On which hand and on which finger are wedding rings worn in Russia? Why are wedding rings worn on the ring finger?

Since ancient times, jewelry could tell about its owner. Its presence on one or another part of the body told many secrets and innermost desires of the owner. Particular attention was paid to the hands and fingers. Their decoration was considered magical effect, since it is known that there are more than 400 active points on the fingers, which are responsible for the functioning of various organs.

There are cases when a person wears a ring for quite a long time and suffers from constant headaches. But you just have to experiment and remove it, and all your ailments will go away. And the reason for this is the influence of the ring on biologically active points. Or another example, when a woman’s reproductive function was in a passive state for a long time, and only by saying goodbye to the ring or changing it to another finger, she was able to get pregnant. It is very important to know and understand your body, its needs, energy balance and the changes occurring in it.

A huge amount of information has been accumulated over the centuries on the influence of various minerals and alloys on the human body. Silver is more suitable for people who suffer from migraines and want to balance their emotional condition. This metal is also suitable for esotericists and clairvoyants, as it helps the development of magical abilities and intuitive thinking. We often observe that silver jewelry darken over time. This happens, for the most part, from contact with the skin of a sick person. So if your silver ring acquires a dark shade, then you should pay close attention to your health status. To restore vital energy and increase strength, it is recommended to wear gold jewelry. Gold has a particularly beneficial effect on the vitality of women of Balzac age. From a health point of view, the noble metal has a positive effect on cardiac activity and helps reduce high pressure. It is also recommended to wear gold jewelry for people suffering from ulcers. Silver, on the contrary, increases heart rate and increases blood pressure.

Which hand should I wear rings on? If you put the ring on your right hand, it will reflect the state of the owner here and now. The decoration on the left hand reflects the desired state of its owner and helps to achieve it. And for left-handed people it’s the other way around.

Thumb.

Astrologers say that the energy flowing in the thumb is protected by Mars. The main parts of the body affected by this planet are the head and neck. Therefore, Mars is primarily responsible for such qualities in a person as will, logic, and thinking. People who lack such qualities are advised to wear rings on their thumbs. This action activates the necessary energies and replenishes the person with the necessary qualities.

It is better to choose a ring or ring that you will put on your thumb with blue or blue-green stones. It is recommended to have several stones in use and change them depending on your goals and well-being. Wearing minerals on the thumb whose energy is contrary to the nature of the energy of the finger can lead to serious problems, including paralysis, and create an unstable emotional background in a person. If you put jewelry with red stones on your thumb, then such actions can reduce the owner’s self-confidence. Blue color in jewelry worn on the thumb, activates vital energy, has a beneficial effect on the restoration of the nervous system, sharpens attention, and when worn for a long time, fights absent-mindedness. The blue-green shade of the stone on the jewelry can prevent epileptic seizures and create a pleasant feeling of comfort. These stones include:

lapis lazuli,
green turquoise,
sea green aquamarine,
amazonite

Rings with green mineral replenish the body's protective functions, increase immunity, promote tissue regeneration, stabilize the owner's psychological state and balance the heart rate. Yellow stones on the thumb stabilize the nervous system. It is strictly forbidden to wear blue stones on this finger, since the latter can incline a person to bad habits such as alcohol, smoking and drugs. TO blue flowers The decoration also includes gray color, which can instill fear in a person, as well as make a person’s mood apathetic. The presence of a blue-violet stone on the thumb can cause migraines and attacks of nausea.

Very often, wearing jewelry on the thumb becomes the reason for celibacy, because it suppresses the beauty of a woman and attracts men who have psychological instability. Due to a change in energy, a person may become suicidal. Women should be wary of wearing stones on their thumbs. If you are still a fan of decorating this particular finger of your hand, then you should take into account the fact that some minerals are hostile towards each other. Observe their harmonious presence on your hand.

In palmistry, the thumb has the value “3”, i.e. that people wearing rings on this finger strive to show their superiority in life, to choose the main paths of self-realization. But on the other hand, such a person becomes overly talkative and boastful. The owner of the ring is often an emotional, expansive and very strong person. The trail of communication with such a person remains in the thoughts of the interlocutor for a long time, most often like a bad dream. It is useless to convince this person; he firmly stands on his opinion and does not accept compromises.

A special case- a man wearing a ring on his thumb. Even in ancient Rome and Greece, the thumb was considered a symbol of the phallus and iron rings were worn on it to pacify masculine energy. IN modern world this opinion has not changed, the only thing is that hardware has been replaced by more precious metals and elegance in jewelry. Don’t be scared if a person comes to a meeting wearing a huge ring on his thumb. This only indicates that a person is trying to curb his aggression and praise the harmony within himself, aimed at fruitful communication.

Forefinger.

According to astrologers, the index finger is an expression of the power of Jupiter. It accompanies our development, fills our feelings and emotions, and indicates our purpose in life. Wearing jewelry on the index finger affects the development of talent and self-realization in your favorite business, and the success of the enterprise being implemented. An incorrectly selected stone can worsen the situation in your business and even lead to ruin. It will attract irresponsible and frivolous behavior to the owner, allowing him to fulfill unnecessary whims, which will lead to unwanted waste. But if you choose a stone correctly and harmoniously, then with its strength it will help in the implementation of your plans, endow a person with courage, courage, and open channels of influence on other people.

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sapphire,
aquamarine,
lapis lazuli,
turquoise,
amazonite,
opal,
beryl.

To increase your self-esteem and to implement good and bright plans, it is recommended to wear tin jewelry on your index finger. It is believed that this is the metal of Jupiter or Perun. In rare cases, you can give preference to gold - a metal that is friendly to Jupiter. Silver rings can lead the owner to a complete fiasco in business and disruption of planned plans, do not wear them. Women are advised to wear jewelry on the index finger of their left hand, and men - on right hand.

Jewelry on the index finger was worn by such famous commanders and rulers as Ivan the Terrible, Caesar, Cardinal Richelieu. Henry VIII preferred to wear rings exclusively on his index fingers and decorated both hands with them. In history he is remembered as a famous reformer, a great monarch, a husband of six wives at the same time and as a man with extremely unstable psyche. Indeed, it is believed that if you wear a ring on the index finger of your right hand, this action develops prudence. And if on the left, it shows a sense of self-importance, delusions of grandeur, a tendency to depression and hysteria.

The ring that the owner wears on the index finger indicates that a person has a strong-willed character, a desire for power, for leadership. If a person is by nature timid and shy in communication, indecisive in his actions, then by decorating his index finger, he can absorb everything necessary qualities character.
Suddenly a man with a ring on his index finger comes to you on a date - rest assured, he is ready to conquer and conquer you with the most serious intentions. If both fingers on the left and right hand are decorated with rings, such a person will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

Middle finger.

Palmists characterize the middle finger as a symbol of reflection of the path of life, the thread of fate. Astrologers talk about it as a manifestation of Saturn. This planet manifests itself in a person’s life in his life priorities, in the development of his personality, in his ability to speak and teach others. Natural stones in a ring worn on the middle finger, they help develop in public affairs, in business, and the ability to be a leader.

In achieving your goals, stones of purple and black colors are more suitable than others. But we do not recommend wearing them all the time. Such stones require “rest”. It is prudent to wear stones to certain events and business meetings. Their completion should end in success for you.

To restore peace of mind, turn to jewelry with amethyst.
Do you want to be protected from the bad actions of others? Obsidian in combination with silver, worn on the middle finger of the left hand, will help you achieve the latter.
If you want to look convincing, feel free to wear Moonstone, set in silver.

It is recommended to wear only silver jewelry on the middle finger. If you don't like silver, then it's better to avoid wearing rings on your middle finger altogether. This finger outlines and indicates boundaries, but if you still want to bring them into your life, then wear gold rings on the finger of the planet Saturn. If a woman puts such a ring on her middle finger, then over time she will notice that she has become less attractive and uninteresting. Rings made of lead or iron bestow strength that will help overcome difficult life situations, stick to common sense in decision making. They develop in a person such qualities as wisdom, constancy and devotion.

