Amulets and Symbols of Protection

Arrow
Wear an arrow head amulet on a silver chain for protection from illness and to guard against the evil eye. In ancient times, it was believed sleeping with an arrow pulled from a human body worked as a love charm.

American Indians believed that wearing a highly polished arrowhead as a talisman would protect them from their enemies. It would also protect them as they entered the happy hunting grounds. The arrowhead was believed to reflect negative energy and absorb the strength of their enemy. Cheyenne warriors revered "sacred medicine arrows" as symbols of male power.

Italian Horn or Unicorn's Horn and Leprechaun's Staff
Introduced by the Druids; It is associated with good luck and good fortune. It is also used to ward off "Maluka" or the Evil Eye.

Cat's Eye
Removes hurdles and hindrances from your life, and wards off all evil influences like Black Magic or Witchcraft, the Evil Eye, and Spirits.

Hands
In just about every Mediterranean country, charms in the shape of human hands have been powerful symbols of good luck.

The ancient Etruscans and the Greeks wore lucky amulets representing a fist with the thumb tucked beneath the fingers. Similar charms with the index finger extended were believed to have power to ward off the evil eye.

The "Hamsa" or Hand of Fatima
Depicts an eye centered on an open, five fingered hand and encourages good luck or helps ward off bad luck.

In Muslim countries, the hand is made in honor of Fatima, the favorite daughter of the prophet Mohammad. Fatima was one of only three women worthy of entering heaven.
The thumb represents the prophet himself; the first finger represents Fatima; the middle finger her husband; and the others her two sons.

The "Devil's Horn"
In many countries, but especially in Italy, the evil eye is thwarted with the so-called "devil's horn," the fist clenched with the index and little fingers outstretched.

Horseshoe
Some claim, a horseshoe pointing up for is for protection against sorcery, bad luck and the evil eye.

Onyx
Wear or carry to protect from dangers, misfortune, brings courage and strength. Increases spiritual wisdom and dispels negative energy, also used for a charm against the evil eye and to control passionate desires.

The Eye of Horus or "All Seeing Eye"
An ancient symbol associated with the occult, used in modern witchcraft for wisdom, prosperity, spiritual protection, good health, to increase clairvoyant powers, protect against thieves, and the evil eye.

Sapphire
Use for harmony, peace, and to bring contentment. Protects the wearer from misfortune, fraud, enemies, violence, the evil eye, and psychic attacks.

Seal of Solomon or The Star of David
Use for protection against enemies, the evil eye, and spirits. Brings good luck in all aspects of life. This symbol dates back to the bronze age. Before becoming a prominent symbol of Judaism, the six pointed star was used by alchemists and was said to have been used by Druid priests as protection against evil ghosts.

Snake
Wear a rattlesnake's rattle to increase wisdom and sexual power, also protects against the evil eye.

Info from the Wicca Spellbook, by Gerina Dunwich

Amber - strengthens the aura, balances the yin and yang. It attracts compassion, protects against evil influences, accidental injury and brings good luck.

Four Leaf Clover - Wear or carry for good fortune. It is believed to be one of the most powerful natural amulets. Sacred to the trinity, used by the Druids as a charm against evil, and to obtain clairvoyant powers.

Garnet - Balances yin and yang energies, for psychic sensitivity, sexual energy, meditation to attract soul mates. Place under your pillow to ward off bad dreams and evil spirits. Engrave with a lion to attract good health success, and protection when traveling. To attract a lover wear a heart shaped garnet in a red velvet charm bag over your heart.

Lapis Lazuli - Attracts love, and friendship, aids in meditations. Often used for love spells and to ward off negative energy and evil forces. It is sacred to the goddesses; Aphrodite, Venus and Isis.

Pearls - Used for love charms, healing, to protect against fire, and to ward off evil.

Pyramid - Wear or carry to improve work habits, increase energy, improve psychic awareness, attract good luck. Crystals shaped in a pyramid will balance emotions, bring wisdom. When placed under a bed, it protects against psychic attacks, bad dreams and evil spirits. it will also speed healing, cure headaches, and insomnia. Breaks unhealthy habits.

Scarab Beetle - Symbol of the renewal of life. Wear the scarab beetle for good luck and protection against evil forces.

Scorpion - Repels all evil and negative forces. Guards against enemies.

Topaz - Stimulates the intellect, increases courage, happiness, longevity, beauty, intelligence, protects against injury or attack. A Topaz bracelet worn on the left wrist will keep away evil spirits and all forms of magic.

Turquoise - Used as a protective charm for horses and their riders, attracts good luck. To protect against evil influences, carry a piece of turquoise in a blue charm bag on a Wednesday. A carved piece brings good fortune into the house. It is often used as an evil eye counter-charm. Turquoise is known to absorb negative feelings and possess a strong healing vibration.

Unicorn - Ancient symbol of chastity and protection, used to promote fertility, increase sexual magnetism, pierces the plans of enemies, keeps the wearer safe from evil forces.