Talismans

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A talisman an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

History 

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The stories of crystals go back to the very beginnings of recorded history and reveal a long tradition of seemingly magical artifacts used by kings, queens, bishops, popes, sultans, and ordinary folk to improve luck or prosperity, or to cure diseases.

The history of talismans and amulets, made by alchemists, priests, magicians, magi, shamans, and witches, goes back as far as we have records. George Kunz reports that Pliny wrote in the first century about some of their uses and that poems and epics of the third and fourth centuries paint a rich pattern of the uses of crystal based elixirs, potions, talismans, and amulets.

Albertus Magnus, writing in the thirteenth century, elaborated on the uses of herbs, plants, and minerals for both protection and health. All through history, curative, protective, and divination powers have been attributed to rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and virtually every other precious stone. The records of virtually all Western and Eastern civilizations provide extensive reports on the use of all kinds of crystal talismans for a seemingly inexhaustible list of needs.

Medieval Talismans

  • Bells were another form of Talisman used in olden days, the traditional idea being that any great noise would terrify the Devil and all evil spirits, so that bells were attached to the heads of horses and to the playthings of children to protect them from harm; and were also hung in church towers to scare the ears of demons, whilst the Gargoyles struck terror to the eyes of the evil ones
  • A Badger’s Tooth sewn inside the right-hand pocket of the waistcoat is also a well-known Talisman for luck at cards.
  • Gold Nuggets are considered lucky charms for speculators in mines, and miners; and Leap Year Pennies should always be kept in the kitchen to bring unexpected windfalls to the house.

  • A four-leaf clover has always been considered a lucky talisman.

    One leaf is for fame, 
    And one leaf is for wealth, 
    And one is for a faithful lover, 
    And one to bring you glorious health, 
    Are all in the four-leaved clover.

Gemstones As Talismans

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Crystals and gemstones have been used as amulets and talismans for thousands of years. It is believed that people wore earrings and necklaces before they started wearing clothes. During the Crusades, many soldiers carried talismanic stones carved with runic messages. They also carried bloodstones because this type of stone was associated with Mars, the god of war. The soldiers felt that bloodstones would make them brave in battle and protect them from harm. 

  • 1. RED: Red stones relate to passion, enthusiasm, and energy. Examples are ruby, garnet, and red jasper.
  • 2. ORANGE: Orange stones relate to close relationships and personal satisfaction. Examples are citrine, carnelian, and orange sapphire.
  • 3. YELLOW: Yellow stones relate to expressing the fun-filled, joyful aspects of life. Examples are yellow beryl and topaz.
  • 4. GREEN: Green stones relate to hard work and accomplishment. Examples are emerald, peridot, and tourmaline.
  • 5. BLUE: Blue stones enhance clarity and perception, and aid in goal-setting. Examples are lapis lazuli, sapphire, and blue tourmaline.
  • 6. INDIGO: Indigo stones relate to caring for others. Examples are sodalite and iolite.
  • 7. VIOLET: Violet stones relate to spiritual truth and the higher consciousness. Examples are amethyst, garnet, and purple ruby.
  • 8. PINK: Pink stones are stimulating and energizing. They enable progress to occur. Examples are rubellite tourmaline, rose beryl, and rose quartz.
  • 9. CLEAR: Clear stones symbolize pure energy. They are nurturing, loving, and ultimately successful. Examples are clear quartz and diamond.
  • 11. SILVER: Silver stones are peaceful and gentle. However, they also possess great power, and provide enormous potential. Hematite is a good example.
  • 12. GOLD: Gold is for achieving goals. Gold knows no limits. Examples are pyrite, pyrite-sun, and tiger’s-eye.

occultaspects:

MANICK TALISMANICK MAGICK TOUGHTS

A TALISMAN CAN BE EVERYTHING YOU MAY HAVE  FOUND OR CREATED.

IT HAS TO HAVE A SPECIAL MEANING TO YOU.

BE OPEN TO NEW THINGS. 

CREATE, LET YOUR SUBCONCIOUS MIND BE YOUR GUIDE. 

THE RIGHT TALISMAN MAY FIND YOU.

BE PATIENT, DON’T FORCE ANYTHING.

THERE ARE NO RULES, NOTHING IS TRUE, EVERYTHING IS PERMITTED.

AFTER YOU HAVE FOUND OR CREATED IT, KEEP IT WELL HIDDEN.

DON’T SHARE IT.

