Question:
I would like information/methods/spells on how to charge a Tattoo as a
POTENT protective Talisman.
Also if anyone could post links to various ideas/designs for a pentacle
Tattoo I would be very happy, I am actively searching for a design to put
around my pentacle. please help me!
Answer:
- I chose an artistic creation that expressed a certain demon I wished to
control,
took it to an artist and had him render the demon on my back behind my
heart.
I did this early on a Monday morning (for reasons to do with the demon's
nature), completely sober.....
While the tattoo was still fresh and bleeding::: I "named the demon" in a
ceremony that was a variation on standard Goetic evocation.
Once the demon's presence was manifest the tattoo was energized through a
form of sex magick similar to the charging of a talisman.
The demon's name was then put in a place where it would be forgotten but
could be found if needs be.
It worked quite well and not only gives control of the internal aspects of
the demon but also acts as a "guardian" in regards the nature of that
particular entity. Its pretty difficult to get past.
- I always thought a pic of shiva shakti or a shiva lingam with abhisheka
would be very cool. Don't think pentagrams are gonna do much besides keep
elements balanced. Would think a shree yantra would be evolutionary or some
other absolute symbol or yantra. Perhaps a Kalachakra mandala. Or Heruka
Vajrasattva. Maybe just a mantra of your istadevata in sanskrit. Or Tara who
brings all devotee across samsara or Matangi - the polluted goddess who
accepts offerings that no other deity does.
- I have several tattoo talismans, and I've put them on several others.
There are three methods that I use to design a magickal tattoo.
The first two are based on sigilization.
Method one consist of writing out the purpose of the talisman, such as
"Protect Me From All Ills" or "Bring Me Luck and Good Fortune." After
you've written out the statement of intent, cross out all the
duplicated letters. If you used the first example statement, the
finished product would be: PROTECMFALIS
These letters are then arranged into a pattern, and this pattern is
applied as a tattoo. Talisman tattoos designed using this method
should be applied somewhere easily concealed, where they won't be
spotted. The upper thigh (OUTSIDE! Too many blood vvessels on the
interior of the thigh!), shoulders, back of the neck (if you wear long
hair), etc. An alternate method is to weave the talisman into a
larger pattern, paret of a non-magical tattoo. I have hidden
talismans in the wings of butterflys, roses, and other complex images.
Method two consist of creating an image that represents the statement
of intent. For example, a shield bearing a cross might work for
"Protect me from all ills", while an image combining a horseshoe
(points up!) with four-leaf clovers would work for "Bring me good luck
and fortune".
Tattoos like this can be applied anywhere. In fact, many
"traditional" tattoos are talismans of exactly this sort, designed to
protect sailors and bring them good luck at sea. Lady Lucks, Lucky
Devils, rocks of ages, all of these have symbolic meanings. Most are
simply gotten for the "cool factor" of such tattoos, and thus loose
much of their magical potency.
The third method is not designed for use with a statement of intent.
It is rather used to mark the bearer as being consecrated to a
particular godform or egregore. The image is designed by collaging
elements associated with
the godform, in colors that are appropriate. Tattoos such as these
are common in "primitive" societies. I know several people that have
tattoos of these sorts, dedicated to Raven, Wolf, Bear (Pacific
Northwest Native art applies itself very well to these purposes),
Eris, Ares, and Thantos.
The most important thing is to focus the concentration while the
tattoo is applied. It is best if you can apply it yourself, but this
is problematic (especially if you have a low pain threshold). Next
best is to have the tattoo applied by someone who also practices and
understands the purpose of the tattoo.
- I do ritual tattooing about four times per year. The best way to charge a
tattoo is while it is being done. I have a set of drummers I depend on at a
couple of annual events I do, all of whom understand that the energy is
being directed toward the person receiving the tattoo. The person being
tattooed takes what time they need to ground, center and bring themselves to
the space they require. The drummers and the artist are informed of the
intentions regarding the tattoo before we begin. I put as much into the
tattoo while I'm working as the drummers do. And it's tiring, believe me.
You can, of course, charge a design while it is on paper (like any
talisman), and further, the stencil, which will be applied to the skin but
is not permanent. It's pretty much the circle to hold the energy of the
working, if you will ... it's transitory.
Since the important aspect of the tattoo's permanence is its actual
application in the skin, that's where the charging needs to be done. That is
where and when the change is taking place both inside and outside of the
individual being inked.
My advice to this person would have been to carefully choose the time, place
and artist for thier piece. If it is worth charging as a talisman, it is
worth finding an artist who will work under the conditions you require.
We're out here. We're just hard to find unless you're really serious about
the Work you need to be doing.
It's very similar to Tantric practice in that the end result needs to be
held in Mind while the piece is being done. It is a pretty serious
undertaking to keep your mind on the goal through it, but that is the
potency of the Work. It's a transformative Work. My drummers provide support
so that the recipient can also listen to what might come through during the
process. I've had some amazing experiences in this fashion. Remind me to
share them with you sometime ....
I'm sure you can understand why this mentality wouldn't go over well in shop
environment. There is a lot of understanding about symbology, but very
little about process. The symbol is just the beginning. The process is the
important part.