Close attention should be paid to stones with red color scheme. You should be especially wary of such stones in combination with a gold frame. This mix can seriously worsen the situation in your personal life. The use of a ruby in such a ring will deprive a woman of satisfaction in terms of intimate sensations when wearing it. Medicine has long noticed that a huge number of women who are attracted to such rings are dissatisfied and frigid.

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The middle finger is the most central, the longest, and the decorations on it always have the most pronounced emphasis, demonstrating the attractiveness of the owner and pointing to a pronounced nature that wants to stand out in this particular capacity. Marilyn Monroe wore a ring on it when she sang about diamonds. The size of the stone also has its own meaning: the larger the mineral, the more its owner wants to attract attention to herself and convince others of her irresistibility. Graceful, small and artistically executed jewelry on the middle finger is more likely to emphasize a small sense of self-importance in a person, but if the ring is huge, tasteless and mega shiny, then this is more likely to present the person as vain and proud. Note that in the legendary film based on Tolkien’s trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” main character I wore the ring on my middle finger.

Family jewels are usually worn on the middle finger: the owner establishes a connection with his ancestors, weaving into the magical stream of fate, accepting karma and understanding his higher purpose. Such people, as a rule, are very deep, wise and have enormous spiritual strength.

Ring finger.

The ring finger is the personification of the Sun. It is the luminary that gives us love, inspires us and colors life with a wide variety of feelings. Whether it is right or left hand, it makes no difference, the owner of the ring is ring finger as if he were spinning his love and giving it, illuminating everything around. This is why many women find it very convenient to wear jewelry on this finger. Please note that when you try on jewelry store ring, then you automatically put it on your ring finger for the first time.

ruby,
pomegranate,
tourmaline,
red jasper,
cornelian,
other.

Stones yellow color also welcome to wear on the ring finger:

topaz,
amber,
citrine,
cornelian.

If you need to strengthen a love union in life, then it is recommended to wear pearls on your right hand.

Under no circumstances should you let another person try on a ring from your ring finger. Thus, you open your life wide open, letting in betrayal with the possibility of losing your family or destroying your relationship with your loved one. If you dream of getting married and creating family hearth, then ignore the silver rings on your ring finger. They have an energetically calming effect to the extent that your call into the life of a loved one will simply be reduced to zero. Please note that women who wear silver “save and save” rings on this finger are mostly unmarried.

Rings are worn on the ring finger by spouses to show their love and fidelity. This little sign plays a huge role in the life of a family. It was in Ancient Egypt that the ritual of exchanging rings appeared on the day of the emergence and strengthening of the union. The Egyptians believed that the “artery of love”, leading directly to the heart, originated from this finger. Initially wedding rings were made of glass, various metals and even ceramics. Later, in ancient Rome, this tradition was revived and jewelry was made from bronze or iron. And the more common metal from which wedding rings are still smelted, gold, appeared only in the 3rd-4th centuries.

The ring adorning the ring finger emphasizes the owner's desire for beauty, sophistication and luxury. There are several facts that tell about their owner:

a person who constantly wears a ring on his ring finger is completely romantic. For him, the sensory perception of this world, the desire for pleasure and an easy, pleasant pastime are important. If a person comes to you on a date and has a ring on his ring finger, then know that he has great mood and good intentions. If both the right and left hand are decorated with an emphasis on the ring finger, then the person is simply at the peak of positive emotions;
a miniature decoration reflects a harmonious and balanced person, confident in himself;
a large or bright ring is a symbol of stormy and sometimes depressive-hysterical behavior of the individual;
wearing a wedding ring shows that for its owner, family is the most important thing in life. And if a woman puts on some other, second ring on top of it, then this doubly emphasizes the importance of marriage in her life. A ring worn on the left hand signifies readiness to start a family.

Little finger.

