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The Belief in "Bad Luck" in the Ottoman Empire: A Language of Protection from the Evil Eye to the Stars

February 18, 2026

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The Belief in "Bad Luck" in the Ottoman Empire: A Language of Protection from the Evil Eye to the Stars

Star Weakness and Evil Eye

The expression "my star is low" in popular culture means a person whose energy is sensitive and who is easily affected by the evil eye. In the Ottoman period, this situation was explained by astrological weakness.

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Protection Methods

Blue Bead: It is believed to reflect the color of the sky (blue) and repel bad energy (evil eye).
Black Seed: Provides protection as it is the plant of Saturn (the boundary protector).

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