Amulets and talismans are objects consecrated to create “energy catalysts” through which power flows in order to achieve the goal set by the person who created the amulet. When worn, the talisman exerts a strong influence on the wearer, both in terms of protection and personal energy, helping them to overcome difficulties. The talisman must be made of “natural” materials and should be handmade. The most appropriate shapes are circles and ovals, while the most suitable metals are planetary metals. When preparing to create an amulet or talisman, you must be clear about the purpose for which you are making it. The greater the emotional fear regarding the purpose, the more successful the operation will be.
Usually, a single word is engraved on the talisman, which must fully encapsulate and express the reason for the talisman's existence. For example, if you create an amulet whose purpose is your own spiritual growth, simply engrave the Rune Mannez on it. If the word engraved on the amulet is not an esoteric symbol but belongs to the common language, it should be written in a secret alphabet so that it cannot be understood by others.
There are some ancient symbols that possess special powers:
-Connected spirals can be used on talismans that concern karmic issues or have to do with life cycles.
A cross with equal arms inside a disc can be engraved on talismans that concern mental forces.
-A stylized willow or vine is engraved on amulets that deal with matters of natural forces.
Other very powerful witchcraft talismans are: the Triple Circle, the Pentacle, and the Lunar Sickles.
Amulets should be charged every two months, which involves: incense burning, cleaning the talisman itself, blessing it, and reciting a short formula stating the purpose of the amulet.
The use of pentacles is an absolute necessity. They instill fear in demons and compel the spirits of the planets they represent to obey the officiant in every way. Writers on the occult constantly warn aspiring magicians about the tremendous dangers that arise from summoning spirits. These spirits may respond with false names, deceiving the operator; they may intervene invisibly, manifesting themselves only to punish the first imprudence of those who summoned them; they may succeed in luring the magician or one of the disciples out of the Protective Circle. In this case, “the consequences are generally fatal.”
Fortunately, “The Key” states in the heading of this chapter that “if commanded by the Power of the Talismans, all spirits will obey, immediately and without danger”; which seems sufficient guarantee of safety. Pentacles, in addition to acting as a defense against evil entities, possess numerous magical qualities. According to the Key of Solomon, there is practically nothing that cannot be obtained through them. “Wherever you go,” the text states, “if you have them with you, you will be completely safe throughout your life; you will be liked by everyone, you will dominate fire and water. Every created thing will fear the Names engraved on them and will obey you.”
Since the main goal of magic is to acquire power over nature, in one form or another, it can be said that Solomon's Pentacles are worth the effort required to make them. And indeed, their manufacture requires a certain amount of effort on the part of the magician. Pentacles should preferably be made of metal, but they can also be traced on blank parchment. The metal must be that associated with the planet to which the talisman refers. The pentacles of Saturn are made of lead; those of Jupiter of tin; Mars requires iron; the Sun gold; Venus copper; the Moon silver. The pentacle dedicated to Mercury, who has the power to command all spirits, must be, according to the texts, made of a gold-silver alloy, or mercury, fixed with other substances. The metal must be purified with fire and the characters to be engraved on it must be traced with an Art Needle: that is, a needle that has never been used before, exorcised and consecrated.