The little finger is responsible for such human skills as correct speech, the ability to establish and acquire contacts and connections. Astrologers believe that the little finger is the energy of Mercury. According to informative sources, decorations on this finger are companions of artists and actors, people involved in healing and writing. It is these areas of creativity that Mercury is responsible for. The metal that reflects the energy of the planet is mercury, but since under normal conditions it is in a liquid state, it is not used for smelting rings. But the planet is friendly with almost all metals, so it doesn’t matter what frame you wear on your little finger. But from the point of view of the stones that adorn the ring, it is recommended to wear minerals of yellow and green shades on the little finger:

cornelian,
citrine,
amber,
topaz,
emerald,
chrysoprase,
chrysolite.

It is especially recommended to wear chrysoprase in combination with silver if you are going to a wedding. business meeting. This mineral will become an assistant in the implementation and development of new projects. And jade, both in gold and silver frames, will help to accept correct solution.

Owners of pinky rings are very subtle and creative people. Marlene Dietrich paid special attention to such rings. If you meet a person with jewelry on his little finger, and his activity is not related to the world of art, then you should know that such a person is able to go beyond generally accepted cliches, perform an interesting act and distinguish himself with creative behavior. Such people are very fickle, often going against the flow of life, choosing interesting branches that can develop their other qualities. If a person comes to you on a date with a ring on his little finger, then in most cases you can’t expect anything good from him. Such people are prone to empty promises, coquetry, and it is very difficult to build a strong and happy family, because they are more introspective. These people live by their sensations, and their activities are aimed mainly at searching for original, new, unusual manifestations and impressions.

A ring found or inherited should be treated with caution. Since ancient times, people have known that rings absorb all the information that happens to a person. And if you don’t want to try on someone else’s fate for yourself, get rid of the ring you find (especially the engagement ring). Please accept hereditary rings inherited from your ancestors as a talisman as a gift with joy. But there is one thing to be wary of. If you do not want to repeat the fate of your ancestors and want to change the family line of life, then it is worth doing the ritual of ring cleansing, which is described in more detail.

Wear your rings with joy and knowledge, and they will help you follow the path of life!

It is well known that wedding rings are considered the most important symbol of marriage. The question immediately arises: why not some other valuable item, for example, a bracelet or earrings?

The explanation is quite simple and lies in the fact that the rings are presented in the form of a closed strip of metal, symbolizing stability, immutability, eternity and infinity. Thus, the ring is considered a symbol of fidelity and eternal love, which guarantees cohesion in relationships, the ability to support each other in difficult times, as well as such quality as constancy. Today this symbol no longer has the same power as before. Although all newlyweds swear and believe that they will find immeasurable happiness.

But still, the question certainly arises: why are wedding rings worn on the ring finger?
According to legend, the first rings appeared among the Egyptians, who made them from gold for exchange during marriage. To do this, they took a strip of gold and gave it round shape, which symbolizes fidelity and love. The inhabitants of Ancient Egypt put rings on the middle finger of their left hand, believing that it was the connecting thread between the vein and the heart, thereby symbolizing love. Thus, Eastern peoples traditionally wear a wedding ring on the middle finger.

Residents of European countries are accustomed to wearing a wedding ring on their right hand, namely on their ring finger. There is a belief that he has miraculous powers thanks to the ring. Speaking of the Egyptians, ancient Greeks and Romans, it was this finger that they used to rub in healing ointments. According to legend, a finger wearing a wedding ring could be cured of illness.

There is also another legend according to which we owe it to the ancient Hellenes for wearing a ring on the ring finger, speaking of the busyness of a person’s heart. They were the ones who tied the ring and love together. If a person wore a ring on his index finger, then he was actively searching. The presence of a ring on the little finger indicated an unwillingness to marry. The presence of a ring on the middle finger testified to the unprecedented victories of its owner on the love front.

The act of the Christians was quite wise in that it was legal to wear a ring on the ring finger of the left hand, associating it with church ritual. Since the 9th century, the Pope has blessed the engraving of church text on the ring. But this was characteristic only of Catholics, since the Orthodox were accustomed to wearing them on the right hand, while the ring finger of the left hand was for divorced people.

So, in history there are many options for wearing a wedding ring, which is a symbol of the bond of marriage. And it doesn’t matter where this symbol of love and fidelity is worn. The main thing is that married couple everything in life was going well. In a word, so that there is advice and love in their lives.

