The evil eye has been used throughout the centuries to ward off curses or malicious intent. Many believed the evil eye could protect against three different kinds – unintentional, intentional, and unseen. These curses manifest in things such as jealousy, someone wishing you bad luck, or negative energy surrounding you. Anyone who feared ill intent or bad luck would often wear the evil eye for protection. Many cultures believed in the evil eye’s meaning so strongly that they would place it on cribs, houses, barns, and sacred possessions to ensure they were protected and secure. I’ll take all the help I can get!