Since ancient times, people have believed that certain objects can protect them from danger, disease and black magic, and attract luck, fortune, wealth and other benefits. Such things are called talismans. It is customary to carry them with you or keep them in the house in order to be under the protection of higher forces. People who do not yet have a personal magical protector have to figure out how to make a talisman themselves. After his appearance, he will immediately feel how life began to change for the better.
The difference between a talisman and a talisman
The words "charm" and "talisman" are considered equivalent and used as synonyms.
But the difference between them, although small, is:
- The amulet protects a person from negative magical effects, diseases and accidents. It can be material (pectoral cross, rune stick, horseshoe over the front door, etc. ) or immaterial (plot, whisper).
- A talisman is an object with supernatural powers that simultaneously protects against troubles and negative energy and attracts luck and good fortune. It can be either an object that you carry with you or keep in the house, or a living being, such as a cat.
Will a homemade talisman work?
To become the owner of an effective protective item, you can make it yourself.
According to esotericists, an amulet made with one's own hands has more pronounced magical properties than one that is given or bought.
When a man makes a protective thing for himself, he fills it with his energy while working. Thanks to this, the talisman begins to perceive him as the owner and help him in all things.
But it will be possible to achieve such an effect on the condition that a person creates an amulet in a good mood, without resentment or resentment against anyone.
If it starts emitting negativity into space, it will fill the magical attribute with negative energy. Such a thing will not be able to protect against problems and attract luck.
What can talismans and amulets be made of?
Raw materials of natural origin are used in the production of amulets: wood, natural threads, fur, leather, etc. These materials perfectly absorb negative energy from the outside world, protecting the owner from its destructive effects.
A tree
Affordable and effective material for making amulets at home. Bracelets, pendants and other magical attributes are made from it.
In order for the homemade talisman to make the most of its magical properties, the energy of the material is taken into account when making it.
Women are advised to choose female trees (aspen, cherry, birch, etc. ), while representatives of the stronger sex choose male trees (oak, hazel).
In addition, each tree has its own supernatural properties:
- Rowan protects against evil spirits;
- alder protects against adultery, helps those who do good deeds;
- cherry preserves youth;
- aspen protects against evil spirits;
- hazelnut attracts wealth, protects against thieves;
- oak protects against spells and curses, strengthens the energy field.
Fur
Natural fur contains the energy of the killed animal, so it should be used with caution to create an amulet. This material will help self-confident people who are used to taking risks and showing aggression in order to achieve their goals.
A harmless person with an easy character will not benefit from a fur amulet.
real leather
Leather should be handled with care for the same reason as fur. Not suitable for a good hearted person who prefers a peaceful life with his family.
Leather charms are the choice of those who are used to walking on the edge of a knife.
Blend and natural fabric
Fabric talismans are easy to sew with your own hands. Most often, they are made in the form of protective dolls. Such products are suitable for everyone, regardless of gender, age and type of activity.
Threads and ribbons
Natural threads and ribbons are universal materials from which charms can be made for people of any age, gender and profession. They are used to make protective dolls, bracelets, car charms and other protective attributes.
Herbs, flowers and berries
Many plants have magical powers that a person can use for their own benefit.
Properties of herbs, berries and flowers in talismans:
- St. John's wort and hawthorn protect against evil spirits;
- pomegranate gives well-being, transforms negative energy into positive;
- Rowan protects against magical effects;
- elderberry cures diseases, protects against witchcraft;
- elm helps in acquiring valuable knowledge;
- verbena develops the gift of foresight, attracts the opposite sex, heals and protects against evil spirits;
- elecampane protects against damage and spells, attracts love, repels diseases;
- Ivan da Marya helps to preserve love and fidelity;
- chamomile relieves anxiety and attracts love;
- nettle removes damage, protects against witchcraft and the evil eye, gives courage;
- Clover and sage bring happiness and prosperity.
Stones and minerals
Precious and semi-precious stones are not the most suitable material for making talismans with your own hands, because they require processing, which is impossible to do without special tools and skills.
But if there is such a possibility, then the master must take into account his horoscope compatibility with the chosen gem.
Wax
Beeswax has long been used to create charms against damage, everyday problems and diseases. Candles and figurines made of melted wax are also used for protective purposes.
Salt dough
Salt has long been known for its ability to absorb negativity, so it is used to protect against spells and witchcraft. By adding it to the dough, you can get a plastic material with magical properties, suitable for creating protective figurines.
In order for the salt dough talisman to bring the desired benefits, additional ingredients are added to it:
- garlic - protects against the tricks of evil spirits;
- sunflower seeds - used in children's charms to protect the child from illness;
- egg - helps those who dream of reproduction;
- millet – protects against spells;
- poppy - fulfills wishes;
- cereals and beans - attract wealth and give physical strength.
Rules for creating a talisman or good luck charm
When making a protective item yourself, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Perform all actions yourself, without disturbing extraneous sounds and activities.
- While working, mentally communicate with the talisman, ask it for help and fill it with your positive energy.
- Make the amulet in a room lit by moonlight or sunlight. Don't sit down to work when the sky is overcast.
- While you work, read a prayer addressed to your guardian angel or "Our Father".
- Believe in the magical power of the manufactured item.
Talismans by zodiac sign
Astrologers advise creating a talisman taking into account the zodiac sign of the person to whom it is intended. In this case, the person will be able to feel the effect of the magical attribute as much as possible.
Suitable amulets for representatives of different signs are shown in the table.
| Zodiac sign | Stones | Pictures and images | Additional charms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Ruby, diamond, amethyst, sapphire | Sun, military symbols (weapon, armor, sword, shield, dagger, arrow) | Silver |
| Bull | Emerald, chalcedony, chrysoprase | Bull, horseshoe, owl, elephant | Copper |
| Twins | Alexandrite, topaz, agate | Symbol of air, snake, key, mask, wings | – |
| Cancer | Emerald, moonstone | Symbol of balance of yin and yang, heart, crescent, cat | A necklace of round beads |
| lion | Ruby, citrine, topaz | Lion, sun, sunflower, eagle, star, crown, torch, swan | A gold coin or an antique ring |
| Virgo | Jasper, peridot, jade | Grasshopper, owl, aster | Amulets made of wood and clay |
| Scales | Tourmaline, diamond, opal | Libra symbol, book, labyrinth, butterfly, dove, sunflower | – |
| Scorpio | Aquamarine, black opal, garnet, hematite | Scorpion, scarab, frog, any symbolism associated with the kingdom of the dead | – |
| Sagittarius | Peridot, turquoise | Lizard, star, phoenix, any harness elements (saddle, horseshoe, bridle) | – |
| Capricorn | Ruby, onyx | Frog, lizard, crocodile, black cat, turtle, ladder | – |
| Aquarius | Sapphire, zircon, amethyst | 2 wave symbol; anything connected with the air (clouds, birds, insects, aircraft), lock with a key | – |
| A fish | Peridot, aquamarine, amethyst | Fish, jellyfish, musical instruments | Shell, coral and pearl beads |
The best home talismans and charms for good luck
To make a homemade amulet, you can use materials found in almost every home.
Embroidered ribbon
Since time immemorial, in Slavic countries, women have decorated their heads with ribbons on which protective symbols were embroidered. Any craftswoman can make such a talisman at home.
For this she will need:
- red silk or cotton ribbon;
- Threads for embroidery of natural colors;
- needle;
- hoop.
Putting the ribbon in the hoop, you should embroider on it images of natural objects that can protect a person from evil. These include the sun, moon, stars, earth, plants, water, etc.
It is not at all necessary to decorate the head with a ready-made ribbon. It can be tied to a bag, sewn to clothing or worn on the wrist instead of a bracelet. In each of these cases, the tape will protect the one who created it from external negativity.
