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Amulets & Talismen
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Amulet |
A
magickally charged object, which deflects specific,
usually negative energies. Generally, a protective
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Talisman |
An
object, such as an amethyst crystal, ritually charged with
power to attract a specific force or energy to its bearer. |
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Also refer to the Gemstones
section of this site for more ideas for amulets and
talismans. For example, I have a silver necklace with a
little cage on it into which I can slip any small gemstone that I
wish in order to attract or deflect certain forces. This has
the added advantage that the crystal is on my person at all times
- giving maximum effect. For
the properties of animals which pertain to animal-shaped charms
please refer to the Totem Animal section of this site.
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Acorn |
Attracts
the opposite gender, increases income, divinatory powers, and
prosperity |
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Adam
and Eve Root |
Carry
a musk or rose oil-anointed Adam and Eve root in your pocket,
purse, or charm bag to make any form of love magick more potent. |
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Agate |
Good
luck, meditation, protection, health, purification |
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Akhet |
Ancient
Egyptian amulet representing the rising sun. It is held to
give the wearer the rigour of the sun god Ra |
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Aladdin's
Lamp |
A
charm shaped like Aladdin's lamp means good luck and happiness |
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Alligator
Teeth |
Protection
from sorcery and danger |
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Amber |
Balance,
harmony, protection, psychic power. |
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Amethyst |
Power,
peace, protection, spirituality, intelligence, luck, psychic
power, true love. |
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Animal
Shapes |
Amulets
made from any material representing the shapes of animals. They
are supposed to give the wearer the desirable qualities of the
animal. |
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Ankh |
An
Egyptian amulet meaning life or soul. It symbolizes enduring life
and grants the wearer one hundred thousand million years of life.
Widely used as a symbol for life, love, and reincarnation. It is
depicted as a cross with a looped top. When worn or carried, the
ankh brings good health, promotes fertility, and strengthens the
psychic powers. |
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Arrowhead |
Carry
an arrowhead for protection against enemies, bad luck, hexes,
jealousy, evil spirits, and all negative forces. Place an
arrowhead over your front door (or under the mat) to prevent
burglars from breaking into your home, and keep one in your car to
help guard against accidents and theft. |
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Bear |
Wearing
a bear-claw amulet will help a woman during childbirth and
increase physical strength. An amulet in the image of a bear can
also be used in Neo-Pagan rituals to help invoke the powers of the
lunar Goddess Diana. |
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Bell |
An
amulet used by primitive and Western people whose sound was
intended to ward off the evil eye and dispel hostile spirits. In
the Middle East bells were attached to the harness of horses and
camels for the same purposes. |
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Billiken |
A
good luck ornament in the shape of a human figure. |
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Buddha |
Wear
a golden Buddha charm on a necklace or bracelet or carry a small
jade Buddha as an amulet to bring good luck and wealth into you
life. |
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Bull |
To
increase fertility in women and virility in men, wear a
bull-shaped amulet, or place one under the bed before making love.
When worn as jewelry, the symbol of the bull protects the wearer
against all maledictions, procures the favor of magistrates, and
brings extras special good luck to persons born under the
astrological sign of Taurus. |
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Cat |
Cat-shaped
jewellery represents prophecy, luck, protections, and the granting
of secret wishes. |
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Chai |
A
symbol of life. Usually made from gold or silver. It supposedly
grants the wearer longevity. |
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Cross |
Life
and divine protection. The Christians believed it to be a supreme
amulet against all forces of evil. The sign of the cross was
thought to cure illness and drive off demons. |
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Cylinder
Seal |
A
seal cylindrical in shape made of clay, precious stones and
limestone worn around the neck by the Sumerians and other ancient
people as a signature to authenticate business agreements. |
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Dolphin |
For
protection against accidents when traveling by ship, wear or carry
an amulet shaped like or bearing the image of a dolphin. |
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Dove |
To
bring peace into your home or workplace, wear a dove-shaped amulet
on a chain around your neck. The symbol of the turtle dove
protects the wearer against death, fire, and lightning. The dove
is a bird sacred to Ishtar, Aphrodite and other Goddesses of love
and fertility. |
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Dragon |
Dragon-shaped
amulets offer love, happiness, and fertility, as well as balance. |
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Eye
of God |
Amulet
used to counteract the evil eye. Made of sticks and coloured yarn
by Huichol Indians of Mexico and attributed with power of
protecting people, homes, and fields. |
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Eye
of Horus |
Egyptian
Eye of God made of gold, copper, silver, clay, faience, or wood
