The Magician's Companion: A Practical and Encyclopedic Guide to Magical and Religious Symbolism

by Bill Whitcomb

This "desk reference" is overflowing with a wide range of occult and esoteric materials on Eastern and Western magical systems. Over thirty-five magical models are compared and discussed. Begins with an introduction to magic, including a program of study so you can use any of the ninety-one systems described. Reveals the secrets of alchemy, magical alphabets, the chakras, the Tree of Life, astrology, and much more. It makes the ancient magical systems accessible, understandable and useful to modern magicians.

Genres: Reference, Occult, Magick, Nonfiction, Magic, Witchcraft, Wicca

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Noël · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is FULL, I repeat, FULL of super-useful information with a paragraph or two on just about everything from Sufism, to Islam, to Western Hermeticism, to Taoism with suggested reading lists on any topics that grab your interest. Anyone wanting an excellent reference text or anyone interested in starting down a path and not knowing where to start, this book is definitely for you.

[Nazari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say that I finished reading this book completely, because it is an encyclopedic reference book for magical practice, I will read it for many years every time I want to look it up for my practice, they are those kinds of books that´s eternalize.

[Gori Suture · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great reference book containing useful correspondence charts for comparative religious study. It is massive and detailed, but it does have an occasional error, so don’t use it without cross-reference.

[Garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful book for those into Magic. Loads of charts...very much influenced by Crowley's 777. There's loads of practical things within it's pages imo.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The BEST reference for symbolism. Again, if you're creating your own spells it's a MUST, along with Cunningham's Herbal.

[Freder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though it's quite a large book, the nature of the subject is such that the author merely grazes the surface -- it reads like a digest. Not the fault of the author, who does his level best to put all the basic materials on the table before you. The book's best feature may be the exhaustive bibliographies that point you in the direction of other books.

[Sue Dounim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensible. This is really an excellent reference. It's like Crowley's 777 on steroids. The bibliographies are excellent too.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

looking back 15 years, this was the book that started my little trip to magic.
Not regretting a moment of it. It's a wonderful primer

[Mitchell Stern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of this book overlaps with other books but that’s to be expected given it is a very broad reference book. A useful tool to have to consult as you study magic and try to work it.

[Laura Leigh Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is currently in my personal library at home. It is a very good source of correspondence. I recommend it highly to anyone with an interest in this genre.

[Cherise Rayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource with lots of information!

[Dusty Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good introduction to a lot of systems. Not meant to be in-depth, but a very good starting place.

[Jhef · Rating 4 out of 5]

A GREAT reference book for all things occult.

[Friday Gladheart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference book with correspondence tables, alphabets, symbols, etc.

[Spider · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always loved this book. Lots of symbols and descriptions.

[Joseph Santiago · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reference for glyphs, runes, and Halloween scrawlings. It was an interesting read.

Mr. Joe

[jody smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best resource for spell work