Runic becoming or a single rune
A powerful amulet will be a piece of wood or cardboard on which are painted runes or runes that have protective powers.
You can use symbols such as:
- Algiz (protects against bad intentions, envy and gossip, accidents, bankruptcy).
- Thurisaz (protects against gossip, toxic relationships, harm, intrigue, envy).
- Teyvaz (protects home and money, helps a person to overcome obstacles on the way to the goal).
- Isa (neutralizes negative external influences, helps the owner to get out of a conflict situation with minimal losses).
- Algiz - Odal - Algiz (for home security).
- Algiz - Eyvaz - Isa (the formula protects a person and his family from magical influence and indicates the one who committed witchcraft).
If the runic talisman is intended to protect the dwelling, it is hidden in the house. You carry your personal amulet with you, put it in your bag, pocket or wallet.
Enchanted Ring
After receiving a ring as a gift or buying a new one, you can say it for luck and happiness.
To do this, you need to take the jewelry in your hands and say the following spell over it:
Then the ring must be placed in a glass of spring water with a pinch of salt for 7 days.
The enchanted ring must be worn by the person who cast it. You cannot give it to strangers, otherwise it will lose its power.
Good luck thread charm
This amulet came down to us from the Jewish teachings of Kabbalah. To make it, you will need a ball of red woolen yarn. From it you need to cut a thread whose length is 4-5 cm longer than the circumference of the wrist.
Tie the cut thread on the wrist of your left hand and make 7 knots (you can have a loved one tie them).
The thread bracelet cannot be removed until it breaks itself. This amulet will protect the owner from the evil eye and attract good luck.
A paper talisman
Paper is made from wood, so it is also a natural material from which amulets can be made.
For a talisman that will attract good luck, you will need:
- a sheet of thick gold or yellow paper;
- simple pen;
- pen with light ink;
- scissors;
- natural wax (you can melt a church candle).
Production instructions:
- At midnight, draw a five-pointed star on paper.
- To attract good luck, draw a four-leaf clover, a wheel of fortune, or another lucky symbol in the center of the figure.
- During the drawing process, constantly say the words: "May this talisman help me achieve (express the goal)" or "May this talisman protect me from (name). "
- Cut out the finished star and place it in melted wax. To help her achieve what she wants, keep her always with you.
A wooden talisman
Before making an amulet with your own hands, you need:
- Go to the forest, choose a strong tree with thick branches and mentally ask it for permission to cut one of them.
- After that, saw off the chosen branch, leaving a coin or a handful of grain under the tree as a ransom.
- After returning home, put the branch in a dry place for 2-3 weeks. During this time, it will absorb the energy of the home and the people who live in it.
- When the specified time is up, cut a piece of wood from the branch and start making the amulet.
Production step by step:
- Give the cut piece the desired shape (circle, cross, animal figure), sand it well. Make a hole in the top for the rope.
- On its surface, draw or burn the selected protective image (ancient Slavic symbol, zodiac sign, etc. ).
- Coat the product with wood varnish or beeswax. Let it dry.
- Pull the cable through the hole.
Salt dough amulet
To prepare a dough that will absorb negativity and protect a person and his home from evil, you will need:
- 200 g of flour;
- 100 g of rock salt;
- 100 ml of warm water.
If you wish, you can add additional products mentioned above to the dough (poppy, egg, etc. ).
Production instructions:
- Knead the above ingredients into a firm and elastic mass that will not stick to your hands.
- When the dough reaches the required consistency, shape it into a protective figure. This can be a symbol that corresponds to your zodiac sign, or a universal talisman that brings good luck (dragon, elephant, horseshoe, etc. ).
- Put the finished craft in the oven, heated to +75. . . +100 °C, and dry for 1-3 hours (time depends on the size of the product).
- If there is no oven, dry the talisman outdoors, but then this process will take several days. It is important to protect the figurine from direct sunlight, otherwise it will crack and fall apart.
