Which Way Up Should The Hamsa Hand Be?Hand Facing UpWhen the Hamsa hand faces up, it is a powerful sign of protection against evil, jealousy, and insecurities. Often, in this position, the fingers are spread apart to ward off evil.Hand Facing DownWhen the Hamsa hand faces down with fingers closed together, it helps welcoming fertility, goodness, and abundance of the universe into your life. It also answers prayers and manifestations.Oftentimes, the Hamsa is used to ward off what's known as "the evil eye" The evil eye is considered to be the sum of destructive energies that come from negative emotions in the world.

Hand of Fatima

This symbol has always been linked to a female entity providing shelter from evil and bad luck or adversities.

The Hamsa hand represents the hand of god and most Jews believe that the symbol represents the hand of Miriam,This symbol has an eye sign engraved on it which is believed to be an effective amulet against the evil eye.