Types of lucky charms and how to make them at home

23 June 2021

A lucky charm is a special item that can bring luck and success in business to the owner. The amulet can be made by yourself, accepted as a gift, ordered or bought in specialist shops.

Features and types

According to the magic of amulets, talismans are divided into animate and inanimate to attract luck. The first group includes various plants, the second - objects.

Common talismans:

The four-leaf clover is one of the animated symbols of luck. With four leaves there is one plant in ten thousand - a rare lucky one will be able to get it.
In China, corn has long been believed to bring good luck. Of course, no one would keep a whole ear of wheat. To attract luck, wrap it in a scarf or sew nine grains into a pendant.
The jaw is also a living talisman. The pine cone has long been considered a symbol of prosperity, and a tree planted near the house protects against evil spirits.

There are inanimate talismans, as well as many beliefs associated with the magical properties of precious and semi-precious stones.

It was believed:

Pearls help maintain family well-being;
Cat's Eye brings success in love and money;
an emerald helps you focus;
Carnelian will relieve melancholy;
Labrador will save you from bad dreams.

Other talismans can be:

silver key - a symbol of luck and abundance;
a rabbit's foot brings luck to the owner in all efforts and protection;
a toad figure with a coin in its mouth brings prosperity according to Chinese beliefs;
a horseshoe over the door - a sign of prosperity according to Slavic belief.

Talismans according to zodiac signs

In ancient times, it was believed that the movement of planets affected human life. Zodiac signs can influence whether a talisman is suitable.

Suitable talismans for the signs of the zodiac are listed in the table.

star sign	Matching mascot
Aries	Aries is characterized by a thorough approach and emotionality. An excellent choice for this amulet would be a pomegranate, ruby or heliotrope pendant. It is advisable that the talisman came to the owner by chance or was given as a gift in order for it to work more efficiently.
calf	Taurus are known to be confident and rational. A suitable talisman for her is a picture, figure or key ring in the shape of a cat. Known for its flexibility and ingenuity, the animal helps stubborn calves avoid conflict.
Twins	For optimistic and good-natured Gemini, the hourglass talisman gives the opportunity to avoid excessive carelessness in everyday matters. The amulet also allows you to focus on work matters.
cancer	Cancers have an innate love of art, representatives of the sign are prone to artistic professions. Cancers need a talisman that will bring them back to reality and protect them from external negativity. A snake figurine is a good choice as an amulet. In many nations it is considered a symbol of wisdom and protects against misfortune in the form of a talisman.
a lion	Ambitious and strong-willed lions are suitable for a talisman in the form of a bird. The amulet gives the owner invisible wings and helps develop leadership skills.
Virgin	Sophisticated and loving details virgins should pay attention to pewter jewelry. Such talismans will help the representatives of the sign not to get upset about trifles and get material advantages.
Libra	A horseshoe amulet is great for balanced scales. The talisman will help them make profitable acquaintances and make successful finds.
Scorpio	Restless scorpions are protected by a needle and a pearl on their adventures. It is advisable to choose a red pearl, which symbolizes health and wealth.
Sagittarius	Impatient shooters from hasty decisions are saved by a turtle figure. The animal was a symbol of calm and slowness.
Aquarius	The talisman in the shape of a heart will make Aquarius more reluctant to communicate with loved ones. It will help you not to throw words down the drain and gain the leadership's favor.
Capricorn	Ibex can choose a dragonfly decoration. Such a symbol of negligence will give the representatives of the signs the confidence and optimism that they lack.
fish	Fish can buy a sun amulet. The talisman will reduce indecision and recharge it with the energy necessary to achieve goals.

Where can I get the lucky charm?

A mandatory rule when choosing a talisman is to follow your heart. A piece of jewelry acquired in time under the influence of an internal impulse can serve more reliably than an amulet created without a corresponding mood.Of course, it is better if the talisman is made by hand, but it is permissible that a relative, friend or loved one was involved in its creation.

In no case should you use gifts from people who are unkind or unpleasant to you as a talisman.

How do you do it yourself?

First you need to choose the amulet that you want to create. Decide which talisman suits you best.

A talisman is essentially an "item of power" assigned to a specific owner. To increase protection, you can add magical symbols, the name of the owner or runes to the amulet. Sometimes a drop of blood is left on it to make a connection with an amulet.

Manufacturing rules

An important aspect when designing a lucky charm at home is to concentrate fully on the task at hand.

The rules for making talismans are as follows:

it is imperative to reserve a carefree day to make an amulet.
Do not let anyone distract or upset you while you work;
turn off your phone, turn on pleasant relaxing music;
Prepare the components for the mascot in advance.

All materials to make a lucky charm need natural ones.

Do-it-yourself talismans

You can make a lot of talismans with your own hands, some of the most effective are:

Amulets made of paper or cardboard;
a bag for luck;
Money ball;
magic wax;
Thread bracelet;
Arab mascot;
imperial amulet for luck and fortune.

