Typical components used in Amulets, Charms, Fetishes and Talismans are metals, stones, plants, fabric, candle wax, pins, fruit, coins, and anything else of symbolic value. These can be as simple as merely carrying around a coin, feather or piece of metal to creating something as elaborate as a Dream Catcher or taking more time to handcraft.
Often, depending on the tradition or the source, there are certain requirements or taboos when making such items; such as abstaining from food or sexual activity for a time or it has to be made on a certain day; this was/is done for the sake of purifying one's spirit or to help put them into the proper frame of mind for doing magick.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AMULETS, CHARMS, FETISHES AND TALISMANS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
* AN AMULET is typically thought of as being worn such as a necklace or ring.
* A CHARM is most often quickly spoken words or a quick gesture. Magical words, phrases, chants, incantations, inscriptions, and actions which can be used separately or in combination to make a charm. However, this does not hold true to the full definition of a charm. According to the dictionary, a charm is: "Something worn to ward off evil or ensure good luck. "Any formula or action supposed to have magical power."
* FETISHES are often thought to be small objects of a magical nature, often worn or displayed.
* A TALISMAN can be nearly anything that is thought to bring good luck or provide protection, but it is most often an object. Often, a talisman is worn on the body or kept in a pocket. Children will sometimes pocket a smooth stone that might serve as a talisman over time.
See Magickal Items and Their Uses for a wide variety of magickal items and their uses in amulets, talismans, in mojo bags and etc
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