{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-the-universe-in-100-symbols-hardcover","title":"The Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith this beautifully illustrated compendium, explore 100 diverse arcane tools and writings said to hold the key to the mysteries of the universe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelve 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhilosophers, 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 Musée du Louvre in Paris. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGreat for fans of ancient history, spirituality, and symbolism, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of the Universe in 100 Symbols\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have addition to your collection.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many mainstream spiritual books, including the best-selling \u003ci\u003eTarot Bible\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Practical Magic\u003c\/i\u003e. An astrologer for women's magazines such as \u003ci\u003eUK Cosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpirit\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eLondon Evening Standard\u003c\/i\u003e, Sarah also contributes to BBC Radio 2 show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon. She teaches and practices astrology, tarot and other occult arts, and lives in the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.87 x 7.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332584214765,"sku":"9780785841425","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/HP_QEISF9O9780785841425.webp?v=1784964731","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-secrets-of-the-universe-in-100-symbols-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}