Correct position of the Omamori ...
The Omamori should be placed close to the object it protects.
If it is large, the Omamori should be oriented towards the sun, east or south. If it is small, the Omamori should always be carried with you, tied to the bag.
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How long does the Omamori effect last ...
It is said that the Omamori effect lasts for a year after purchase. After the year, the Omamori should be returned to the temple or shrine where it was purchased.
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Why never open Omamori ...
Omamori are handmade amulets, always tied and closed. They contain a sheet of paper on which a prayer is written by the monks of the temple they come from.
It is said that opening the Omamori, revealing the prayer contained therein, causes the owner to lose the beneficial effect of the amulet. That's why it should never be opened.
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Never throw Omamori away ...
Since it is an object from a sacred place, the Omamori must be conscientiously cared for. After a year or at the latest on a future visit to Japan, it should be returned to the temple of origin.