- Paint the dried amulet with gouache or acrylic paints, then cover it with several layers of furniture or clear nail polish.
After the figurine is completely dry, it can be used for protective purposes.
Fur lucky talisman
You can make a cookie from a piece of real fur, which will protect your home from accidents. It can also be hidden in your car to protect it from theft and accidents.
For the craft you will need:
- pieces of natural fur;
- Foam;
- scissors;
- needle thread;
- glue;
- eyes, nose, mouth (you can buy them in the store or make them yourself from paper or other material).
Production process:
- Cut out 2 circles with a diameter of 10 cm from the fur, sew them with the right side inwards and turn them inside out. Fill the back of the product with foam rubber to get a round shape. Sew up the remaining hole.
- Make a face for the charm by gluing on the eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cut and sew the arms and legs from the remaining fur. Sew or glue them to the body of the cookie.
The finished figurine must be kept in a place where strangers cannot see it. In this case, it will become a reliable talisman for your home or car.
Amulet of dried herbs
To make a talisman from plants, you need:
- Go to a clearing or forest during the waxing moon. Collect herbs and flowers that attract luck and protect against damage (their properties are described above).
- Dry them at home.
- Sew a bag from a piece of burlap, fill it with dried herbs and tie the top with lace or ribbon.
You can hide the finished talisman in the house (sewn into a pillow, put it on a windowsill, put it near the front door) or put it in your pocket and keep it with you.
What to do if the talisman doesn't work or you can't make it
An amulet created with your own hands should manifest its magical properties within a few days after starting to use it. If it doesn't work, it means that mistakes were made during its production.
Most often, the lack of results is faced by those who made a bad mood talisman or were distracted by foreign thoughts while working. In this case, it is worth trying to recreate the magic thing.
In a situation where you cannot make a charm, do not despair. You can order its creation from a master or buy a ready-made protective symbol.
It is important that the object pleases its owner. Then she will protect him.
Talisman activation
Any homemade or purchased talisman should be filled with magical power before use. They do this with the help of 4 elements: Water, Earth, Air and Fire.
Activation order:
- Bury the amulet in the ground for half an hour.
- Rinse it off with spring or well water.
- Fumigate it with incense or leave it in the fresh air for half an hour.
- Hold it for 1-2 minutes over a burning candle or fire.
It is recommended to complete all activation stages in one day. In the evening after the ceremony, you must put the product under the pillow and go to bed. In the morning you can start using the talisman.
How to use
The amulet will help if it is worn correctly and periodically cleansed of the negative energy it absorbs during use. In addition, you must learn how to say goodbye to the magical attribute when it stops fulfilling its protective function.
To wear
When wearing a talisman, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Try to wear the protective symbol every day for at least a few hours. It must constantly feed on the owner's energy.
- Wear or take a talisman with you whenever you need the support of higher forces.
- No one but the owner may wear or hold his amulet.
- Hide the magical item from prying eyes. Thanks to this, she will protect her owner better and longer.
Cleaning the talisman
The amulet tends to absorb negative energy that other people direct against its owner. Once he is overwhelmed by negativity, his defenses weaken and he stops helping.
The cleansing ritual will help restore the magical properties of the talisman, with the help of which it will be possible to release the accumulated energy.
For this you need:
- Sprinkle the salt in an even layer on the bottom of the glass bowl.
- Place the amulet in the container.
- Add salt and leave for 12 hours, then remove and shake.
This ritual is repeated every time the amulet stops helping.
How to part with a talisman
When the amulet is broken or torn, it indicates that it is so filled with negative energy that it can no longer fulfill its protective mission. The failed attribute must be removed.
You can do this in 2 ways:
- Light it on a fire or in the flame of a wax candle (suitable for objects made of cloth, paper or other materials that burn well).
- Go to the pond and throw it into the water (this method is chosen for heavy objects that sink easily).
Before parting with the amulet, you should thank him for the help he provided all along and apologize for having to say goodbye to it. After the ritual, you can make yourself a new amulet.