How to Choose An Astrological Talisman
Introduction to Astrological Talismans & Amulets
Finding the Right Talisman
Talismans for Your Birth Chart
Talismans for Wealth & Good Fortune
Talismans for Love
Curse & Protection Talismans
Health Talismans
Magical Knowledge & Power Talismans
Learning More About Talismans
Introduction to Astrological Talismans & Amulets
Astrological talismans are a way of harnessing the spiritual and
magical power of the Heavens. By making a talisman at an astrologically auspicious time we can
charge the talisman with the energy of a particular planet, Mansion of the Moon,
fixed star or other astrological factor. Timing is the key to making astrological
talismans. Without being made at the the proper timing according to the principles of traditional
electional astrology, a "talisman" is nothing more than a hunk of metal.
All talismans at Renaissance Astrology are made strictly according to the timing and design principles
laid out in traditional sources like Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of
Occult Philosophy, Picatrix and Thabit Ibn Qurra's
De Imaginibus. Here is more about the history and theory of
astrological talismans.
All Renaissance Astrology talismans are made from various metals,
with our primary focus on sterling silver and bronze. We then add the metal associated
with the planet, for example, gold for the Sun, iron for Mars,
tin for Jupiter and copper for Venus. Silver is appropriate for Mercury or the Moon.
Beware of anyone who suggests using the metal mercury in a Mercury talisman as mercury
is highly toxic! Renaissance Astrology talismans are all cast, using the ancient lost wax process by our
jeweler and jewelry designer, Wade Coleman, an experienced ceremonial magician. All Renaissance Astrology
talismans are consecrated when cast. A second consecration by the user of the talisman is suggested, though not
required, in order to bind the energy of the talisman to the user. Consecration instructions are provided and
clients with questions can contact me for further assistance.
Renaissance Astrology talismans are made in very small numbers due to the
limited window of time available for casting, on average 30-45 minutes. Often there will be only 1 or 2 suitable
time windows available in an entire year! These talismans are authentic works of magical art, made according
to the traditional methods, cast at the appropriate time and consecrated, not mass produced, factory stamped, base
metal "talismans" without magical power or charge. Here is infomation on
how talismans are cast at Renaissance Astrology.
Finding the Right Talisman
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There are two basic ways to find the right talisman. The first is to
decide what effect you want to achieve and choose a talisman that will accomplish that goal. Here are
Talismans for Wealth & Good Fortune, Talismans for Love and
Curse Protection Talismans. The most popular astrological talismans are the talismans of
the planets. Here are the basic positive natural effects of the planets:
- Saturn talisman & Saturn magic rings
- long life, success, discipline, astrology, magic, astrology, occult wisdom
- Jupiter talisman & Jupiter magic rings
- wealth, good fortune, justice, philosophy
- Mars talisman- courage, determination, energy, command, strength, body building
- the Sun talisman- fame,job promotion, respect, authority, general health
- Venus talisman &
Venus rings- love, friendship, arts
- Mercury talisman- memory, communications, business, technology
- the Moon talisman &
Moon rings- safety, health, wealth
Here is also a list of all
currently available talismans, plus you may be interested
in the Pentacles from the Greater Key of Solomon.
Talismans for Your Birth Chart
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The second way to choose a talisman is to pick appropriate
talismans for your birthchart. Basically we choose talismans whose planets
are strong in your birth chart to give you their natural effect strongly and talismans whose planets are
weak in your natal chart to strengthen their natural effect. We
avoid planets that are afflicted in your chart because you can have an "allergic" reaction to them.
Whatever their placement or rulership in your birth chart planets primarly give their natural effects through
their talismans and their natal placement or rulership only secondarily.
If you are familiar with traditional astrology you can check your
birth chart as follows:
- Talismans will give a strong effect if the planet is dignified in its sign, exaltation or triplicity,
in your natal chart. For example, Jupiter in Pisces, his sign, in your natal chart means Jupiter is an excellent
talisman for you.
- Talismans in which the planet is afflicted by being in fall, detriment, combust or retrograde in your
natal chart, are "yellow flags". Use these talismans with caution. Some people get good results with
talismans of planets afflicted in their natal chart, others have problems. It is a good idea to do a divination
(I ching, tarot, etc.) first before using these talismans. For example, if your Saturn is in Aries,
his fall, in your natal chart, you need be careful using a Saturn talisman. If a planet is afflicted
in your natal chart you can do planetary charity to help with the
problems it causes.
- Planets in any other placements in your natal chart other the specific dignities or afflictions
list listed above are fine as talismans. The dignities and afflictions listed above are the only ones
we consider with talismans, even though there are many other types of dignity and affliction in traditional
astrology. For example, planets in particular houses or making particular aspects are
not a problem if you wish to use them as talismans.
