The History of Magic and the OccultA profusely illustrated survey of the magical and occult ideas and operations in the civilized Western world. Includes astrology, divination, physiognomy, fortune cards, the Sphinx, the philosophers' stone, witchcraft and black magic, the Cabala, the Tarot, transmutations, alchemy, omens, oracles and vampires. Highlights the secret teachings of philosophers and many ohter prophetic mystics. |
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... according to the position of the heavenly Balance , rather than according to the quantity produced by the harvest . When the sign of the Fishes shone weakly , it meant that fish roe was affected adversely ; when Nergal , the evil planet ...
... according to the position of the heavenly Balance , rather than according to the quantity produced by the harvest . When the sign of the Fishes shone weakly , it meant that fish roe was affected adversely ; when Nergal , the evil planet ...
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... according to a mathematical scheme , and is harmonized according to proportion . Beauty and order were to these philosophers impossible to achieve without numbers . In the size , weight and intervals of the stars lurk mys- tic numbers ...
... according to a mathematical scheme , and is harmonized according to proportion . Beauty and order were to these philosophers impossible to achieve without numbers . In the size , weight and intervals of the stars lurk mys- tic numbers ...
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... According to Papus , the Juggler's hat is shaped like the symbol of Eternal Life ∞ or the infinite , according to mathematics . The lower part of the figure signifies Earth adorned with the symbols of nature . The middle shows man's ...
... According to Papus , the Juggler's hat is shaped like the symbol of Eternal Life ∞ or the infinite , according to mathematics . The lower part of the figure signifies Earth adorned with the symbols of nature . The middle shows man's ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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