The metaphysical field is replete with symbols and sigils, many of them incomprehensible to the uninitiated. In the field to Witchraft alone there are degree symbols, athame sigils, pentacle signs, and many more. Ceremonial or Ritual Magic contains a host of signs and symbols, together with such things as magical alphabets, magic squares, and talisman markings. Voodoo has its vevers, and alchemy possesses another host of symbols. From the well-known zodiacal signs of astrology to the intricacies of the Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs, there are many fascinating secrets to be uncovered. In this book, leading occult authority Raymond Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the world. Understand the symbols, used throughout human history and gain a deeper appreciation for the depth of the human experience and the vast uncharted realm of the collective unconscious.
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