For millennia, mankind has found peace and solace in objects of significance.
When cleansed and consecrated through ritual, such objects -- be they gems,
amulets, herbs, or written words -- become talismans. A talisman is any item
imbued with a specific power by its bearer to serve a specific intention.
Ancient Egyptians used massive stone tablets as healing talismans, while the
Greeks and Romans used lead talismans to communicate with the spirit realm.
Traditionally, a talisman anchors energy in the physical plane. That energy
may be protective in nature or may be intended to draw abundance, wealth, or
a wide variety of blessings to its user. Today, a talisman may be made of
wood, metal, paper, stone, or natural elements, such as plants. Often,
talismans are small enough to be easily worn or carried, and they may be
marked with words or symbols that the talisman’s owner deems meaningful.
Creating and owning a talisman can reassure you and also serve to aid you in
attracting what you want in life. You may use your talisman to help you
attain health, security, or good luck. Or you may simply want to carry an
object with you that will remind you of your search for soulful tranquility.
In order to create a talisman, you must first determine its physical properties.
This can be as innocuous as a strip of paper bearing the word “love” and
carried in a wooden box or cloth sack. You may prefer a more visible
talisman, such as a metal amulet or a gemstone worn as jewelry. Before your
object becomes a talisman, however, it must be charged. This can be done by
cleansing the object -- with water or with incense -- and holding a ritual of
your own making. Or you can leave the object in moonlight or sunlight, or
bury it in the earth for a time. To preserve its effectiveness, talismans
should be reconsecrated regularly.
Almost any object can be transformed into a talisman of protection, good
fortune, health, love, or serenity. It may be strung on a cord and hung
around the neck, worn on a belt, or carried in a purse or pocket. But the
physical properties of the talisman are not as important as the intention of
its bearer. If you are grounded in your desires, your talisman will give you
something that you can concentrate on to help you affirm your intention and
achieve your goals.
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