Talismans: A Beginner's Guide [Esoteric Saturdays]

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Rune Soup: Talking talismanic magic with Kaitlin Coppock :

Clavis or Key to the Magic of Solomon:

Making Talismans by Nick Farrell:

How to Make and Use Talismans by Israel Regardie:

The Golden Dawn (7th Edition) by Israel Regardie

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[kaitlin_coppock]

Oh my! Thank you for the shout out!

This was a wonderful intro to the subject and it’s a great honor to have been listed as a resource 🥰

I found your channel through a comment on the Rune Soup video and am thrilled that such deeply rooted (yet *delightfully* unpretentious + approachable) content about practical magic and occultism are making the rounds on the platform.

So hard to find. So important.

Thank you for your service to so many practitioners 🌟🙏

[thisincarnation]

Damien Echols mentioned an easy way to remember: Talisman begins with "T" - remember "Towards." Amulet begins with "A" - remember "Away."

[infinitesnail]

For anyone wanting to learn:
The book ‘Le Petit Albert’ contains step by step the days of the planetary spirits, the magick square, the number, the medals, and the hours- and also a step by step guide on how to evoke the spirits with a handmade talisman.

[TheMagicofJava]

In Java there are two types of objects which are like talisman or amulets, but don't really use the same distinction.
The first is an object called a jimat, although these can be quiet elaborate, their origin is in natural objects like shells and stones. Often such objects are carried on the person (a stone within a ring being a specific example), although may be placed in the house or the office. Generally these need activating or reactivating by the application of essential oils.
The second is a wafak (wafaq) which will typically include doas (duas, prayers) in Arabic and magic squares (taweez), either with Arab numerals or letters. Often these doas are direct quotes from al-Quran and the squares simply refer to a particular desired outcome. Messianic Muslims claim (and possibly this is a self-fulfilling prophecy) that the quotes are purposely misspelt, or include additional information, and that the squares spell out the names of Jin(n)s. Occasionally one sees wafak written in the old Javanese script, possibly mixed with Arabic script, this may be actual Arabic or Javanese, as the old script was replaced by Arab, prior to adopting Latin script. Again wafak may be held on the person, such as a key ring, or placed around the house, especially above doors. Wafak used above doors are most likely for protection and therefore most closely fit the western definition of amulet.

[JamesAndersonOwlnAcorn]

Thank you for your introduction to Talismans. I have had an interest in talismans and amulets for many years. Up until right now all the moving parts and "what if's" made beginning to practice intimidating.
I'm more comfortable now, to add this practice to my polymath, artificer craft. Amalgam of lapidary, goldsmithing, alchemy, astrological, numerological & celestial properties assembled imbued, sealed and consecrated.
WOW! Thank You for your assistance transmuting hesitant into empowerment!

[nicp]

Youtube is full of fluff and fillers, your channel is the opposite. I look forward to your videos coming up on my timeline and my notifications. I have learned so much from you and hold your opinion in high regards. Thank you for providing knowledge that I can use to my advantage. A fairly new subscriber.

[theldjaramlagan]

Hi, you are a fabulous teacher. How you break things down so simple and thorough is amazing. Also, your voice is easy on my ears..lol
Thank you.
Listening in from Trinidad and Tobago

[ambrosemorningstar]

Found your page recently, thank you algorithm.

[HappyGlmre]

I've had a lot of success with making a talisman from an experience that happened a couple hours prior, when I felt a feeling dawn on me that I just had to capture and remember. It was very basic, and a bit non-traditional in terms of making it, though I still feel so much joy when I look at it and it's the first one I've created. I love it. Now that I think about it, maybe it's just tied to that memory, and a charged piece of material rather than a full talisman. Awesome little thing either way. Thanks for sharing this info, as always!

[Difunctinl_playpn]

hey brother, i love your videos. i am a solo practitioner and under no supervision (earthly supervision that is ;) ) and i find a great wealth of wisdom in your words. im very excited to see where life takes me now that ive stopped resisting the natural tendency I have for the Occult sciences and its very comforting to see others who tread the path of the great work. thank you for your service...

[ruffythemagician]

Ruffy is the master of talismans, just as Foolish Fish is the master of esoteric book reviews.

[hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda]

you forgot the minutes! each planetary hour can be divided on planetary minutes to add yet another layer of magical symbolism, they're rarely mentioned but they can be used

[horselessheadman]

Man this channel is a breadth of fresh air, your approach is so sincere and well worded you dont belittle traditions you dont agree with but keep an open mind, the delivery is so humble, there's no pseudoscience new age talk, and it is clear you deeply understand information you re trying to get across... I myself am an eastern orthodox christan theologian and maybe I dont agree with some of the topics you cover but man im hooked its so interesting and thought provoking, also if you would do a video about the orthodox tradition id very much like to see your perspective or even better if you want to connect through facebook that would be awsome id really like to have a conversation, keep up the amazing work

[mdlahey]

Found the membership links, actually... As an elderly clergyman on fixed stipend, I probably can't become a financial supporter, but I want to say I greatly appreciate the work you have done and are doing. I was tickled to see how similar our respective libraries are, though I had to leave behind much of the 'esoterica' I had acquired, and give that shelf space over to Buddhist arcana of one sort or another. You've identified yourself as a teacher, which is understandable, but it strikes me that you and your family might be supported by persons wanting to study esoterica, with you as teacher. Perhaps you're doing that already, but I find I'm imagining you teaching English and French, there in Poland...

[marcie]

By pure chance your site appear on my YouTube list. Coincidence? Doubt it. I’ve always been very mystical and now I can’t stop watching your videos... many thanks!!!

[dr_rune]

Another wonderfully useful video. I've worked with talismans and amulets, but the information here is beautifully detailed! Thank you again, highest blessings upon thee!

[Sejdr]

Since I have it fresh in mind: The Greek Magical Papyri (Thus also Skinners book on it) have a lot of entries regarding both talismans and amulets. :P

[SiPPeR]

Talisman is a souvenir to bring that energy or feeling you had when you got it with the intention of that. An amulet is similar but it works in a way to remind you of a time or place in your life that you overcame kind of like the chips they hand out at NA & AA meetings. We are the masters of our own reality !

[brooklyn]

Came upon your channel a few days ago and been watching them . I've been learning a lot from you and like your style of teaching. Today I subscribed... Your videos are great.

[Worlds_and_InBetween]

I have my grandfathers damaged watch. I put it on...to come home.
& a small polished stone, I've had since a kid,
but just found again, in this new amazing year I've had.
cos
I'm the river, or the mountains.
all the best
/waves