So far I've only done natural magic workings with planets, and am otherwise occupied with entry-level Golden Dawn rituals, and dignity/affliction don't matter so much in either of those. But I wanted to get it straight in my head before I even have a chance to make the sort of mistake Dr. Melvink's friend made with the Saturn talisman.

So then the verdict in my case is, dont use talismans of Jupiter or Neptune because of their retrogradation, or any other planet with an essential affliction in my natal chart. Got it. Thanks for the lesson!

Tripp