Greetimgs!
I'm somewhat appalled when I read the description of what an amulet/talisman is according to the url blurb mentioned here above...
"The word 'talisman' is derived from the Greek root 'teleo' which means "to consecrate". And it is precisely the act of consecration which gives a talisman its alleged magical properties, the talisman must be 'charged' with magical power by the person preparing it. Also, while the amulet is used for general purposes, such as averting evil or attracting good luck, the talisman is always prepared for a definite reason."......
"the amulet is an object, either natural or man-made, which is 'believed' to protect a person from trouble"..."The word 'believed' stresses the fact that it is the faith placed in the amulet that works for its owner, not just the actual powers of the amulet itself." - The Complete Book of Amulets and Talismans by Migene Gonzalez-Wippler
See also "Amulets and Talismans" by Budge
There is no correlation between an object being an Amulet or Talisman by when you 'charge' the object! The other instructions are sketchy at best.... where does one get this drivel? (IMG:
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