Full Description
From the well-known zodiacal signs of astrology to the intricacies of hex signs, the metaphysical field is replete with symbols and sigils. Many of them were incomprehensible to the uninitiated until now. Now you can reference more than 800 symbols in this guide by leading occult author Raymond Buckland. It includes the symbols, signs and omens observed in virtually every significant culture and religion in the world.
Contents
Contents
Introduction xi
Alchemy 1
Ancient Egypt 19
Astrology 31
Australian Aborigines 39
Aztec and Mayan 43
Buddhist 61
Celtic 67
Ceremonial Magic 73
Chinese 101
Christian 107
Freemasonry 115
Gnostic 125
Greek and Roman 129
Hindu 137
Islam 139
Judaic 143
Magical Alphabets 147
Native American 157
Norse 173
Rosicrucian 177
Runic 183
Shinto 191
Sikh 195
Travelers 197
Voudoun 205
Witchcraft 213
Omens 227
Bibliography 235
