The secret language of symbols : a visual key to symbols and their meanings
A visual directory covering all types of meaningful images drawn from the fields of psychology, Eastern and Western spirituality, anthropology and history. The author sets out to explain the messages conveyed by symbols and their uses in dream analysis and the search for inner wisdom.
History
192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
9780749917562, 0749917563
222150981
The Archetypes. Cultural Perspectives
The Power of Symbols. Symbols in Prehistory. Gods and Myths. Ritual, Magic and Prayer. Male and Female. Opposition and Unity. Cross-currents
The Uses of Symbols. Symbols in Art. The Search for Inner Wisdom. Dream Symbols
The World of Symbols: A Visual Directory. Shapes and Colours. Sacred Geometry. Mandalas and Yantras. Mazes and Labyrinths. Numbers and Sounds. Colours. Objects. Royalty, Office and Consecration. War and Peace. Musical Instruments. Knots, Cords and Rings. Buildings and Monuments. Animals. Dragons and Serpents. Heraldic Beasts. Dogs and Wolves. Cats. Birds and Flight. Fishes and Shells. Monkeys and Elephants. Sheep and Goats. Bulls, Stags and Bears. Swine. Lesser Creatures. Hybrid Creatures. The Natural World. Trees. Flowers and Plants. Food and Drink. The Elements. Air. Fire. Water. Earth. Rainbows. Thunder and Lightning. Day and Night. Jewels and Precious Metals. Sun, Moon and Starts. Human and Spiritual Symbols. Sex and Fertility. Body, Youth and Age. Good and Evil. Haloes, Masks and Shadows. Gods and Goddesses. Witches, Priests and Wizards. Heaven and Hell
Symbol Systems. Occult Systems. Alchemy. The Kabbalah. Astrology. The Tarot. Tantra. Chakras. I Ching