Talismans · Symbols · Meanings
Guides
Practical knowledge for choosing, wearing, giving and caring for talismans, and the history behind them.
- Talisman, Amulet or Charm? The Difference ExplainedThree words, three histories. A clear guide to what sets a talisman apart from an amulet or a charm, and why the lines between them were always a little blurred.Read the guide
- A Short History of TalismansFive thousand years of protective and lucky objects, told through the moments when they first appear in the surviving record.Read the guide
- How to Choose a Talisman That Means Something to YouA good talisman is a reminder of something you care about. Here is how to find one that suits your life, your story and the way you like to wear things.Read the guide
- Metals, Stones and Materials in TalismansGold for the Sun, silver for the Moon, iron against fairies: the materials of talismans carry centuries of association. Here is the cultural history behind them.Read the guide
- Caring for Your Talisman: Cleaning, Storing and Old CustomsPractical care for metals, stones, glass, fibre and wood, plus the old customs for retiring a talisman with grace.Read the guide
- Wearing Sacred and Cultural Symbols with RespectMost communities are glad to see their symbols loved. A few simple habits help you wear them with the care they deserve.Read the guide
- Talismans as Gifts: Meaningful Ideas for Every OccasionA talisman carries a wish that words alone cannot. Ideas for life’s big moments, and the small customs that make a gift feel right.Read the guide