignites us, burns us, then smokes and extinguishes. This probably happens as a result of the fact that every person is unstoppably changing psychologically and physically throughout life, and after a while we realize that we are no longer the same person a year or more ago. And accordingly, we have changed somewhat the perception of ourselves and the world around us. What suited us yesterday is probably not so important today. However, this should not scare or worry you as it is a completely normal sequence of events in everyone's life. After all, it is in the primal nature of man to always move on.


The soul in search of the soul

It is difficult to say whether or not there are karmic partners. Apart from birth and death, we cannot be absolutely sure of anything else. But this should never stop us from exploring and expanding our horizons. Also, it is important to know how to separate the grain from the weeds, meaning, the good from the bad. Today, we are literally overwhelmed with all sorts of philosophies, views and opinions, most of which are superficial and fictitious in order to please the masses. The best example is reincarnation. Everyone who allegedly dealt with this was in the past life some famous or rich person, few have had an average or poor life. And that is simply impossible. Reincarnation really does exist, and we see the best evidence in nature. A nature that literally dies and is reborn through the change of seasons. But somehow, I always get the feeling that wisdom ceases to be wisdom when everyone starts to deal with it, because a crowd of men will always make a foolishness out of wisdom.

Returning to the karmic partners topic; as I have already noted, it is in human nature that it constantly strives to go forward, and so our souls tend to the same. But unlike the body, which longs for material pleasures, the soul has only one goal - to connect with its soulmate and become complete.

The soul is universal and does not possess gender, nor does this definition mean anything to it. By entering the human, animal or plant body, the soul bestows upon it a life without which nothing grows or develops. For the soul, every new body is actually a new experience and realization. As a plant, it will experience a strong connection to the Earth and its energy. In the body of the animal, all senses will live intensely and so much knowledge will be absorbed, and in the body of a man it will realize the power of the mind.


Through all these indescribable odyssey, the soul will constantly strive for unification and harmony. Because, after all, we are not complete when we are alone, only a part of it is filled. The whole universe, including the Earth, is built on the principle of reciprocity; everything relies on one another and nothing can exist for itself. Since we are all energy, we all transform into one another or, to put it simply, nourish one another, starting with bacteria and beyond. So, in order for our physical body to exist, it must eat. But the soul does not need that kind of food but the pure, energetic one that we humans call love. And this is where we slowly reach our karmic partners. However, first of all, one must distinguish between what is fateful and what is karmic partner.


Human destiny as a mission

Everyone who lives, carries with them their destiny, and therefore, there are many people in his or her life, from parents, family, children, relatives, friends, lovers, mistresses, to husbands and wives. Because of the hormones and the natural desire to create a family and live like everyone around us, we marry, very often because of a passion for someone, or out of desperation not to grow old on our own, or we simply marry because of calculations. Whether we are driven by emotions or practical interest, marriage is formed. After a period of time, as many world statistics relentlessly show, most marriages break down and divorce. Let's understand each other - this is still a positive epilogue to the situation where partners are literally living with each other, waiting for their children to grow up, or secretly hoping for a spouse to die first, so that they become free to finally get on with their lives.

In fact, all of this is human fate or in other words, mission. With a person we can have a  mission to create children, to build a house with someone, to spend everything with someone, to make us happy or hurt us a lot. When that mission is fulfilled, then the meaning of our life together disappears and then we enter a vacuum. No love, no luck. We wait for some miracle, and we console ourselves and feed only hope. And the only thing that happens is that we become nervous, angry, dissatisfied, scared. Basically - unhappy.


A meeting after which nothing is the same anymore

The reason why the most people in the world are unhappy is because they never meet their karmic partners through life and never become complete. Despite all other fulfilling goals, such as having a successful career, their life until death is meaningless. Money is not important to the soul, but only love, and that is why nothing else can satisfy it. Such people either have a fair number of partners through life as they unwittingly search for the right person, or live alone.

When we meet our karmic partner then happens the so called bonding of souls. An indescribable sense of unification and peace. We are becoming complete. Sometimes it can happen that one partner dies after a while (or many years) but the one who remains to live, despite the loss, is not unhappy because he is still living in harmony. There are many such examples, and perhaps one of the most famous is Josipa Lisac and Karlo Metikos.

Finally, it should be emphasized that there is no method by which we can detect a karmic partner. Him or her our soul literally "feels" as the human mind feels the body. Among some esoteric circles, it is thought that persons with natal horoscope Moon in Pisces, because of their more pronounced sensibility and empathy, can most easily recognize a soul mate.

