Traditionally, demonologists would carry protection in the form of a cross, holy water, the Bible, or rosaries. Although these items are still perfectly acceptable if they fit your religious stance, nowadays many paranormal investigators carry a form of spiritual protection or a defensive item that has specific meaning to them and their beliefs.

It doesn't really matter what the object is. If you feel strongly about it, then the belief is that it is charged with your positive energy. Most commonly, it's a form of jewelry like a bracelet, necklace, or medallion. It can also be a tattoo, some kind of sacred item, or anything else that makes them feel safe and secure.

Protective jewelry often includes symbols like the Celtic triple knot, known as a triquetra. Also a pentacle, specific runic symbols, or a blue eye symbol usually made out of glass called a nazar, but often referred to incorrectly as...