An illustrated guide to magical and spiritual symbolism:

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

Voudou

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.