If parchment is used, the correspondences between the planets and colors must be observed. Consequently, the following colors must be used to draw the symbols on the blank sheet of paper: for Saturn, in black for Jupiter, in sky blue for Mars, in red for the Sun, in gold or yellow for Mercury, in all colors or purple for the Moon, in silver or white-gray The “dimensions,” adds “the key,” "are unimportant if all other requirements are met. The chapter of the book dedicated to these objects ends with the usual warning to observe all normal precautions and adds that the Magic Names to be traced are sacred: it is therefore necessary to concentrate on the operation and not treat the matter lightly. The pentacles and their powers (summary table):
SUN
1) to obtain honors, glory, royal powers
2) to magically escape from prison
3) to obtain obedience from all created things
4) to be transported by spirits wherever one desires
5) to become invisible, or to have luck in gambling and commerce
6) to make spirits visible
7) to acquire strength
VENUS
1) to receive graces, honors, and practice every art under the dominion of Venus
2) to favor love affairs
3) to make another person fall in love
4) to make a woman fall in love
MERCURY
1) to summon and command spirits
2) to increase metaphysical understanding
3) to increase psychic abilities
MOON
1) to summon lunar spirits and open closed doors
2) to have dominion over the waters
SATURN
1) to summon the spirits of Saturn
2) to practice every art under the dominion of Saturn
3) to cause another person to be possessed by devils
4) to cause earthquakes
5) for operations of destruction and death
6) to protect oneself against death on Saturday
7) to protect oneself against the arrogance of spirits
8) to summon the spirits of Saturn at night
JUPITER
1) to obtain health, honors, and riches
2) to gain obedience from all demons
3) to avoid poverty
4) to seek hidden treasures
5) to obtain riches
6) to increase clairvoyance
7) to protect oneself from mortal dangers
MARS
1) to provoke wars
2) to obtain victory in war and in duels
3) to force demons to obey
4) to repel all aggression
5) to summon the spirits of Mars
6) to provoke storms
7) to cure all ills
Talismans are a more advanced form of pentacles. They offer maximum protection. Universal talismans are very complex, as they are used in evocations and incantations against spirits, while mixed talismans are used in evocations and by people participating in rituals. Personal talismans must always be in contact with the vital aura of the person for whom they were created.
AMULET
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS
PENTACLE
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS DIFFUSES
TALISMAN
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS DIFFUSES EMITS
Magic squares and Pentacles
You must choose:
the type of influence, the date, the genies (demons) or intelligences (angels), the planets or zodiac signs.
The alphabet to use, the special metal and the astrological correspondences.
the circle represents perfection, a natural symbol of protection.
The pentagram is the human being.
The hexagram is the fusion of the two inverted triangles of the elements.
The square is stability.
The magic square and the planetary seal must never be separated. The magic square always gives the same sum regardless of which side you read it from. The number obtained by adding all the numbers together represents a Hebrew divine name.
The seven planets have their own magic square with a sacred number corresponding to a divine name. The signatures of the demons and intelligences and of the planet (planetary) that correspond to the numerical sequence of the square itself
The names of the demons and intelligences.
Those who decide to make a talisman must concentrate deeply on their task. It is not a simple DIY project, but a ritual, a ceremony governed by precise rules that must be followed in order to achieve the desired result. Generally, a talisman is composed of several elements. It is made of metal, alloy, or parchment, on which specific characters are written. It is necessary to concentrate deeply on the goal you wish to achieve and to have great confidence and faith in the abilities of the object you are making. A talisman can take the form of a seal or a ring. Those who choose it must not forget that it must coincide with the planet that rules their sign in order for it to be favorable to their desires and for its power to enable them to achieve their goals. They must also take into account the predominant color of the object. Talismans can also be made for someone else. Later, during the consecration, the talisman will be purified of foreign energies and will serve only those who ordered it.
The talisman and the amulet are two different things that have one characteristic in common: they are carefully preserved by their owner and never given to others. The talisman is active. The talisman is dynamic, activating, and fortifying, which is why it is compared to a sword. The power manifested in it is consciously assigned to it and fixed in its external form. An amulet is an object that by nature has the power to neutralize evil influences. It acts defensively and protectively, which is why it is compared to a shield. The active power of the talisman attacks. The passive essence of the amulet defends. Western man, estranged from his own (spiritual) nature, no longer realizes the spiritual essence of the talisman and the amulet.
He is well aware of the material effects that come before his eyes, but since his spiritual eyes are closed, he is only able to observe and touch the form. The rest is a mystery and a secret to him that “tells” him nothing. So he turns away, shrugging his shoulders. In order not to remain completely unprotected, he has created the mascot; a device born of ignorance, like the driver's lucky doll and the sports field doorman's toy rabbit. Foolish is he who expects spiritual help from these trinkets. Finally, in order to understand the power and action of talismans and amulets, there is something else that should be obvious to us. Simplicity is a distinctive feature of truth. It is already a unity, just like the spiritual reality of an individual and the material reality in which he lives. It is only this individual and spiritual reality that materializes outside of him and condenses into everyday reality. And it is precisely this daily, material reality that is therefore considered ‘existence’, without shedding light on the awareness that this familiar material reality is only a faithful reflection of the intimate individual reality.
