Much of my necklaces and quite a bit of my clothes function as talismans for me--to comfort me, or boost my confidence.

But I had an ankh tattooed on just so I'd never have to rely on anything external for my talisman. It's right there on my sternum the whole time. Anything with ankhs functions this way.

eta: icprncs just reminded me--dragonflies are the other symbol. I'd have that tattooed as well, if I could settle on a location and design.