Charm made of paper or cardboard

It doesn't take long to make a charm out of paper or cardboard, but a charm made correctly brings good luck. First, decide which paper color you want to choose.

The most acceptable paper colors are:

White is the color of new beginnings, of purity and restraint. The talisman of white color is suitable for those who have started their way to the goal and want to be successful in the field of work.
Red symbolizes health and emotion. It is worth choosing a color for those who want to strengthen relationships and reveal themselves in a creative way.
Black is often perceived with a negative meaning, but this perception is fundamentally wrong. Black - completion, energy absorption. It should be chosen by people who want to finish old things in order to isolate themselves from problems from the past.

Having decided on the color of the paper, let's create a talisman:

Cover the table with a white, if possible new, tablecloth.
Place a blank sheet of paper or cardboard in the center of the tablecloth.
Place four candles around the edges of the tablecloth and light them.
Draw a drawing or a lettering on paper. It is worth writing on the wish sheet as if they had already come true: "I bought a house" - or: "Vova has confessed his love. "Choose hearts that help attract positive energy.
Wait for the candles to burn out while looking at the text or image on the paper. Try to visualize your dreams.

It is necessary to keep such desires closer to yourself. Put them in your wallet or in your breast pocket.

Good luck bag

A lucky bag becomes a pleasant and easy-to-make talisman.

To create it you will need the following materials:
red fabric 25 x 15 centimeters;
multicolored threads;
Dried herbs.

The materials are ready, we start creating the mascot:

Fold the fabric in half and sew on both sides.
We put the herbs in the resulting bag. Choose mint, lavender, rosemary, or cloves.
Tie the neckline with seven strands, then leave it by the window for a week.

A lucky bag is made for the growing moon so that it needs more strength. Properly processed, it will bring you good luck for many years.

Money ball

To create the next amulet you will need

a ball of woolen threads;
small coins.

Wool must be new and must not yet be used for knitting or handicrafts.

Let's start by creating a talisman:

We take the thread and start winding it into a new ball, weaving coins into it.
We pronounce the conspiracy: "One thread of one thread - good luck comes, the ball rolls off - happiness in the house is added. "

After finishing the manufacture, you need to leave the talisman on the windowsill on a moonlit night so that it will be charged with the energy of the moon and bring happiness and prosperity to the house.

Magic wax

All you need to make an amulet is wax. Choose the candle you like, the color and shape of the product do not matter.

Let's start doing:

In the waxing phase of the moon, light a candle at midnight.
While the flame burns, talk about all of your desires and dreams. Try to be as clear as possible.
When the candle has melted, do not throw away the wax, but put it in a linen bag.

Keep wax off the eyes of grudges. The talisman will help achieve the fulfillment of all desires.

Bracelet made of threads

To make an amulet, a common thread is usually chosen to gain luck.

Create a talisman:

We take three threads and begin to braid with a "braid" by alternately laying one on top of the other.
A red pearl can be woven into the middle of the bracelet to reinforce the amulet.
Tie the resulting braid around your wrist with a knot.

Craftsmen can weave a leather cord with thread so that happiness has a reliable basis, intuition and bond with nature are strengthened. The talisman protects against failure and slander, attracts luck.

Arabic mascot

One of the strongest Arabic lucky charms is the hand of Fatima. The palm-shaped amulet can often be found in the form of figures and pendants, but it is possible to represent it yourself.

Algorithm for creating an Arabic lucky talisman:

Light a candle.
Take a piece of paper and draw Fatima's hand. It is advisable to paint the amulet with blue colors, this will improve its protective properties.
Place an eye in the center of the drawing to sharpen your intuition.
Wait for the candle to burn out.

It is wiser to mark the ready-made talisman near the front door so as not to let bad luck in the house or on the desk for business luck.

Imperial amulet for luck and fortune

To make an amulet you need a coin. Don't take the first one to show up. Perhaps an antique store has an option to suit your taste.

Create a talisman:

Drill a hole in the center of the coin. When drilling a hole, think about your loved ones desires.
We take a red thread or a red tip and thread a coin.
We tie the thread on a double knot and imagine how we tie good luck to the thread.

The amulet will not only have an impact on the financial side of life, but also protect you from problems and attract strength to fulfill your dreams.

How do I activate a talisman?

After choosing a talisman, you need to cleanse it of negative energies and activate it. If the material of the amulet is not fragile, cleaning should be done with running water. Another effective option would be to gas the talisman. You will need incense sticks or candles for the ritual. Can be cleaned by dipping the seal in sand.

To activate the talisman you will need:

Relax, close your eyes and mentally imagine all the dirt and negativity leaving him.
The easiest and most effective way to activate a talisman is to pick it up, bring it to your face, and breathe out rhythmically.
During activation, you need to focus on the tasks that the talisman is supposed to perform and on the attraction of the positive.
To fully charge the talisman, imagine how, when you exhale, some of the energy is contained in the amulet, which will protect in the future.
The talisman has to speak - to whisper your wishes to it.