Asklepios’ dependence on snakes for healing could prove to have some reality and benefits to it. There’s a story that dates back to the ancient past where a boy’s wound was healed by the mouth of a large snake. This may have been based on the fact that a snake’s saliva can heal wounds. The priests often used sacred serpents in their ceremonies. It is believed that the sick would visit shrines called “asklepieia” for healing in ancient Greece. Asklepios was the mythical Greek god of medicine. The staff is a personal belonging of Asklepios. This popular image of the snake wrapped around the staff is a powerful healing symbol. Rod of Asclepius by David from the Noun Project Rod of Asclepius / A rod with a serpent wrapped around it. This beautiful symbol which comes directly from the source aims to enlighten us to the Divine path, one that is embedded deeply within us, so that we can serve humanity in the best possible manner. Thus, this symbol is an expression of the way of life, as well as an excellent reminder to send out love. While the rising star represents the human body that requires healing from the Divine Source, the Prema Pranahuti essentially represents the divine breath, the primary source of life for mankind. It depicts the arousing of the sacred heart to attract and give out unconditional love. The Prem Pranahuti is a representation of chi which is the vital force of energy that penetrates through the universe. It holds great significance because firstly, the number 3 is considered a special number and also because this symbol depicts the eight-fold path which is also referred to as the Middle Path in Buddhism. This is the third symbol of the trinity after Prema Agni and the Rising Star. Not just is it a fashion statement but those who believe in it attract good luck, health, wealth and happiness. You must have seen it as a charm in jewelry and as a popular tattoo. The healer’s hand is looked upon as a depiction of a Reiki healer’s hand, one that gives off positive energy, and it is therefore even called the Reiki hand. In modern times it has become correlated with new-age spiritual healing practices like Reiki. However, you can say that the way this is being done may have changed a little. Though it is one of the ancient symbols, today it still continues to be used in many parts of the world as a healing symbol. This symbol is believed to have originated from the Native American solar signs that have been discovered in a variety of places in the south-western part of the United States. It is for that reason that the Healer’s Hand is known to represent the healing powers of a Shaman. This spiral depicts the universe and when it is put together with the outline of the hand, the symbol is known to give off therapeutic energy. It comprises a hand that has a spiral instead of the palm. The healing hand symbol or the Shaman’s hand as it’s properly known as, is an age-old symbol of healing and protection.

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