Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre; Fixed Star Vega Elected Talisman
Within a turtle’s shell, sinew strung tight;
An instrument of kind delight.
Hermes, within Appollo’s hand
Rests the humble lyre,
With which to charm one’s desire.
Orpheus, heart split in half,
By his song steps foot upon the raft
Of humble Charon, ferryman of the Dead.
With pluck and hum he tricks
The mighty hound of the River Styx.
King Hades, moved by his song,
Does not tarry long
Before telling Orpheus:
“Open the gates, go forth and release,
From the gardens of Hell, fair Eurydice.”
Fixed Star Vega is the Swooping Vulture, the oft-vampiric Witchmother of the Behenian Fixed Stars rivaling the Necromantic Wing of Corvus in her knowledge of the arts magical. Even so, she is benefic, and willing to aid those who call upon her with a stern but patient temperament. She if of Venus and of Mercury, after all. Vega is a star of plenty, like many of the Behenii, but she is also a fierce protector against enchantment and maleficia, as well as a teacher in those arts. She grants the gifts of greatness, of protection against wicked spirits, of power over beasts, of artistic and magical inspiration, and of dominion over spirits and people alike. Hermes says of Vega that "Savory juice with an equal amount of the herb called fumitory and with a little of the stone called turonso, etc. grants favor with beasts, protects from scabies, that is, against demons, nocturnal phantoms, and fears." This star makes a great ally to the witch, and especially to the one who works with spirits of a fickle nature; it makes one powerful in life and in spirit, and increases one's influence through their word and through their art. It endows the tongue with the ability to charm and to appeal to gods, demons, and spirits, while granting protection against the same. As such, it enhances one's ability for magic and spirit communion. Nigel Jackson, in his Celestial Magic interprets Vega's effect as "[...]promoting self-esteem, magnanimity and pride[...]".
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre is a talisman for protection against maleficia and witchcraft, as well as a means by which to dominate various gods, spirits, and demons within the frame of ritual. Worn about the neck, it can be carried into any conjuring circle to gain the upper hand against fickle spirits, and hung upon the door it will fiercely protect the home and all of its inhabitants against evil spirits, curses, bindings, and all other ill-intentions. This is the most powerful protection talisman Kitchen Toad has offered to date. It is fashioned of iron-rich clay harvested from a local riverbed known for the quality of its clay, to which was added a portion of powdered Chrysolite, stone of Vega. These talismans were fired to a firm biscuit in the Kitchen Toad household wood stove, a fire kindled from Fumitory and Succory. As such, these talismans will absorb washes, oils, tinctures, and smoke by which they are graced, and continue to build upon their power.
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre evokes the star Vega's vulture which picked the turtle's shell clean of meat, so that its sinews could dry in the Sun and thus form the first lyre known to the Gods. This instrument Hermes gave to Apollo, who quickly transformed it into an instrument of power to charm and enchant those around him. Orpheus is perhaps the most renowned of Goetes having used the lyre as his tool of choice, to first charm Charon at the crossing of the river Styx, and Cerberus at the gate of Hades. It is by his song that he managed to move Hades himself and obtain his permission to retrieve his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld.
Our talisman seeks to evoke this tale by baring the traditional image of Vega, being of a Vulture, or a traveler. Our symbol is flanked by the Geomantic sigils of Puella and Albus, figures of Venus and Mercury with which Vega resonates. This image is set on the background of the lyre, above the sigil of Vega as given by Hermes.
Apart from serving as a font of Vega's power, carrying with it the virtues and attributes of the star described above, this talisman can be carried to charm others, to bolster one's influence upon others and upon spirits, to be made magnanimous, and to prosper in one's spiritual and artistic career. It can be hung upon the door for protection, but also above the bed to be rid of the Night-Mare. It can be carried into ritual to summon the shades of the Dead. It can be used as an object of devotion and contemplation when working with the star Vega as a star of one's nativity, or as a teacher of stellar magics.
To keep it fed, anoint with its sister oil, or imbibe it with Fixed Star Vega Attuning Tincture; fumigate it with smokes of Vega, and bathe it in water into which its powder was infused. This is to be done when the Moon joins Vega each month, or as it applies a positive aspect to this star.
For more information on our Fixed Star Vega Collection, see our full write-up here.
Sold as curio only. Approximately 100g. Each talisman is unique and may differ from product shown.
