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CHARMS ~ Their Meaning & How to Use Them

Acorn- An acorn anointed with musk oil and carried in your purse, pocket, or charm bag will help to attract the opposite sex to you. To increase your income, anoint an acorn with 3 drops of pine oil when the Moon is waxing, and then bury it in your yard as close as possible to the front door of your house. For Witches and Pagans who follow a Druid or Celtic tradition, 3 acorns placed on a Yule Sabbat altar will help increase magical or divinatory powers and also bring peace and protection to a Druid circle.

Adam and Eve Root- Carry a musk or rose oil-anointed Adam and Eve root in your pocket, purse, or charm bag to make any form of love magick more potent.

Agate: Good luck, meditation, protection, health, purification.

Amber- is a good-luck gemstone that strengthens the aura, and harmonizes and balances the yin/yang energies. It attracts compassion and can be worn as talisman jewelry to protect against evil influences and accidental injuries.

Amethyst: Power, peace, protection, spirituality, intelligence, luck, psychic power, true love. Amethyst is a gemstone of power, peace, protection, and spirituality. It helps balance the aura, controls evil thoughts, eases tension, sharpens the intellect, and brings contentment and sincerity into the lives of those who use it. Amethyst is an amulet of exceptional good luck for all persons born in the month of February or under the astrological sign of Pisces. When held in the hand or placed over the Third Eye chakra, it aids spiritual and psychic development, and can be used as a powerful meditation stone. To guard against negativity, wear an amethyst pendant set in silver on a silver chain. When engraved with a Cupid, an amethyst ring attracts true love the wearer.

Akhet: Ancient Egyptian amulet representing the rising sun. It is held to give the wearer the vigor of the sun God Ra.

Ankh- The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol resembling a cross with a loop at the top. It symbolizes the power of life and cosmic knowledge, and is the oldest and most popular amulet/religious symbol used by the Egyptians. When worn or carried, the ankh brings good health, promotes fertility, and strengthens the psychic powers.

Bell: An amulet used by primitive and Western people whose sound was intended to ward off the evil eye and dispel hostile spirits. In the Middle East bells were attached to the harness of horses and camels for the same purposes.

Beryl- Known as both the "mystic stone" and the "Seer's Stone," yellow or golden beryl increases psychic abilities when placed over the Third Eye chakra or when held in the left hand during meditative rituals. When worn as talisman jewelry, beryl is said to banish fear, strengthen the intellect, protect against enemies, promote the love of married couples, and attract the affections of the opposite sex. Once used to make crystal balls, beryl has long been used by seers as a scrying stone and as a dowsing stone to help locate lost or hidden thins. To promote friendship or to reconcile enemies, engrave the image of a frog on a piece of beryl and carry it near to your heart or wear it on a gold necklace.

Billiken: A good luck ornament in the shape of a human figure.

Caduceus: The legendary herald's wand of the Greek God Hermes (Roman Mercury). This symbol is found in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India, where it is always a symbol of harmony and balance. In more modern times it is recognized almost universally as symbolic of Medical Practice, mistakenly utilized in the place of the wand of Asclepius the Greek God of healing and medicine. The wand of Hermes is winged, and entwined with a pair of serpents. The original caduceus was a Mesopotamian symbol, a sign of authority carried by the Goddess Tanit, the goddess Ishtar, and others. When worn it promtoes health and healing, life harmony, and enhances spiritual balance.

Cat: Cat-shaped jewelry represents prophecy, luck, protections, and the granting of secret wishes.

Chai: A symbol of life. Usually made from gold or silver. It supposedly grants the wearer longevity.

Circle: This symbol is known worldwide in most different cultures. It represents the woman, eternity, cycles, seasons. In Wicca and other beliefs it can be the wheel of the year, the wheel of fortune, and the wheel of life. The circle is referred to when drawing a sacred space for protection in rituals. This sacred circle actually casts a sphere of protection around the user(s), so that the area is safe within from all directions- a dimentionalsphere of protection. Use in areas, altars, or wear this symbol to provide a barrier from negative forces or unwanted spirits.