It's hard to imagine modern wedding without exchanging rings. This is a very touching and romantic tradition, common in many countries. When did it originate and why is a wedding ring worn on something and not on something else?

The first wedding rings in the world: Ancient Egypt

Another about 5 thousand years BC. The ancient Egyptians paid great attention to their own appearance and beauty. Representatives of this civilization made exquisite jewelry. Only pharaohs and the richest citizens of the state could afford to wear them. According to some experts, simple people We also wanted to have some decorations, and came up with the idea of making them from available materials. Rings woven from reed quickly became a symbol of love. Many loving couples exchanged them. “Why is a wedding ring worn on the ring finger?” - already at that time the Egyptians had their own answer to this question. Priests and doctors studied the human body quite well. They knew that it was through the ring finger that the nerve ending passed directly to the heart. Don't forget about the practical side of the issue. The second finger is practically not used during work, and the ring on it does not interfere with everyday life.

Ancient Roman symbolism

One of the inventions of the ancient Greeks was the tongue of rings for men. From time immemorial until the beginning of the last century, representatives of the stronger sex in Greece, with the help of a single piece of jewelry, could tell others a lot about their personal lives. The ring on the ring finger was a sign that this man already had a wife/bride or beloved woman. On the index jewelry worn by those who were actively searching for their other half. worn by men who were free and did not seek to start new relationships. The middle finger was adorned by representatives of the stronger sex, who were not shy about their popularity with women and were always ready to make new acquaintances with beautiful ladies.

Chinese traditions

The Chinese had their own explanation for why a wedding ring is worn on the ring finger. Try connecting own hands so that the little fingers, index fingers, ring fingers and thumbs are connected with pads. The middle ones should be closed so that their phalanges touch. Try to spread your fingers apart in pairs. You won't be able to spread your index fingers. It is for this reason that the Chinese believe that this pair of fingers symbolizes the other half for each of us. The little fingers are children, the middle finger is you, the index fingers are brothers and sisters, and the thumbs are parents. All these people, despite their closeness, can leave us. And only the husband or wife should be there for the rest of their lives.

Did the Slavs wear rings?

In pagan traditions Ancient Rus' There was also a place for wedding jewelry. Our ancestors exchanged rings. They were sure to be smooth, without patterns or inserts. It was believed that the ornament could attract negative energy. Interestingly, the man gave his beloved Golden ring, thereby transferring to her some of her own energy. And the woman presented her husband with silver - sharing with him the lunar feminine energy. The Slavs wore a wedding ring. It moved to the nameless ring only with the advent of Christianity. Our ancestors believed that it was a good tradition to pass rings on by inheritance. The more ancient rings the young couple exchanged on their wedding day, the stronger their union will be.

Modern wedding rings in different countries

In Catholic and Protestant traditions, wedding rings are usually worn on the left hand. This is explained by the proximity of this limb to the heart. Today, this is how many couples wear their jewelry in Brazil, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Spain, England, France, Japan, America and Turkey. Orthodox Christians use the right ring finger for a wedding ring. The explanation for this tradition is simple - it is customary to baptize with this hand. It is a common belief that there is a guardian angel behind the right shoulder. Today, wedding rings are worn on the right hand in Russia, Georgia, Greece, Poland, Israel, Norway, India, and Austria. In the modern world, there are countries where the exchange of wedding rings is not a tradition at all. We are talking, first of all, about Muslim states. The Koran says that gold is harmful to spiritual development. A true Muslim will never wear a wedding ring. At the same time, you can give gold to your bride or wife. But in this case, any ring will only become beautiful decoration, without any deep meaning.

Signs about wedding rings

Most modern newlyweds buy or order new rings from jewelers on the eve of the wedding. The wedding band should fit well on your finger, but at the same time be a little loose, as your hands may swell during the day. Rings from parents to children can be inherited. However, this tradition also has many limitations. Only married couples who have been married for more than 25 years can pass on their rings to their children. It is important that at the time of presenting the jewelry to the next generation, both spouses are alive and happy with their marriage. Remember that wearing the wedding ring of a widow or widower is prohibited; this is a very bad omen. Wedding jewelry is worn on the bare hand; it cannot be worn over a glove. It is advisable to never remove your wedding ring, much less give it into the hands of strangers.

