--- product_id: 33780306 title: "The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition" price: "214.30 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/33780306-the-tao-of-craft-fu-talismans-and-casting-sigils-in store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition **Price:** 214.30 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition - **How much does it cost?** 214.30 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/33780306-the-tao-of-craft-fu-talismans-and-casting-sigils-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Fu talismans are ideograms and writings typically rendered on paper and empowered by means of invocations, ritual, and transferences of energy, or Qi. Talismans can be used for many purposes, such as strengthening or weakening personality characteristics, finding love, earning more money, or easing emotional tensions in the home. The Tao of Craft shows how metaphysical energy can be harnessed to amplify, strengthen, weaken, dispel, or block other metaphysical energy and to rectify perceived imbalances in the material plane. Supported by an abundance of detailed charts and images, this book serves as a step-by-step handbook that gives readers the knowledge and confidence to craft their own Fu talismans for personal empowerment. Wen, author of Holistic Tarot, delves into historic and cultural contexts of the Fu, from the neolithic period of Chinese history to contemporary practices of esoteric Taoism. Providing a solid foundation in the principles of Eastern spellcrafting, she highlights the blending of Taoist metaphysical practices with Western approaches to magic by pointing out eclectic, integrating, and harmonizing facets from other cultures and religions. Historically, Fu talismans were used by medieval Chinese for alleviating illness; averting misfortune, magical attacks, and curses; defending against assaults; and avoiding poverty. This book shows Western practitioners that the skill and knowledge to develop an interactive relationship with spirit realms are still available to them today, and serves as a practical handbook for accumulating Qi energy from sources in the environment and channeling it in concentrated form into their own Fu talismans. Review: Exactly what I was looking for - Benebell is a saint. Seriously I have every single thing she's ever published even her tarot deck to my knowledge. I was looking for a way to create the fu Talismans for a while. I've seen the classic Chinese moves and all the yellow prayer papers totally intrigued me. I got her book I ching the oracle which lead me to her deck. Then I got her tarot book. She has such a wealth of knowledge. Now I can't say for the craft if it's powerful or not. I think that's for the result of the practitioner. But having a piece by piece practice. This book is the ultimate starting guide. Since she doesn't claim that it's actually a "users manual" which is a breath of fresh air. She allows the reader just to read the information if they find it interesting. And then she allows the practitioner to try things through trial and error. Now the best part is THERES ENGLISH TRANSLATION! I'm excited about that because most chinese magical practices don't have English translations to words and therefore it creates distance between cultures. All magical practices aren't cultural appropriation in my eyes because God isn't owned by people. And what God can do for people isn't classified by race or gender God gives us exactly what we asked for period. This book is awesome for those who are turning Taoist or are looking to understand the tradition a little more which again she classified it as her lense through the Taoist practice rather than touching base with the religion itself. All I can say is do yourself a favor and get it. Review: The construction and use of Chinese mystical symbols explained in understandable English. - This book is full of information on the construction of various written or painted Chinese talismans, sigil, incantations, magic symbols, charms, and diagrams - (符箓 - fulu) - and more. There are 585 pages filled with many hundreds of illustrations, graphs, and Chinese characters used for magical spiritual purposes perfectly translated into an understandable English. Leading Chinese qigong masters have several times told me that most difficult thing in teaching western audiences about Chinese traditional and modern qi gong (chi kung), tai chi, traditional Chinese health practices is translating the working words of these sciences and arts into English. The Eastern and Western ways of thinking can be so dissimilar. In short: western thinking attempts to be linear and logical; whereas the Chinese are holistic, with an over-riding and practical concern for gaining well being, success, and health. For them the main thing isn't "is it right, or true," but "Is it worth it and does it work well?" In other words does it benefit me, others, and nature? To gain this well-being, success, health and happiness, the Chinese for thousands of years have been making talismans, sigils, as well as using other spiritual occult techniques. The amazing thing is that author Benebell Wen explains this succinctly in a clear perfect English. The subjects in her book can range from finding love, earning more money, to blocking the black magic of others, and even obtaining a total Daoist mystical and practical harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Man. She is a master of both eastern and western use of language, and eastern and western spiritual occult practices; and she has the ability to describe and teach these things. This is the book to buy for anyone interested in such things: be they a white magician, an ivy league professor of social or religious anthropology, or a serious practitioner of Chinese traditional arts, sciences or advanced mystical spiritual practices. Or anyone else that wants an interesting "good read." