What is a talisman?

The word “talisman”, derived from the Greek verb “teleo”, mainly means to achieve or put into practice. The Talisman is an object marked with magical signs and is believed to confer supernatural powers or protection on its bearer. Virtually every religion in human history has offered adherents small decorative objects whose purpose is to do anything ranging from healing, protection, or success.

Talismans and sacred geometry

Very often, the symbols on talismans are drawn from sacred geometry. The term “sacred geometry” is used by archaeologists, anthropologists, and geometers to encompass the religious, philosophical, and spiritual beliefs that have arisen around it. It is a term that encompasses Pythagorean geometry and Neoplatonic geometry. Sacred geometry is often referred to as a language of Gd. Sacred geometry symbols are a means of focusing subtle inner realities into outer expression. Within the fundamental unity of consciousness, certain symbols, such as the lotus rising pure above murky water, have universal relevance and power.

Ancient Egyptian talismans

beetles

The young beetles emerged spontaneously from the burrow in which they hatched. Therefore, they were worshiped as “Khepera” which means “the one who came out”. The scarab god Khepera was believed to push the setting sun across the sky in the same way as the scarab with its dung ball. On many artifacts, the scarab is depicted as pushing the sun along its course in the sky.

ankh

The Ankh is a symbolic representation of physical and eternal life. It is known as the original cross, which is a powerful symbol that was first created in Ancient Egypt. Ankh is typically associated with material things such as water, air, the sun, as well as the gods, who are often depicted as carrying an Ankh.

Heart

In Egyptian history, the heart replaced the heart that was removed during mummification. Sometimes assimilated to the Bennu, “Soul of Ra”, it brings the protection of both Osiris and Ra.

Other Egyptian talismans

Buckle or Knot of Isis, Djed, Ba, Two Fingers and Udjat or Eye of Horus.

Christian talismans

The cross

The cross of Christianity was a symbol of faith. It was previously considered a pagan symbol, and several early church fathers opposed its use. The cross represents the victory of Christ over death and sin, since it is believed that by his death he defeated death itself.

Fish

The first known use of the fish as a Christian religious symbol was sometime within the first three centuries AD. Christians began using the Greek word for “fish” as an acronym for “Jesus Christ Son of God, Savior.” The followers of Christianity were called Pisciculi; the root of this Latin word is “fish”.

Jewish and Kabbalah talismans

David’s star

The name David in ancient Hebrew (during the time of King David) is made up of three letters “Dalet”, “Vav” and “Dalet”. The letter Dalet in ancient Hebrew is actually a triangle. King David used the six-pointed star as his signature (the two triangles in his name). The middle letter “Vav” means six – The six-pointed star. The six points symbolize that God rules over the universe and protects us from the six directions: North, South, East, West, Above and Below. King David used this symbol on the battlefield on his shield as an omen from God.

hamsa

The Hamsa is known as the hand of Miriam or the hand of Hamesh. The Hamsa serves as an ancient talismanic way of warding off the evil eye and providing a “protective hand” or “Hand of God”. The Hamsa often appears in a stylized form, as a hand with three upraised fingers and sometimes two symmetrically arranged thumbs.

five metal ring

According to the ancient Kabbalistic text, the secret of the success of the five metal ring is that at the specific moment of the creation of the ring with these five metals, the influence of Jupiter is invoked. Jupiter is the star of development and expansion, and success is greatest at the specific time of the creation of the ring. The layer on top of the five metal ring is pure gold. Underneath is a layer of lead and tin, and the last layer is copper, while the ring itself is made of silver.

tree of Life

The Tree of Life is one of the most familiar Sacred Geometry Symbols. The structure of the Tree of Life is connected to the sacred teachings of the Jewish Kabbalah. The Tree of Life is explained in Sefer Yetzira (“Book of Creation”). The book explains creation as a process involving the 10 divine numbers (sefirot) of God the Creator and the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The 10 sefirot together with the 22 letters constitute the “32 paths of secret wisdom”.

Buddhist talismans

Buddha

Buddha images provide a calming reminder of the basic tenets of the Buddhist religion. Just as the Buddhist religion is practiced in many different ways, the Buddhist image also serves a wide variety of ritual purposes and has different meanings to different people. Buddha can be invested with a great deal of information, meaning, and implication; they evolve and are given life. The Buddha image projected in human form gives it a value presented as calm, still and serene.

send them

The Tibetans create their beautiful colored sand mandalas and if you take a metal plate and cover it with sand and vibrate it with different sounds, you will be able to see different structures forming in the sand, which are very similar. to the sand mandalas. In the end, after a few weeks when the Mandalas are finished, they simply clean the sand of the Mandalas to show the detachment from the illusion of the external, and also to show the constant change and the process of life and death that it leads. place in the external world of illusion.

OM
Om (ॐ) is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic tradition. The syllable is sometimes referred to as “Udgitha” or “pranava mantra”. The Om symbol contains three curves, a semicircle and a point. The large lower curve symbolizes the waking state; the upper curve denotes the state of deep (or unconscious) sleep, and the lower curve (which lies between deep sleep and the waking state) represents the dream state.

tibetan knot

The Tibetan knot (Srivatsa or the endless knot) is one of the eight symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan knot can represent karmic consequences: pull here, something happens there. It is a suitable symbol for Vajrayana methods: often when we pull on one part of a knot while trying to loosen it, another part becomes tighter. You have to work with the knot to allow it to come undone. In its infinite configuration, it evokes the cyclical nature of rebirth and is also reminiscent of karmic connections.