DIY Japanese amulets. Japanese amulets: understanding the types of omamori
Japanese amulets, which have enormous power, like modern amulets from other countries, are diverse today, and almost each of them has its own legend.
In principle, today there is one general rule for the manufacture of Japanese talismans, which is that all amulets must be made only by human hands. Japanese residents believe that talismans that are manufactured industrially do not have spiritual power.
So, what Japanese talismans are considered the most popular and most effective today? First of all, it is worth highlighting such a talisman as Maneki-neko, which in translation means an Alluring cat that brings happiness and good luck. This talisman means a figurine made of ceramics or porcelain, which brings only good luck to the owner. The cat symbol used here is shown with its right paw raised up.
It is in this way, according to the Japanese, that it is possible to attract good luck and improve your own financial situation. But a cat that raises its left paw is capable of attracting clients. That is why figurines of this kind can be found in almost any store these days. In some cases, there are Japanese amulets in the form of a cat with two legs raised at the same time. At the same time, the Japanese good luck talisman can be made from either clay or wood.
No less popular is the Japanese talisman called Daruma. This product is produced in the guise of a tumbler doll, which personifies Bodhidharma, a deity who can bring happiness to a person. As for the background to the origin of such an amulet, the ancient legend talks about a goddess whose limbs completely atrophied as a result of meditation for 9 years.
There are also Japanese talismans and amulets like Inuhariko. The main symbol of this product is a dog, which is designed to protect and protect its owner from all kinds of evil spirits. At the same time, for a female representative who is expecting the birth of a baby, this amulet ensures the birth of a healthy child and childbirth without complications.
In addition, such a product is an excellent protector of children, from whom it scares away a variety of evil creatures. Currently, it is customary to give these oriental talismans to a loved one who is wished good luck and prosperity.
In no case is it recommended to forget that Japanese talismans made with your own hands have stronger energy and capabilities. Among all the varieties of amulets of this kind, one can also highlight the Takarabune talisman, which brings a person happiness and various earthly blessings. This product is made in the shape of a treasure ship with the presence of 7 different gods on it.
Thus, from all of the above we can conclude that modern Japanese amulets, which bring prosperity and happiness, today can be made both in the form of a ship, a cat, and in the guise of a dog.
One of the most popular feng shui talismans is the porcelain cat. It is installed in offices, stores, and at home. It performs the function of attracting happiness. Read more about what it means and how to use the Maneki neko talisman on the Guru Horoscope.
Maneki neko and its types
Before purchasing a Maneki Neko talisman, you should pay attention to the fact that there are several types of it. For example, if a cat raised its right paw, then this talisman attracts financial well-being, money and career success. Sometimes small pieces of paper with wishes are tied to the right paw. People believe that this way their wish will come true faster.
If a cat's left paw is raised, this means that it attracts good luck to the owner in areas that are not related to money. For example, it helps to attract new friends, acquaintances and partners.
It also happens that the talisman has two paws raised up. This means that it attracts luck both in material spheres and in non-material spheres of human life.
Maneki neko mascot and its color
The color of the talisman also matters. If you want to improve your health, then choose yellow Neko Maneki. White is suitable for those who strive for spiritual development. Red protects the house from evil. Pink attracts love into life. Orange Maneki neko will attract good luck into your life. Black will protect from misfortune and evil people. Gold will attract wealth and financial well-being.
Mascot placement
It is very important to position this talisman correctly. The cat should be placed on a red pillow or red piece of cloth. This color in Feng Shui means happiness and prosperity. Most often, maneki neko are placed at the entrance to a home or office. This way he will attract good luck. It should also be turned with its muzzle towards the door. This is worth doing so that good things come into the house and do not leave it.
If your goal is to attract finance to your home, then this talisman can be planted in a pot where a money tree grows. You can put a few coins around it.
For those who suffer from loneliness, you can purchase two Maneki Neko. This is how the talisman will attract love into the owner’s life.
Sarubobo is a popular Japanese amulet symbolizing a baby monkey. The Sarubobo amulet was made from old kimanos by grandmothers for their grandchildren as a play doll and protection from everything bad and for their daughters for a successful marriage, favorable childbirth and healthy and obedient children. This Japanese amulet is associated with wishes for happiness and a happy home.
Traditionally, sarubobo was made red. But nowadays this amulet is found in different colors, with each color symbolizing its own wishes.
Blue Sarubobo - for good luck in studies and work
Pink Sarubobo - for good luck in love
Green sarubobo - for health
Yellow Sarubobo - for good luck with money
Black sarubobo – protection from troubles
Sarubobo is usually made without a face, just like .
How to make a Japanese amulet with your own hands.
Sarubobo can be of any size.
From the fabric, cut out a rectangle (the length of the rectangle is slightly greater than the width) and a circle (the diameter of the circle is equal to the width of the rectangle). 
Our blank sizes for sarubobo are 8x6.5 cm and the circle is 6.5 cm in diameter.
For a hat - a right triangle with a leg of 7 cm and for a belly bandage - 7.5x4.5. 
Making the body of a sarubobo. Sew the sides of the rectangle with a buttonhole stitch, as shown in the photo. The result was a human body with 4 legs and an unsewn hole in the middle. 
Through this hole we turn the workpiece right side out. 
We stuff the sarubo with padding polyester or cotton wool. 
We sew up the hole. 
Making the head of a sarubobo. We sew the circle around with a “forward needle” seam. Take a stronger thread for this operation. 
Place cotton wool or padding polyester in the middle of the circle and tighten the thread. 
Make a few stitches to secure the resulting ball of fabric. 
Sew the ball to the body.
The Japanese sarubobo amulet is ready.
You can wear a sarubobo. For example, make him a traditional Japanese hat and a tummy bandage.
