Introduction
The realms of magick, as we all know, center largely around
the active casting of spells. There are, of course, many
different types of spells, and many different and varied ways
to cast them. Some spells require casting only once to be
effective. Some spells, however, are intended by the
practitioner to be lasting, if not permanent. For these spells,
it can be extremely useful to bind magickal energy to a
physical object, which then becomes a real and lasting link
between the practitioner and the energy of his or her spell.
Such, in very simple terms, is the basis of amulet and
talisman magick.
Amulets and talismans are powerful magickal objects
created by practitioners of the esoteric arts for specific
purposes. They can provide protection, enhance health,
attract prosperity, or any other magickal task to which they
are assigned. They may be as simple as a few symbols
quickly jotted onto a piece of paper and stuffed into a
pocket, or as complex as a fully inscribed metal amulet
dotted with crystals. Regardless of the form they take, their
basic purpose is the same: to contain and sustain the energy
of a practitioner's spell. From this starting point, their
applications are virtually limitless.
This book will provide the practitioner with many symbols
that are commonly employed on amulets and talismans, as
well as instructions on how to create different types of them.
The goal of this book is to act as a complete instructive on
the creation of these magickal objects, giving spellcasters
the necessary information and knowledge needed to begin
crafting their.
Amulets VS. Talismans: What is theDifference?
The difference between these two categories of magickal
objects is purely linguistic in nature. While the two are
commonly grouped separately, they are, fundamentally, the
same thing.
With regards to this differentiation, it can simply be said
that the word “amulet” applies most properly to any object
that is intended to protect its possessor from danger, harm,
or bad luck. Talismans, on the other hand, are those objects
which attract something positive, such as good luck, health,
or wealth. Both, however, operate on the same principle:
they both act as physical repositories of the magickal energy
you have placed into them in casting a spell over them. As
time passes, they continue to diffuse this energy in
accordance with the requirements on the spell you have cast
on them. In this sense, you can think of them like energetic
trust funds.
Because this difference is so trivial, we will not, in the
context of the remainder of this book, differentiate between
the two, as doing so would only serve to add a layer of
complexity that is not required for the practitioner of magick.
Therefore, from this point forward, the word “amulet” shall
be employed in reference to all magickal objects intended to
contain the energy of a spell over a long period of time.
How Long Can Amulets Last?
Because amulets are fueled by the energy that a spellcaster
puts into them when creating them, their effect is not
indefinite. The length of time that a given amulet will remain
potent is dependent upon two factors: the energetic
requirements of the spell it is being used in, and the amount
of energy that is infused into it in the first place. For
example, a protection spell, being largely passive in nature,
will require much less energy use than a spell intended to
attract love, which is more active in nature. Therefore, an
attraction amulet will consume the energy infused into it
faster than a protection amulet would.
Of course, like any magickal object or spell, amulets can
easily be recharged after they have been created. In a later
section of this book, we will cover basic recharging, as well
as advanced amulet creation spellcraft techniques that will
make an amulet, for all intents and purposes, permanently
effective.
Common Symbols Useful in AmuletMagick
One of the key components of amulet magick is the use of
symbols. The use of magickal symbols can make an amulet
more powerful and effective in its purpose. Therefore, it is
important for our goals here to discuss many of the most
common magickal symbols that practitioners may use to
create their first amulets. These symbols are drawn from a
multitude of sources across the world, and it is up to the
individual practitioner to decide what symbols best suit his
or her needs.
Runes
Runes, an ancient alphabet from the far north of Europe
used to write Norse, Old Swedish, and other languages of
the region, have been a favorite of those who practice
magick for centuries. The runes you see here are from the
Elder Futhark, the oldest rune alphabet system.
Inguz
is a universal protection symbol, as well as a symbol useful
in the projection of magickal power. Far from simply being a
symbol of protection from physical threats, Inguz can act to
protect against bad luck, ill intent from others, and other
such normal adversities. In this capacity, it can be used to
protect health and prosperity, as well as ward off physical
dangers.
Tiwaz is a rune that represents victory, success, honor, and
glory. This rune serves well in any spell that is intended to
bring wealth or to increase your chances of success in a
given venture. Because of this, it is most frequently
employed in spells that are cast to improve careers or to
bring victory in competition.
Algiz is another protective rune, though slightly different in
its magickal uses from Inguz. Algiz is meant as a spiritual
protection. Commonly incorporated into spells that are
meant to ward off evil, black magick, or the ill will of others,
Algiz is one of the best runes for protection against
malicious forces.
The rune Kenaz is used in spells meant to bring wisdom,
clarity, and understanding. It also represents change for the
better, and can be inscribed on amulets that are intended to
bring about favorable circumstances.
