priseling

Priseling is a term used in witchcraft and modern pagan traditions to describe a practice where an individual intentionally projects or "pricks" their magical or emotional essence into a physical object, often a piece of jewelry, amulet, or talisman. This act is believed to imbue the object with personal energy, protective qualities, or specific magical properties that can be drawn upon later by the practitioner or others.

The practice of priseling is rooted in the belief that objects can serve as vessels for personal power and spiritual energy. By pricking or piercing the object—typically decorating or inscribing it—practitioners transfer a portion of their essence into the item. This can be done during rituals, ceremonies, or personal meditative practices. The process may involve symbolic gestures, prayers, or invocations to enhance the object's efficacy.

Priseling is often associated with personal empowerment and protection, as the enchanted object acts as a conduit for the practitioner's intent or energy. Such objects are sometimes called "priest-objects" or "power objects" within certain traditions. The effectiveness of priseling relies on the practitioner's focus, intention, and emotional investment.

While it is primarily a spiritual or ritualistic practice, some practitioners view priseling as a form of sympathetic magic, where the object and the individual remain connected through the transferred energy. This practice continues to be a part of various contemporary spiritual and magical systems, often adapted to personal beliefs and cultural contexts.