Talismans are different from AMULETS, which are objects that passively protect wearers from evil and harm. Talismans usually perform a single function and enable powerful transformations.
Making a Talisman
Grimoires offer detailed steps and INVOCATIONS for making talismans. In general, a ritual incorporates the following elements:
1. Decide the purpose of the talisman
2. Identify appropriate planetary influences to determine best time for ritual
3. Undertake self-purification
4. Don ritual garments, and gather appropriate magical tools
5. Create a MAGIC CIRCLE to work within
6. Invoke appropriate divine, angelic, and spirit help
7. Inscribe a circle on a piece of metal, parchment,or paper
8. Inscribe symbols and sigils associated with the appropriate planet, as well as any sacred names, words, or charms, on one or both sides of the talisman
9. Focus intent, WILL, and emotional energy during inscription
10. Purify talisman by passing metal through fire (such as a CANDLE flame) or paper through smoke of incense
11. Charge talisman with magical power by consecrating it in a ritual on the appropriate day of the planet
12. Store or wear talisman in protective covering
Talismans made for specific short-term objectives are ideally done on paper so that they can be ritually destroyed by fire when the objective is accomplished. More perma- nent talismans—usually a tool such as for DIVINATION— can be inscribed on metal plates or disks.