Uruz is one of my personal favorite runes. Representing
strength, power, and will, this rune can be employed in
practically any spell to focus your magickal energies and
increase that spell's chances of success. Inscribed on any
amulet meant to actively bring about a certain result, this
rune will lend power to that amulet.
Isa is a passive rune symbol that strengthens the
properties of all other runes around it. Isa is excellent to add
to an amulet when the other symbols on that amulet all have
similar meanings to each other. However, be aware that if
you engineer an amulet that has contradictory symbols on it,
the addition of the Isa rune will amplify these differences,
making your amulet very unlikely to work as it should.
The Berkano rune deals with matters of the heart, intimacy,
romance, and love. It can be used to bring about new love,
or to refresh old. It is also useful in any spell that has to do
with personal relationships, as it will bring clarity and
stability to them.
With regards to amulet magick, Perthro is the most powerful
rune. Symbolizing as it does magick, the occult, and that
which is hidden, the inclusion of the Perthro rune onto any
amulet will significantly increase its ability to act upon the
world. Used in conjunction with Uruz or Isa, this rune
becomes even more powerful. It is also useful in those spells
that are meant to draw upon psychic abilities.
Alchemical Planetary Symbols
Medieval alchemists employed a series of symbols to
represent the higher magickal properties of the elements with
which they dealt, named according to the celestial bodies
with which these elements were principally identified. In
time, these symbols became commonplace in the world of
magickal practice. Here, we will explore these symbols and
their attributes.
The symbol of Saturn is emblematic of the passage time,
longevity, and wisdom. This symbol, when applied to amulet
magick, will grant the amulet the power to bring duration to
whatever you may elect. For example, it can be used to
protect wealth by bringing duration to your time of
prosperity. This property may also be used in an amulet
intended to bring good health and long life, as this longevity
can also apply to yourself as well.
The alchemical symbol for Venus represents love, affection,
intimacy, and all romantic relationships. This symbol is also
representative of change in these matters, making it useful in
many love spells for healing emotional wounds. Because of
its close association of meaning, this symbol can be used in
conjunction with the Berkano rune to great effect.
This symbol of the Sun is concerned almost entirely with
wealth and worldly success. In a later section of sample
amulets, you will see this symbol form the basis of a
powerful amulet meant to bring wealth and prosperity.
The Mars symbol represents power, strength, combat, and
victory. It is extremely useful in any amulet that is being
used to force a change to occur within a given situation. If,
for example, you were creating an amulet that was meant to
help you advance in your career, this symbol would be well
placed upon it. Note, however, that the highly combative
nature of this symbol makes it ill suited to any type of amulet
that is meant to bring harmony and balance to some aspect
of life. Because of its similar qualities, this symbol and Uruz
can be used together quite well.
The symbol of Jupiter brings good fortune and favorable
circumstances in any endeavor. In good luck amulets, this
symbol is often the most important. Additionally, the symbol
can be paired with others to bring good fortune in a related
endeavor, such as being paired with the symbol of Venus to
bring good luck in matters of love.
The Mercury symbol denotes healing, as well as swiftness
and speed. This is ideal for health and wellness spells, but is
also a useful symbol to add to any amulet whose purpose is
time sensitive. For example, an amulet created to mend a
breaking friendship may benefit from the addition of this
symbol. Be aware, however, that adding this to an amulet will
decrease the length of time that it will be effective.
The moon represents, much like the Perthro rune, all things
mystical, magickal, and arcane. By adding this symbol to an
amulet, you can increase the focus of your magickal energy
upon it. Furthermore, you can include this symbol in a
protection amulet for your home or person that is meant to
ward off evil, as it will conceal you from those who would
wish you harm.
Egyptian Symbols
As a culture which concerned itself greatly with the occult
and arcane, Egypt has long been looked to as a source of
the hidden knowledge of magick. Many of the symbols used
by the priesthood of ancient Egypt are still potent when
applied to amulets today. Of course, there are innumerable
Egyptian symbols, but those that follow here are the most
principally useful.
Perhaps, the most well known of all Egyptian symbols, the
Ankh represents eternal life and divine protection. It is
interesting to note that, unlike any other symbol in the
lexicon you will be presented with here, the Ankh is both a
symbol and an amulet in and of itself. When inscribed onto
another amulet, this symbol lends protective power and
longevity. However, amulets in the shape of the Ankh were
common in ancient Egypt, as they were used as a general
protection against evil.
The Eye of Horus, sometimes also referred to as the Eye of
Ra, is a symbol that denotes power, wisdom, protection, and
great healing powers. This symbol, interestingly, survived in
various forms for thousands of years, eventually becoming
the famous All Seeing Eye of the Freemasons.
