How to Make a Talisman
Talismans are important magical tools, dedicated to a specific goal.
They are considered to be one of the best ways to contact
universal forces and harness them so that they conform to the will of the magician.
If you choose to make your own talisman there are several things that you need to consider:
Materials
Design
Energy & Belief
Charging
Materials
Talismans can be made from a variety of different materials, some suggestions include:
Silver, Gold, Copper, Clay,
Porcelain, Vellum, Glass, Bone, Leather and Paper.
You will need to give
consideration to the practical uses of the talisman before you choose your material.
A paper talisman for increased prosperity may be suitable if you are keeping it in your wallet, but not if you intend to wear it as jewellery, where it would likely become damaged.
Any material used should to make a talisman should not have previously been used for any other purpose.
Design
The design of the talisman should mean something top you personally. You may wish to use:
Magic Squares
Sigils
Astrological Symbols
A Poem
Words written in a Magical
Alphabet
Your Own Design
Be creative, combine symbols where necessary. For example a talisman designed to protect the home could have a house and pentacle etched into it.
There are many excellent books and websites on the subject of symbols, we have included a few below for your convenience.
Energy and Belief
While making and empowering a talisman you must remain clearly focused on your goals and your ability to bring them to fruition. There is no point in making one if you do not believe that it will work for you.
Personal energy is vital, and reinforces the power held in your subconscious mind.
Charging
Once you have crafted your talisman you need to programme and consecrate it.
The area in which you will do this should be clean and tidy, you may want to light candles and incense, play relaxing music and place a vase of flowers in the room.
Purify yourself beforehand by taking a bath and dressing in clean clothes (natural fibres are best).
Sit comfortably and meditate on the goal of the talisman. Take it in your projective hand (the one you write with) and tell it what its purpose is. You can make this statement as simple or elaborate as you like.
Feel the talisman becoming warm in your hand, when you feel it is time either store the talisman until it is needed, or put it to use straight away.
It is best to store a talisman in a pouch or box as you would do crystals or Tarot cards.
Thank the universe for its
energies.
© Dawn Gribble 2008
From the Witches Digest Lammas 2008
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