The inevitable consequence of this unity is that every event, every development, and every stroke of luck or misfortune in everyday life is a pure reflection and expression of an event, development, or stroke of luck or misfortune in one's spiritual life. In this way, an individual's essence is expressed in their own destiny, and they can become aware of their own essence through its reflection in material reality. A friend is the person with whom you share particular choices, tastes, and probably characteristics. In your own individual daily reality, your friend is therefore the personification of your choices, tastes, and characteristics. A part of your own being is reflected in them, and “those who see themselves reflected in another see themselves with indulgence.” Man is the measure of all things, and all nature is the living projection of the human being. Animals therefore become materializations, concretizations, expressions of the animalistic contents of the human soul. Unconsciously, we realize that a snail reflects our inertia, a hare our fear, and a donkey our stubbornness.
People who are unaware of the indissoluble unity between the inner world and the outer world perceive everyday reality as a permanent burden fraught with danger. They consider themselves “abandoned to the whims of fate” and do not realize that they themselves are this fate. They try to face life's obstacles with an amulet, as a magical instrument of defense. In countries where fear of the evil eye reigns, garlic is a powerful protective tool. Garlic is a fiery plant that awakens vital energy and purifies the spirit, thus proving to be the best weapon against death and ruin, sown by the evil eye. The lion is the king of animals, brave like no other. Its strength is evident in its formidable teeth, which explains why lion's teeth are a particularly popular amulet. The lion is the natural personification of the spiritual characteristics of the lion that lie dormant in the heart of every man.
A dandelion, worn as an amulet, acts to bring out these unknown qualities. The elephant is a symbol of the materialization of wisdom and sagacity, traits of human beings that take shape in the elephant itself, outside of man. The hairs are material expressions of growing strength, which is why in African countries elephant hair rings are worn as amulets. Those who possess an amulet are unaware that part of their being is thus externalized. They feel a strong bond with their amulet and draw security and confidence from it, without realizing that it is a bond with a unifying basis. The amulet is merely a product of nature, created in a natural (unconscious) way. A talisman is a conscious, spiritual creation, knowingly given form so that its spiritual content can be expressed materially in the clearest possible way.
Usually, a single word is engraved on the talisman, which must fully encapsulate and express the reason for the talisman's existence. For example, if you create an amulet whose purpose is your own spiritual growth, simply engrave the Rune Mannez on it. If the word engraved on the amulet is not an esoteric symbol but belongs to the common language, it should be written in a secret alphabet so that it cannot be understood by others.
There are some ancient symbols that possess special powers:
-Connected spirals can be used on talismans that concern karmic issues or have to do with life cycles.
A cross with equal arms inside a disc can be engraved on talismans that concern mental forces.
-A stylized willow or vine is engraved on amulets that deal with matters of natural forces.
Other very powerful witchcraft talismans are: the Triple Circle, the Pentacle, and the Lunar Sickles.
Amulets should be charged every two months, which involves: incense burning, cleaning the talisman itself, blessing it, and reciting a short formula stating the purpose of the amulet.
The use of pentacles is an absolute necessity. They instill fear in demons and compel the spirits of the planets they represent to obey the officiant in every way. Writers on the occult constantly warn aspiring magicians about the tremendous dangers that arise from summoning spirits. These spirits may respond with false names, deceiving the operator; they may intervene invisibly, manifesting themselves only to punish the first imprudence of those who summoned them; they may succeed in luring the magician or one of the disciples out of the Protective Circle. In this case, “the consequences are generally fatal.”
Fortunately, “The Key” states in the heading of this chapter that “if commanded by the Power of the Talismans, all spirits will obey, immediately and without danger”; which seems sufficient guarantee of safety. Pentacles, in addition to acting as a defense against evil entities, possess numerous magical qualities. According to the Key of Solomon, there is practically nothing that cannot be obtained through them. “Wherever you go,” the text states, “if you have them with you, you will be completely safe throughout your life; you will be liked by everyone, you will dominate fire and water. Every created thing will fear the Names engraved on them and will obey you.”
