As human beings, we live in a world of symbols. From traffic signs to the very letters that comprise these words, symbols are woven into every aspect of daily life. Since prehistoric times humans have used symbolic representation to communicate with each other and with the divine.
In
Signs, Symbols & Omens
, leading occult authority Ray Buckland describes the form and meaning of over 800 symbols from ancient and modern religions, magical traditions, and indigenous cultures around the world:
Alchemy
Ancient Egypt
Astrology
Australian Aborigines
Aztec and Mayan
Buddhist
Celtic
Ceremonial Magic
Chinese
Christian
Freemasonry
Gnostic
Greek and Roman
Hindu
Islamic
Judaic
Magical Alphabets
Native American
Norse
Rosicrucian
Runic
Shinto
Sikh
Travelers
Voudoun
Witchcraft
Omens
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.