Talismans – Basic procedure with further reading

A talisman is a representation of a force; it requires careful consideration and construction to make sure that you are attracting the force you need for your purpose. It is like a physical map of your intention.

A talisman is normally made from a natural material such as, wood, bone, ivory, horn, metal and occasionally stone.

You will need to think about the material, shape and colour of your talisman, then what will be on it in terms of symbol/sigil depending on what you intend to use if for.

The symbols can come from planets, elements, names, spirits, gods, magickal words, astrological symbols and so on.

When you are sure that your talisman has the relevant attractions for the task, you can then consecrate and charge it with a suitable energy like elemental energy, planetary energy or another representative force. The timing of your working will depend upon the influence of the planet or energy you are aligning it with.



Further reading

Agrippa, Cornelius., Three Books of Occult Philosophy Bk. II, Chapter 22 (Tyson ed.) page 318.

Bardon, Franz., The Practice of Magical Evocation. Chapter 13, pages 358 – 364.

Crowley, Aleister., Liber 777. Useful tables for selecting suitable colours, elemental symbols, Hebrew letters, etc.

Newcomb, Jason Augustus., The New Hermetics. Chapter 8, pages 182 – 188.

Regardie, Israel., The Golden Dawn – A complete course in practical ceremonial magick: four volumes in one. Volume IV, Book 7, pages 479 – 504.