The evil eye is a talisman that is meant to protect you from these evil spirits. The evil eye is a 'look' or 'stare' believed to bring bad luck for the person at whom it is directed. The Hamsa Hand is a universal sign of protection, power and strength that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. Known as the Hand of Fatima in Islam and Hand of Miriam in Judaism, it's believed to protect against against the evil eye and and all negative energies.