The Healer’s Hand aka The Shaman’s Hand

The Healer's Hand, also known as the Shaman's Hand, is an ancient symbol of healing and protection.

The hand represented a human life and was believed to transfer energy to the individual that the symbol was placed on.

It's depicted as a hand with a spiral in the palm and is believed to have originated from Native American solar hieroglyphs. The symbol signifies the flow of positive energy, dispelling illness and bringing good fortune, health, blessings, and strength.

The terms "Healer's Hand" and "Shaman's Hand" are often used interchangeably to refer to a Native American symbol of healing and protection, particularly within Hopi culture and carries therapeutic energy and healing power. 

Key aspects of the symbol:

• Hand: Represents healing and blessings. 

• Spiral: Symbolizes the universe, eternity, or the path of human existence along with energy flow and healing power.

• Healing and Protection: The combined image is believed to offer both healing and protection. 

• Origins: The symbol is thought to have roots in ancient Native American cultures, specifically from the First Nations people of the southwestern United States. The symbol is thought to have derived from Native American solar rock carvings (petroglyphs) and is associated with the Hopi people. 

• Other names: It's also sometimes referred to as the "Hopi Hand

• Cultural Significance:
In Hopi culture, the Healer's Hand is deeply connected to the belief in harmonious coexistence with nature and honoring all life forms. It's often found as petroglyphs or pictographs marking the Hopi's ancestral journey across the land. 

• Modern Use:
The Healer's Hand continues to be used today as a symbol of healing and protection, often worn as jewelry or displayed in homes. It is also used in Reiki, an energy healing practice, where practitioners use their hands to channel healing energy. 

• Other Names:
It is also known as the Shaman's Hand, Hopi Hand, or the Hamsa healing hand, depending on the cultural context. 

• Hamsa Hand:
The Hamsa, another ancient amulet, is also associated with healing and protection, symbolizing the open right hand and dispelling negative energies.