Dolphin Amulet- For protection against accidents when traveling by ship, wear or carry an amulet shaped like or bearing the image of a dolphin.

Dove Amulet- To bring peace into your home or workplace, wear a dove-shaped amulet on a chain around your neck. The symbol of the turtle dove protects the wearer against death, fire, and lightning. The dove is a bird sacred to Ishtar, Aphrodite and other Goddesses of love and fertility.

Dragon: Dragon-shaped amulets offer love, happiness, and fertility, as well as balance.

Eye of Horus- Also known as the "Udjat" or "All-Seeing Eye'" the Eye of Horus is an ancient symbol used in modern Witchcraft as an amulet for wisdom, prosperity, spiritual protection, good health, the increasing of clairvoyant powers and protection against thieves.

Fetish: An amulet, charm, talisman, or object thought to have an embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit, often a hand carved animal made of bone or mineral. Provides power and strength.

Fish Amulet- An amulet shaped like a pair of fish and made of gold or mother-of-pearl will increase fertility and virility, bring prosperity and offer you protection from people who hate you or have evil intentions. For persons born under the astrological sign of Pisces, the fish is an especially powerful amulet for luck in life.

Four Leaf Clover: Good fortune will smile on you if you carry a four leaf clover, or if you wear a pin, ring, or pendant shaped like one. The four leaf clover (a highly magickal plant and a powerful amulet of Irish origin) is believed to be the most powerful of all natural amulets and is especially favorable for persons born under the astrological signs of Cancer and Pisces. It was sacred to the Trinity, and was used by the ancient Druids as a charm against evil and to attain clairvoyant powers. The four leaves going clockwise from the left side of the stem represents fame, wealth, love, and health.

Garlic- Garlic is one of the oldest and most famous of natural protection amulets used throughout the world in a variety of ways. Witches and Shamans us it as a healing amulet. Garlic is said to be ruled by Mars and under the influence of Aries and Scorpio.

Garnet- Also known as the "Passion Stone," the garnet is a balancer of the yin/yang energies. It increases psychic sensitivity and sexual energy. Garnet is an ideal gemstone to use during meditative rituals, and it can be worn as amuletic jewelry to attract sexual love and soul mates. When placed under a pillow or worn while sleeping, it wars off bad dreams and evil spirits of the night. A garnet engraved with the symbol of a lion is a powerful amulet for attracting good health and success. It also protects the wearer from all dangers when traveling. To attract a lover, wear a heart-shaped garnet amulet in a red velvet charm bag over your heart. (anoint it every Friday night with three drops of rose or patchouli oil.)

Goat Amulet- The symbol of the goat (sacred to Aphrodite and the Horned God) increases fertility when worn or carried as an amulet, and is especially favorable as a good luck charm for persons born under the astrological sign of Capricorn.

Hecate's Wheel: This maze-like symbol is associated with the triple aspect of the Greek goddess Hecate. She is considered a 'dark' goddess by some, and rules over cross-roads and the Underworld. Hecate is also known as the Goddess of the Witches. This isn't a particularly common symbol among Wiccans, but you do see it occassionaly.

Hexagram: A figure of six lines forming a six pointed star. It is worn in many parts of the world as a protection against evil. A widely worn symbol of the Jewish faith called mogen David, shield or, popularly, star of David.

Horseshoe: A popular contemporary amulet nailed to barn doors for good luck.

Household Amulets: An amulet attached to a door or window will keep the house from harm. The horseshoe is a well known good luck symbol in many parts of the world. According to superstition, nail an iron horseshoe with the convex side up for protection against sorcery and bad luck. For good luck, nail it over your door with the convex side pointing down. Wear any type of horseshoe shaped jewelry or carry a miniature horseshoe charm in a mojo charm bag to promote fertility, guard against evil, and attract good luck. To ward off bad luck and negativity, wear a ring made of horseshoe nails.

Jacinth- Aids in astral projection and increases psychic powers. It is often worn or carried as an amulet for the attainment of honor, prudence and wisdom. It is also reputed to protect against poisonings, lightning, injuries and wounds. In Italy, jacinth is used as the birthstone for persons born in the month of January.

