Hmmph. And personal talismans

[cupcake_goth]

I am having something of a low day. Which, upon reflection, isn't terribly surprising, because even tho' I had a good phone call about something the other day and some fantastic socializing, those aren't enough to offset how this year has been so far.

Anyway, it's the sort of day where I feel the need to drape myself with talismans. In addition to the Necklace That Only Comes Off For Baths (silver ankh, flanked by silver skeleton keys from Rocklove^*), when I go run errands today I am going to be wearing my usual giant rings (I feel naked if I leave the house without them), the Big Jingly Key Necklace, and probably the mourning brooch that my beloved pix_kristin gave me. One of these is for fidgeting with when I feel agitated, one is for reminding me of my safety net of loved ones.

What sort of jewelry talismans do you wear, if any? I love hearing about other people's amulets or iconic jewelry.




^*Hello, I am a gothy girl of A Certain Age. I collect ankhs and skeleton keys, and have done for YEARS (even before I ever read The Sandman). I gleefully embrace my clichés, thankyouverymuch.

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[serenada.livejournal.com]

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.

[bijouxdejais.livejournal.com]

Oh, I really like the idea of your ankh tattoo; how beautiful. I haven't any, but if I ever did succumb to the urge it would have to be symmetrical in design, and placed symmetrically and somewhat discreetly.