| Amulets and Talismans continued. |
| Mars: Induces courage, persistence, and recklessness. Usually made of red stone, such as a ruby. Mercury: Brings success in arts and science. It also gives skill in detecting thieves. Best made out of agate, carnelian, and sardonyx. Mezuzah: Doorpost amulet designed to keep a house safe from evil spirits, demons, ghosts. Moon: Amulet worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good fortune in travel. To assure good fortune it should be worn as a waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the left. Nefer: An amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness. It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making necklaces. Pentagram: A symbol for protection. Also represents the figure of a human being. Should be worn with one point up. A five pointed star representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. - Earth - represents stability and physical endurance. (bottom left point). - Fire - represents courage and daring. (bottom right point). - Water - represents emotions and intuition. (right point). - Air - represents intelligence and the arts. (left point). - Spirit - represents the All and the Divine. (top point). The circle around the star represents the God/Goddess; it refracts and reflects all light, bringing to the wearer total intelligence, universal wisdom and protection. This becomes a graphic portrayal of Spirit ruling over the five elements. When the pentagram is placed within a circle, its energy is focused and directed. Ra: Thought to give long life and strength. Rings: Worn as amulets to treat illness, dispel forces of evil, keep lovers together, and prevent flight of the soul from the body. Saturn: Promotes dignity, industry, trustworthiness, and success in business. Best made from black stones such as jet, obsidian, or black coral. Scarab: A variety of beetle: image of beetle in clay, faience, precious stones, or other material. Acquire the strength and long life of the god of creation. Was also thought to speak up in the judgement room for a favorable verdict for their master. Sma: An amulet representing the shape of lungs. Was used by Egyptians to give breathing |