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