Since the main goal of magic is to acquire power over nature, in one form or another, it can be said that Solomon's Pentacles are worth the effort required to make them. And indeed, their manufacture requires a certain amount of effort on the part of the magician. Pentacles should preferably be made of metal, but they can also be traced on blank parchment. The metal must be that associated with the planet to which the talisman refers. The pentacles of Saturn are made of lead; those of Jupiter of tin; Mars requires iron; the Sun gold; Venus copper; the Moon silver. The pentacle dedicated to Mercury, who has the power to command all spirits, must be, according to the texts, made of a gold-silver alloy, or mercury, fixed with other substances. The metal must be purified with fire and the characters to be engraved on it must be traced with an Art Needle: that is, a needle that has never been used before, exorcised and consecrated.
If parchment is used, the correspondences between the planets and colors must be observed. Consequently, the following colors must be used to draw the symbols on the blank sheet of paper: for Saturn, in black for Jupiter, in sky blue for Mars, in red for the Sun, in gold or yellow for Mercury, in all colors or purple for the Moon, in silver or white-gray The “dimensions,” adds “the key,” "are unimportant if all other requirements are met. The chapter of the book dedicated to these objects ends with the usual warning to observe all normal precautions and adds that the Magic Names to be traced are sacred: it is therefore necessary to concentrate on the operation and not treat the matter lightly. The pentacles and their powers (summary table):
SUN
1) to obtain honors, glory, royal powers
2) to magically escape from prison
3) to obtain obedience from all created things
4) to be transported by spirits wherever one desires
5) to become invisible, or to have luck in gambling and commerce
6) to make spirits visible
7) to acquire strength
VENUS
1) to receive graces, honors, and practice every art under the dominion of Venus
2) to favor love affairs
3) to make another person fall in love
4) to make a woman fall in love
MERCURY
1) to summon and command spirits
2) to increase metaphysical understanding
3) to increase psychic abilities
MOON
1) to summon lunar spirits and open closed doors
2) to have dominion over the waters
SATURN
1) to summon the spirits of Saturn
2) to practice every art under the dominion of Saturn
3) to cause another person to be possessed by devils
4) to cause earthquakes
5) for operations of destruction and death
6) to protect oneself against death on Saturday
7) to protect oneself against the arrogance of spirits
8) to summon the spirits of Saturn at night
JUPITER
1) to obtain health, honors, and riches
2) to gain obedience from all demons
3) to avoid poverty
4) to seek hidden treasures
5) to obtain riches
6) to increase clairvoyance
7) to protect oneself from mortal dangers
MARS
1) to provoke wars
2) to obtain victory in war and in duels
3) to force demons to obey
4) to repel all aggression
5) to summon the spirits of Mars
6) to provoke storms
7) to cure all ills
Talismans are a more advanced form of pentacles. They offer maximum protection. Universal talismans are very complex, as they are used in evocations and incantations against spirits, while mixed talismans are used in evocations and by people participating in rituals. Personal talismans must always be in contact with the vital aura of the person for whom they were created.
AMULET
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS
PENTACLE
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS DIFFUSES
TALISMAN
ABSORBS DEVIATES PROTECTS DIFFUSES EMITS
Magic squares and Pentacles
You must choose:
the type of influence, the date, the genies (demons) or intelligences (angels), the planets or zodiac signs.
The alphabet to use, the special metal and the astrological correspondences.
the circle represents perfection, a natural symbol of protection.
The pentagram is the human being.
The hexagram is the fusion of the two inverted triangles of the elements.
The square is stability.
The magic square and the planetary seal must never be separated. The magic square always gives the same sum regardless of which side you read it from. The number obtained by adding all the numbers together represents a Hebrew divine name.
The seven planets have their own magic square with a sacred number corresponding to a divine name. The signatures of the demons and intelligences and of the planet (planetary) that correspond to the numerical sequence of the square itself
The names of the demons and intelligences.
Those who decide to make a talisman must concentrate deeply on their task. It is not a simple DIY project, but a ritual, a ceremony governed by precise rules that must be followed in order to achieve the desired result. Generally, a talisman is composed of several elements. It is made of metal, alloy, or parchment, on which specific characters are written. It is necessary to concentrate deeply on the goal you wish to achieve and to have great confidence and faith in the abilities of the object you are making. A talisman can take the form of a seal or a ring. Those who choose it must not forget that it must coincide with the planet that rules their sign in order for it to be favorable to their desires and for its power to enable them to achieve their goals. They must also take into account the predominant color of the object. Talismans can also be made for someone else. Later, during the consecration, the talisman will be purified of foreign energies and will serve only those who ordered it.
The talisman and the amulet are two different things that have one characteristic in common: they are carefully preserved by their owner and never given to others. The talisman is active. The talisman is dynamic, activating, and fortifying, which is why it is compared to a sword. The power manifested in it is consciously assigned to it and fixed in its external form. An amulet is an object that by nature has the power to neutralize evil influences. It acts defensively and protectively, which is why it is compared to a shield. The active power of the talisman attacks. The passive essence of the amulet defends. Western man, estranged from his own (spiritual) nature, no longer realizes the spiritual essence of the talisman and the amulet.
He is well aware of the material effects that come before his eyes, but since his spiritual eyes are closed, he is only able to observe and touch the form. The rest is a mystery and a secret to him that “tells” him nothing. So he turns away, shrugging his shoulders. In order not to remain completely unprotected, he has created the mascot; a device born of ignorance, like the driver's lucky doll and the sports field doorman's toy rabbit. Foolish is he who expects spiritual help from these trinkets. Finally, in order to understand the power and action of talismans and amulets, there is something else that should be obvious to us. Simplicity is a distinctive feature of truth. It is already a unity, just like the spiritual reality of an individual and the material reality in which he lives. It is only this individual and spiritual reality that materializes outside of him and condenses into everyday reality. And it is precisely this daily, material reality that is therefore considered ‘existence’, without shedding light on the awareness that this familiar material reality is only a faithful reflection of the intimate individual reality.
The inevitable consequence of this unity is that every event, every development, and every stroke of luck or misfortune in everyday life is a pure reflection and expression of an event, development, or stroke of luck or misfortune in one's spiritual life. In this way, an individual's essence is expressed in their own destiny, and they can become aware of their own essence through its reflection in material reality. A friend is the person with whom you share particular choices, tastes, and probably characteristics. In your own individual daily reality, your friend is therefore the personification of your choices, tastes, and characteristics. A part of your own being is reflected in them, and “those who see themselves reflected in another see themselves with indulgence.” Man is the measure of all things, and all nature is the living projection of the human being. Animals therefore become materializations, concretizations, expressions of the animalistic contents of the human soul. Unconsciously, we realize that a snail reflects our inertia, a hare our fear, and a donkey our stubbornness.
People who are unaware of the indissoluble unity between the inner world and the outer world perceive everyday reality as a permanent burden fraught with danger. They consider themselves “abandoned to the whims of fate” and do not realize that they themselves are this fate. They try to face life's obstacles with an amulet, as a magical instrument of defense. In countries where fear of the evil eye reigns, garlic is a powerful protective tool. Garlic is a fiery plant that awakens vital energy and purifies the spirit, thus proving to be the best weapon against death and ruin, sown by the evil eye. The lion is the king of animals, brave like no other. Its strength is evident in its formidable teeth, which explains why lion's teeth are a particularly popular amulet. The lion is the natural personification of the spiritual characteristics of the lion that lie dormant in the heart of every man.
A dandelion, worn as an amulet, acts to bring out these unknown qualities. The elephant is a symbol of the materialization of wisdom and sagacity, traits of human beings that take shape in the elephant itself, outside of man. The hairs are material expressions of growing strength, which is why in African countries elephant hair rings are worn as amulets. Those who possess an amulet are unaware that part of their being is thus externalized. They feel a strong bond with their amulet and draw security and confidence from it, without realizing that it is a bond with a unifying basis. The amulet is merely a product of nature, created in a natural (unconscious) way. A talisman is a conscious, spiritual creation, knowingly given form so that its spiritual content can be expressed materially in the clearest possible way.
The shape of the talisman
A metal talisman can take many different forms. The connecting rune that forms its central part can be modeled in clay and then, for example, cast in bronze to create a “small image” to be placed in a visible location. The central rune can also be engraved on a ring, bracelet, or pendant made of a particular metal and worn in constant contact with the skin. It is precisely this close contact with the skin that causes the talisman to merge “inside and outside.” The ring or bracelet will be deliberately worn on the right or left hand, depending on whether it is a matter of the heart (left) or the mind (right). The fingers of the hand symbolize ideas, which are further elaborated in palmistry, but it is good to know that the index finger is the finger of Jupiter, the middle finger that of Saturn, the ring finger expresses solar power (finger of Apollo), and the little finger the essence of Mercury. The ring finger is the finger of ideals and art. A gold ring on the left hand expresses a conscious aspect of emotional life. A silver ring on the right hand represents an emotional aspect of conscious being. The ring, due to its shape, is a symbol of unity and infinity, therefore perfectly suited to a talisman.