Other interesting points are that it is absolutely wrong to think that we have to be madly in love with karmic partners and have a fantastic sexual relationship. Remember that the soul does not know gender. That is why karmic partners can be our parents, children, spouses, friends, relatives or even someone you saw in a picture and who lives on another continent. Someone you can criticize, judge, love, even hate for a while, avoid, but you can never be indifferent, and whose happiness is as important to you as your own. Someone you've been attached to with your heart and thoughts all your life, or at least from the moment you met him. Agatha Christie expressed herself very well on the subject when she wrote a sentence in one of her novels:" It was one of those moments when you know that nothing will ever be the same again."

Our faces - we're not as good as we think​

Today, in the myriad of psychological manuals, so-called popular psychology, and all kinds of media coverage, we are literally in the middle of a mix of everything. Everyone advises and recommends something, but most of these suggestions, although probably well-intentioned, can greatly complicate one's life if misunderstood and applied. People generally understand everything the way it suits them.

In popular psychology as well as in religion, one is literally forced to be something that is unnatural and therefore impossible. We are dualistic beings, with the same propensity for good and evil, and we cannot be constantly good, cheerful and positive. Also, we cannot constantly tell ourselves how beautiful and successful we are, or that we keep repeating various nonsense, and the universe, like the spirit from the magic lamp, will hear and fulfill our desires. But it won't, because none of this is realistic and possible and nothing can work that way. Life is far from fantasy, it is fundamentally changeable, we all have good and bad stages, periods and years. One day we can be in a good mood, and tomorrow in a bad mood.

Nothing is exclusively black and white, but mostly gray. No one is absolutely good or absolutely bad. Since ancient times, philosophers and sages have said that in every good there is at least one grain of evil and vice versa. We are all just people with many flaws and virtues, capable of great nobility and great cruelty. And most importantly - we are all originals. There are no two identical people in the world. Even the twins, who are often physically completely identical, characteristically differ from one another. Therefore, everyone should seek their own path and way of life, and not live according to someone else's directions.

As a young boy, I heard from an old woman that every man has three paths in front of him: the path of good, the path of evil, and the third path that we design for ourselves. I think most of us choose this last one because it suits us best. The first two are immensely difficult and require too much effort from us, whether we are extremely good or bad, and each leads to suffering and eventual downfall.


Life like a fairy tale and a soap opera

None of us is the epicenter of the world, and the world does not revolve around us and because of us. You have noticed that when a celebrity dies, who has influenced millions of people with his/her talent, life goes on for everyone, and no one decides to stop anything because of their death, let alone because of us, the anonymous men.

Therefore, be very careful in interpreting those suggestions that you should put yourself first, and be egotistical, and let others obey you and your will. Try telling your boss at work something like this; let's say you will be half an hour late for work every day because you don't want stress. Or try telling your family to start taking care of themselves from now on, because you've been reading some book, and finally realized that you are a priceless gift under this sky. Their reaction will bring you down to earth quickly.

We must admit that it is very nice when someone through some text empowers you and raises your ego, but you do not live in a fairy tale. There is a completely different world out there that requires a lot of tolerance, flexibility, common sense and cooperation from us. We cannot do without each other and we actually do depend on each other, therefore we must all cultivate tolerance and understanding. This is what these manuals will not suggest, because supposedly each of us deserves only the best. There are awful monsters all around us, but only we are angels. Doesn't that remind you of all fairy tales and soap operas? The similarity is too great to ignore. But of course it is absurd to say that one should not love oneself, but that love must be expressed in a healthy and realistic way. Not like self-obsession.


Stop playing the victim

There are no perfect people, perfect relationships, partners or perfect lives. Everything is subject to constant change and thus an uncertain future. The most important thing throughout life is to step out of the role of victim and take responsibility. When you do this, no matter how old you are, know that you are finally grown and mature.

Blaming parents, children, partners, friends or the state for their own problems is a vicious cycle of frustration and bitterness. As long as you act as a victim and accuse others for your own recklessness and incompetence, you are in fact running away from responsibility and never taking control of your life. And this is because we consider ourselves to be a very good person, who helped everyone, did no harm to anyone, and others were unjust and ungrateful to us and did not appreciate or respect us. In fact, it only hurts us that others did not behave the way we wanted them to, and our ego cannot tolerate that.

There are still layers of human hypocrisy emerging here. Most of us help others solely for our own personal interest, there is no real benevolence here. And then when these individuals do not reciprocate to us as we expect them to, our ego  goes wild. Therefore, it is not true helping, and it should not be considered as such. When we help someone wholeheartedly, we only do it because it makes us happy and satisfied. We do not expect anything in return, not even from God, because to help someone is a gift in itself. If we love someone then we love him as he is, with all his faults and virtues, because when it comes to love, there is no blackmail and conditioning.

