The following icons are found throughout James’ book, see their meanings below…
Page 23 – The All-Seeing Eye
The Eye of Providence (or the all-seeing eye of God) is a symbol showing an eye often surrounded by rays of light or a glory and usually enclosed by a triangle. It is sometimes interpreted as representing the eye of God watching over humankind (or divine providence)
Page 29 – Eagle.
The eagle with its keen eyes symbolized perspicacity, courage, strength and immortality, but is also considered “king of the skies” and messenger of the highest Gods. With these attributed qualities the eagle became a symbol of power and strength in Ancient Rome.
Page 81 – Om
a mystic syllable, considered the most sacred mantra in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. It appears at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit recitations, prayers, and texts.
Page 177 – Ankh
The Ankh also known as breath of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata (Latin meaning “cross with a handle”), was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read “life”, a triliteral sign for the consonants
Page 155 – Yin and Yang
(in Chinese philosophy and religion) two principles, one negative, dark, and feminine (yin) and one positive, bright, and masculine (yang) whose interaction influences the destinies of creatures and things.
Page 165 – Circled Dot
The circled dot, circumpunct, or circle with a point at its centre is an ancient symbol. It can represent: Solar system. Solar symbol used to represent the Sun. Solar mass (astronomy)
Page 221 – Third Eye
The third eye refers to the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In New Age spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply personal spiritual or psychological significance.
Page 245 – Spirit Winged Medicine Wheel
The equal armed cross within a circle is a common depiction of the “medicine wheel”. It depicts the four directions, the four races of humanity, the four seasons, and many of the cycles of our physical world. The wings surrounding it represent the embrace of the spiritual beings that watch over humanity and care for the balance of the physical world that we live in. This symbol evokes the aid of the helping spirits into our physical world.
Page 265 – Hamsa Hand
The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. The words hamsa and hamesh mean “five” and refer to the digits on the hand.