Horseshoe – Pet Protection Talisman

The horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and protection, and has been for thousands of years, making it one of the most powerful of protective symbols even before being transformed into a true magickal protection talisman.

In ancient Greece the horseshoe was considered sacred and protective because it symbolised the crescent moon of the Moon goddesses Artemis and Diana. Later on in the 9th century CE, horseshoes became associated with protection against Evil and the Devil himself, after St Dunstan, a blacksmith, was reputed to have nailed an iron horseshoe onto the Devil. St Dunstan was said to have agreed to remove the shoe and release the Devil only after he promised never to enter a house (like his) which was displaying a horseshoe.

Like all protection talismans, each pet protection talisman is like adding another energetic layer of protection. It can’t guarantee physical or emotional safety, but it can and will, give off a powerful energetic influence. We know that animals are even more sensitive to energy and vibrations than human people, and this talisman will add a layer of protection to their physical  wellbeing as well as impact their decision making  – should they explore that abandoned garden, or should they go home? This talisman has been imbued with all the powers of the universe to encourage your pet to COME HOME. Created to keep your beloved pet safe while on their travels. Small enough to be worn by the smallest of kittens or puppies, imbued with all the powers of the universe for protection. We called on St Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order and famous for his love and fierce protection of animals, to bless these talismans.

This talisman has been created from a vintage solid gold piece, transformed into a magickal talisman through specific ritual magick at a carefully astrologically elected time.

You may well see scratches, dents and small marks on your talisman due to its age and former life. This only adds to the authenticity and unique nature of the piece. None of the Ouroboros Limited Editions are brand new and each piece is carefully inspected by our master goldsmith and jeweler in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. He then refurbishes each piece to wearable condition, polishes and securely solders the jump ring in place.

So much more than a piece of jewellery, this talisman is a personal piece of magickal power for your beloved fur baby!

Each pet protection talisman comes with a gold-plated jump ring to easily attach to your pet’s collar. 

The final image is a picture taken of your talisman during the magickal ritual.

When choosing this date I was looking for a harmonious aspect between Saturn and Mars. I chose Saturn for its association with boundaries and authority, and Mars for its reputation as being a Warrior and a protector.  However, whereas Mars can be rash and impulsive in its desire to protect, Saturn is subdued and considered in its desire to protect, therefore, the wisdom and sobriety of Saturn is a stabilising influence upon Mars. In the chart, these two planets are in close conjunction (conjoined together) in the 4th house and the IC (ileum colei) The 4th house and IC at the bottom of the chart are associated with the home, therefore indicating the protection of one’s home, but the 4th house and IC are also associated with one’s deepest and hidden self and the need for protection of our more soft and vulnerable feelings (which is why Cancer, the sign associated with this house is represented by the crab, it’s soft insides protected by its tough outer shell.) This house is also associated with family, and ancestors, with Saturn and Mars conjoined in this house, we are being protected by our ancestors. The conjunction of Saturn and Mars is also very close to the IC (which is also associated with our roots) just as a tree requires strong roots to prevent it from toppling over in life’s storms, we also need strong roots to remain protected from life’s storms, which is why I specifically chose the time when this close Saturn-Mars conjunction moved into the 4th house. Saturn is also in a very dignified position by being placed in Aquarius, the sign which it traditionally rules, affording Saturn with the additional strength and power to protect