Anting-anting and Agimat (Amulets)

by: Master Darren

An amulet, locally known as "agimat" or "anting-anting" is an object with specific superhuman powers to protect its owner from harm or danger. There are amulets that shield its wearers from mishaps or accidents, and weapons such as knives or bullets, as well as to ward off spirit attacks and spells or kulam.

On the other hand, there are "charms" to attract good fortune or win affection, and other favors such as fertility.

In the Philippines, the most popular form of amulets are cast from metals, such as medallions or medalla, similar to those peddled outside the Quiapo Church. There are also stones which many call mutya, and oracion (prayers) which can just be murmured or written on a piece of paper. Then we have the rest - baong walang mata, baong isang mata, habak, kalmen, bote de guerra, sinamak, panyo, and so on.

The Holy Week or Semana Santa is that special period for those who believe in the powers of amulets. For one, it is a period of spiritual devotion and fasting, which boosts the special capabilities of these objects. This is also the best time to perform special rituals to give life, sanctify, and bless amulets.

By the way, don't you know that the powers of amulets fade away at 3 o'clock on Good Fridays? Well, not to worry, because they return on Easter Sundays!

While special powers can be obtained from proper usage of amulets, there are some precautions required to maintain them. For example, one should avoid being stepped over by another person (mahakbangan), or engage in a sexual activity while wearing it.  It is also forbidden to attend a funeral wake or visit a graveyard while using an agimat.

Most amulets, particularly medallions and talismans. must be constantly fed with the right prayers or oracion that are specially assigned to them.  This is very important!

Lastly, an amulet owner must not flaunt or brag about it. Hindi ito dapat ipinagyayabang.

If you're interested in learning more about amulets, bertud or anting-anting, you may contact me here.

Love Spells, Anyone?

by: Master Darren

Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day celebration whether with your romantic one, parents, siblings or dearest friends! Love keeps the world moving and no matter who we share it with, it sure generates inspiration and radiates energy to keep us going!

There are different scenarios that create our love story. Some chapters are ecstatic while some may be cold and gloomy. In esoteric world there are various ways to stabilize a romantic relationship.  There are the traditional readings intended to assess and deal with your and your partner's feelings and emotions and they can be useful when approached and used properly.

There are also practices that fall into categories of rituals and spells.  Yes, Im referring to love binding or some would call love spell casting. Spells are similar to prayers that are intended to heighten an energy towards a particular ending or result, and in love spell, you say it, ending up with a romantic relationship with that someone!  However, bear in mind that, similar to other esoteric practices, while a love spell may assist you in strengthening an existing relationship or being noticed by that special someone, it's not going to do all the work for you. The universe is not going to force a relationship where it's not intended to be, because a relationship is supposed to grow at one's free will.  In other words, a love spell will not produce a romantic couple in a snap, but it can heighten the chances of a relationship!

In case you're interested in love spells to enhance your chances for that romance, or an assistance in freeing yourself from a traumatic (past) relationship, feel free to chat me up through my contact details here.