PART I

CHAPTER I.
The Psychic and Magnetic Influence of Talismans and Gems
CHAPTER II
Talismans of Primitive Races—The Axe—Arrow-head—The Swastika—-The Serpent—The Interlaced Triangles i
CHAPTER III
The TauCross—AumMaNi Pad Me Hum—Indian Talismans —Ganesa the Elephant-headed—Ilanuman the Monkey God—The Eight Glorious Emblems of Buddha—-The Wheel of Life—The Conch Shell—The Two Fishes— The Lucky Diagram—The Lotus—The Frog—The Three Gems
CHAPTER IV
Talisman for Wisdom—Buddha's Footprints—The Dorje— Knots—Chinese Talismans—The Trigrams—The Five Bats—The Goose—Stork—Pine Tree—Peach—Lucky Sentence—The Phoenix—The Dragon—Horse Hoof— Siva’s Charm—The Money Sword—Red in Talismans— The Lock—Bells—The Tortoise—The Tiger—Pigs—The Black Cat
CHAPTER V
The Pear Charm—Show Fu—Jade—The Blue Gown for Longevity—J apanese—The T iger—Wolf—Fox—The
Thunder, Fire and Echo—The Fan of Power—Hotel, the God of Contentment — The Eagle—The Millet Dumpling — Carp — Sacred Dog — Stork — Tortoise— Crane—Child's Hand—Mitsu-Domoe—Hammer of Dai-koku—The Keys—Anchor—Crystal Ball—Leaf Talisman—Ota-fu-ku—Bow—Temple at Ise
CHAPTER VI
Egyptian Beliefs—Crux Ansata—The Menat—The Two Plumes—-The Single Plume—The Nefer—The Cartouche —The Angles and Plummet—The God Bes—Aper—The Tat—The Heart
CHAPTER VII
The Buckle of the Girdle of Isis—The Scarab—The Eye of Osiris—The Two Fingers—The Collar—The Hawk—The Sraa—The Ladder and Steps—The Snake’s Head—The Serpent—The Sun’s Disc—The Frog—The Fish—The Vulture—The Sa, or Tie
CHAPTER VIII
Gnosticism—Abraxas— Sacred Names—Khnoubis—The Seven Vowels—The Magic Symbols—The Archangels— Lion-headed Serpent—Aum—The Ineffable Name— Horus—Osiris—Isis—Etruscan, Greek, and Roman— The Crescent Symbol—The Horseshoe—Tusk, or Horn —Stable Keys—Amalthaea'e Horn, or Cornucopia— Serapis—Bull’s Head—Diana—Ilarpokrates—Anubis— Bellerophon—Salus Ring—Hygiea
CHAPTER IX
The Bulla—The Tusk—Pine Cone—The Frog—Skull of an Ass—Key Talismans—Grylli, or Chimerae—Goat— The Ox — Lion — Eagle — The Caduceus—Mercury — Health Rings—Boar's Head—Clenched Hand—Open Hand—Figured Hands—The Lizard—The Spider— The Fish—Snails
CHAPTER X
The Orient—The Koran—Jochebcd—Bead Necklaces— Mashallah—Hassan and Hussein—Hand of the Lady Fatima—Five Principal Commandments—Zufur Tukiah —Nasiree—Gadiri—Mohammed—Merzoum—The Diamond—Cube of Amber—Scorpion-charming—Early Christian and Mediaeval Talismans—Clement of Alexandria—The Fish—Dag—Palm Branch—The Ship— Sacred Monogram—Shen—Constantine the Great— Thoth—The Cross—Household Cross—Yucatan—Hand and Cross—Wheel Cross
CHAPTER XI
The Agnus Dei—The Coventry Ring—Ananizapta—-Tan Cross—Cross of St. Benedict—Byzantine Ring—Simsum Ring — Abracadabra — Pentalpha, Pentacle, Pentagram, or Five-pointed Star—The Kabala—The Table of Jupiter—The Ten Divine Names—The Planetary Angels—The Agla—Dr. Dee
CHAPTER XII
Tetragrammaton—Phylactery—Talismans against all mischiefs, the Magus—Venus Talisman — Totaphoth— Abraxas—Eye of a Cock—Bells—Gargoyles—Cramp Rings—Blessing of Rings—Musseltaub—Posie Rings— Gemmcl Rings—Zodiacal Rings—The Signs of the Zodiac in Rhyme—General Talismans—The Lee Penny—Crystal —The Moon Talismans—Peacock—Juno—Fire Talismans—Gold Nugget—Coins—Card Talismans—Badger’s Tooth—Four-leaved Clover