While it may appear simple, this symbol holds an enormous
amount of significance. Maat, symbolized here as a platform
upon which all other things exist, was an Egyptian
philosophy of universal balance, harmony, and oneness.
The ancient Egyptians believed that Maat was an active
force that balanced all existence. Inscribing this symbol onto
an amulet invokes harmony, peacefulness, and normalization
of extraordinary circumstances, making it ideal for healing
spells, both physical and emotional, as well as for spells
meant to pull you through personal or financial hardships.
Nebu is an Egyptian ideogram that represented gold. On a
higher level, it is emblematic of all wealth and worldly
success. Use this on amulets meant to provide you with
success in business or financial matters.
Other Useful Symbols
Before proceeding to instructions on creating amulets, we
will look at a few last symbols that have been used
commonly almost all over the world.
The sword is a symbol of combat, dominion, strength and
victory. It can be employed in any amulet that is meant to
give you a victory over someone or something else. It can
also be used on amulets that are meant to undo mistakes of
the past or transform yourself in the present, as the sword is
also representative of severing oneself from one's former
self. Take note: when used as a combat symbol, the tip of the
sword must be drawn pointing outward from the center of
the amulet, and when used for personal transformation, it
must be drawn pointing inward.
The pentagram, or five pointed star, has long been
identified with magick and with the occult. It's meanings are
many, but all have to do with balance. It is held to be
representative of man in perfect harmony with both spirit
and nature, and so has deep significance in the world of
magick. When drawn inscribed within a circle, as shown
above, it is useful for amulets meant to work on aspects of
oneself. When drawn without this circle, it can be added to
amulets that are meant to affect the external world. In this
sense, the circle, itself, acts as a symbol as well.
This ancient Pagan symbol for the season of Fall is
representative of peace and abundance. Inscribed on an
amulet, this symbol will bring about a time of ease and
stability in life. It is also useful for amulets meant to ensure
the success of a certain venture, being as it is indicative of a
rich harvest.
Crafting Amulets
Now that we have explored a few of the various symbols
that can be used to add power to an amulet, we must discuss
the physical creation of those amulets. Many people, when
thinking of a magick amulet, think of an intricately inscribed
piece of precious metal. While these certainly are effective
as amulets, we must realize that not everyone will have the
means and the handiness necessary to craft such an
intricate amulet. Therefore, in discussing the creation of the
physical component of amulets, we will address 5 different
types of amulets. Even if you have no skills at all in making
things or working with your hands, at least 1 one these
classes of amulets will be open to you.
Paper Amulets
This is the class of amulets that literally anyone with a
piece of paper and a writing utensil handy can create. A
paper amulet, just as one might expect, is merely a piece of
paper with symbols drawn onto it. To make it a bit more
powerful, it can be useful to write out, in 1 or 2 sentences,
the intent behind the amulet.
Needless to say, this type of amulet will be fairly weak in
comparison to its more intricate cousins. However, if created
with the proper amount of will and energy, these can still be
reasonably effective. In order to increase their power,
however, it is highly recommended to add an enforcing
symbol, such as the Uruz or Isa runes. As we will see in a
later section dealing with some sample amulet formulas,
these amulets can prove useful even to advanced
practitioners and those who have the ability to craft more
lasting versions.
Wooden Amulets
Creating amulets from wood may seem unusual, but it is
quite effective. Wood, being the once living material of a
tree, has a fairly high capacity to retain magickal energy.
Such amulets can be created simply by carving symbols or
words related to the intent of your spell into a small piece of
wood. Alternatively, if you have the right tools, you can also
burn the symbols into the wood. Electric wood burning tools
are relatively affordable, and very easy to use. With a little
practice, you will find burning even very complex symbols
into the wood to be fairly easy.
As far as the wood for your amulets goes, there are many
different types of wood that are good for many different
types of spells. Here are just a few, and the types of amulets
they will be best suited for.
Elder: Elder is a wood that is useful for amulets meant to
protect. It will ward off evil spirits, as well as guide you away
from physical dangers.
Hickory: Hickory is ideal for any type of abundance or
wealth amulet. This wood is also great for amulets that are
meant to increase your confidence or charisma.
Oak: Something of a universal magickal wood. Besides just
making the best all purpose wands and staffs, the wood of
the oak tree is ideal for almost any wooden amulet. The tree,
as well as its wood, was sacred to the Druidic priests of the
ancient Celts because of its property of amplifying and
projecting magickal energies.
Willow: A powerful healing wood, willow is ideal for any
amulet that is intended to bring physical health, vitality, and
energy.
