According to Taoist magic — a 4,000-year-old
practice that traces back to Neolithic shamanism in China — we can use the life
force, or Qi, within us to craft a talisman that will help achieve any
aspiration. Traditional talisman crafting involves the integration of Eastern
metaphysical concepts such as yin and yang, the Wu Xing (wood, fire, earth,
metal, water), the I Ching trigrams, the traditional Chinese sexagenary lunisolar
calendar, numerology, astrology, and martial arts.
This process of creating a talisman
takes something intangible and packages it into an object you can hold in your
hands. Then, this object serves as a constant reminder of your goals and
intentions. Whether you call it magic or psychology, a personal talisman can
help you channel your personal power toward achieving a set objective.
The Taoist paper talisman, called a
Fu, is an esoteric craft that a priest or priestess might dedicate a lifetime
to mastering, so the instructions provided here only skate on the surface of
the ancient art. Yet even without the years of traditional, dedicated training,
you can create powerful, effective Taoist paper talismans by harnessing the
full power and potency of your mind and following these three steps:
1.
Choose a talisman design.
Copy the talisman design of your
choice onto a piece of paper. (Any size works, from a business card to a
bookmark.) Try to choose paper that holds some sentimental value to you and use
your favorite pen to draw the selected talisman design. As you draw or trace
the talisman design, think intently on one specific goal and envision yourself
achieving it. Envision yourself content and fulfilled.
The talismans invoke a sacred
trinity and represent a divine decree, commanding the universe to manifest the
outcome as noted. Here's what each one calls into being:
2.
Display it prominently.
When complete, prop the piece of
paper in a place you pass every day, such as your vanity mirror or kitchen
fridge. Every time you look at the talisman, hover your hand over the paper,
close your eyes, relax, and feel as if you are receiving a powerful force of
energy from the top of your head into your thoughts and down through your arm
back onto the paper talisman.
As this happens, recite an
affirmation that expresses the purpose of your talisman. An example might be,
"I will find romantic love in a partner who supports my higher
purpose." Or perhaps, "I will receive a job offer that brings me
financial abundance and advances my career." Then envision a powerful
force of energy going through your affirmation, surging into your body and out
onto the paper talisman. Perform that visionary exercise daily.
3.
Incorporate it into a full moon exercise.
On the night of the next full moon, sit somewhere
quiet where you can be alone. Hold that paper talisman in both hands, close
your eyes, relax, and feel as if you're channeling all of your power, will, and
force into the paper. All the while, recite your affirmation. Repeat that
affirmation and continue channeling that force until you intuitively feel that
the paper talisman has taken on a life of its own and is fully charged. Light
the room with dim candles or burn your favorite incense to get into an even
more empowered state of mind.
When you're done charging your
talisman, roll up the paper and carry it in your pocket, wallet, or handbag
until your wish comes true. Of course, your physical actions must complement
your metaphysical, so you must continue an active pursuit of your goal. After
the goal has been achieved and you feel like you don't need the talisman
anymore, bury it with care.
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