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #83,469 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #40 in Tao Te Ching (Books) #42 in Taoism (Books) #55 in New Age Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 357 Reviews | ## Images ![The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vdBEfwQcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I was looking for *by T***Y on March 26, 2026* Benebell is a saint. Seriously I have every single thing she's ever published even her tarot deck to my knowledge. I was looking for a way to create the fu Talismans for a while. I've seen the classic Chinese moves and all the yellow prayer papers totally intrigued me. I got her book I ching the oracle which lead me to her deck. Then I got her tarot book. She has such a wealth of knowledge. Now I can't say for the craft if it's powerful or not. I think that's for the result of the practitioner. But having a piece by piece practice. This book is the ultimate starting guide. Since she doesn't claim that it's actually a "users manual" which is a breath of fresh air. She allows the reader just to read the information if they find it interesting. And then she allows the practitioner to try things through trial and error. Now the best part is THERES ENGLISH TRANSLATION! I'm excited about that because most chinese magical practices don't have English translations to words and therefore it creates distance between cultures. All magical practices aren't cultural appropriation in my eyes because God isn't owned by people. And what God can do for people isn't classified by race or gender God gives us exactly what we asked for period. This book is awesome for those who are turning Taoist or are looking to understand the tradition a little more which again she classified it as her lense through the Taoist practice rather than touching base with the religion itself. All I can say is do yourself a favor and get it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The construction and use of Chinese mystical symbols explained in understandable English. *by J***T on January 11, 2019* This book is full of information on the construction of various written or painted Chinese talismans, sigil, incantations, magic symbols, charms, and diagrams - (符箓 - fulu) - and more. There are 585 pages filled with many hundreds of illustrations, graphs, and Chinese characters used for magical spiritual purposes perfectly translated into an understandable English. Leading Chinese qigong masters have several times told me that most difficult thing in teaching western audiences about Chinese traditional and modern qi gong (chi kung), tai chi, traditional Chinese health practices is translating the working words of these sciences and arts into English. The Eastern and Western ways of thinking can be so dissimilar. In short: western thinking attempts to be linear and logical; whereas the Chinese are holistic, with an over-riding and practical concern for gaining well being, success, and health. For them the main thing isn't "is it right, or true," but "Is it worth it and does it work well?" In other words does it benefit me, others, and nature? To gain this well-being, success, health and happiness, the Chinese for thousands of years have been making talismans, sigils, as well as using other spiritual occult techniques. The amazing thing is that author Benebell Wen explains this succinctly in a clear perfect English. The subjects in her book can range from finding love, earning more money, to blocking the black magic of others, and even obtaining a total Daoist mystical and practical harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Man. She is a master of both eastern and western use of language, and eastern and western spiritual occult practices; and she has the ability to describe and teach these things. This is the book to buy for anyone interested in such things: be they a white magician, an ivy league professor of social or religious anthropology, or a serious practitioner of Chinese traditional arts, sciences or advanced mystical spiritual practices. Or anyone else that wants an interesting "good read." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VOLUMINOUS WORK BUT AN EASY READ *by F***N on June 11, 2025* This book by Benebell Wen is just phenomenal in scope and depth! Hundreds of pages and multiple topics with examples in detail. Meticulous yet, understandable as a somewhat newb to the subjects. It is my 2nd book from her and I hope they keep coming. I have become a fan of her easy reading writing style that still provides epic proportions of concise information. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition - I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes: An updated translation annotated with cultural & historical references, restoring the I Ching to its shamanic origins - Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/33780306-the-tao-of-craft-fu-talismans-and-casting-sigils-in](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/33780306-the-tao-of-craft-fu-talismans-and-casting-sigils-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*