The Half-believer is someone who holds some sort of personal superstition or amulet.These "magical" objects or behaviours are not commonly shared with others. Most of the time these beliefs or rituals are exercised in private and sometimes so infrequently that we forget we have them. Many half-believers are reluctant to confess their beliefs for fear of the ridicule.

"Even if I dont believe in this rituals and charms what´s the harm in trying?" or "It is the only thing I really believe in!" are things a half-believer would say.

This blog is a journey through the intimate rituals of different half-believers from multiple parts of the world and it is part of my research for my masters degree project at Central Saint Martins in London.

If you feel you might be a Half-Believer please leave a comment with your ritual/ amulet or e-mail me at : i_pradilla@hotmail.com , the information will be posted as anonymous.

Personal Amulets

Objects aquire meaning through time or through connection to someone else. Most of the time mundane objects become "sacred" amulets or talismans when they are found by chance, were a gift or were "stolen".Decontextualized objects, objects you can not explain how they got where they were, become "magical" as well. Some people give "magicness" to an object or ritual to help them achive a certain goal that seems to be out of reach.








Gender:Female
Age:25
Originally from: Medellín, Colombia
Current Location: Bogotá, Colombia
"I have been carrying this Virgin of Guadalupe scapulario for 5 years now in my right hand.I never take it off.When I see it I feel calmed; in times of fear and distress I touch it and make my prayers"
























Gender:Female
Age:30
Originally from: Cornwall, UK
Current Location: London, UK
"Cowrie Shells are very rare shells found on a particular Cornwall beach. In the past they were used as currency but now it is said that they hold magical powers and bring good luck.They have to be kept in a very special place."









Gender:Female
Age:34
Originally from: Bristol,UK
Current Location: London, UK
"This rings are my amulets.The unicorn was given to my by a colombian ex-boyfriend, it signifies inmortality. he wanted it back after we broke up some years ago but I never returned it.The rose ring was given to my by my mom and signifies protection.I wear them everyday"


























Gender:Female
Age:22
Originally from: Bogotá, Colombia
Current Location: Bogotá, Colombia
"I found this euro cent under a sofas cushion in my living room.I can´t explain how it got there because I haven´t been to europe in  long time now.It became my lucky penny and I carry it everywhere inside my wallet"


























Gender:Female
Age:25
Originally from: Hang Zhou, China
Current Location: London, UK
"This string was given to me by a Buddhist Monk to protect my from the spirits.I should never take it off"






















Gender:Female
Age:25
Originally from:Bogotá, Colombia
Current Location: London, UK
"This handmade keychain was given to me by one of my best friends after she came back from a trip to Mexico.Everytime I come to a new place I hang my keys from it.As a lucky ritual for special ocations I place the keys inside my pocket and leave the little bug hanging"




















Gender:Female
Age:22
Originally from: Bogotá, Colombia
Current Location: Bogotá, Colombia
"This Scapulario was present from my cousins when I went to live in Australia for some time.Since then I use it as a good luck and protection charm for travelling"

























Gender:Female
Age:26
Originally from: Medellin, Colombia/Milan,Italy
Current Location: Bogotá, Colombia/London, UK
"They both wear their favourite underwear for good luck in special ocassions"

























Gender:Female
Age:25
Originally from: Taipei,Taiwan
Current Location: London, UK
"I wear this purple jade bracelet everyday in my left hand side (the hand that I don´t use as much) It brings good luck and protection. You should never wear it in the hand you use to wash your body with because it should never touch dirt"
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