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.
The best crystal or gemstone to use is one that appeals to you. It might be a stone that you find, purchase, or receive as a gift. You might like the color, shape, size, or texture of a particular stone. It might be your astrological birthstone. If you sense that it is the right stone for you, you should use it.
I choose most of my gemstones by psychometry. I hold the stone in a loosely clenched fist, or between my cupped palms, and experience the sensations the stone provides. Some stones produce feelings of comfort and peace, while others seem angry and aggressive.
Many stones appear to be filled with fun and laughter, but a few appear sad. I choose the amulet or talisman I need by finding a stone that has the right feeling for the purpose I have in mind.
There are many other ways of choosing the correct gemstone, including one derived from your date of birth. You need to create a sum of your month, day and year of birth, and then reduce it down to a single digit. Unfortunately, there is an exception.
If you come across an 11 or a 22 as you reduce down to a single digit, stop at that point, as they are called Master numbers.
[ Here is an example for someone born on December 9, 1946 12 + 9 +1946 = 1967
We then add up the 1967: 1 + 9 + 6 + 7 = 23. Finally, we add the 2 and 3 together, which gives us 5.
Here is an example that gives us a Master number: February 29, 1944: 2 + 29 + 1944 = 1975
When we add up 1 + 9 + 7 + 5, we get 22. Because 22 is a Master number, we stop at that point, and do not reduce it any further. ]
Each number relates to a color.
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. Example; Hematite is good.
22. GOLD: You should use gold when you are aiming high. Gold knows no limits. Examples; are pyrite, pyrite-sun, and tiger's-eye.
How To Charge Your Talisman
Once you have chosen a talisman, it must be charged to fill it with power and energy. Talismans are important magical tools that need to be dedicated to you and your specific goals. The best time to charge your talisman is when the moon in waxing. Bathe and change into clean clothes before charging your talisman. Some magicians prefer to be naked for this ceremony, as it exposes the talisman to more of their personal energy fields.
There are many different ways to charge a talisman, and I have included seven of these methods in Amulets and Talismans for Beginners. The Dedication Method is one of these, and has the advantage of being easy to perform. You will need a room that will not be occupied for several hours after you have charged your talisman. You will also need a table or shelf to act as an altar.
Place your talisman on the altar. Stand in front of it, and thank the universal life force for protecting and guiding you. After this, recite a poem that you enjoy. Naturally, it should be serious in nature. You might choose to write a poem especially for this ritual.
Once you have finished reciting the poem, stare at your talisman for thirty seconds, and then speak to it.
Here are the words I use: I empower and consecrate you for (whatever purpose the talisman is designed to perform). "I imbue you with all the powers of the universe to enable you to carry out your task, and I thank you in advance for all the energy, power, and comfort that you offer to me."
Gaze at the talisman for another thirty seconds, and then say "Thank You" to it. Spread your arms out wide and look upwards, while saying "Thank You" again.
Leave the talisman on the altar for as long as possible. Leave the room quietly, and ensure that the room is not used for at least several hours.
Your talisman is now ready for use. It will serve you faithfully, and the properties you imbued into it will last forever. This is not always desirable and, once your goal has been achieved, you will need to de-activate the talisman. Most of the time, you will be able to do this by destroying the talisman, after thanking it sincerely for helping you. If the talisman can be burned, you can create a small ritual using a candle. Light the candle and stand in front of it holding the talisman in your cupped hands. Acknowledge the archangels in the four cardinal directions by bowing to them, starting in the east, and following with the south, west, and north. Thank the talisman for everything it has done, hold it high in the air for a few moments, and then burn it in the candle flame.
Obviously, you will not be able to do this if the talisman cannot be burned. However, you can still thank it, break it, and then bury it in the ground.
If the talisman is made of a valuable substance, such as gold or silver, you can remove the talismanic influences by formally thanking it for three days in a row.
Achieve Your Goals: Experiment with a variety of charms, amulets, and talismans and see what happens. I believe that you will gain more self-assurance, power, and control over every aspect of your life. This is because you will be harnessing the powers of the universe to attract what you want, and to repel what you don't want. Use them for good, and create the life you deserve.