God’s Eye
Many people like to keep protective charms around to help them feel safe. Maybe you have seen one of these, a lucky rabbit's foot held to bring good luck, a cross that reminds someone of their blessings, or an eye shaped marble called an “Evil Eye” that protects against evil spirits. These objects all help to provide a sense of safety in uncertain times.
The God’s Eye, also known as Ojo de Dios (oh-ho-day-DEE-ohs) originally comes from the Huichol people of Central Northwest Mexico, where they were created as protective and spiritual symbols that helped them connect more deeply to the natural world.
Step 1: Connect your sticks
Make an “x” or plus sign with your sticks, crossing them in the middle. With a small bit of yarn, tie your two sticks together. Knot the yarn so it doesn’t come undone. Secure the sticks further by wrapping the yarn around the sticks several times in one direction across the “x” and then several times in the other direction. This might create a little ball which makes a nice center. Switch yarn colors if desired by tying on a second piece of yarn.
Step 2: Wrap the yarn around the sticks
Firmly hold the end of your yarn against the center of the sticks. Wrap the yarn around the first stick, moving from top around to the bottom and back up. Moving in the same direction wrap the next stick. Keep moving around in a circle, wrapping the yarn around each stick as you go. If you run out of yarn or want to change colors, simply tie a new piece of yarn to the existing piece and keep going.
Step 3: Finish your God’s Eye
Weave until only a small portion of the sticks are showing, approximately half an inch or more. Make a knot around the stick when you’re done. To hang the God’s Eye, you can tie a small piece of yarn through the top layers of yarn near one stick and create a loop. Hang near a window or bright space where the God’s Eye is visible.
Things to Think About:
Have you ever had a good luck charm, blessed item, or protective object that has helped you in the past?
What helped you feel safe as a child?
Can you name some ways that you feel protected today?