The engravings can be found both on the outside and inside. If the outside of the ring barely allows for the engraving of a connecting rune and you wish, for example, to frame it in a pentagram, this geometric figure could in turn be engraved on the inside of the ring itself at the precise point corresponding to the external engraving of the rune. A metal talisman in the form of a ring, pendant, or bracelet, if passed down and worn over several generations, from father to son or mother to daughter, will increase its power and accumulate such a quantity of cosmic energy that it will produce an electrifying effect as soon as it is touched.
For this reason, it is customary for the talisman to be passed down to one of the children. There are talismans that have been handed down for hundreds of years, from generation to generation.
The effectiveness of an amulet derives largely from the trust placed in it, as this attitude produces energetic vibrations that facilitate the fulfillment of the wishes made. However, time and history have provided a solution: among the thousands of objects that man has used to protect himself, most have fallen into disuse and today their nature is unknown, but the effectiveness of the others has saved them from oblivion by passing them down from generation to generation. These can be keys, rings, bracelets, or pendants. Sometimes it is not even necessary to put them in contact with the skin, but simply to carry them with you. We know from evidence of the relationship between humans and invisible forces that the most effective amulets are those listed below. They are all achievable, but they must be made or obtained without much effort, as we believe that the difficulty of preparation hinders interest in their knowledge. Each amulet has a secret, an exclusive gift that is used for a specific purpose. That is why it is important to know exactly what we want when choosing one.
A metal talisman can take many different forms. The connecting rune that forms its central part can be modeled in clay and then, for example, cast in bronze to create a “small image” to be placed in a visible location. The central rune can also be engraved on a ring, bracelet, or pendant made of a particular metal and worn in constant contact with the skin. It is precisely this close contact with the skin that causes the talisman to merge “inside and outside.” The ring or bracelet will be deliberately worn on the right or left hand, depending on whether it is a matter of the heart (left) or the mind (right). The fingers of the hand symbolize ideas, which are further elaborated in palmistry, but it is good to know that the index finger is the finger of Jupiter, the middle finger that of Saturn, the ring finger expresses solar power (finger of Apollo), and the little finger the essence of Mercury. The ring finger is the finger of ideals and art. A gold ring on the left hand expresses a conscious aspect of emotional life. A silver ring on the right hand represents an emotional aspect of conscious being. The ring, due to its shape, is a symbol of unity and infinity, therefore perfectly suited to a talisman.
The engravings can be found both on the outside and inside. If the outside of the ring barely allows for the engraving of a connecting rune and you wish, for example, to frame it in a pentagram, this geometric figure could in turn be engraved on the inside of the ring itself at the precise point corresponding to the external engraving of the rune. A metal talisman in the form of a ring, pendant, or bracelet, if passed down and worn over several generations, from father to son or mother to daughter, will increase its power and accumulate such a quantity of cosmic energy that it will produce an electrifying effect as soon as it is touched.
For this reason, it is customary for the talisman to be passed down to one of the children. There are talismans that have been handed down for hundreds of years, from generation to generation.
The effectiveness of an amulet derives largely from the trust placed in it, as this attitude produces energetic vibrations that facilitate the fulfillment of the wishes made. However, time and history have provided a solution: among the thousands of objects that man has used to protect himself, most have fallen into disuse and today their nature is unknown, but the effectiveness of the others has saved them from oblivion by passing them down from generation to generation. These can be keys, rings, bracelets, or pendants. Sometimes it is not even necessary to put them in contact with the skin, but simply to carry them with you. We know from evidence of the relationship between humans and invisible forces that the most effective amulets are those listed below. They are all achievable, but they must be made or obtained without much effort, as we believe that the difficulty of preparation hinders interest in their knowledge. Each amulet has a secret, an exclusive gift that is used for a specific purpose. That is why it is important to know exactly what we want when choosing one.