and worn to acquire strength, vitality, and protection against the
evil eye. |
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Fairy |
Wear
any type of fairy-shaped jewelry as an amulet to increase magickal
powers, enhance all enchantments, attract fairy-folk and put your
spirit in harmony with Mother Nature. |
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Fish |
An
amulet shaped like a pair of fish and made of gold or
mother-of-pearl will increase fertility and virility, bring
prosperity and offer you protection from people who hate you or
have evil intentions. For persons born under the astrological sign
of Pisces, the fish is an especially powerful good luck amulet. |
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Fetish |
An
amulet, charm, talisman, or object thought to have an embodiment
or habitation of a potent spirit. Provides power and strength. |
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Four
Leaf Clover |
Good
luck amulet. The four leaves going clockwise from the left side of
the stem represents fame, wealth, love, and health. |
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Fox |
Wear
or carry an amulet bearing the image of a fox for prosperity or to
aid in the development of shape-shifting powers. |
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Fox
Tail |
Good
luck amulet attached to personal possessions . Primitive people
believed that it endowed the owner with the cunning of the
animal. |
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Frog |
To
promote friendship or reconcile enemies, engrave the image of a
frog on a piece of beryl and carry it near your heart or wear it
as a necklace. A frog amulet is also good for increasing fertility
and virility. |
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Garlic |
Garlic
is one of the oldest and most famous of natural protection amulets
used throughout the world in a variety of ways. Witches and
Shamans us it as a healing amulet. Garlic is said to be ruled by
Mars and under the influence of Aries and Scorpio. |
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Goat |
The
symbol of the goat (sacred to Aphrodite and the Horned God)
increases fertility when worn or carried as an amulet, and is
especially favorable as a good luck charm for persons born under
the astrological sign of Capricorn. |
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.Heart |
An
amulet worn by many people around the world. It's a symbol of love
and devotion. Ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the abode of
the soul. In Europe a heard amulet was reputed to prevent heart
disease |
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Heather,
White |
Very
good luck, granting of wishes |
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Hexagram |
A
figure of six lines forming a six pointed star. It is worn in many
parts of the world as a protection against evil. A widely worn
symbol of the Jewish faith called mogen David, shield or,
popularly, star of David. |
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Horn
of Plenty |
A
contemporary amulet symbolizing prosperity, modelled on the
legendary cornucopia overflowing with flowers and fruit. |
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Horse
and Cattle |
Decorations
such as ribbons, bells, and bits of metal once attached to animals
in Europe and the Middle East to keep them from harm. |
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Horseshoe |
A
popular contemporary amulet nailed to barn doors for good luck |
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Indian
Head |
For
protection against all negative influences and evil spirits, wear
an Indian head coin on a chain around your neck or carry one in a
purse, pocket, or mojo charm bag. The symbol of the Indian head is
considered by many to be the most powerful of amulets, and it can
also be used as a good luck charm when gambling. |
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Jupiter |
Brings
honour and riches to the wearer. |
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Knot |
An
amulet usually of knotted string or cord that was believed to hold
the love of a sweetheart or ward off illness. |
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Magic
Triangle |
Cabbalistic
amulet based on the belief that by reducing the size of an
inscription, line by line, and evil spirit could be eased out of
the sufferer. |
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Mars |
Induces
courage, persistence, and recklessness. Usually made of red stone,
such as a ruby. |
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Mercury |
Brings
success in arts and science. It also gives skill in detecting
thieves. Best made out of agate, carnelian, and sardonyx. |
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Mezuzah |
Doorpost
amulet designed to keep a house safe from evil spirits, demons,
ghosts. |
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Moon |
Amulet
worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good
fortune in travel. To assure good fortune it should be worn as a
waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the
left. |
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Nefer |
An
amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness.
It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought
to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making
necklaces. |
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.Owl |
To
increase knowledge, wear an owl shaped pendant made of gold,
silver or copper. The symbol of the owl (sacred to the Goddess
Athena) also brings good luck, especially to all persons born
under an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn |
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Peace |
To
bring peace within and around you, to end conflicts or to aid in
meditation, wear any type of amuletic jewelry in the shape of a
peace sign |
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Pentagram |
A
symbol for protection. Also represents the figure of a human
being. Should be worn with one point up. A five pointed star
representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and
spirit.