Ash: Wood from an ash tree is useful in any magick amulet
that involves mental capacities. This wood can be used to
make amulets that increase mental acuity, memory, or
creativity.
Rose: Rosewood can be used to make highly effective
amulets to bring or protect love. Those of you who have
read another of my books, Love Magick , may recall having
seen instructions in that work on creating just such an
amulet from rosewood.
Metal Amulets
Metal amulets are the most commonly thought of type of
magickal amulets. They do, of course, have their downsides.
Not everyone has the necessary skills or tools to work with
metal. However, there are some creative ways to make metal
amulets that do not require blast furnaces or welding
equipment.
One such method is to simply purchase metal blanks,
available through many art suppliers. These are small pieces
of flat, blank metal that you can then carve the appropriate
symbols on with a hard steel knife or a chisel. While still a
little labor intensive, this takes a lot of the work out of
making metal amulets.
Another way to easily create a metal amulet is to simply
purchase an amulet already inscribed with symbols that
relate to the spell you intend to cast on the amulet, and then
to do the enchanting yourself. Thanks to the wonderful
world in which we now live, there are a lot more magickal
practitioners on the internet than you might suppose. This
had led to several online stores opening up to sell magick
supplies to our community. While it is not quite as personal
as an amulet you have created from scratch yourself, this is
certainly a way for practitioners who are less handy to still
have high quality metal amulets at their disposal.
Possibly my favorite method, however, is to create metal
amulets using a substance known as PMC. PMC, or
precious metal clay, is simply a matrix of organic binder in
which tiny particles of a precious metal are evenly spread.
This may sound useless, but the beauty of it is that the clay
can be shaped and inscribed however you like while it is in
its soft, easily workable form. When it is subjected to high
enough temperatures, however, the organic binder burns
away, leaving a solid piece of metal behind in whatever form
you shaped it into before firing it. Firing PMC used to
require a kiln oven, but more recent versions have been
engineered with organic binders that burn off at lower
temperatures, allowing them to be fired with something as
simple as a propane powered heat torch.
One of the best parts about PMC amulets is that you can
shape and inscribe them in any way you want, as well as put
crystals into them before firing. Let us say, for example, that
you wanted to create a silver amulet with a quartz crystal in
the center to act as a reservoir for magickal energy. Using
PMC, this would be all too simple, as it would only require
you to press your crystal into the center of the amulet once
it had been shaped to your satisfaction. This makes creating
even the most intricate and complex of amulets very simple.
Of course, PMC has a few drawbacks of its own. For one
thing, it's expensive. Because there are particles of real
precious metals in it, there is a good bit of cost involved. It
can, however, be worth spending some money to create a
truly high quality amulet. Generally speaking, gold PMC will
run around $200 for a 3 gram package. Silver is much more
economical, at around $65 for a 25 gram package. Copper
and bronze PMCs are also available, at much lower rates.
Besides cost, PMC does require some safety precautions
and an open area in which to fire your amulet. This may
require a little effort and foresight on your part, but again,
it's worth it to create a genuinely great magickal amulet that
you can carry for the remainder of your life.
Crystal and Stone Amulets
These are, by far, the hardest of all amulets to make.
Carving stone is no easy job, especially without the right
tools. Because most people will not undertake such a
project, we won't spend too much time here dealing with
them, but it is still useful to know about them.
By far the easiest way to make a crystal amulet is simply to
scratch the symbols you want on your amulet onto the
surface of the stone. This can be done with a piece of
hardened steel, but it will take time and patience. For this, I
would recommend using a permanent marker to mark your
symbols out on the stone. This will make carving them into it
much, much easier than approaching the process freehand.
For some basic shaping, you can use a rock saw. This will
be a little on the expensive side (around $150 for even the
most basic version), but if you are really wanted a hand cut
stone amulet, this will be the way to go.
Everyday Objects as Amulets
Of course, not all amulets have to be made from scratch. In
fact, most amulets are made from everyday objects that
practitioners already have laying around. Practically
anything can be made into an amulet, provided that it is not
made from glass, plastic, resin, or other amorphous materials.
Some favorite go-tos when it comes to creating amulets are
rings, necklaces, metal charms, and key rings. However,
pretty much anything can, with the right spells, become a
type of amulet. Often, however, it is best to purchase
something with which you do not already have a long time
connection to turn into an amulet, because whatever
energies you have unconsciously expressed while that
object was nearby may already have tainted it energetically.
Often, when creating a new amulet for myself, I'll scour
around local and online antique shops to find antique rings
or charms to form the basis of my amulet.
Of course, even with an already made object, it is still very
useful to carve symbols related to the type of spell you are
casting upon it. For this reason, I would strongly urge you
to also equip yourself with the necessary tools to do so.
