Book Title and Author:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Book-of-Signs/Mystic-Michaela/9781507223970
I obtained this book in the mail last night and read it while I was awake for the full moon. It was a quick and easy read, as most of it is a dictionary of symbolism. Each symbol comes with a translation of the message, positive use in personal life, and suggestions of things to do to incorporate it.
Rating:
8/10
Many more things could have been added, but then the book could easily have ended up 600+ pages!
I like how it fits in my hand. Some reference books can be so big as to require a table to put them on while reading. A simple reference book is more likely to move with me, and I am more likely to refer to it than to flip pages for some arcane info in something more complex.
How does this book relate to my magickal practice?
I see many signs around me all the time. I’m aware that they are messages, but I don’t always get the gist of the message right away. This is a good starter book of symbols to get the juices flowing on translating the daily or special messages in life.
The author frames the signs as though from those who have passed over the rainbow bridge. However, the messages can be from the deities or spirit guides as well, in real life or from dreams
All in all, would I recommend this book?
Yes. I will hang onto it like a bird book to refer to when symbols appear in the wild. It won’t be with me every minute, but signs in the wild are usually remembered when I return home after the experience, like that half remembered flash of color or enchanting warble which appears when I least expect it.