What's New
Divination with a Difference!
Along with an expanded selection of singing bowls, I have added
divining (or dowsing) rods to the shop ($18). These are most
commonly known for locating water/determining where to dig for a
well. But they are also useful tools for divination and
locating sources of energy or spirit activity. The brass rods
are nicely balanced and have comfortable beaded handles.
Cabinet of Curiosities
After much consideration, I am putting together a "cabinet of
curiosities" at Talisman. These items will be offered for sale,
and will have been documented as having some unusual
metaphysical attribute. Thus far, I have a little handmade
brass man who has been observed "rocking" and making a tapping
sound for no apparent reason (he is probably losing his patience
with people not speaking their truth!). An old ceramic ginger
jar which smells strongly of ginger despite being cleaned many
times over (yes I know -- horrifying. The stuff of
nightmares). A fairy doll which plays "cupid" and helps its
owner find love (but will do so only
once!). And an old sterling silver snake pendant which has been charmed to protect its wearer from negative influences - it has a pedigree, of sorts. Other items will be added provided they have some form of "documentation" from a traceable source - all for fun, of course.
once!). And an old sterling silver snake pendant which has been charmed to protect its wearer from negative influences - it has a pedigree, of sorts. Other items will be added provided they have some form of "documentation" from a traceable source - all for fun, of course.
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We
have seen it many times now - someone will come into the shop and
buy sage and/or salt to cleanse a space, but remarks: 'I am
probably not going to do this right', despite our attempts to
educate. We have come to the conclusion that having someone on
staff to send out and provide this service might be mutually
beneficial. And, as it happens, we have Miss Kim - who is
quite adept at energy manipulation. Kim was raised in the
Strega Tradition, which relies heavily on candles/fire and archangel
protective magick. She also uses aspects of Santeria and
Shamanism in her cleansing/clearing rituals.