What it's All About:
We have one. Whether it is in our pockets, neck, purses, or a specific place at home, we all carry a talisman. But why do we do this, and where did it all start. Plus, why is a talisman important in the pagan community. This is what this show will explore today.
Songs Featured:
Sun God by Nebelhexe
Lucky Man by Emerald Rose
Breaths by Crow Women
Links Mentioned:
Spirit Guide of the Week:
Vishnu
Dream Symbol: (There are three)
Cage
Camera
Cards
Transcript:
(04:20)
You just heard Talisman by Trobar de Morte. Welcome to another episode of the Music from the Goddess’ Vault Podcast. I am your host, Midnight Starr. Today’s show is all about the Talisman. But first, if you can, please share this podcast via Twitter, Facebook, goddess vault one dot Wix site dot com forward slash home, or wherever you can talk to everyone you know. And don't forget to check out the blog. Now for the topic: Talisman. I know that all of us pagans do have a few of these. We either have them after creating a spell for a specific purpose, say finding love, or for luck. I have a whole bunch of talismans that have some meaning to them. But why do we do this? How did this all start? I will be exploring these questions after you hear Luck Is a Jade by Cynthia McQuillin.
(07:18)
A talisman is an object that has religious or magical powers. It is used for protection from evil, healing, fertility, to help with the harvest and other things. These talismans are often portable, so they are worn as jewelry or clothing, on weapons, or in pockets of the individual among other things. In the ancient world, the talisman was a powerful tool for protection. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the first use, but it was in Egypt and Babylon. There were other ancient civilizations that also used the talisman. Traditionally there were three types of talismans:
The first one was more astrological with the constellations and other things in the universe.
The second is the magical one with magic words and the names of angels along with other figures.
The third is a mix of celestial signs and magical words.
The fourth is what one would call a sigilla planetarium, which consists of Hebrew numerical letters. Fortune-tellers and astrologers used this talisman.
And the last talisman is the one with Hebrew characters and names.
Nowadays, we just use the talisman for religious and magical reasons.
Next, I will be talking about what the talisman has to do with Paganism.
Here's Lamia Vox with Lapis Occultus.
(14:12)
It's time for the spirit guide of the week. I am going back to India to talk about the god Vishnu. He is the master of ethics and moral standards, the lord of law and order, and the persevere and protector of the universe. Vishnu is the main deity of Hinduism. He is also associated with the light, which also includes the sun. Vishnu is the second god of the triumvirate, and he has over a thousand names. His primary role is, when times of crisis, Vishnu comes down to the earth in various avatars to save us. Two of his incarnations are Rama and Krishna. You see him in paintings depicted as a blue-skinned human with four arms. In each of his hands are four objects. The conch is a shell that produces the Om sound. Discus or Chakra represents the mind. The lotus flower symbolizes liberation. And the mace that symbolizes physical and mental strength. What you can offer Vishnu on your altar is the following: Sweet foods cooked in clarified butter. That is it for now. Stay tuned for another spirit guide of the week.
(18:56)
That was Sun God by Nebelhexe. Before I forget, the talisman is also known as an amulet. Another word for it is a charm. Some of you might be confused, but these words are used interchangeably. I know that there are different meanings for the words talisman and amulet. An amulet is something that is carried, worn, or to keep in a place. Something may be crystals, herbs, leaves, rocks, wood, feathers, or anything in the natural world. The talisman is an engraved amulet. The only example that I can think of is runes. Some people might say that a talisman might also possess supernatural and magical powers. You might think that is the same with amulets. Thus the confusion. I am still going to talk about talismans and amulets interchangeably. Of course, we pagans use talismans and amulets for protection, luck, self-love, and many other spells. Among all the necklaces that I have, two of them are those wired cages that you can stretch and put something like crystals in it. So that’s what I do. You can use a talisman for ritual magic as well. As to how you can create your own talisman, well, you can search online on how to do that. However, I suggest whatever you feel like using it for and what you want to put into it. You can put one item or many items to create your own talisman. I am going to play you some Emerald Rose. This tune is called Lucky Man.
(24:34)
Here's another dream symbol to interpret. There are three in this week's dream symbol. They are a cage, camera, and card. If you see a cage in your dreams, there are feelings of weakness in an area of your waking life. To dream of a bird in a cage means not being free and feeling that you cannot express yourself. If you put a wild animal in a cage in your dreams, it represents overcoming your fears. Cameras in dreams usually signify you want to hold on to the past. To dream that you see yourself on a hidden camera tells you that you feel like you are under a microscope. If you dream of a broken camera, it means that you are ignoring a problem. If you dream that your camera goes missing and you cannot find it, you cannot focus on a situation. Cards in dreams usually represent you being able to strategize in your life. If you are shuffling cards in your dreams, it's telling you that you are indecisive. And if the king of hearts showed up in your dreams, it's letting you know that there is a loving man in your life. If you want a dream symbol to interpret and maybe have a dream symbol featured; the contact information will be mentioned at the end of this show.
(30:19)
It's time for a nice, deep, and relaxing meditation. Again, if you are listening to this podcast in a moving vehicle, please skip ahead. This next track comes from the 8 Minute Meditation CD. This one is called Week One: Just One Breath by Victor Davich.
(42:13)
That was Breaths by Crow Women. Before that, you heard A Cage by Arcana. This is it for this show. Again I am your host, Midnight Starr. If you have a suggestion for a song, show topic, spirit guide, or dream symbol, or you just want to like, share, or comment, you can do so at goddess vault one dot wixsite dot com forward slash home. Through the Music From the Goddess’ Vault Facebook page. And on Instagram and Twitter at goddess vault.
I am going to leave you with another Pagan Rap tune. This one is So Mote It Be by Pagan Rap Gang.
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