how do you make a wish?
do you gaze at the night sky in hopes of a shooting star? or wait for the clock to strike at exactly 11:11? for brazilians, we wear senhor do bonfim bracelets (bahia bands) to make our wishes come true and keep evil eye away
how to wear it
Step 1 Have a friend place your bracelet on your wrist or ankle.
Step 2 Wrap it and tie it with a knot–as the knot is made, make one wish!
Step 3 Do this three times, so you have three wishes and three knots.
Step 4 Wear it until the bracelet falls off naturally. When that happens, the three wishes will come true! ;)
Step 5 Don’t cut it off (it’s bad luck)!
COLOR MEANING
A 200 year-old tradition that says “ Lembranca do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia,” which translates to “in remembrance of the savior of Bahia,” this good luck charm has been part of Brazilian culture for centuries and comes in multiple colors conveying different messages:
Red – strength and passion
Orange – courage and energy
Yellow – success and intelligence
Dark Green – money and growth
Green – life and renewal
Light Blue – love and peace
Dark Blue – health
Pink – friendship
White – wisdom and inner peace
Purple – spirituality