Interpreting Talismans Issued By Others
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RequisitesTalisman must be signed, otherwise it is incomplete. The entire talismanic process must comprise contacting, summoning, and requesting the spirit's help. This signature is a "shenxiao" 神霄 form, not a zhengyi or qingwei style.
The signature is also known as the heart or gut of a talisman. It activates the elements of the talisman, that is, a generator for energies to be evoked. In Taoism, talismans are classified under 3 main categories:
Those drawn up by priests usually would not have a so-called signature as the signature will be hidden, and the talismans may seem to be "incomplete" to some people. |