How to Make and Use Talismans Quotes

“Incidentally, make it a cardinal rule never to leave the rough drafts of any kind of magical design lying around carelessly. Once the student has finished with them, they should be meticulously destroyed and burned. After all, they are symbols of divinity and should be respected as such.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans

“There are at least two distinct approaches relative to this matter of consecrating or charging the talisman with a specific type of energy. The first method is predicated upon a species of meditation, the second is a ceremonial magical consecration.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans

“Incidentally, there is no need to be a slavish imitator when making talismans.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans

“…the word Sigil merely means ‘signature’.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans

“No student should attempt to make any talisman without having familiarized himself in large measure with the occult and philosophical principles underlying the Qabalah.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans

“It is made to serve a specific end, to bring good fortune in some area of life, or to achieve some specifically named goal. An amulet is in effect no different, save that as a charm it is supposed to be worn for protection against disease, sickness, illfortune, or witchcraft.”
― Israel Regardie, How to Make and Use Talismans