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are really serious about your intention, you should
make your own. Some metals can be bought in hard-
ware stores. Lead fishing weights can be beaten flat
for Saturn. Iron, however, can’t be easily beaten flat
without making it molten in a forge. Disks of gold,
silver, and copper can be made by taking coins and
beating them flat with a hammer and anvil. A solid
gold coin for the Sun may be a bit expensive, but a
gold-plated or gold-alloy one will serve. You can en-
grave them using the same techniques I described for
engraving the runes on your athamé (see 3.II.5).MINERALATTRIBUTES
Agate Eloquence, intelligence, truthfulness. (Black)
Love, victory, strength, courage, self-confidence,
prosperity. (Red) Protection against lightning.
Amber All-purpose spell strengthener. Protection, heals
illness, brings money.
AmethystSpiritual ideals and virtues. Peace of mind. Trans-
form negativity. Shrewd business decisions, pro-
tection for soldiers, prevents drunkenness.
Aquamarine Health, youth, hope, happiness.
Beryl Harmony in relationships, mental agility, physi-
cal energy, hope. Cures laziness.
Bloodstone Grants wishes, eloquence, victory, protection,
health, admiration. Guards against deception.
CarnelianFriendship, cure for depression. Luck, protection,
hope, eloquence and bold speech.
Cat’s EyeLong life and protection against evil.
Chrysolite Prudence, discretion and wisdom.
Chrysophase Joy and gaiety.
Corundum Helps mental stability.
Emerald Foreknowledge, faith, truth, mental agility, re-
sourcefulness, insight, fidelity.
Garnet Loyalty, faithfulness, sincerity, devotion, energy,
health, charity. Guards against nightmares.
Hematite Attraction, charm, alertness, spiritual well-being.
Improves destiny.
Jacinth Worn in a shoe, provides hospitality and protec-
tion for travelers against injury or sickness.
Jade (White) Believed to be the melodious essence
of concentrated love. (Black) Strength and power.MINERALATTRIBUTES
Jasper Joy, happiness, relief from pain. (Red) Night pro-
tection. (Green) Healing. (Brown) Grounding.
Lapis Lazuli Capacity, ability, success. Increases psychic
and magickal energy.
Lodestone (Magnetite) Personal attraction, charisma, hon-
esty, integrity, virility. Attracts true love. Protec-
tion against baneful magick.
MalachiteEnhances visions. On a cradle, protects infant.
Moonstone Inspires passion, aides foreknowledge. Pro-
motes love, compassion and sympathy.
Obsidian Dedicated to Hecate, used for magick mirrors.
Olivine Happiness, pleasure, modesty and simplicity.
Opal Memory, cognitive abilities. Spirituality, fidelity and
assurance.
Pyrite (Fool’s Gold) Protection against tempers and falsehoods.
Quartz Purity, infinity, Vision, divination. Protects wearer
from unpleasant dreams & evil influences. Holds
energies like a battery.
Ruby King of gemstones. Mental & physical health,
heals wounds. Peacekeeping, love and passion.
Sapphire Magician’s aid for understanding omens, antidote
for many poisons. Most potent of all, Star Sap-
phire is “Stone of Destiny,” bringing luck, victory,
faithfulness. Protects against fraud & treachery.
Sardonyx Vivacity, brightness, good humor, fame.
Topaz Love, affection, sweet disposition and nature.
TurquoiseAverts accidents, improves second sight. Power
and protection against psychic attack. Enhances
verbal communication.Magickal Gems and Minerals for Talismanic Jewelry
A talisman should be engraved on the appropri-
ate day—even the right times of day have been calcu-
lated (see 4.V.2: “Dance of the Hours”). See 5.VII.3:
“Talismans of the Planetary Powers” for traditional tal-
ismanic sigils for the seven planets. The center sigil is
the astrological glyph; the upper represents the charac-
ter; the lower left represents the governing Spirit; and
the lower right represents the governing Intelligence.
On the other side of the talisman, engrave your
name, personal sigil, and the specific intention or pur-
pose in your favorite magickal alphabet.Lesson 8: Magick Minerals
During the Middle Ages, crystals and other stones
were used as amulets and set into talismans for every
magickal purpose, from protection, sleep, and pleas-
ant dreams, to fortune-telling and healing. Pigments
and shapes were considered significant in determin-
ing these magickal uses, and such crystals were be-
lieved to have a life-essence of their own. These are
most commonly worn in jewelry, such as rings and
pendants, but loose stones may also be carried in a
pouch or mojo bag. Below are some of the magickal
associations of various gems and minerals.Talisman for
Success in
Gaming.
(Le Petit
Albert, 1722)Talisman for
Discovering
Treasures.
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