Jade- Jade is a mystical gemstone sacred to the Chinese Goddess of healing mercy. It is the symbol of tranquillity and wisdom. It is said to possess yang (the vital masculine principal), and in China it was believed to impart immortality. When worn as amuletic jewelry, jade prevents nightmares and prolongs life. Wear a jade butterfly as an amulet to attract love and good luck. A jade statue placed in the house near a window or in the garden to avert lightning.

Knot: An amulet usually of knotted string or cord that was believed to hold the love of a sweetheart or ward off illness.

Magic Triangle: Cabbalistic amulet based on the belief that by reducing the size of an inscription, line by line, and evil spirit could be eased out of the sufferer.

Mezuzah: Doorpost amulet designed to keep a house safe from evil spirits, demons, ghosts.

Moon: Amulet worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good fortune in travil. To assure good foftune it should be worn as a waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the left.

Nefer: An amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness. It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making necklaces.

Nonogram: Nine pointed star that represents the planets of our system, with the 1st point being the moon. A charm of good fortune and spiritual strength when worn.

Ouroboros: a greek word that means tail swallower. The Ouroboros is usually depicted in the form of a snake swallowing its tail, usually circular. It's origins are in Egypt as a symbol of the sun, and represented the travels of the sun disk. Ouroboros represents Mercury and symbolizes continuous renewal, it is continually reborn becuase it sheds its skin. When worn it symbolizes the cycle of life and death, and harmony of opposites.

Owl Amulet- To increase knowledge, wear an owl shaped pendant made of gold, silver or copper. The symbol of the owl (sacred to the Goddess Athena) also brings good luck, especially to all persons born under an Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Pentagram: A five pointed star representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Also represents the figure of a human being. The term pentagram is a mathmatical name for the symbol "five point star". In spiritual belief it protects the wearer from all kinds of evil spirits. Can also be used by magicians to control spirits. The star is worn with one point up in the typical Wiccan community.

Pentacle: The pentagram enclosed in a circle represents the integration of body and spirit and the spiritual mastery of the four earth elements, plus a representation of the spirit of the 5th element. Traditionally used as the Earth symbol on an altar. The pentacle and pentagram are often refered to interchangeably, though there is a difference. During the times of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), the pentacle was the first and most important of the Seven Seals - an amulet with seals representing the seven secret names of God. It was inscribed on King Solomon's ring, which is often called Solomon's Seal in error. This symbol apparently originated as the symbol of a Goddess who was worshiped over an area which extends from present-day England to Egypt and beyond, in more recent times- the Goddess Venus. Wiccans display the upward pointed pentacle to identify themselves to other believers. A powerful symbol for spiritual protection and eternal life force when worn.

Pentacle- INVERTED: The inverted (or upside down) pentacle is a symbol misrepresented in the recent past, which has gained a questionable reputation. It is typically associated with Satanism, though that is not an accurate description. The true emblem of the Church of Satan is the sigil of Baphomet, which is a symbol with a goat's head in an inverted pentacle. Some people of different faiths/paths other than the Craft, often confuse this symbol as a Pagan symbol... it is NOT a pagan symbol and has NOTHING to do with the Craft.

Ram Amulet- An amulet in the shape of a ram will increase fertility in women. It also brings exceptional good luck to those born under the astrological sign of Aries.

Rings: Worn as amulets to treat illness, dispel forces of evil, keep lovers together, and prevent flight of the soul from the body.

Scarab: A variety of beetle: image of beetle in clay, faience, precious stones, or other material. Acquire strength and long life of the god of creation. One of the most famous of all Egyptian amulets, the sacred scarab is an emblem of the Great Creator of the Universe. It is a symbol of perpetual renewal of life and is sacred to the God Khepera. Wear scarab beetle jewelry for good luck and protection against all evil forces.

Septagram: The seven pointed star has a few names: septagram, septacle, Elven star or fairy star. The number seven corresponds to the spirit realm, which is why this symbol is associated with elves or fairies. In some Feri traditions the points are associated with earth, air, fire, water, above, below and within. The septagram is also associated with astrology because the classical view of the sky contained seven planets. Use when creating magical tools for attracting Fairy magic, also in ritual during astrological correspondences -to increase outcome.

Shark's Tooth- In Hawaii and other parts of the world, it is believed by some that wearing shark's teeth on a necklace will bring good fortune, keep away evil spirits and protect surfers against accidents and shark attacks.

Sma: An amulet representing the shape of lungs. Was used by Egyptians to give breathing power to the dead by placing on their mummies.

Spiral: The symbol of spirit in Wicca, an emblem of the Goddess. Probably the oldest symbol of human spirituality. The spiral may be related to the travels of the sun around the world in it's earliest usage. It has been found scratched into rocks beginning 10's of thousands of years ago, on every continent in the world. When worn it embodies the Goddess and enhances psychic vision while providing spiritual protection to
the wearer.

Star: Symovlif of Isis in ancient Egypt. Wear to ward off evil and encourage good fortune.

Sun Symbol- Carry a gold charm shaped like the Sun in a gold or yellow colored velvet charm bag if you wish to acquire wealth, good health, success and/or fame. This is also an effective amulet to use if you feel that others have been causing you trouble. The symbol of the Sun is sacred to all solar deities, and is especially powerful for people born under the astrological sign of Leo. Worn to bestow prosperity and friendship.

Tassel: An amulet made of a bunch of cords, threads, or strands hanging from a knob or roundish head. In Egypt was thought to bring happiness. Now a symbol of good luck in Mexico. In the Middle East evil spirits were said to shun tassels.

Tiger Amulet- According to ancient Chinese folklore, to attain physical strength, immortality or the ability to master the art of shape shifting, wear a silver or jade tiger amulet.

Triple Moon: The triple moon is a Goddess symbol that represents the Maiden, Mother, and Crone as the waxing, full, and waning moon. Associated with feminine energy, mystery and psychic abilities, this is a traditional symbol often on crowns or other head-pieces, particularly worn by High Priestesses. Wear this symbol to enhance psychic abilities, divination, and strengthen ritual magic.

Triquetra or Triqueta: This symbol predates Christianity, it is a Celtic symbol of the triple Goddess, and more Northern- a symbol of the god Odin. Triplicities were common symbols in Celtic myth and legend. This Celtic symbol embodies the sacred number 3. Traditionally represents the 3 phases of the Goddess (maiden, mother, crone) and the 3 elements of nature (land, sky, sea). During the period of early Christianity, the triquetra took on further meaning as the Holy Trinity is an apparent move to re-associate it and attract pagans into the fold. Use to enhance spiritual power when worn, or as an adornment on tools and altars.

Triskele or Triskelion: There are many variations on the basic triskele (or triple spiral) symbol. The triskele is a Celtic symbol, and symbolizes the power of life and rebirth. It combines the spiral (often used to illustrate the cycle of life) and the number 3 as a sacred number which is seen in the phases of the triple Goddess. Worn to increase inner strength and for spiritual growth.

Turtle Amulet- A tortoise-shaped charm provides courage, creativity, intelligence, spiritual protection, compassion, fertility, sexuality, and protection. For spiritual protection, compassion, stimulation of creativity and strengthening of divinatory powers, wear a gold turtle shaped charm on a chain as a necklace or carry it in a white mojo charm bag.

Unicorn Amulet- The unicorn is an ancient symbol of chastity and protection, and its fabled horn was said to be used in medieval times as an amulet to detect poisons in the food or drinks of Kings, Queens, Pontiffs and Popes. To promote fertility or increase sexual magnetism, wear any type of amuletic jewelry shaped like a unicorn.

Unicursal Hexagram: The unicursal hexagram is a variation of the 6-pointed star. The more traditional way of drawing a 6-pointed star is in the double triangles of the Star of David. But Aleister Crowley created his own design, to create a symbol that could be drawn in one continuous line. The number 6 represents unity and balance, specifically balance between man and the Divine.

Wishbone- Wear a wishbone shaped charm (or even an actual turkey or chicken wishbone on a necklace) as an amulet to attract good luck and to make wishes and dreams come true.

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