A talisman is an object which you believe has magic powers to protect you or bring you luck. = charm. talismans an object that is believed to have magic powers to protect the person who owns it
An object - a gemstone, a drawing, whatever - that has been magickally charged and is then carried in order to help the bearer in some way The charging of the talisman is most important; it can be discharged under running water The word "talisman" is said to come from the Arabic words talis ma, or "magick writing" Talismans work under planetary influences
An astrological charm, carved on stone or metal, carried on one's person to avert evil, protect from danger, safeguard health, etc An excerpt from a Cadillac catalog reads: "Webster defines 'Talisman' as something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects So does Cadillac!" The company used the name to designate a limited-edition, 4-seater luxury Fleetwood Brougham sedan, built from 1974 to 1976 The front and rear seats were separated by an upholstered console in the same velvet material as the seats and door panels [articles, photos in Bond No 39, CLC10/96, p 6]
A magickally charged object used to attract a certain type of energy or a particular type of person [For more information see: http: //www spiritonline com/wicca/charms html]
A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence