Spells and Enchantments Lesson 2

Lesson 2 Amulets & Talismans

Amulet's, Talismans, Rings, Pendulum's, Pendant's, Pentacle's, Pentagram's, Censer's & Incense, Candle's.
Even full-fledged witches do not agree on the exact difference between amulets and talismans. (So much of witchcraft is based on tradition that some rules are a bit blurry.) However, everyone versed in the occult agrees on one thing: Whether they are called amulets or talismans, these objects are basic necessities in the practice of witchcraft. Familiarize yourself with the amulets and talismans mentioned in this section. When linked with an appropriate spell, they greatly increase its strength. However, they can also be used alone, for their magic is powerful.

HOW TO USE AN AMULET:

Almost everyone agrees that amulets are small objects, worn to benefit their owners in some way. Some are used for a specific purpose to prevent colds, bring money, etc. Others simply bring general good luck. Usually, an amulet is placed around the neck. It can be worn as an ordinary necklace or pendant; or it can be put into a small silk or leather bag along with several other amulets if you like. Amulets can be worn anywhere pins, cuff links, etc. For secrecy, they can even be pinned to an undergarment. (A single red garter worn on the left leg and bulging with amulets is a popular witch adornment.) Wherever an amulet is worn, the closer it is to the body, the more powerful its magic.

HOW TO USE A TALISMAN:

Talismans are also used to benefit their owners in general or specific ways. Usually they are more complicated affairs than amulets carved or engraved figures, inscriptions in gold, etc. 0 Generally, talismans are not worn. Most often they're carried in a pocket or purse; sometimes they're kept near the object they're intended to benefit, for instance, tacked over a child's bed. Right now, controversy rages over when an object is an amulet and when it's a talisman. For example, it's undisputed that black agate worn around the neck is an amulet for the protection of travelers. If the agate is engraved with an anchor (lucky for sailors) and carried, it becomes a talisman. However, suppose that same anchor is worn. Is it an amulet or a talisman? The best a beginner can do is forget about what it's called, and get one before climbing on any boats.

HOW TO FIND THEM:

The pages that follow list many objects traditionally regarded as good amulets or talismans. The power of each varies from person to person. Keep experimenting until you find the objects that work best for you. You are not limited to the objects listed here. An amulet or talisman can be made of, and look like anything. The only rule is that the item must give off good vibrations. If you find something that sends waves of well being and peace in your direction, grab it! It's probably the best all around good luck charm for you.

Questions:

1) Amulets & Talismans are the basic necessities of what?

2) When an amulet/talisman is linked with an appropriate spell, it greatly increases it’s what?

3) For secrecy, amulets/talismans can be pinned where?

4) The closer to the body an amulet/talisman, the more powerful the what is?

5) Generally, talismans are not worn, but are carried where? 6) A black agate worn as an amulet, is a protection for whom?

7) If the agate is carved with an anchor and carried by sailors, it then becomes what?

8) Talismans benefit their owners how?

9) Amulets and talismans can be made of, and like what?

10) Amulets and talismans must give off what?

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