A reader asked a question about making a talisman.
We responded:
“Certainly. The following is an integrated spell-working, designed to create your dual-energy protective talisman and inspired by the principles of the yin-yang symbol and its representation of dual energies harmonizing to serve your protection and manifestation goals.”
Spellworking: Dual-Energy Protective Talisman
Preparation
- Materials Needed
- A yin-yang pendant, charm, or symbol drawn/engraved on an object of your choosing.
- White and black candles (to represent light and dark energies).
- Protective herbs or resins (e.g., frankincense for light energy, myrrh for dark energy).
- A small bowl of salt water (for purification).
- A small mirror (to amplify reflective energy).
- Your preferred protective crystals (e.g., black tourmaline, clear quartz).
- A quiet space for focused ritual work.
- Set Your Sacred Space
- Cleanse the area using smoke (sage, palo santo, or incense) or sound (chimes or singing bowl).
- Cast a circle if your practice includes this step.
Invocation
Begin by holding the talisman in your hands. Center your focus, and say:
“By the balance of the cosmic tide,
Where dual energies align and reside,
I call upon the forces of dark and light,
To shield and serve me day and night.”
Charging the White Portion (Light Energy)
- Light the white candle and place it to the right of the talisman. Sprinkle a pinch of salt water over the talisman, saying:
“By the brilliance of celestial glow,
Blessings upon my path shall flow.
With radiant light, protection strong,
My shield of love shall right each wrong.”
- Visualize the white portion of the yin-yang symbol glowing with warm, golden-white light. Imagine this energy surrounding you in a protective cocoon, attracting blessings, harmony, and good fortune.
Charging the Black Portion (Dark Energy)
- Light the black candle and place it to the left of the talisman. Hold the talisman over the mirror, reflecting its black portion, and say:
“By the power of shadows deep,
Obstacles fade, and my enemies weep.
Dark forces now, my shield shall form,
Repelling harm and breaking storms.”
- Visualize the black portion of the yin-yang symbol swirling with a deep, inky-black energy. See it ricocheting any negative energy sent toward you, sending it back to its source with amplified force. Imagine it breaking through blockages, removing obstacles, and shielding you from hidden dangers.
Sealing the Talisman
- Hold the talisman between the two candles. Allow the combined light and shadow from the flames to dance on its surface, and say:
“Light and dark, in harmony bound,
Dual energies protect me round.
Blessings flow, and shadows shield,
My power grows, my fate is sealed.”
- Snuff out the candles, thanking the energies invoked. If desired, close your circle or end the ritual with gratitude.
Activating the Talisman
- Wear or carry the talisman close to your body.
- When needed, recharge it by repeating a shortened version of the ritual: holding the talisman and visualizing both energies actively working for your benefit.
- Cleanse and re-charge the talisman monthly to maintain its potency.
This talisman ritual harmonizes the dual forces of the universe to create a balanced, powerful protective shield tailored to your intentions. It not only repels harm but also clears your path and invites blessings to flow freely into your life.