It is a common sign that if a stranger wears such jewelry, he will take away the happiness of the married couple. After divorce or death of a spouse, the ring should be removed. Such a family heirloom can be hidden and stored, or worn on the left hand. Now you know why a wedding ring is worn on the ring finger of the right hand. Whether or not to wear it on your own wedding day is a personal choice for each couple. Many of our contemporaries refuse to wear wedding rings, considering this tradition outdated.

They say that our fingers contain the vital points of our body. If a person feels bad or is very tired, they often feel as if their fingertips are freezing. In addition, in Ancient China it was believed that each finger was associated with certain family relationships. Parents are naturally big. Those who point are brothers and sisters. Those in the middle represent the person himself. Little ones are children. And just the ring fingers are the spouse, the choice of a lifetime. We leave our parents when we become adults, sisters and brothers start their own families, children grow up and fly away from their parents’ nest, but the person chosen by fate continues to walk next to him until his death. Provided that there is harmony in the family. This is why the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger.

We will tell you more about this below:

The classic rings that newlyweds exchange during marriage are smooth and, as a rule, made of gold. In Russia, as in many other countries, symbols of eternal love are usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. Why do newlyweds even exchange rings?

Gold symbols of marriage were exchanged in Ancient Egypt. Nevertheless, they wore rings on their middle fingers. The Hellenes, according to legend, on the contrary, put on rings before marriage. Those who wanted to show that they were looking for a companion or life partner wore an index ring. Those who wanted to live for now free life, put rings on the little finger. The symbol of love was worn on the middle finger by those who wanted to boast of love victories. When the Hellene wanted to show that the search was completed, he put the ring on his ring finger.

In ancient Rome, newlyweds exchanged rings that were woven from dry herbs. And the guy gave metal rings to the mother and father of the bride as a sign of his gratitude and appreciation for giving him such a wonderful wife. Later, however, rings made of herbs still replaced metal ones, but in many romantic films and books there is a plot in which loving friend Young people give each other herbal rings.

It is believed that rings have a closed shape because it represents infinity. In this case - the infinity of love for each other, loyalty and willingness to always be there, in sorrow and joy. Traditional symbols of marriage are smooth, since everything in the life of the spouses should be smooth. But today you can find any options made of different metals, with engraving, with patterns, with precious stones.

There are many signs associated with wedding rings. It is considered a bad omen to drop a ring during registration, and even worse - to lose it. The rings of married ladies are used to tell fortunes by young girls who dream of marriage.

Why is a wedding ring worn on the ring finger? In ancient times, people paid great attention to almost every point of the human body. They believed that by acting on certain points, a person could be healed of an illness or, conversely, even killed. Traditional medicine now relies on this knowledge. The ring finger, from the point of view of our ancestors, played a huge role. The ancient Egyptians associated it with the heart (by the way, this is partly true) and by rubbing medicinal ointments into it, you can heal the body. Since ancient times, gold has been considered a noble magical metal, also capable of bringing healing. Wearing a gold ring on the ring finger had a beneficial effect on the body. It’s hard to say whether this is true or not, but, according to statistics, married people live longer and get sick less often than single people.

But in the East they attach special importance to the little finger. It is believed that the red line of fate, connecting two hearts, connects the little fingers of lovers.

We are used to seeing symbols of marriage on the right hand. We borrowed this tradition from the Greeks along with Orthodoxy. They, in turn, adopted it from the Romans, who believed left hand bad, and the right one - dexterous, skillful. By the way, in Ancient Rus', during pagan times, newlyweds put rings on the pointing finger.

Catholics generally wear a ring the same way we do. An interesting custom among the Jews is that they first put rings on the right index finger, but then wear them on the left. In Holland, it is customary to wear only the symbol of marriage on the right hand, but all other jewelry is worn on the left. In Belgium they wear both, depending on the region.

