{"product_id":"compendium-of-the-occult-arcane-artifacts-magic-rituals-and-sacred-symbolism-hardcover","title":"Compendium of the Occult — Arcane Artifacts, Rituals \u0026 Sacred Symbolism (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome books explain the occult. This one shows it to you. Across seven themed chapters, Liz Williams traces a fascinating and often secretive belief system from its ancient origins to contemporary practice, using symbols, maps, archive photography and ancient texts as the evidence rather than the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compendium moves through alchemy and hermeticism, demonology and medieval grimoires, then into talismans and charms, the casting of curses, secret societies and sacred sites, and divination, rites and rituals from around the world. It begins with a plain introduction to occult practice, which makes it as good a first book as it is a reference shelf permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Liz Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven themed chapters, opening with an introduction to occult practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers alchemy, hermeticism, demonology and medieval grimoires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalismans, charms, curses, secret societies, sacred sites and divination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated throughout with symbols, maps, archive photography and ancient texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 pages, hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference book earns its place by being opened, not by being finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the chapter that answers the question you already have. Reference works reward curiosity over order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it near your altar, desk or reading chair — somewhere you will actually reach for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the pages you return to. The passages you revisit are the ones your practice is built on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead one entry before a ritual or a study session to set the frame for what follows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e1 x 10 x 7.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eIllustrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003ePublished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eFebruary 4, 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eLiz Williams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eRead the introduction first, then jump straight to the chapter on talismans and charms. Bringing an object you already own to that chapter turns reading into practice within a single sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a beginner's book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt opens with an introduction to occult practices before moving into its seven themed chapters, so it works as a starting point as well as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it illustrated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — symbols, maps, archive photography and ancient texts run throughout its 256 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat subjects does it cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlchemy and hermeticism, demonology, medieval grimoires, talismans and charms, curses, secret societies, sacred sites, and divination, rites and rituals across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho wrote it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiz Williams is the author of Compendium of the Occult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, packed to protect the corners and the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven chapters, one long lineage, and a great deal you were never told.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this a beginner's book?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It opens with an introduction to occult practices before moving into its seven themed chapters, so it works as a starting point as well as a reference.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it illustrated?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \u0026mdash; symbols, maps, archive photography and ancient texts run throughout its 256 pages.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What subjects does it cover?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Alchemy and hermeticism, demonology, medieval grimoires, talismans and charms, curses, secret societies, sacred sites, and divination, rites and rituals across the world.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who wrote it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Liz Williams is the author of Compendium of the Occult.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How quickly does it ship?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ships within 3 business days, packed to protect the corners and the spine.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54413437960529,"sku":"9780500028148","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/UDDrE1883v9780500028148.webp?v=1785078583","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/compendium-of-the-occult-arcane-artifacts-magic-rituals-and-sacred-symbolism-hardcover","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}