Amulets & Talismans
Amulets and talismans have been used across all continents, cultures, and religions. The practice of wearing or carrying a natural amulet or talisman (bones, teeth, claws, precious stones, metals, etc.) is considered to be prehistoric and goes back many millennia, as far as 25,000 bc. Amulets and talismans are created and worn to invoke power and offer protection to the wearer. Some consider them to work with or as a spell. They most often take the form of a necklace, ring, or small handheld object. Usually they incorporate a stone, engraving, or found object that has a corresponding meaning to the piece. Remember, small and simple can be just as powerful as big and bold. This is very much personal preference, your piece should feel like you.
These can be worn daily during certain time of your life, or just occasionally when you need to be reminded of your power.
What do want to carry with you?
Protection
Love
Belonging
Balance
Grounding
Healing
Think about what type of stone or found object you might want to include. Think about how you want this piece to feel and look.
You create the meaning. that Gives them their power.
Definitions
Amulet [ am-yuh-lit ]
a small object worn because it is believed to protect against evil, or illness or to bring good fortune; a protective charm.
also known as a good luck charm or phylactery, is an object believed to confer protection upon its possessor. The word "amulet" comes from the Latin word amuletum, which Pliny's Natural History describes as "an object that protects a person from trouble".
Talisman [ tal-is-muhn, -iz- ]
a stone, ring, or other object, engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm.
anything whose presence exercises a remarkable or powerful influence on human feelings or actions.
an object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm
any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture.
Charm [ chahrm ]
the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : INCANTATION
a practice or expression believed to have magic power 2 : something worn about the person to ward off evil or ensure good fortune : AMULET
trinket, on a charm bracelet
such as an ornament, often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil