Signs, Symbols & Omens

Raymond Buckland was actively involved in metaphysics and the occult for fifty years. He was the author of more than sixty books, including such best-selling titles as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft, Gypsy Dream Dictionary, Practical Candleburning Rituals, and Witchcraft from the Inside. Ray lectured and presented workshops across the United States, and appeared on major television and radio shows nationally and internationally. He also wrote screen plays, was a technical advisor for films, and appeared in films and videos. Beyond writing, Ray's other passion was homebuilt airplanes.  Ray came from an English Romany (Gypsy) family and resided with his wife Tara on a small farm in central Ohio. His legacy is preserved through the work of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick.

• 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