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htm] Protective Symbols, Charms and Totems There is power in meanings of the old images and symbols. Below is a compendium of common symbols, charms and totems from antiquity that are thought to be usefu l against psychic aggression: ____________ Abracabadra One of the oldest protective amulets, this is the word Abracabadra written in a triangular form like as below for Protection: A AB ABR ABRA ABRAC ABRACA ABRACAD ABRACADA ABRACADAB ABRACADABR ABRACADABRA Or written as follows with an enemy s name on the reverse in order to diminish the ir power. ABRACADABRA ABRACADABR ABRACADAB ABRACADA ABRACAD ABRACA ABRAC ABRA ABR

AB A This talisman is thought to protect against injustice and evil events. ____________ Agrippa s Pentagram A five pointed star superimposed like figure of a Male with arms and legs outstr etched. It is used to increase connection with the Higher Self as well as to pro tect against both visible and invisible astral attackers. ____________ Bast Bast is usually represented by the image of a black cat. In ancient Egypt, Bast or Bastet was thought to protect home and family from negative spiritual influen ces. ____________ Cancer The astrological symbol of Cancer, the Crab is thought to protect against astral attack. ____________ Celtic Knots These rings of circles created from interwoven bands appear in all kinds of intr icate forms and designs. One of their prime functions is to protect against wick ed plots, group magic, evil spirits and demons. ____________ Celtic Cross A crucifix within a circle, this ancient symbol is thought to protect from spiri tual dangers of all kinds. ____________ Devil s Snare/Trap This is a circle of Hebraic writing that spirals inward in a counterclockwise di rection. The idea is that evil spirits become trapped in the coil of writing. It is Assyrian in origin and thought to protect against sorcery and all evil. ____________ The Dog A North American Indian talisman against astral attacks. He stands at the doors of the otherworld and prevents spirits from attacking the living.

____________ The Elk A symbol of psychic self defense and protection, the rune of the Elk (Algiz) is worn to defend against spirits and make one brave while facing fear of the unkno wn. ____________ Eye of Horus An important protective symbol in ancient Egypt it helps protect against the evi l eye. ____________ Eye in the Triangle This is usually a pendant featuring an eye in the center of a triangle. It is th ought to repel the usual causes of the evil eye jealousy and envy. ____________ The Falcon The Falcon is a North American symbol of perception and represents the high perc h of elevated spirituality. It enhances astral abilities so one is able to perce ive negative energy and make it one s metaphorical prey. ____________ Mother Gaia This is usually the figure of a Goddess with her hands reaching in a circle abov e her head. She protects against disturbances to our auras and helps ground our energy ____________ Fish In North American Indian cultures, the fish represents a refusal to recognize th e power of another s magic. ____________ The Frog North American symbol indicating mediumship. It is thought to cleanse and purify the aura. ____________ Hagal This protective rune looks like an H, represents hail and protects from all atta cks and misfortunes including astral attack.

____________ Ingwaz This rune resembles a diamond shape and represents an egg. It is protective agai nst the evil eye and astral attack. ____________ Horse A North American Indian symbol that dissolves astral blockages and cleanses the aura. ____________ Isa The symbol of an I that represents Ice. It is thought to increase personal shama nic powers as well as protect one from evil influences and undesirable astral fo rces. ____________ Jaguar The Mayan symbol of the jaguar is thought to protect against control freaks, evi l thought forms and increase one s own shamanistic abilities. ____________ The Lucky Hand There are many variations of this from all cultures, but this usually features t he palm of a hand facing out. In the center of the palm may be a pentagram, an e ye, a gemstone or signs of the zodiac. It is thought to protect against all form s of astral invasion and attack. It is especially effective against ritual abuse . ____________ The Griffin Most Griffins feature the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. Some versions have wings. This mythical being, that is Grecian in origin is said to protect t he psyche from dark forces. ____________ Mannaz This protective Rune resembles an M and represents the higher self. It protects against the cruelty of interference with one s connection to their gut instincts a nd God. ____________ The Mitzu Domo This symbol is Japanese and features three whirling swirl shapes. It is thought

to protect against the impatience, greed and acceleration of time associated wit h astral attacks. ____________ The Om Symbol This ancient Sanskrit Symbol represents the syllable om that is used in meditation . It raises one s vibration so that the aura can not be reached by the baser energ ies associated with psychic aggression. ____________ The Pentagram Also known as the Druid s Foot, this five-sided star protects against witchcraft a nd the evil eye. It is thought to return bad energy back to the sender. ____________ Pictish Knot This Celtic symbol that features an interlocking series of triangles protect aga inst magical rites that have gone wrong and missed their aim. ____________ The Raven A North American Indian and Celtic Symbol thought to protect against black magic . ____________ Sagittarius The astrological symbol of the Archer is thought to protect against psychic vamp ires and those who deplete spiritual energy. ____________ Scorpio The astrological symbol of Scorpio, the Scorpion is thought to protect against w itchcraft, the evil eye and the kind of fanaticism associated with cults and rit ual attack. ____________ Seal of Solomon One of the best known of protective symbols this features two interlocking trian gles that form a star shape. It is used to invoke the Archangels and protect aga inst black magick and the power of all evil. ____________ The Sheiah Dog This Celtic symbol, which features a dog within a circle was a guardian of the s

ecrets of the Druid s and Metaphysicians. He protects from black magic. ____________ The Sun The universal symbol of the sun is warn to oppose its shadow: dark energy of all kinds. It is common to all cultures. ____________ Suli This is a Celtic amulet that depicts the Sun Goddess in a halo of flames. He pro tects against spiritual weakness. ____________ Thor s Hammer This symmetrical three-pronged knot protects against misfortune, the evil eye an d those who would rob the spirits. ____________ The Turtle Helps one remain invisible to others on the astral plane. ____________ Uruz This Nordic Rune looks like an upside down U and represents an Ox. It helps one connect to their higher self and protects against astral attack. It is thought t o help one remain grounded spiritually. ____________ Virgo The astrological symbol of Virgo, the Virgin, is thought to protect against cult s, covens and groups that do not encourage soul freedom. ____________ The Wolf A Northern European and North American Indian symbol of protection against astra l attack. ____________ The Yew Tree Increases endurance and power and is thought to protect against deception, betra yal, delusion and undesirable influences and thought forms. The rune that symbol izes the Yew Tree (Eiwaz), is worn as a protective talisman.

By: Sam Stevens