Yin-yang
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Unknown to many in North America, the Yin-yang can be sourced to the early Chinese philosophy of dualism, which centers on the idea that the entire cosmos is composed of equal negative and positive energies. The Yin-yang is the symbolic representation of this doctrine. But this doctrine is not unique to…
Wheels and Wolves
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Both wheels and wolves are used as occult symbols—but that doesn’t mean we need to avoid all references with either one! As Carl Teichrib points out: context is important in understanding various esoteric symbols. Mysticism and occultism abound with symbols that often point to a transcendental reality beyond conscious understanding. —Nevill…
Strange Animals—The Unicorn and the Uroboros
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Both these animals, often found in mythological and occult works, hold meanings that are contrary to biblical principles. Carl Teichrib explains in this installment of his series. Mysticism and occultism abound with symbols that often point to a transcendental reality beyond conscious understanding.—Nevill Drury, Dictionary of Mysticism and the Occult, p.…
The Tree of Life
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Just as the book of Genesis tells us about the Tree of Life, so too the occult claims knowledge of the “tree of Life’—and offers diverse ways to its fruit. Carl Teichrib explains in this month’s article. Mysticism and occultism abound with symbols that often point to a transcendental reality beyond…
Dancing Toads and Tortoise Creation
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Folklore says that if you handle a toad with your bare hands, you’ll get warts. A silly superstitious belief, but there is more to the lowly toad than just “old wives tales.” The toad, as a symbol is found in many different religions and cultures throughout the world. Carl Teichrib explains.…
The Swastika of National Socialism
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 While the Swastika is most recognizably associated with the Nazi Party, it can be found in many surprising places. Carl Teichrib explains what this symbol means and how it is used. Symbols are keyholes to doors in the walls of space, and through them man peers into Eternity.—Manly P. Hall, Lectures…
Behold the Sun
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Solar imagery plays a prominent role in occult lore, as Carl Teichrib points out in this article. Symbols of Sun worship can be seen throughout the world in various buildings and ceremonies. Symbols are keyholes to doors in the walls of space, and through them man peers into Eternity. — Manly…
Serpent Power
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 In the Bible we have a serpent involved in the temptation of Eve. Here the serpent is the embodiment of evil. While snakes in and of themselves are not evil (despite their bad press), the same cannot be said for the serpent symbol within occult circles. Carl Teichrib gives us numerous…
Scarabs – The Magical Beetle of Egypt
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 In the recent hit movie The Mummy, and its sequel, The Mummy Returns, strange black beetles known as scarabs were frequently encountered. In reality, scarabs are nothing more than the common African dung beetle, but Egyptian religious beliefs have given them several occult meanings. Carl Teichrib explains. Contents Symbols possess an…
The Mystery of Runes
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2002 Runes are letters used in the earliest Germanic and Nordic alphabets. From a purely linguistic perspective, runes are simply a form of writing, but as this language form expanded, the meanings of many of the runes acquired a quasi-magical significance. Carl Teichrib explains. …symbols form a visual shorthand for ideas—and yet…
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