Talismans were originally discs of precious metals inscribed with magical symbols designed to attract or control certain forces or energies. These energies are referred to as planetary or elemental forces, spirits, angels or intelligences.

 

The famous occult order known as the Golden Dawn defined a talisman as "a magical figurine charged with the Force which it is intended to represent. The word talisman comes from the Greek "teleo" which means "to consecrate". Consecration is what "charges" or activates a talisman. To some this is a magical act and to others a talisman merely aids to unlock these forces from the depths of our own subconscious minds

 

Talismans were once considered powerful magical tools, but few contemporary folks have the means to fashion and inscribe metal these days. Paper and commercially made cast-pewter talismans have pretty much replaced the original planetary metals.

 

In addition to the fact that pewter is not a planetary metal, mass produced pewter talismans generally have the symbols from the Key of Solomon cast into them. Most modern folk would have little use for these ceremonial sorcery symbols. People have little choice these days except to make paper talismans which pale in comparison to the original planetary metal ones.

 

In addition to the planetary metal required, a talisman must be hand-made during specific planetary days and hours, and during certain lunar cycles as well. Then a talisman must be consecrated to activate it. The consecration is the easy part. It's the construction of a planetary talisman that is the difficult part.

 

 

OLDE ENCHANTMENTS PLANETARY TALISMANS

 

Olde Enchantments does the difficult, hand-crafting part of owning a talisman for you. All you need to do is add your name and then consecrate or bless your new talisman to charge (activate) it.

 

Olde Enchantments Talismans are made of traditional planetary metals engraved with useful sigils that are not gleaned from ceremonial sorcery. Each talisman is uniquely hand-craefted and not mass-produced. No two are exactly alike. Unlike paper talismans they will last a lifetime. Unless otherwise specified, our Talismans are always engraved within an appropriately dedicated ritual circle during the traditional planetary times and lunar cycles.

 

Olde Enchantments talismans are suitable for people of any path, tradition, religion, or spirituality who were born with a little magic in their hearts.

 

First a word of intent or a name is converted to numbers through the use of a numerology chart. These numbers are then traced in one continuous line on the appropriate planetary kamea. 

 

Kameas are seven magical squares that are used to link to specific planetary energies. In each of the seven kameas, the numbers in any one row, whether vertical or horizontal, add up to the same total. Kameas are said to have originally come from the grimoires (books of magic) of the Abbot Trithemius, Peter de Abano, and Cornelius Agrippa. Better known grimoires which feature talismanic magic are The Magus, The Black Pullet, and The Key of Solomon.

 

When completed this line is known as a sigil or seal. A dot or ball is used to designate the beginning of the sigil and a small perpendicular line is used to designate the ending. This sigil is then hand-engraved on a disc of the appropriate planetary metal during the specific day and hours of the planetary influence desired, as well as during the appropriate lunar cycle, by our resident talismanologist 

 

This engraving is done in a dedicated ritual circle utilizing planetary incense, colours, symbols, etc. to incorporate as many planetary correspondences into the construction as possible. This is a narrow window each month in which to properly create talismans. This is why talismans cannot be mass-produced.

 

Our resident talismanologist will hand-craft a custom talisman with a sigil of your name on the planetary kamea of your choice Custom talismans must be pre-paid and there will be a wait for the appropriate planetary and lunar timing to properly construct your talisman. The opposite side of custom talismans can be engraved with a scripted name in a magical alphabet, a symbol of your own design, or left blank.

First your name should be added to the blank side of your new talisman. Use your full legal name or a spiritual or magical name unique to you. You can scribe it with a sharp nail, awl, or ritual tool (such as a burin) but the easy way is to simply use an indelible paint marker of some type or even a magic marker. Use whatever script or alphabet you prefer. The best time to add your name is on the traditional planetary day and perhaps even during the traditional planetary hour for your particular talisman. (See the menu above for the traditional Planetary Days and Hours.) This could be done within ritually created Sacred Space of course.

You should then consecrate your new talisman to activate it. See the menu above for some popular and easy to perform consecrations.

After consecration your new talisman should be carried with you as close to the skin as possible. Many folks carry their talismans in a "mojo" or "spell" bag. Don't let others handle your talisman after it has been consecrated. You can re-consecrate your talisman anytime you feel the need. If your name ever wears off and needs to be re-scripted, re-consecrate your talisman after doing so. Periodically re-consecrate your talisman to recharge it.

CARE OF YOUR TALISMAN:

 

We do not coat our talismans and charmes with any chemicals to retard natural tarnishing. They are as non-toxic and hypo-allergenic as pure metal can be. However they will tarnish due to a lack of chemical coating. Some people like the aged look of tarnished metal. Others might like to restore their talisman or charme back to its original brilliance in which case hand-polishing with any quality, non-abrasive metal polish will work. We suggest hand-polishing only and do not extert too much pressure on the engravings themselves so their definition will not be affected. 

 

Periodically consecrate or bless your talisman to "recharge" it.

 

WARRANTY:

If for any reason you are not satisfied with your Olde Enchantments Talisman or Charme return it to us within 30 days for a complete refund.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

We make no claims of our talismans and charmes having any supernatural powers. We do make them according to traditional lore. According to this lore talismans require a personal consecration from the owner. We hand-craeft each talisman as you would if it was within your means. It is then up to you to consecrate it to truly make it your own.

Remember that real magic always emanates from within!

 

Please mind the little ones around our talismans and charmes which might be small enough for a child to swallow.

 

 

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