REMEMBER THIS IS JUST FOR YOU.

thechaote:

STAR MAGICK CIRCLE

Hi magickians & el chaotes, sharing one of my dearest magick circle creations so far. Initially, it is invented to be used with the Book of Stars grimoire but feel free to use it in any universe / elemental / etc kind of work.

I’m continuing my hunt for inspiration and magic circle creation, so expect more in the future.

All the best chaotically,

thechaote

Source: thechaote

thechaote:

SIGIL MAGICK & QR CODES

A great potential lies in using QR codes for sigil magick. For example you can make a linkage sigil net across the city in form of QR code stickers that get charged or launched by passing strangers who decide to decode it, or direct the energy to your altar/self. You can share short spells, hide chants, statements of intent, or set url links that lead to some more obscure multimedia which belongs to the complete sigil project.

In QR code you can enter data as text, links, contact cards, info, geo location, etc. QRs are easily made with free web generator sites. After downloaded image file you can take it further:

– colored cells, color gradients and layered sigils as low opacity backgrounds
– thanks to data correction in QR decoding you can “corrupt” 30% of code with centered logo/sigil. Cut unneeded parts so the QR gets better and faster readability.
– some sites offer even funkier design options, as different shapes of the “eye” squares, color variations, or code styles.
– try making 3D styled codes if you listen to witch house a lot (*guilty*)
– magickian can make a magic circle and insert multiple QR codes into it, center piece for summoning and even simpler QR encoded correspondences in corners (simpler the data, simpler the code!)
– finished thing can be printed on stickers (try to make them waterproof by sticking another layer of sticky transparent foil over it, youtube it)
– !!! Always check your code by phone/s, or different QR scan software options while designing your code. Some combinations lower the readability so try to play with opacity, contrast and etc while simultaneously checking it.

– enjoy being an urban reality hacking chaos magickian!

all the best chaotically,

Thomas Chaote

Source: thechaote

Magick circles

thechaote:

Ah, the beautiful art of making powerful reality shattering magickal circles in occultism. I adore it. Each time making a circle represents solving a reality hacking puzzle which reprograms its matrix while creating the connections and currents; to and from other sides, above or below.

Circles have various uses from summoning energies and entities to unleashing powers. Creation, limiting, trapping, enchantment, summoning, connecting, the uses are really diverse. Circles come in different shapes and they can differ from practical and simple to complex and genial artwork, with all corresponding elements, signs, symbols, sigils, colors, names.

From old and ancient grimoires to modern and inventive ones, they’re the practical  machinery on the altar: being a portal, mirror, window or door to the otherworldly. They’re reality breaking formula set in place having all the right (or wrong) frequencies. I personally love to have many different circles ready for various works, and mostly I use them for enchantment magick, evoking particular element energies or corresponding with eight colors of chaos sphere. Also I design unique circles for the first creation of new sigil servitors.

Shape and geometry – In circle many different shapes can be drawn corresponding to the intent. Triangles for summoning and trapping, squares for balance between four sides and elements, star shapes with points that correspond with planets or energies. With further research you can discover how in East triangle is used for expansion, square being spiritual base for physical form, pentagon a result of manifested experience, etc. All intertwined together it can tell us if the circle is directing energy somewhere, holding it, releasing, or maybe creating a balanced unity. Layered star pointed shapes can bring further an unison of different factors.

Correspondences and signs – thorough research magus can come up with the “right” symbols, seals or sigils. Names of different entities can be written inside circles borders. Add your sigils and correspondences. Corners may call up to four sides of the world, elements, gods or deities that come in four.

Color of the circle or color of the paper which adds to intent. Some parts of circle may be empty where a magus puts his paraphernalia. Will the circle be used on a floor in bigger size or be just a small altar addition? Also, through the linkage sigil on a circle, additional energies may be connected to it.

So much must be thought over yet when finished, it becomes a great magickal piece. If you like tradition you can always have your blast in the old grimoires, if you wanna try something new, learn, combine, test and see for yourself.

The Many Different Colors of Death: The Symbolism of Santa Muerte

divinum-pacis:

Each different aspect of Santa Muerte is depicted as a skeleton wearing a robe of her respective color. In the case of a seven-color statue, all seven colors are displayed; below these colors are listed in the order they appear from top to bottom on a typical seven-colored statue:

White: This color of Santa Muerte is used principally for purification and is called on at the inception of major projects, both mundane and magical. She is also used for certain types of healing.

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Blue: This color of Santa Muerte is the patroness of the activities of daily living and the relationships on which our lives depend. This aspect increases social wisdom and increases patience. She is used to build long-term relationships and so is used to repair broken family ties, improve business partnerships, and gain new friends.

