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 acts to
anchor 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 aide 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 a focal point that you
can
concentrate on to affirm your intention and
help you
achieve your goals.
- (OS.003)
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