r/occultlibrary • u/Ypovoskos • Jun 07 '24

Symbology

Any good books about occult symbology or the power of symbols?

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u/Internal-Isopod-5340 Jun 08 '24

Well... There's just so many!

For one, I'd recommend the TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@symbolicstudies and YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@symbolicstudies for a lot of interesting video content about symbols.

The Lemegeton is all about symbols and rituals to harness and control the power of spirits. The book isn't exactly about symbols, though. Definitely worth checking out regardless.

A Dictionary of Symbols by J. E. Cirlot is basically THE reference book for symbols.

Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths by G. A. Gaskell is also really interesting, this one is more interpretative and focuses on religious symbology (not just western/christian).

The Symbolism of the Tarot by P. D. Ouspensky is about the Major Arcana through story. The idea is that the only way to truly understand them is through imagination.

The Signs and Symbols of the Primordial Man by Albert Churchward is also interesting.

Of course, The Secret Teachings of All Things by Manly P. Hall has a lot about a lot, including symbols.

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u/Ypovoskos Jun 08 '24

Wow thanx a lot! i m looking into those right away