Green: This color of Santa Muerte is associated with justice, ethics, and law. She helps restore balance, imposes fairness, and can affect the judgement of both law courts and your peers. Because many people who pass through the criminal justice system are affected by addiction and mental illness, the green aspect of Santa Muerte is petitioned for issues resolving behavioral health issues.

Gold: Mining gold from deep within the ground is a dangerous occupation that can easily maim or kill; many gods of the underworld are associated with wealth and money for this reason, since mining was seen as taking gold from the pockets of the gods. As a goddess of the underworld, Santa Muerte has this relationship with money, and through it, vitality. The golden Santa Muerte is used to attract money and luck, create fortune in gambling and business, and heal where infusions of vitality are needed.

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Red: The red aspect of Santa Muerte has a definite martial feel, governing issues regarding sex, lust, and passion as well as aggression and physical dominance. She also improves or impairs relationships, being commonly called on for this purpose.

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Purple: The purple aspect of Santa Muerte is that of a goddess of both magic and initiation. She assists not only with spells but also with the direct understanding of magic. This Santa Muerte also acts as a gatekeeper between different ethereal and astral realms.

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Black: This color of Santa Muerte is very Saturnian, overseeing all forms of cessation, negation, decay, dissolution, and denouement. The black Santa Muerte is used to negate bonds and barriers, as well as destroy or dissolve spells, curses, or hexes. She is also used for necromancy, such as speaking with the dead.

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Source: Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death by Tracey Rollin.

Collapsed Cartographies von Gregory William (E-Book) – Lulu DE

westernlands:

SOME TIME AGO GREORY WILLIAM OF CUTLINES PRESS PUBLISHED
THIS PDF ANTHOLOGY FEATURING MY SHORT STORY
‘’SANTA MUERTE’’, MY POEM ‘’NOVEMBER NIGHTS’’ AND TWO OF MY
LO-FI PHOTOGRAPHIES, AMONG THE WORK OF A LOT OF OTHER
MUCH MORE TALENTED CONTRIBUTERS.
I LIKE THE WHOLE PROJECT A LOT. IT WAS A LOT OF FUN.
TIME TO DISCOVER IT AGAIN.

FACE FRONT TRUE BELIEVERS, IT COSTS NOT EVEN A SINGLE BUCK AND COMES WITH A FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD.

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Collapsed Cartographies von Gregory William (E-Book) – Lulu DE

Free books on Magick (PDF’S)

the-swamprat:

A few people have messaged me asking for my master list of working pdfs. This is what I have and its not super organized but it is in alphabetic order for what its worth. Anyways, they’re all free so please please please save them, download them, print them and most importantly READ THEM if you come across any that strike your fancy. Also, I’m not saying that every single one of these books are completely amazing, but either way, they’re here for you to make your own value judgements on.

A Modern Goetic Grimoire by Rufus Opus 
Afro-Caribbean Religions by Nathaniel Samuel Murrell 
Astral Doorways by J.H Brennan 
Azoetia by Andrew Chumbley 
Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1 by Sorceress Cagliastro 
Call of the Horned Piper by Nigel Aldcroft Jackson
Children of Cain by Michael Howard
Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine
Conjure Codex 
Creating Magickal Entities by David Cunningham
Cunningfolk and Familiar Spirits by Emma Wilby 
Curses, Hexing, and Crossing by S. Connolly 
Devoted to Death by R. Andrew Chesnut
Diabolical published by Scarlett Imprint 
Goetic Spellwork by S. Aldarnay 
Liber Null & Psychonaut by Peter J Carroll 
Lords of the Left Hand Path by Stephen E. Flowers 
Mardukite Magick by M. Cecchetelli
Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson
Necronomicon 
Obeah by Nicholas de Matos Frisvold
Obeah: WItchcraft in the West Indies by Hesketh J. Bell
The Candle and the Crossroads by Orion Foxwood
The Grimoire of the Golden Toad by Andrew Chumbley
The Language of Birds by Dale Pendell
The Red King by Mark Alan Smith
The Scorpion God by Mark Alan Smith
The Visions of Isobel Gowdie by Emma Wilby
The Voudon Gnostic Workbook by M. Bertiuax 
 Pacts with the Devil by S. Jason Black & Christopher S. Hyatt
Psalter of Cain
 Qabala, Qilpth, and Goetic Magic by Thomas Karlson 
Queen of Hell by Mark Alan Smith
Runecaster’s Handbook by Edred Thorsson
Runelore by Edred Thorsson
Saint Cyprian: Saint of Necromancers by Conjureman Ali