Historical clue formulations

• It's thought to ward off bad energy — 2021-12-11
• Scarab, e.g. — 2014-07-19
• Wizard's need — 2000-08-11
• Magic charm — 1998-10-12
• It works like a charm — 1997-10-03
• Lucky charm — 1996-10-14
• Amulet — 1995-09-09