The second commandment of the Old Testament forbids the making of idols to represent God. However, since human beings have always needed a direct and personal connection to the divine, a way is provided in Exodus when God says, "Make a sanctuary for me and I will come to dwell among you." God goes on to give instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant–the first tribal amulet, not yet personal but still representing the presence of God. From there, amulets, talismans, and magical jewelry evolved to provide a personal connection to God.Koltuv has collected bits of scripture describing amulets and talismans and features pictures of her extensive collection of these protective and magical treasures. It's all here: glass beads for protection against the evil eye; the mezuzah found on door frames; the hamsa, or upraised hand; engraved pendants and tiny boxes containing special prayers; Aron's breastplate; the prayer shawl and teffilin; henna hand and foot painting; and amulets from the Sepher Rezial. As visually fascinating as these objects are, how they came into use is even more so.Koltuv revives an awareness of how many of the objects we wear and carry with us without a second thought are actually magical bridges between heaven and earth.

Making Jewelry with Meaning The things you collect - the ticket stubs, the coins, the pieces of shell from a beach - hold meaning and significance, reminding you not only where you've been, but also where you're capable of going. Making these items into wearable pieces of art - amplifying their power to become amulets and talismans - is a rewarding experience that's easy to do. Working with the most basic of tools, you will learn cold-connection jewelry techniques to expand your creative process. In addition to basics like creating jump rings and using a file, you will also: • Make your own hook and latch clasps • Cut windows from sheets of metal • Inlay designs into polymer clay • Incorporate concrete into your work • Achieve patinas with heat • Journal your thoughts onto faux bone • Turn paper pulp into realistic rocks • Create "time capsule" beads from Plexiglas • And much, much more! Discover the rewards of making your own amulets and talismans by learning new techniques to drive your creativity in an entirely new direction.

A comprehensive study of the use of talismans and amulets in the Western Mystery Tradition • Provides an in-depth look at the medieval and Renaissance use of amulets and talismans, including the work of Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher • Provides a full summary of the magical knowledge required to make an amulet or talisman, including the invocations required to activate their powers • Reviews different kinds of amulets and talismans, from ancient jewelry and magical objects to the modern rabbit’s foot or lucky horseshoe The use of talismans and amulets stretches back nearly to the dawn of man, from everyday items magically prepared, such as horns or coins, to intricate and beautiful jewelry imbued with protective powers. Drawing on his private collection of medieval manuscripts as well as his privileged access to the rare book archives of major European universities, Claude Lecouteux provides a comprehensive history of the use of talismans and amulets for protection, healing, and divine influence. He explores their use in the Western Mystery Tradition as well as Eastern and Middle Eastern beliefs about these magical objects and their incorporation--despite Church anathema--into the Christian tradition of Medieval Europe. Reviewing many different kinds of amulets and talismans used throughout the ages, such as a rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, gris-gris bag, or an inscribed parchment charged through ritual, he details the principles and symbology behind each object and shows that their use is still as widespread today as any time in the past. Lecouteux explains the high magic behind the hermetic art of crafting amulets and talismans: the chains of sympathy, astrological geography, and the invocations required to activate their powers. He explores the work of adepts such as Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Athanasius Kircher, including an in-depth look at Kircher’s work on planetary seals in his Oedipus Aegyptiacus. Illustrated throughout with period art depicting magical symbols, seals, and a wide array of talismans and amulets, this comprehensive study provides a practical guide to the historical development and step-by-step creation of magical objects.

Examine the infinite variety of charms and fetishes found in every civilization, from the distant past to the present. Learn the entire history of these tools, their geography, how they are part of each man and woman's search for connection with spiritual forces, and how to make and use them. Loaded with hundreds of illustrations, this is the ultimate reference guide.

Saint Christopher medals, ankhs, birthstones, four-leaf clovers--all are examples of magical objects used for protection or to attract good luck. This introductory guidebook tells you everything you need to know to make or find talismans, amulets, and charms, and use them to improve your life. Author Richard Webster shows you how to create, charge, purify, and empower your own personal magical objects for a variety of purposes, from attracting love to attaining wealth. With protective amulets from around the world and a dictionary of lucky charms, this easy-to-use book is designed so even absolute beginners can achieve success with their own magical objects.

ENERGY - POWER - PRESTIGE IT COULD BE AS SIMPLE AS CARRYING THAT 'LUCKY COIN' IN YOUR POCKET. . .OR SLIPPING ON THAT GLITTERING NECKLACE OR BRACELET. OR VOGUEING THAT DAZZLING WEDDING OR ENGAGEMENT RING. Yes The truth is that there is great power - tremendous psychic and magnetic influences - in a variety of talismans and gems that have been held in high esteem, initially because of their beauty and later because of their virtues as transmitters of good luck and to avert misfortune. Carrying the right talisman or good luck charm is like wishing on a rainbow or making pals with your own, personal, Leprechaun. In this day and age everyone wants to get rich - And quickly We all wish the best for ourselves and our family - and we'd better get on the ball and do it pronto. And if you don't have a super paying job or a rich daddy, chances are we have to go about finding the end of the rainbow in some other way. Good luck charms -- as they are called -- have been with us since the beginning of recorded history. People have come to put their faith in that which they believe to be magical. It could be something as "simple" as a good luck gemstone, or as "complicated" as using a word from the Kabala. But there is a strong belief that these talismans and amulets can really work miracles in your life just as they have done for centuries. This book is perhaps the best reference work on the subject, and includes numerous "magical tools" that are practical and helpful. The section by William and Kate Pavitt includes the lore of gems and their astrological connections from the remotest past. Whether the items are made of simple material or the quality of the Hope Diamond, your individual jewelry or "Lucky Stone" can be used as a beneficial force to command the powers of the Universe so you may lead a more prosperous, energetic life style. Here for the first time, hundreds of crystals, stones, talismans and amulets with connections from all over the world, are categorized with their most beneficial uses. The fascinating contents of this work include hundreds of different topics: O - The Psychic and Magnetic Influence Of Talismans and Gems. - O Talismans of Wisdom. - O Early Roman and Greek Influences. - O Magic Gemstones of the Archangels. - O The Symbolic Nature of the Cross. - O Deciphering the Wheel of Life. - O Moon Amulets and the Blessings of Rings. - O The Ten Most Divine Stones. - O Utilizing the Spare Change In Your Pocket to Defend Against Negativity. In this workbook and study guide you will find a variety of Special Meditations from psychic and channeler Diane Tessman. . . The Healing Power of Talismans and Gems by Shelley Kaehr, Ph.D. . . . and Using Charms, Amulets and Rings To Improve the Quality of Your Life by Brad Steiger. Simply put, this is the "all in one" book that can work for YOU

In a mere 96 pages, this densely packed and lavishly illustrated occult manual presents more than 150 popular natural curios, apotropaic amulets, protective talismans, animal totems, and religious emblems from around the world and from all eras of history, as prescribed and employed in contemporary hoodoo, conjure, and rootwork.? Animal Mascots and Fetishes? Stone and Crystal Amulets? Herb and Root Curios? Enchanted Jewelry? Zodiacal Gemstones? Empowered Key Rings? Talismanic Seals and Sigils? Lucky Charms and Lockets? Reliquaries and Prayer PapersLearn how to identify, select, prepare, and consecrate your own magical and metaphysical amulets and charms - and how to wear or carry them for good luck, protection, health, wealth, success, victory, and love! at last: a practical field guide to folkloric charms!