As a tarot reader, one question I hear again and again is: “Does the evil eye really exist?” My honest answer—yes, but not in the dramatic, movie-style way people imagine.
The idea of the evil eye is ancient. It appears across cultures—India, Greece, the Middle East, Italy—long before social media made comparison a daily habit. At its core, the evil eye is about energy. When someone looks at you with jealousy, resentment, or even excessive admiration, it can unconsciously disturb your energetic field. In Indian tradition, it is called nazar or drishti, and remedies for it have been passed down by grandmothers for generations—long before tarot cards entered my life.
In my practice, I’ve noticed something fascinating. People often come to me saying, “Everything was fine, and suddenly things started going haywire.” A client once shared that after announcing her promotion, she began falling ill repeatedly and struggled to stay focused at work. Another spoke about her child becoming unusually cranky after a family gathering filled with praise and attention. These patterns don’t mean someone intentionally wished harm—but energy doesn’t need intention to create an impact.
So, what remedies do I suggest? Nothing complicated. I strongly believe in practical, gentle protection—tools that fit easily into everyday life.
One of the simplest remedies is regular energy cleansing—burning camphor, incense, or dhoop at home to clear stagnant energy. I often recommend salt baths or even washing hands with rock salt water after being in crowded or emotionally heavy spaces. Crystals like black tourmaline, obsidian, or tiger’s eye work beautifully for grounding and protection; many of my clients keep one in their bag or wear it as jewelry.
In my work, I also use Tarot manifestation rituals and affirmations specifically for the protection of the individual, the home, and the family. These rituals are gentle yet powerful, guided by intention, timing, and symbolic actions rooted in the energy of the tarot. They help cleanse jealous or restless energy, especially after frequent visitors, celebrations, or stressful phases. Families, too, benefit from collective protection rituals that restore harmony and love.
My dear readers, does the evil eye exist? I’d say it exists where awareness doesn’t. When you’re energetically aware, grounded, and protected, no outside glance can disturb your inner balance. And that, to me, is the real magic—learning to guard your light without fear.
“Protect your energy as if your life depends on it—because it does.”
Written by Maanya Kohli, Founder of Lady of Tarot, a globally trusted Tarot reader and spiritual healer with over 20 years of experience in intuitive wellness and emotional healing.
