"Abracadabra" is a mysterious word-spell of Aramaic origin meaning “I will create as I speak” (or “what I say will be done”). It gained popularity in ancient Rome, where it was used as a protective charm against diseases, particularly malaria. The spell was often inscribed on a talisman or amulet in the form of an inverted triangle, with the word losing one letter per line until only a single letter remained. This practice followed the magical belief that by gradually reducing the letters, the strength of the illness or evil targeted by the amulet would also diminish.
When reversed, both the letters and the triangular shape symbolized “I will destroy as I speak.” Its use spread across the Roman Empire and continued into the medieval period, where it became a key element in esotericism and magic. In medieval magic, Abracadabra was employed in rituals for healing and protection. Some grimoires of the time describe its use as a magical formula to ward off evil spirits by invoking supernatural powers. Additionally, the repetition of the word and its inclusion in geometric patterns served a ritual purpose, concentrating energy on a specific goal or intent.
“Si usted ayuda a los demás, usted recibirá ayuda; tal vez mañana, tal vez en muchos años, pero la ayuda llegará. La naturaleza debe pagar la deuda... Es una ley matemática y toda la vida es matemática.”
Gurdjieff
“A cada tentación que se te ofrezca, di en ti mismo: «¡Hé aqui un gran combate! ¡Hé aqui una acción totalmente divina! Aqui se trata de la realeza, de la libertad, de la felicidad, de la inocencia». Acuérdate de los dioses, llámalos en tu auxilio y combatirán contigo”.
Epicteto