The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols

With this�beautifully illustrated compendium, explore 100 diverse arcane tools and writings said to hold the key to the mysteries of the universe. Delve into a captivating exploration of ancient and diverse symbols.�Symbols carry weight and significance. Over time, they grow as different cultures attribute new meanings to old signs.�Did you know that the swastika, widely known now to be the key symbol for Hitler's Nazi party, used to be a Buddhist symbol for success? From the Aztec Calendar Stone and the Spear of Destiny to magic circles and Navaho sand paintings,�each relic, symbol, and depiction is presented and analyzed in detail�to reveal the beliefs and practices of past civilizations from all around the globe. Philosophers, astrologers, prophets, poets, and artists from every age and culture have whispered secrets�to pharaohs, statesmen, kings, and queens.�In Renaissance Europe, two powerful women-Catherine of Medici and, later, Elizabeth I of England-patronized the most important magi of the time. John Dee's�obsidian mirror revealed the future of the nation to Elizabeth, while Nostradamus divulged spiritually inspired prophecies to Catherine at the Mus�e du Louvre in Paris.�Organized into three chapters-The Art of Divination; Enchantments, Symbols, and Talismans; and In Search of Secret Knowledge-the book's engaging and informative text�brings to light the secrets and intrigues that surround each mysterious object�and the�obscure arts of the people who used them, highlighting�how to decode their signs and symbols. Great for fans of ancient history, spirituality, and symbolism,�The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols is a must-have addition to your collection.