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Arabic talismanic art.
Talisman comes from the Greek telesma meaning consecrated or sacred object. Amulet comes from the Latin amuletum,the key to
the construction of an astrological talisman lies in the choice of the astrological factor or factors whose energy or spirit
the mage wishes to capture. In traditional Western astrological magic this choice appears to have been task oriented. The
client or the mage himself wishes to accomplish a particular result, love, money, success, any of a myriad of possibilities.
The mage then selects the most appropriate astrological factor typically choosing either a planet, fixed star, Mansion of
the Moon or house based talisman.
Once an appropriate time is chosen, the mage gathers the materials from which the talisman will be made. Each planet,
for example, is associated with a certain metal. As the chosen time the mage creates the talisman. My talismans are all casted
from precious metals, but talismans could be also stamped, inscribed or engraved and made in metal, gems, or even on paper
or parchment.
After making the talisman with the appropriate signs, sigils, characters, images and designs, as set forth at length in
our traditional sources, the mage then consecrates the talisman in a magical ceremony. In one sense this can be seen as charging
the talisman with the energy of the chosen astrological factor. At the same time, the consecration can also be seen as the
invocation of the spirit ruling or animating the chosen astrological factor who then inhabits or infuses the talisman with
its particular powers. The talisman is then worn by the user or placed in a location where the mage wishes the effects of
the talisman to manifest.
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After making the talisman with the appropriate signs, sigils, characters, images and designs, as set forth at length in our
traditional sources, the mage then consecrates the talisman in a magical ceremony. In one sense this can be seen as charging
the talisman with the energy of the chosen astrological factor. At the same time, the consecration can also be seen as the
invocation of the spirit ruling or animating the chosen astrological factor who then inhabits or infuses the talisman with
its particular powers. The talisman is then worn by the user or placed in a location where the mage wishes the effects of
the talisman to manifest.
THE word "talisman" is is derived from the Arabic "tilsam," "a magical image," through the
plural form "tilsamen." This Arabic word is itself probably derived from the Greek telesma in its late meaning of
"a religious mystery" or "consecrated object". The term is often employed to designate amulets in general,but,correctly
speaking, it has a more restricted and special significance. A talisman may be defined briefly as an astrological or other
symbol expressive of the influence and power of one of the planets, engraved on a sympathetic stone or metal (or inscribed
on specially prepared parchment) under the auspices of this planet.
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