By the way, newlyweds put rings on each other’s left hands in Australia, Great Britain, the USA, Japan, Korea, the Czech Republic and many other places.

We explained why the wedding ring is worn on the ring finger. But, in any case, you need to remember that the ring is just a symbol. The main thing is that love always lives in the heart.

In some countries it is on the right hand, in others - on the left... and yet it is the ring finger that is usually “ringed” among lovers. Why has the choice fallen on him for several thousand years?

IN different countries people give their own explanation for this.

Beautiful Chinese wisdom

Now try to connect the little fingers, thumbs, index and ring fingers with pads, and the middle fingers with phalanges, as in the picture.

Here's what happens:
The little fingers, thumbs and index fingers remain mobile. This means that sooner or later you will leave your parental home. Your paths with your brothers and sisters will also diverge and your children will not be able to be with you forever...

But it is impossible to sever the ring fingers (or at least it is very difficult). Thus, they show that a husband and wife should be together for the rest of their lives.

This is an interesting interpretation.

Ancient Egypt

The first wedding rings, which appeared about 5,000 years ago, were not gold. The Egyptians wove them from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile - the river of the past, present and future. Such rings could be afforded by the simplest people - farmers, shepherds, lotus pickers...

It was the Egyptians who were the first to put wedding rings on the ring finger. And all because the doctors of ancient civilization were keenly interested in the structure of the human body and discovered: only through this finger (on the left hand) passes a vein leading directly to the heart. On the other hand, the ring finger is practically not used for work, and therefore the ring put on it did not interfere with everyday activities.

Antique “language of rings” - Ancient Greece

The so-called “language of rings” originated in Ancient Greece and was widely used by men until the beginning of the last century to communicate basic information about their personal lives.
The ring finger, according to inherited Egyptian tradition, was accompanied by the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Naturally, the ring on this finger spoke of marital ties or the presence of a bride, lover or lover.

The ring on the index finger signaled that its owner was looking for a future wife.

If the middle finger was decorated with a ring, the man emphasized his amorous successes and declared that he would not mind having a mistress.

The little finger, decorated with a ring, indicated the absence of a lover, but also disinterest in finding a partner (at the moment).

"Subtle energies" of the Slavs

In ancient pagan times, the Slavs worshiped the solar deity - Yaril, who also patronized all living things. The ring finger was connected to it, so it was on it that wedding rings were worn. In order for them to serve as powerful family amulets, they were made smooth - according to the Slavs, patterns destroyed magical properties.

The husband gave his wife a gold ring that carried masculine, solar energy. The wife gave her husband a silver ring, thereby transferring to him part of the lunar, feminine energy. This is how balance and “harmony” were established between the spouses.

Wedding rings were considered more precious the more generations in the family wore them. Moreover, the Slavs did not part with these symbols of marital unity either day or night.

There is also information that in Ancient Rus' wedding rings were worn on the index finger, as is customary among Jews today. However, with the introduction Orthodox traditions The ring finger secured final leadership.

Esoterics and Scientific Interpretation

Previously, esotericism was dominated by the reputation of “quackery,” but times change, and science does not stand still. Today no one doubts that the human body contains not only physical tissues, but a higher “energy plane.” Energy passes through special energy channels, and it turns out that it can be influenced in a completely physical way.

It is believed that a wedding ring on the ring finger restricts the flow of energy leading to the heart. By “exchanging” rings, lovers close the channel of their partner’s love to themselves, and thereby close their heart to other passions.

However, doctors are not delighted with all this - after all, a huge number of nerve endings are concentrated on the hands, which are affected by the rings. In addition, the very material from which they are made can sometimes cause owners a lot of trouble. Science knows of cases where infertile women only had to remove their wedding ring to get pregnant. Or get rid of problems with the kidneys, liver, heart, nervous system, as well as from migraines. Everything here is individual, but doctors also mention the benefits of gold rings: it turns out that they protect against arthritis and arthrosis (at least one single finger). But, on the other hand, we use it so little - maybe it just “wears out” less than others?

But, it doesn’t matter which finger to wear the ring on or whether to wear it at all, the main thing is that love and prosperity reign in the house.