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- Consecrating Your Talisman
- To consecrate a talisman means to cleanse it of all foreign vibrations and then charge it with a specific energy.
- Most consecrations consist of 3 parts: sprinkle, cense, and bless. The object that is to be consecrated is sprinkled with salted "holy" water, passed through incense smoke, and then blessed or dedicated. This need not be done in a religious context. Many folks consecrate utilizing just the four elements for example.
- You can use a simple consecration straight from the heart. It need not be elaborate and the words can be spontaneous. Set up your ritual area and/or create sacred space as you normally would. Light some good cleansing incense. Bless some salt and water placed in two small bowls (or use the salt and water from creating your sacred space). Mix a little of the salt with the water.
- 1. Hold your talisman aloft and declare your intent.
- 2. Hold your talisman in your left hand. Dip the fingers of your right hand into the salted water (or use an aspergillum) and sprinkle your talisman on both sides. You could say "I consecrate this talisman with the element of earth and the element of water".
- 3. Transfer your talisman to your right hand and pass it through the billowing incense smoke. You could say "I consecrate this talisman with the element of air and the element of fire".
- 4. Hold your talisman aloft again and bless/charge it. You can say something like: "Here is my talisman prepared in the traditional fashion. May it serve me well in the name/s of ________ and help me to attain that which I desire. So be it!
- The intent (desired effect) of your talisman should be visualized whenever possible throughout the entire consecration.
- Afterwards wipe the salt water off your talisman as soon as possible.
- After consecration your new talisman should be carried with you as close to the skin as possible. Many folks carry their talismans in a "mojo" or "spell" bag.
- Don't let others handle your talisman after it has been consecrated. Periodically re-consecrate your talisman to recharge it. You can re-consecrate your talisman anytime you feel the need. If your name ever wears off and needs to be re-scripted, re-consecrate your talisman after doing so. You should re-consecrate your talisman if anyone touches it without your permission or it comes in direct contact with non-consecrated objects that might psychically contaminate it.
- See the menu on the left for links to some varying types of consecrations.