Getting involved with a taken person, consciously giving money to a person who is known for not repaying debt, overeating, living messy, gossiping, stealing, enduring abuse and so much more, is only our choice and we have no right to blame anyone. No one put a gun to our forehead and said we have to do something. Things that are done under duress are certainly not our choice and we are not to blame, but we must take responsibility for everything else. As soon as we do this and point the finger of guilt at ourselves, sadness, anger and resentment will disappear. Let's embrace reality and live wiser.


Moderation is the key to everything

The only advice I will give you is the universal one and certainly the most realistic one - be moderate. Nurture moderation in everything without overdoing it in any segment of life. Whatever is exaggerated whether it is love, food, sex, career, learning, religion, or something else, it necessarily translates into a serious disorder and a mental or physical illness.
Man exists on the basis of moderation. Heartbeat, pulse rate, breathing rhythm, all made to work in a uniform rhythm of balance and harmony. As soon as any of it accelerates or slows down we have a serious problem.
Love, hate, surrender, take, but always in moderation, without exaggeration. That is the essence of man, we must not ignore our essence and the truth. Stand in front of the mirror more often and be brutally honest, look at any imperfections on yourself and admit that you do not have the right to criticize anyone else afterwards. We are no better or worse than other people, just be who you are, don't be ashamed of yourself, and don't try to act, behave and look like someone else. As soon as you get to know yourself, your virtues and your flaws, you will become more moderate and the quality of your life will improve.

Mistični put zmije

Bosanski horoskop ima drevnu šamanističku pozadinu jer obuhvata sav živi svijet koji postoji na Zemlji (ljude, životinje, drveće i biljke), a koje prožima mistični put zmije, zapravo prati njenu spiritualnu transformaciju u zmaja, mitsku silu koja simbolizira uskrsnuće i novi život. Po vjerovanju  naših predaka prvi Ilir je nastao od zmije te upravo zbog toga zmija simbolizira početak odnosno prvi znak. Njen povlašteni položaj potvrđuje i predaja bosanskih Bogumila, sljedbenika arijanskog kršćanstva, po kojoj je zmija stvorena na 40 godina prije stvaranja prvog čovjeka. Zmija u svom vijugavom putu kroz svaki naredni znak kruga sudbine utjelovljuje neuništivo sjeme života koje evolucijom poprima drugačije oblike te tako stiče svijest ili znanje o postojanju. Ovo sjeme života predstavlja univerzalnu mudrost koja je zapravo srž duše, božanske manifestacije.


Lični broj


Bosanski horoskop je vrlo kompatibilan sa numerologijom i tu se ova dva divinacijska  sistema savršeno prožimaju i nadopunjuju. Na taj način se stiče vrlo precizan uvid u karakteristike nekog pojedinačnog znaka te osoba rođenih u periodu dok on traje. Ovakav  pristup se pokazao uspješnim pošto podrobnije  rasvjetljava karakteristike nekog pojedinca što u konačnici doprinosi da se bolje razumije ali i odredi njegova sudbina.

Tajna se krije u ličnom broju kojeg posjeduje svako od nas a on se dobija tako da se sabere datum rođenja i svede na jednocifren broj. Slijedi primjer osobe rođene u znaku Ratnika čiji je datum rođenja: 12.03.1980. Navedeni datum se ovako sabira: 1+2+3+1+9+8 = 24/6.

Ovo su neki generalni primjeri i objašnjenja za pojedine lične brojeve i znakove:

Osobe rođene u znaku Žabe, Goluba i Babe sa ličnim brojem 6 su radoholičari, marljivi te karijeristi.

Osobe rođene u znaku Zmije, Žabe i Zviždenjaka, naročito žene, sa ličnim brojem 5 veoma su ljubomorne i posesivne, ali isto tako i spremne da se nesebično daju partneru i žrtvuju.

Osobe rođene u znaku Zmije i Zviždenjaka sa ličnim brojem 1 uglavnom su lijepe vanjštine. No, skoro uvijek, imaju problem sa egom, tvrdoglavošću ali i psihom.

Osobe rođene u znaku Sedefila, Lastavice, Zviždenjaka i Zmije sa ličnim brojevima 1, 3 i 8 najviše su podložne uticaju crne magije, ili generalno negativne energije, te među njima ima najviše žrtvi navedenoga.

Zmija, a posebno Lastavica, imaju naviku da lako daju obećanja ali ih često ne ispunjavaju. Slično je i sa Ratnikom. Sa ova tri znaka treba oprezno ulaziti u poslovne dogovore.

Did i Žaba su znaci osoba koje će vam sigurno pomoći u nevolji ili nekom problemu. Poznati su po tome.