Something so simple as a set of basic engraving tools will
allow you to properly carve the symbols onto the surface of
whatever object you elect to transform into a magickal
amulet.
Casting Your Spell on the Amulet
Of course, selecting the symbols you wish to use and
creating your amulet is only the physical part of making a
magickal amulet. The spell you cast on it, however, is
infinitely more important. An amulet that has not had
magickal energy and intent imparted to it is an empty vessel
that will serve no purpose.
Casting a spell upon an amulet can be as simple as
transferring your energy to it directly, along with the
intention of the spell. This, coupled with the symbols you
have engraved upon your amulet, will do the trick. However,
you can also design a more complex ritual around the
creation of the amulet. While different practitioners will have
their own preferences in these rituals, here are a few fairly
universal tips:
Invoke Earth Elemental Energy: This is useful because the
very purpose of creating an amulet is to bring magickal
energy into a physical object. Earth energy, which is good
for grounding other energies, can therefore held to bind
your spell to the object you have created. For this reason,
using a quartz crystal (which will not have any effect on the
spell otherwise) to direct your energy into the amulet can be
extremely useful.
Incorporate Candles into Your Ritual: Burning candles will
add significant energy to your spell. Select candles whose
color matches the intention behind your spell. For example, if
you were creating an amulet meant to bring love, you might
burn red candles as part of the consecration. Just remember
to always let your candles burn down completely.
Speak Your Intent Aloud or Write it on the Amulet: The most
important, as well as powerful, component of any ritual spell
is to state your intentions. This lends magickal power to
your spell and increases its chances of success. You may
find it helpful to write out or at least think of the words you
want to say over your amulet ahead of time, and then to
repeat them several times while you pour your energy into
the object in question.
Charge Your Amulet with Energy Multiple Times: There is, of
course, a limit to how much energy you will be able to put
into your amulet in one sitting. If you wish to make your
amulet more powerful, you may want to cast the spell over it
multiple times. Be careful, however, that if you do this, you
cast the spell in the exact same way every time. Doing
otherwise will begin putting slightly different spells into
effect on the same object, which will almost certainly lead to
a decrease in the effectiveness of the amulet overall.
Represent the Outcome in Your Ritual: In casting a spell, it is
always imperative that you have some idea of what the
ultimate goal of that spell is. Representing that end goal
symbolically within your ritual will help you to focus your
magickal energy on achieving it. For example, let us say you
were creating an amulet that was meant to bring you wealth
and prosperity. To represent this outcome, you might take as
much money as you have in cash from your wallet, and
cover your amulet with it. This energetically binds that
amulet to the ultimate goal that you have in mind for it.
Above all, remember that magick is a deeply personal
practice and experience. The amulet you are enchanting with
this spell may well stay with you for the rest of your life. For
that reason, I would strongly encourage you to design your
own ritual using some of the principles we have discussed
here. In the next section, you'll see some sample rituals for
creating specific amulets. Of course, you can simply use
these exactly as laid out, but your magickal journey will be
better advanced by taking the time to create your own.
Some Sample Amulets
Now that we have covered the basics of inscribing,
creating, and magickally charging amulets, let's bring all of
these ideas together with some sample amulets. Following,
you will be given instructions for creating 5 different amulets
that will draw on the principles that we have discussed up to
this point.
These amulets will range from very simple to fairly complex,
but I would recommend that you read through each of them
to get an idea of how they are created.
An Emergency Protection Amulet
This is, quite literally, the simplest protection amulet that it
is possible to construct. It is intended to be an emergency
amulet when you feel that you are threatened by some evil
and have no other magickal defenses at your disposal. Keep
in mind that, due to it's simplicity, it is not as powerful as a
more complete protection amulet, which we will go over later.
However, it's still infinitely better than nothing.
To create this amulet, all you will need is a piece of paper
and a pen or pencil. In the upper left hand corner, draw the
Eye of Horus. In the upper right hand corner, draw the Algiz
rune. In the lower left, draw the Moon, and in the lower right,
the Ankh. In the center of the paper, write the following
words:
By these symbols shall I be protected from evil
By my power shall I be immune to harm
By my will shall I foil all disaster and misfortune
Underneath these three lines, draw the runes Uruz, Isa, and
Perthro, along with the symbol of Mercury. Because of the
fact that this amulet is being created so quickly, it is helpful
to make use of all three reinforcing runes to lend more power
to it, and the symbol of Mercury will lend speed to the spell.
Now, pour as much of your energy as you possibly can into
this makeshift amulet. It may well be that you feel extremely
fatigued afterward, but that's alright. After being activated
by your magickal energy, this amulet will serve, at least
temporarily, as an effective guard against malicious spirits,
negative energies, and misfortunes.
