The Italian Evil Eye Explained: Signs of Il Malocchio, Saint Michael and How to Protect Yourself

Growing up, I heard whispers of malocchio—the evil eye—passed down in warnings from my Italian family. I didn’t take it seriously until a toxic friendship left me physically drained, emotionally stuck, and spiritually blocked. Years later, a folk healer confirmed what my ancestors had known all along: I had been marked by jealousy. In this post, I share my personal story of breaking free from the evil eye and how I now call on Saint Michael the Archangel to protect myself and others from unseen harm.