U vrijeme dok vladaju Baba i Did oglašava se kukavica koja i na simboličan način ima veze sa starim ljudima sklonim stalnom kukanju i žaljenju. No, kukavica je tajanstvena i mistična ptica kroz koju progovaraju duhovi mrtvih predaka. U periodu oglašavaja kukavice, dok traje vladavina Babe i Dida, treba moliti za mrtve pretke i paliti svijeće za njihov mir. I kako bi vam pomogli u narednom periodu, naročito u nekim rizičnim situacijama.

Nightingale of a broken heart

George Michael was unique in his appearance, not only on the British music scene but also worldwide. A popstar with a stunning voice, a charismatic look and a very interesting personality.

Most people often wonder why they were born and what their life mission is, but they never get the answer. However, there are people like George Michael, whose answer to this dilemma has always been clear. He was born to sing, amaze and inspire millions of people with his appearance. It was his destiny, the karmic task he accomplished in the best possible way, and moved on. Therefore, he was, without exaggeration, one of the highest quality vocals on the world stage.

George Michael was born on June 25, 1963, in the first lunar phase, the fifth day of the young moon, in a year marked by 13 full moons and 12 young moons. What is interesting in interpreting this data is that persons born in a year with 13 full moons are more prone to vice and internal confusion than the rest.

In the Bosnian horoscope, George was born in the sign of Linden and what is characteristic for the man of this sign is a great emotionality, a strong need to be accepted and a sensitive nature. In public, he always likes to present himself as a strong personality in order to conceal his gentle side. He always expects his partner to give him a lot of attention, even initiative, to which he doubles as he is generous in nature. George Michael was a typical representative of this character who always tried to focus on what he was doing, whether it was conversation or lifestyle, and sought control to keep as much detail about himself as possible in the realm of private and intimate.

Number 5 belongs to George according to numerology. It is a symbol of people who love change and do not come to terms with everyday life and established norms. In addition, the people of this number are resourceful and creative. His numerological chart indicates great emotionality and connection with his family. But he was prone to indecision and often took a long time to make a decision or move in some direction. While in his twenties he had quite a lot of energy, in his thirties, (from the age of 35), he suddenly disappeared, and then his impasse followed: he had neither the will nor the strength to realize new business successes, and was increasingly depressed and suffering from psychological crises.

According to the numerological chart, his most difficult life span begins at 49, culminating in his death at 53. Lung and heart health problems were crucial factors that led to the end of his life.


Lonely and unhappy next to everyone around him

However, while his career was booming, his private life was not particularly successful. Therefore, it must be admitted that Marie Callas was absolutely right in saying that no real artist is actually happy. Art is indescribably beautiful but extremely cruel to one who transmits it to other people.

Despite his great career success, George Michael was extremely unhappy in his love life: his first known partner Anselmo was infected with HIV (of which he died), creating great stress and fear in George, since he suspected that his partner had transmitted this deadly disease to him. He spoke about it in one of the interviews, describing great fear and despair as he waited for the test results. His next partner was Kenny Goss, a notorious alcoholic and troublemaker who also had a negative effect on George, who himself struggled with addiction.

His last known partner, Fadi Fawaz, was a typical example of a person with a purely material interest in a relationship. George was a very rich man who could afford such a luxury, but in fact very unhappy as he never, through his life, had a quality and reliable person beside himself, someone who would positively influence him and rely on him. And this is exactly what Linden characters need the most.

Therefore, one should not be surprised by the fact that throughout his life, George has struggled with inexplicable sadness. At one time he used to make a positive use of it by making his big hits, but later, grief overcame and guided him.

The side effect of rapid career success at the expense of unlived adolescence did not bypass George, like many other stars, and manifested itself through experimentation with drugs, changes in sexual partners and psychoses. What was characteristic for George was his relatively rapid physical change, especially of his face, which was clearly a reflection of his inner condition. All his changing moods, stages of addiction, depression and confusion left a mark on his face. However, despite everything his smile always remained the same, like a child's, as his eyes grew sadder with time.


Soul and reincarnation

George Michael's soul before he was born in London in 1963 had a very traumatic event. The fetus with his soul ended up in the body of a woman who did not want to give birth to him and had an abortion. His karmic mission abruptly ended there, and continued after a year, this time in the body of his mother, Leslie. Because of this, he was extremely attached to his mother and had a very difficult time dealing with her death. It was this death that awakened in him the trauma of rejection and abandonment that he had difficulty coping with. A new birth (reincarnation) of his soul will occur in a small country where he will be born again as a man, but this time as a twin, his profession will be design, and in this life he will be realized through marriage and children. In the new life, George will finally meet his soulmate, a karmic partner, with whom he will accomplish what he has always wanted and never had - love.