Masonic & Occult Symbols Illustrated

by Cathy Burns

Discover the most fascinating and in-depth meanings behind the symbols used by the Masons, occultists, witches, New Agers, Satanists, and others. This book uncovers the hidden meanings behind the symbols that we see around us every day. In this well-documented book you will see hundreds of illustrations along with their explanations. You will find many organizational logos, hand signals, tarot cards, zodiac signs, talismans, amulets, and humanist symbols, as well as the meaning of the peace symbol, hexagram, pentagram, yin/yang, circle, all-seeing eye, caduceus, oroborus, ankh, triskele, and the triangle. Also revealed in this book are numerous Masonic and Eastern Star symbols such as the clasped hands, point within a circle, broken column, gavel, obelisk, pomegranate, and the cornucopia. Jeremiah 10:2-3 "Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven;...for the customs of the people are vain."

Genres: Occult, Research, Nonfiction

543 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Edward · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is against the occult in general and yet in spite (because?) of this she gathers every bit of trivia and every possible link between symbols in an astounding manner that is very impressive.

[Marco · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is mind blowing info...will challenge you and what u think u know

[Manny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must admit, I started to read it and gave up. I will try to pick it up again and review.

[Simulacra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is quite a polarizing book. The author, Cathy Burns, is evidently against virtually all forms of spirituality and spiritual symbolism except that of the Bible; however, she truly means well in what she sought to illuminate which is the New Age agenda. Above all else, Burns has certainly put in many hours researching prominent and relevant material, authors and occult specialists. It's actually quite incredible and succinct. There are some generalizations that I wish she would finetune but all in all it this book was an impressive endeavor on her part. You will learn a lot, and her biases come from a solid moral foundation, albeit imperfect.

In the end, the emphasis on objects, symbols and invocation is a recipe for disaster. If you are truly spiritual and "with it" so to speak, then you do not need to be dependent on these things. There is nothing wrong with recognizing the cultural beauty of these symbols in what they represent from bygone cultures, but it's not to be made into a habit of worship, that is foolish. Allow your heart to communicate and use you reasoning to help navigate your heart. Good beings will find you if you are good, and the needy will find you if you so wish to spread goodwill.

[Chosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is definetly needed by those who need to know what to stay away from and what they mean. It is not very long and does a good job illustrating everything. A huge eye-opener. Oh, and to people who know this and think they are fine; you might want to read it to see what the reasearch says.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful.

[Roy Mani]

i am ok

[Robin]

good book

[Roy]

very good