Within a turtle’s shell, sinew strung tight;
An instrument of kind delight.
Hermes, within Appollo’s hand
Rests the humble lyre,
With which to charm one’s desire.
Orpheus, heart split in half,
By his song steps foot upon the raft
Of humble Charon, ferryman of the Dead.
With pluck and hum he tricks
The mighty hound of the River Styx.
King Hades, moved by his song,
Does not tarry long
Before telling Orpheus:
“Open the gates, go forth and release,
From the gardens of Hell, fair Eurydice.”
Fixed Star Vega is the Swooping Vulture, the oft-vampiric Witchmother of the Behenian Fixed Stars rivaling the Necromantic Wing of Corvus in her knowledge of the arts magical. Even so, she is benefic, and willing to aid those who call upon her with a stern but patient temperament. She if of Venus and of Mercury, after all. Vega is a star of plenty, like many of the Behenii, but she is also a fierce protector against enchantment and maleficia, as well as a teacher in those arts. She grants the gifts of greatness, of protection against wicked spirits, of power over beasts, of artistic and magical inspiration, and of dominion over spirits and people alike. Hermes says of Vega that "Savory juice with an equal amount of the herb called fumitory and with a little of the stone called turonso, etc. grants favor with beasts, protects from scabies, that is, against demons, nocturnal phantoms, and fears." This star makes a great ally to the witch, and especially to the one who works with spirits of a fickle nature; it makes one powerful in life and in spirit, and increases one's influence through their word and through their art. It endows the tongue with the ability to charm and to appeal to gods, demons, and spirits, while granting protection against the same. As such, it enhances one's ability for magic and spirit communion. Nigel Jackson, in his Celestial Magic interprets Vega's effect as "[...]promoting self-esteem, magnanimity and pride[...]".
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre is a talisman for protection against maleficia and witchcraft, as well as a means by which to dominate various gods, spirits, and demons within the frame of ritual. Worn about the neck, it can be carried into any conjuring circle to gain the upper hand against fickle spirits, and hung upon the door it will fiercely protect the home and all of its inhabitants against evil spirits, curses, bindings, and all other ill-intentions. This is the most powerful protection talisman Kitchen Toad has offered to date. It is fashioned of iron-rich clay harvested from a local riverbed known for the quality of its clay, to which was added a portion of powdered Chrysolite, stone of Vega. These talismans were fired to a firm biscuit in the Kitchen Toad household wood stove, a fire kindled from Fumitory and Succory. As such, these talismans will absorb washes, oils, tinctures, and smoke by which they are graced, and continue to build upon their power.
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre evokes the star Vega's vulture which picked the turtle's shell clean of meat, so that its sinews could dry in the Sun and thus form the first lyre known to the Gods. This instrument Hermes gave to Apollo, who quickly transformed it into an instrument of power to charm and enchant those around him. Orpheus is perhaps the most renowned of Goetes having used the lyre as his tool of choice, to first charm Charon at the crossing of the river Styx, and Cerberus at the gate of Hades. It is by his song that he managed to move Hades himself and obtain his permission to retrieve his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld.
Our talisman seeks to evoke this tale by baring the traditional image of Vega, being of a Vulture, or a traveler. Our symbol is flanked by the Geomantic sigils of Puella and Albus, figures of Venus and Mercury with which Vega resonates. This image is set on the background of the lyre, above the sigil of Vega as given by Hermes.
Apart from serving as a font of Vega's power, carrying with it the virtues and attributes of the star described above, this talisman can be carried to charm others, to bolster one's influence upon others and upon spirits, to be made magnanimous, and to prosper in one's spiritual and artistic career. It can be hung upon the door for protection, but also above the bed to be rid of the Night-Mare. It can be carried into ritual to summon the shades of the Dead. It can be used as an object of devotion and contemplation when working with the star Vega as a star of one's nativity, or as a teacher of stellar magics.
To keep it fed, anoint with its sister oil, or imbibe it with Fixed Star Vega Attuning Tincture; fumigate it with smokes of Vega, and bathe it in water into which its powder was infused. This is to be done when the Moon joins Vega each month, or as it applies a positive aspect to this star.
For more information on our Fixed Star Vega Collection, see our full write-up here.
Sold as curio only. Approximately 100g. Each talisman is unique and may differ from product shown.
Within a turtle’s shell, sinew strung tight;
An instrument of kind delight.
Hermes, within Appollo’s hand
Rests the humble lyre,
With which to charm one’s desire.
Orpheus, heart split in half,
By his song steps foot upon the raft
Of humble Charon, ferryman of the Dead.
With pluck and hum he tricks
The mighty hound of the River Styx.
King Hades, moved by his song,
Does not tarry long
Before telling Orpheus:
“Open the gates, go forth and release,
From the gardens of Hell, fair Eurydice.”
Fixed Star Vega is the Swooping Vulture, the oft-vampiric Witchmother of the Behenian Fixed Stars rivaling the Necromantic Wing of Corvus in her knowledge of the arts magical. Even so, she is benefic, and willing to aid those who call upon her with a stern but patient temperament. She if of Venus and of Mercury, after all. Vega is a star of plenty, like many of the Behenii, but she is also a fierce protector against enchantment and maleficia, as well as a teacher in those arts. She grants the gifts of greatness, of protection against wicked spirits, of power over beasts, of artistic and magical inspiration, and of dominion over spirits and people alike. Hermes says of Vega that "Savory juice with an equal amount of the herb called fumitory and with a little of the stone called turonso, etc. grants favor with beasts, protects from scabies, that is, against demons, nocturnal phantoms, and fears." This star makes a great ally to the witch, and especially to the one who works with spirits of a fickle nature; it makes one powerful in life and in spirit, and increases one's influence through their word and through their art. It endows the tongue with the ability to charm and to appeal to gods, demons, and spirits, while granting protection against the same. As such, it enhances one's ability for magic and spirit communion. Nigel Jackson, in his Celestial Magic interprets Vega's effect as "[...]promoting self-esteem, magnanimity and pride[...]".
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre is a talisman for protection against maleficia and witchcraft, as well as a means by which to dominate various gods, spirits, and demons within the frame of ritual. Worn about the neck, it can be carried into any conjuring circle to gain the upper hand against fickle spirits, and hung upon the door it will fiercely protect the home and all of its inhabitants against evil spirits, curses, bindings, and all other ill-intentions. This is the most powerful protection talisman Kitchen Toad has offered to date. It is fashioned of iron-rich clay harvested from a local riverbed known for the quality of its clay, to which was added a portion of powdered Chrysolite, stone of Vega. These talismans were fired to a firm biscuit in the Kitchen Toad household wood stove, a fire kindled from Fumitory and Succory. As such, these talismans will absorb washes, oils, tinctures, and smoke by which they are graced, and continue to build upon their power.
The Talisman of the Vulture's Lyre evokes the star Vega's vulture which picked the turtle's shell clean of meat, so that its sinews could dry in the Sun and thus form the first lyre known to the Gods. This instrument Hermes gave to Apollo, who quickly transformed it into an instrument of power to charm and enchant those around him. Orpheus is perhaps the most renowned of Goetes having used the lyre as his tool of choice, to first charm Charon at the crossing of the river Styx, and Cerberus at the gate of Hades. It is by his song that he managed to move Hades himself and obtain his permission to retrieve his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld.
Our talisman seeks to evoke this tale by baring the traditional image of Vega, being of a Vulture, or a traveler. Our symbol is flanked by the Geomantic sigils of Puella and Albus, figures of Venus and Mercury with which Vega resonates. This image is set on the background of the lyre, above the sigil of Vega as given by Hermes.
Apart from serving as a font of Vega's power, carrying with it the virtues and attributes of the star described above, this talisman can be carried to charm others, to bolster one's influence upon others and upon spirits, to be made magnanimous, and to prosper in one's spiritual and artistic career. It can be hung upon the door for protection, but also above the bed to be rid of the Night-Mare. It can be carried into ritual to summon the shades of the Dead. It can be used as an object of devotion and contemplation when working with the star Vega as a star of one's nativity, or as a teacher of stellar magics.
To keep it fed, anoint with its sister oil, or imbibe it with Fixed Star Vega Attuning Tincture; fumigate it with smokes of Vega, and bathe it in water into which its powder was infused. This is to be done when the Moon joins Vega each month, or as it applies a positive aspect to this star.
For more information on our Fixed Star Vega Collection, see our full write-up here.
Sold as curio only. Approximately 100g. Each talisman is unique and may differ from product shown.