The Ultimate Wealth Amulet
In contrast to the previous, incredibly simple amulet, this
one will be very complex. It is the most powerful wealth
amulet formula that I know of, and will serve you well in all
financial matters once it has been created.
In a somewhat contradictory manner, this amulet will cost a
good bit of money to make. I would remind those of you
who are in desperate financial situations that this is not the
only way to use magick to improve your circumstances, and
that you would be best to find a method with a lower
material cost. Be that as it may, this amulet formula is
incredibly powerful, and invokes many different energies to
not only attract wealth, but also to help you manage it well
for long term success and prosperity.
To create this amulet, you will need a package (two if you
want a larger amulet) of the gold PMC clay that we
discussed earlier. Form it into a disk, with a hole in the top if
you wish to hang it on a string around your neck. Press a
small piece of jade or malachite into the center of the disk
(note: it can help if you raise a small ridge of the clay around
the gemstone, just to hold it into the amulet more tightly).
Once you have done this, you will take a knife or other
small tool and inscribe the symbols for Nebu, Fall, and
Jupiter, along with the Kenaz rune, around the stone. This
completes the front of the amulet.
Turning to the back, you will inscribe the symbol of the Sun
on the back, placing the dot of the symbol in the very center
of the amulet. This is the only symbol that you will draw on
the back of the amulet. In the empty space within the top
half of the circle, inscribe the word “Wealth”, and in the
lower half, inscribe the word “Abundance”
Once you have fired the amulet (keep in mind, by the way,
for those of you who have never worked with PMCs before,
that the amulet will shrink down appreciably during the firing
process as the organic binder burns away), you are finished
with the physical creation of this incredibly effective wealth
amulet. Now it is time to cast the spell over it in order to fully
activate it.
For this spell, you will need:
Money: Anything will work. Use the currency of your own
country, if possible. Bills of any denomination will do.
7 Gold or Green Candles: Whichever you prefer and can get
is fine. If you want, you can also use a mixture of the two. If
you can get them, I recommend long, tapered candles for
this type of spell.
Piece of Quartz: It doesn't have to be too large, just a simple
quartz crystal or sphere.
To cast the spell, lay out whatever money you have
selected on the floor or on a table. This will be a bed that
your amulet will rest on. If you have any loose gold or silver
coins or jewelry, you can add them to this as well. Organize
the 7 candles in a circle around this bed of money, and place
the golden amulet on it. Light the candles, and then say the
following words while putting as much of your will, focus,
and energy into the amulet:
Of gold and for gold have I created you
Bring to me the riches I desire
Give me the wisdom to retain my riches
Grant me the fortune never to lose them
Of gold, for gold, now, so mote it be.
Once you have completed the incantation, continue
pouring your energy into the amulet for as long as you can
sustain it. When you are exhausted, allow the candles to
burn out completely, and let the amulet sit on the bed of
money overnight. Your amulet is now complete.
An Oaken Victory Amulet
If you are competing for a promotion, in a legal dispute, or
just want to become the master of your life and
surroundings, here is an amulet for you. This simple, 3
symbol victory amulet will aid you in all of your endeavors,
bringing you success and victory in all struggles.
To begin making this amulet, you need a piece of oak wood
that has been cut into a flat disk (preferably one that is small
enough to carry with you in a pocket or briefcase). While it
is okay to use any piece of oak, the older the tree it came
from, the better it will be for this purpose.
You will also need the following items:
Knife or Chisel: Something to inscribe the symbols and
words. Because there is script involved, I recommend
something reasonably small. You will also want to make sure
that it is sharp, as oak is a very hard, tight grained wood.
War Water: A common ingredient in spells of this type.
Many practitioners probably already have some of it on
hand, but just in case you don't, it's reasonably easy to
make. To make it, simply fill a jar with water and place a piece
of iron in it. If you have a ruby or garnet handy, you can also
put it into the jar, but it isn't strictly necessary. Tape a piece
of paper with the symbol of Mars drawn on it on the outside
of the jar, and let it sit for one week. You now have War
Water, a magickal ingredient that is used to lend power to a
wide variety of spells.
1 Iron Nail and Hammer: The size and type do not matter, but
the nail must be made of pure iron. These are often hard to
find in hardware stores, but many online suppliers carry
them for the restoration of vintage houses and furniture.
Red or Black Paint and Paintbrush: Just to make the symbols
stand out a bit more against the light oak wood.
To begin, carve the symbols of the sword, Mars, and the
Uruz rune on one side of the amulet with your knife or
carving tool. Next, flip it over, and on the other side engrave
the words “Bring me victory”.
Next, you will sprinkle each side of the amulet lightly with
War Water. Allow it to sit on the amulet for about 15
minutes. Then, pound the nail straight through the piece of
oak.
With the nail still in, begin imparting your energy to the
amulet (take note, in this spell, the role of the grounding
earth energy is actually fulfilled by the iron nail, rather than
by a crystal). Again, you want to put as much of your
energy into the amulet as you can. Once you have finished,
leave the nail in the amulet.
Repeat filling the amulet with your energy every day for
one week. Once you have done this, hammer the nail back
out through the piece of wood. Your victory amulet is now
complete, and can be carried with you or left in your home,
as you see fit.
A Runic Protection Ring
This particular amulet formula has much in common with
the emergency protection amulet we discussed earlier. This,
however, is a much more complete and permanent version.
For this amulet, we will use only runic symbols, and will be
using a ring rather than something we have crafted
ourselves.
The basis of this amulet is a plain silver band. No stones,
engravings, or textures on it are necessary. You can buy
such a ring for only about $50 at any number of jewelry
stores.
You will also need the following:
Engraving Tool: Necessary for carving the symbols onto the
ring. Fortunately, silver is reasonably soft, so it isn't too
labor intensive.
Quartz Crystal: As before, any quartz crystal will do.
Bowl of Water: It doesn't have to be huge, just so long as
there is enough water to completely submerge the ring.
Start by carving the runes Algiz and Inguz on the outside
of the silver band. Next, you will carve the runes Perthro and
Tiwaz on the inside of the band. (Note, this is delicate work,
and engraving inside the band can be difficult. Just take it
slow, and it will come out looking right).
Once the ring has been engraved, you will place it into the
bowl of water, and then place the piece of quartz immediately
on top of it. Place your hands over the quartz crystal, and
begin to impart your energy into the ring through the
crystal. As you do so, say the following words:
Bring protection by silver, quartz, and runes
Allow no harm to come to me
Let all that wish me ill be thwarted by this power
Once again, the more of your own energy you can put into
this, the more effective and powerful the amulet will be.
Unlike the Victory Amulet, for example, this ring of
protection is a largely passive form of magick. It will,
therefore, not be necessary to impart energy to it over and
over again, as the power within it will lie dormant until it is
needed.
An Amulet to Bring You Health and Longevity
It is not entirely inaccurate to say that good health is the
most valuable thing in life, and that everything else we
accomplish springs from properly taking care of ourselves.
For this reason, much magick deals with the health of the
physical body. The following amulet will help to bring you
good health and long life.
This is an example of a stone amulet. Of course, there are
other ways to make an amulet that will accomplish the same
ends as this one, but it seems only fitting that we should
represent every type of amulet here. For this amulet, you will
need a piece of turquoise, which is a stone whose energetic
properties are well geared toward the healing magicks. It will
need to be fairly large, as you will be carving multiple
symbols onto its surface. Keep in mind, for purposes of not
breaking the bank, that the turquoise does not need to be
fine jewelry grade. You can easily find polished turquoise
cabochons online or at a local rock and mineral shop for
reasonable prices.
You will also need:
Engraving Tool or Other Sharp, Hard Instrument: Scratching
symbols into stone is far from easy, but with a little patience,
it can be done. Make sure that whatever you use is small
enough to manage the fine lines necessary for small
symbols.
To make the amulet, simply carve the symbol of Saturn and
the symbol of Mercury, along with the Kenaz rune, onto the
surface of the stone.
Next, you will begin adding your energy directly to the
stone. Because this is a healing amulet, however, you will
actually want to create an energetic flow, whereby you
impart your energy into the stone and allow it to then flow
back into you. This is to attune your amulet to your body
and its energies. It can also be helpful to envision your
body's energetic field as a mass of golden light. If there are
any injuries or illnesses you know of that plague you,
envision them as patches of blackness. Feel the energy from
the amulet attacking these areas of negative energy and
replacing them with positive energy. Once you have
established a good energetic flow, impart a final amount of
energy into the amulet, and allow it to remain there.
Because the amulet itself is a crystal, there is little need for
any type of grounding earth energy to be added to this
spell.
Recharging Amulets
As we discussed in an earlier section of this book, amulets
do not last forever. Their longevity is determined by how
much energy you put into them initially and how much is
required for them to do what they have been created to do.
For this reason, it becomes necessary, from time to time, to
recharge your amulets.
To do this, you have two basic options. The first, and most
obvious, is to simply pour more of your raw energy into the
amulet. Since you have already cast a spell on it that is
bound to whatever symbols you may have carved, as well as
to the object itself, it will work. Alternatively, you can
recreate the original ritual you used in casting the spell. If
you do this, however, make sure to be precise. You don't
want to put an extra spell that will in some way work against
your original spell on the amulet.