Earth - represents stability and physical endurance. (bottom left
point).
Fire - represents courage and daring. (bottom right point).
Water - represents emotions and intuition. (right point).
Air - represents intelligence and the arts. (left point).
Spirit - represents the All and the Divine. (top point).
The circle around the star represents the God/Goddess; it refracts
and reflects all light, bringing to the wearer total intelligence,
universal wisdom and protection. This becomes a graphic portrayal
of Spirit ruling over the five elements. When the pentagram is
placed within a circle, its energy is focused and directed |
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Pyramid |
Wear
a pyramid amulet to improve work habits, increase or re-energize
your psychic powers, or to attract good luck into your life.
Crystals shaped like pyramids posses the power to balance
emotional qualities and are said to bring wisdom. The power of the
pyramid is also believed by many to enhance meditations and past
life regressions, break unhealthy addictions and even revive
ailing house plants. |
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Ra |
Thought
to give long life and strength. |
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Ram |
An
amulet in the shape of a ram will increase fertility in women. It
also brings exceptional good luck to those born under the
astrological sign of Aries. |
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Rings |
Worn
as amulets to treat illness, dispel forces of evil, keep lovers
together, and prevent flight of the soul from the body. |
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St
Christopher |
This
is a powerful amulet of protection. Wear it as a necklace or carry
it in a purple flannel charm bag for protection against accidents
and misfortune while traveling. (Saint Christopher is the patron
saint of travelers.) |
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Saturn |
Promotes
dignity, industry, trustworthiness, and success in business. Best
made from black stones such as jet, obsidian, or black
coral. |
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Scarab |
A
variety of beetle: image of beetle in clay, faience, precious
stones, or other material. Acquire the strength and long life of
the god of creation. Was also thought to speak up in the judgement
room for a favourable verdict for their master. |
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Shark's
Tooth |
In
Hawaii and other parts of the world, it is believed by some that
wearing shark's teeth on a necklace will bring good fortune, keep
away evil spirits and protect surfers against accidents and shark
attacks. |
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Skeleton
Key |
Wear
an old skeleton key on a chain around your neck as an amulet to
open the doors of opportunity and success, and repel evil spirits. |
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Skull |
To
help break the chains of any addiction, wear a gold skull shaped
charm necklace as a magickal amulet. Rub the skull three times a
day while focusing your eyes upon it and thinking about the misery
that your addiction brings. After three months, remove the skull
from the chain and throw it into a moving body of water. |
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Sma |
An
amulet representing the shape of lungs. Was used by Egyptians to
give breathing power to the dead by placing on their
mummies. |
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Star |
Ward
off evil or encourage good fortune. |
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Sun |
Said
to bestow prosperity and friendship. Probably of Egyptian
origin. |
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Tassel |
An
amulet made of a bunch of cords, threads, or strands hanging from
a knob or roundish head. In Egypt was thought to bring happiness.
Now a symbol of good luck in Mexico. In the Middle East evil
spirits were said to shun tassels. |
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Thunderbird |
Used
by Native Americans of the Northwest United States as a weather
working symbol to attract rain, thunder and lightning, the
thunderbird is a powerful protection amulet and is reputed to
bring good luck to gamblers. |
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Tiger |
According
to ancient Chinese folklore, to attain physical strength,
immortality or the ability to master the art of shape shifting,
wear a silver or jade tiger amulet. |
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Tulip
Bulb |
Carry
a tulip bulb as a natural amulet to bring love into your life.
Wear on around your neck or sleep with one under your pillow at
night to attract a new lover, increase sex appeal or induce
romantic dreams. |
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Turtle |
A
tortoise-shaped charm provides courage, creativity, intelligence,
spiritual protection, compassion, fertility, sexuality, and
protection. |
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Unicorn |
The
unicorn is an ancient symbol of chastity and protection, and its
fabled horn was said to be used in medieval times as an amulet to
detect poisons in the food or drinks of Kings, Queens, Pontiffs
and Popes. To promote fertility or increase sexual magnetism, wear
any type of amuletic jewelry shaped like a unicorn. |
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Venus |
Grants
love and appreciation of beauty. |
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Wishbone |
Wear
a wishbone shaped charm (or even an actual turkey or chicken
wishbone on a necklace) as an amulet to attract good luck and to
make wishes and dreams come true. |
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