Making a hat for a sarubobo.
Place the triangle on the sarubobo's head along the hypotenuse of the cut out triangle. 
Place the edges of the triangle on top of each other and secure with a needle-forward stitch. You can make the hat a little smaller than the head. 
Turn the cap inside out. Fold the top corner of the triangle forward and stitch along the edge as shown in the photo. 
Place the hat on the sarubobo, folding the bottom edge. Sew the hat to the head, stitching along the edge with a needle-forward stitch.
Fold the edges of the sarubobo belt.
Wrap the belt around the Japanese fabric man and join the edges of the belt with a few stitches. 
Japanese Sarubobo doll is ready. It would be interesting to make several of them.
In almost all cultures, people create amulets, talismans, and amulets. Both Russian and Japanese traditions use amulets for “protection” and “good luck.”
We, practicing Reiki, can also use weaving amulets, knowing Russian traditions.
Charms can work as an “anchor”, which on an unconscious level can maintain a certain state of luck in a person. Moreover, luck can manifest itself in all aspects of life: in business, in love, in health...
It is important to make such a talisman correctly. I will share all the intricacies of creating amulets with you in my free series of letters on this topic. And I will teach everyone to weave the right amulets.
If you want to get acquainted with weaving Reiki amulets for health, good luck in business or attracting a loved one
I propose to get acquainted with the Japanese traditions of creating amulets, amulets, and talismans:
- Gofu - amulets - hieroglyphs
Japanese signs are drawn on white paper with black or red ink by those who want to achieve something.
The Japanese believe that in these pieces of paper lives a spirit that helps fulfill their wishes; it is called Reipu 霊符 - “spirit of the sign.”
2. Omamori - (Japanese: 御守 omamori)
These Japanese amulets are dedicated to a specific deity. The word omamori is a respectful form of the word mamori - "protection".
Omamori is always made by hand from bright silk fabric. This is how the Japanese try to attract good luck, success and happiness. They make wishes and make amulets - cute little symbols of good luck that they can carry with them.
3. Sarubobo Japanese toy - fabric amulet
This small toy is made from pieces of fabric left over from sewing a kimono. According to the Japanese, it is not even necessary to believe in the power of the amulet.
It works even without faith in it, sharing sadness and joy with its owner, protecting him from evil spells and troubles. Therefore, this amulet can be a wonderful gift to any loved one, be it an adult or a child. Luck and protection will not hurt anyone.
If you want to get acquainted with weaving Reiki amulets,
For a better understanding of Japanese culture, cinema and anime, it is advisable to know about Japanese mascots. Then there will be no questions about why there is a poster with some kind of animal hanging at the entrance to the police station.
In this post I will show several mascots of prefectures, and I wrote about the mascots of companies and institutions here:
1. Gunma-chanぐんまちゃん (Gunma-chan) - a cute pony, the mascot of Gunma Prefecture 群馬（literally something like “herd of horses”). Invented in 1994, a special license is required to use this image (probably for everyone), .
Gunma Prefecture is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. Area - 6362.33 km², population - 2 million people.
2. Kumamon(くまモン) is the mascot of the Japanese Kumamoto, created in 2010 as part of the Kumamoto Surprise (くまもとサプライズ, kumamoto sapuraizu) campaign to attract tourists after the opening of the Kyushu Shinkansen railway.
Costumes are on sale 
The phrase くまモン頑張れ絵 Kumamon gambare was included in the list of the most popular Japanese words of 2016. "Hold on, Kumamon!" - pictures with such inscriptions could be seen after a strong earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, which happened in April of this year.
The prefecture is located on the island of Kyushu, area - 7404.79 km², population - 1.79 million.
3. Chiiba-kun(チーバくん, Chiiba-kun) is the mascot of Chiba Prefecture.
The description states that he is very curious, fearless, loves to explore the unknown and loves to eat.))
Look how his profile resembles the outline of the prefecture!
Chiba is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. Area - 5156.61 km², population - 6.2 million people.
4. Habatan(はばタン, habatan) - phoenix, invented in 2003, since 2006 tourism ambassador of Hyogo Prefecture.
In January 1995, a strong earthquake struck Hyogo Prefecture, killing more than 6,000 people. The phoenix symbolizes rebirth after this disaster.
Hyogo (兵庫県) is located in the Kinki region. Area ー 1899.28 km², population - 8.85 million people. The center of the prefecture is the city of Kobe.
5. Kobaton (コバトン)- mascot of Saitama Prefecture (埼玉). He (she?) depicts a ringed dove, a prefecture bird from the family Pigeon. Officially named as a symbol since 2005, there is also a wheelchair version of Kobaton.
Saitama is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu. Area - 3798.08 km², population - 7.2 million people. The administrative center is the city of Saitama.
6. Shimanekko(Shimanekko, しまねっこ) is the mascot of Shimane Prefecture (島根県). Apparently composed of the words "island" and "cat". Drawn as a yellow cat with a roof on his hat, this is the roof of the famous Shinto shrine Izumotaisha (出雲大社).
Shimane is a prefecture in the Chugoku region on the island of Honshu, area - 6707.96 km², population - 697,398 people. The administrative center of the prefecture is the city of Matsue.
mascot , from fr. mascotte - “person, animal or object that brings good luck”
In Japanese, mascots are called yurukyara (ゆるキャラ) and are used to promote and recognize a place, region, event, organization, or company. They are very popular, and since 2010 there has been a Mascot Grand Prix (yurukyara guran-puri ゆるキャラグランプリ), where the most popular ones are determined by voting. In 2015 there were 1727 participants!
Mascots of a certain area are called gotōchi-kyara (ご当地キャラ).