As to how often you should do this, it really depends on
just what type of amulet you have, and how much energy
you were able to put into it during its creation. Generally
speaking, I recommend recharging your amulets about once
every year, though many can go far longer than that without
needing it. It never hurts to err on the side of caution.
Additionally, you can connect with the amulet energetically
and try to feel how much of the energy of the original spell
remains. You must be fairly energetically sensitive to
determine this with any accuracy, but with practice, you can
become very good at telling when your amulets are reaching
the end of their effective life.
Advanced Techniques for MakingAmulets Permanent
Obviously, not all magickal objects lose their potency over
time. There are two methods by which amulets can be made
to be, basically, permanent. The first is to attach the amulet's
power to your own energy, and give it permission to draw on
your magickal power as needed to fulfill its purpose. The
second is to allow it to draw energy from the multitude of
potential sources around it.
Tying an Amulet to Your Own Energy
In order for an amulet to draw upon your energy, you must
state clearly in the spell that you use to create it that your
permission is given for it to do so. While you can write your
own version, here is a generic version of a line you might
add to a verbal spell to accomplish this:
Upon me forever may this spell draw, that it might gain
power from my power.
In addition to a simple verbal command, you must also
create entanglement between yourself and the amulet. To do
this, you can use the energy transferring technique
described in the creation of the turquoise healing amulet to
create a flow of energy between yourself and the amulet. It is
also helpful, if you mean to do this, to carve your own name
somewhere onto the amulet itself, and overlay it with a
circumscribed pentagram.
Needless to say, this method has its share of drawbacks.
For starters, the amulet can draw energy from you at
inconvenient times, which might interfere with other
spellcraft that you are working on at the time. Also, creating
multiple amulets like this presents a serious problem, as it
can create a frequent energy drain on you. At most, I would
recommend using this for your most important amulet, a
protection amulet for example.
Creating Amulets that Charge Themselves
The far better, though slightly more complex way to go
about this is simply to create an amulet that can draw its
power from the countless sources of energy that surround it
each and every day. Sunlight, wind, energies of the people
you are around, and even the energy of the Earth itself can
be funneled into your amulet. Amulets created to work on
this basis are, more or less, eternally effective.
To make an amulet like this, you will add an extra step to
your creation ritual. Take the object that you are
transforming into an amulet in your hands, close your eyes,
and sense it on an energetic level. You want to all but unite
your energy with that of the object, so focus and take your
time. Once you have done this, visualize the object as a dark
hole, into which other energies are drawn. Now, feel the
ambient energy that surrounds the amulet being drawn into
it, and say the following words, or your own variant thereof:
Let all things now serve to fuel my spell
Let all energies be brought to bear within it
Whatever object you turn into an amulet, carve the Perthro
rune onto it when this process is complete. Even if that rune
already appears on the object, duplicate it, as one symbol
must be dedicated to this task.
In order to pull this off, the practitioner must be able to not
only connect very deeply with the energies of the object in
question, but also with all of the other energies surrounding
it. For this reason, only more experienced practitioners will
be able to successfully create such an amulet. However,
practice makes perfect. If you are not yet to the level of
making an amulet like this, pursue your energy work with
this as an eventual goal, as it is extremely useful to be able
to do.
Conclusion and a Word From the Author
I hope that you have found this primer on amulet magicks
both practical and enlightening. Making use of amulets is an
excellent way to advance your skills and effectiveness in the
magickal arts. Even if you are new to these practices, I would
strongly encourage you to practice making basic amulets,
such as the Emergency Protection Amulet we discussed
earlier, to begin to get the feel for it.
Above all, remember that the amulets described in this
book, along with the symbols, are far from a comprehensive
list of all possible amulets. Indeed, due to the infinite nature
of magick, such a work would not be possible. While the
amulets you have been taught to make in these pages are
effective and very useful, you should experiment with
creating your own, as you will find it to be more beneficial to
your development as a magickal practitioner in the long run.
If you have enjoyed this book and have the time and
inclination to do so, I would ask the small favor of leaving an
honest review on the page from which you purchased it.
When I began writing these primers on the magickal arts, I
could never have imagined the popularity they have
enjoyed. It gives me great pride to see that readers, such as
yourself, have selected my writings to educate themselves
on arcane and occult practices. My goal now is to make my
future works better than my past ones, and to bring the
wondrous powers of magick to even more who can benefit
by its usage. For this reason, I would very much appreciate
honest feedback, as it will help me to create even better work
going forward.
My thanks, and a blessing on all of your magickal
endeavors,
Ralph Eicher.