If you are not familiar with traditional astrology
you can get an in-depth look at the appropriate talismans for your birth
chart and a Talismanic Prescription through all of my natal readings, including the mini-natal reading,
Astrological Checkup, the Full Natal Reading
and Spiritual Path Reading. If you are seriously interested in a
particular talisman and want to know if it is appropriate for you, you can contact me
with the time, date and place of your birth and I can give a quick analysis of the planet's suitability.
Talismans for Wealth & Good Fortune
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There are a number of different talisman available for wealth. The best
planet for wealth is Jupiter, the ruler of prosperity, wealth and
good fortune. The fixed star that is the best for wealth is
Spica. Spica is the bright star in the sheaf of wheat in the constellation
Virgo and is associated with the harvest. Other excellent wealth and good fortune talismans are the
Triple Tree of Wealth talisman as well as the
2nd Libra Face talisman.
Finally, Mercury, is good for wealth,
in particular wealth associated with business, communications, sales, marketing, the Internet and high tech.
The most powerful wealth talisman currently available at
Renaissance Astrology is the Fountain of Wealth talisman.
This is a house based talisman from the ancient Arabic grimoire, the Picatrix. This talisman
has a birth chart just like a person with a strong Jupiter and Venus ruling wealth, fame and success. The
conditions that this talisman was made under will not be able to be replicated for many years if at all.
The Love/Wealth talisman is also excellent for wealth, combining the
power of 3 exalted planets, this talisman is unusual in also combining magical power for both love and prosperity.
These are house based talismans from the ancient magical text, De Imaginibus.
Here are the Large Love/Wealth,
Small Love/Wealth talismans and
Love/Wealth rings.
Another good choice for wealth is the 7th Lunar Mansion
for wealth, wisdom and "all good things." This is available in
Silver 7th Mansion Talisman ,
White Bronze 7th Mansion Talismans
and
Glass 7th Mansion Talismans .
Talismans for Love
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The best planet for love is Venus, and we have both
Venus talismans & Venus rings.
The Twenty Sixth Mansion love talisman is also an excellent choice,
particularly if Venus is afflicted in your natal chart.
The Thirteenth Mansion is perfect for sex and erotic love.
The Love/Wealth talisman is also excellent for love, combining the
power of 3 exalted planets, this talisman is unusual in also combining magical power for both love and prosperity.
These are house based talismans from the ancient magical text, De Imaginibus.
Here are the Large Love/Wealth,
Small Love/Wealth talismans and
Love/Wealth rings.
Curse & Protection Talismans
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Our traditional sources do not list any planets specifically for curse
protection. Here is more information about traditional curse and curse detection.
There are several fixed star talismans that are made specifically for
protection against curses, witchcraft, evil magic and evil spirits.
The Algol fixed star talisman are our MOST POWERFUL
spiritual protection talisman and work by reversing evil spells and spirits against the person who sent them.
There are Silver Algol and
Bronze Algol talismans. Also excellent for spiritual
protection are the talismans of
Antares and Vega.
The Alkaid fixed star talisman
protects against both spiritual and physical attack. An excellent all around protection talisman!
Health Talismans
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An excellent talisman for health is the talisman of the
Sun since the Sun is the heart of the Solar System and provides
life and energy to all things on Earth. The talisman of the fixed star
Capella is good for enthusiasm and calm. The
talismans of Saturn & Saturn magic rings
are excellent for longevity and long life.
Magical Knowledge & Power Talismans
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Excellent talismans for magical knowledge and power are the
the talismans of Saturn &
Mercury. Also excellent for magical power and power over
spirits are Sirius talismans. We have Silver Sirius
and Bronze Sirius talismans.
Learning More About Talismans
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If you are interested in astrological
magic and astrological talismans the Renaissance Astrology website is an
excellent resource with over 300 pages of material on traditional astrology
and magic. Here is a useful page on
Astrology and Magic Books some of which are available directly from
Renaissance Astrology, links are provided for other useful book sources.
If you are interested in discussing and learning about
Renaissance Astrology, particulary Astrological Magic, the construction of
talismans and the magical use of
Electional Astrology , you may wish to
subscribe to
Spiritus Mundi my e-group
devoted to traditional (pre-1700) astrology.
For those that desire to delve deeper into Astrology and magic
I offer my
Planetary Magic Mini-Course
and
Mansions of the Moon Mini-Course,
which allow students to immediately start making talismans and elections and are
a great introduction to my longer
Electional Astrology Course,
and
Astrological Magic Course.
Please Contact me with any questions.
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