PART II

CHAPTER I Aries—The Ram
The Zodiac—Zodiacal and Calendar Months—The New Year—The Constellation—Ilamal—The Passover— Characteristics of Aries People—Gems of Aries—The Bloodstone and Heliotrope—Mars the Ruling Planet— Marbodeus Gallus—The Diamond—The Qualities of the Diamond—Tavernier—The Regent—The Koh-i-Noor— The Hope Diamond
CHAPTER II Taurus—The Bull
The Constellation — Aldebaran — The Chaldeans — The Temples — Apis Bull — Aphrodite—Characteristics of Taurus—Training—Gems of Taurus—The Sapphire— Bishop's Ring—St. Jerome—Qualities of the Sapphire— Star Sapphire—Solomon’s Seal—Charlemagne's Talisman—The Turquoise—Boctius de Boot—Horseman's Talisman—Qualities of the Stone
CHAPTER III Gemini—The Twins
Period—The Twins, Castor and Pollux—The Argonauts— King Solomon’s Pillars—Maia—Ovid and Wedding of Mary Queen of Scots—Gemini Number—Characteristics —Agates and their Virtues—Orpheus—Chrysoprase— Alexander the Great—Virtues of the Stone
CHAPTER IV Cancer—The Crab
The Dark Sign—Its Duration—Origins—Summer Solstice— Hercules and the Crab—Characteristics—Goddess Esmeralda and the Ancient Peruvians—The Emerald Isle— Moonstones—Blue Moon—Pearls—Cat's Eyes—Rock Crystals—Crystal-gazing—Virtues of the Crystal
CHAPTER V Leo—The Lion
Period—Constellation—The Fiery Sign—Hercules and the Lion—Characteristics—Personal Magnetism of the Type —Disposition—-Money - makers—Entertainers—Health Defects—Marriage and Love Affairs—Artistic Tendencies —Gems of the House—The Sardonyx—Qualities of the Stone—-The Chrysolite and the Romans—The Tourmaline—Peculiarities of the Stone—Amber—Virtues and Medicinal Uses—The Topaz
CHAPTER VI Virgo—The Virgin
Period—Constellation—Mythology—Symbols—Paris under Virgo—Reflecting Qualities of the Sign—Characteristics — Marriage — Professions — Ailments — Harmonious Types—Gems of the House—Cornelian—Virtues of the Cornelian — Napoleon’s Seal Talisman — Clairvoyant Properties of the Stone—Jade—New Zealanders’ Faith —The Tiki—Tade as Racing Talisman
CHAPTER VII
Libra—The Balance
Period—Constellation—Origin of the Sign—The Yoke— The Altar—Characteristics of the Type—Influence of Saturn—Inclination for Companionship—Marriage— Moods—Partnership—Professions—Health Defects of the Type—Gems of the House—The Opal—Coral— Lapis Lazuli—The Modern Ill-luck of the Opal—Its Ancient Virtues—Sensitiveness of the Opal—Its Virtues as a Libra Gem—Coral—Virtues—As Infant’s Talisman —Lapis Lazuli—Egyptian Talisman—Qualities of the
CHAPTER VIII Scorpio—The Scorpion
Period—Ruling Planet—Mythology—Symbology—Characteristics of the Type—Effect of the Malefic Aspects— Health Defects—Professions—Religion—Marriage—The Gems of the House—The Beryl and Aquamarine differing only in Colour—Qualities of the Beryl—Clairvoyant Properties—The Carbuncle as Transmitter of Light— Noah's Lamp—Talisman against Infection—The Lode-stone—Magnetic Qualities as an Amulet against Shipwreck and Gout
CHAPTER IX Sagittarius—The Archer
Period—The Constellation—The Bow in the Cloud—Mythology—Characteristics of the Type—Appropriateness of the Symbol—Fresh Air a Necessity—Professions—Ailments—Marriage Relations—Gem of the House—-The Topaz—Nan Ratan—Pliny and the Topaz—Discovery of the Stone—The Emperor Hadrian and his Ring— Appropriateness of the Stone to the Type—The Stone of Strength—As a Talisman against Asthma—Marbodus and the Topaz—Chrysolite also Favourable
CHAPTER X Capricornus—The Goat
Constellation—Period—Ruling Planet Saturn—Mythology —The Symbol of the Goat—Characteristics—Constitution and Health Defects—India under the Rule of Capricorn—Professions—Marriage—Saturn favourable for the Elderly—Gems of the House—The Ruby—Spinel— Qualities of the Gem—Sensitiveness for Good or Evil— The Malachite—Copper as a Talisman against Colic and Cholera—Black Onyx—Favourable and Unfavourable Influence of the Stone—Jet—The Afflictions of Saturn— Effects on other Types
CHAPTER XI
Aquarius—The Water-bearer
Constellation—Period—Symbol—Early Religious Teachings—The Glyph—Rulers of the House—Saturn and Uranus—Characteristics of the Type—Temper—Professions—Health Defects—Marriage and Friendships— Gems of the House—Garnets and Zircons—The Garnet and Ruby — Qualities of the Stone — Virtue, as a Keepsake—The Zircon—The Hyacinth—The Jar goon— The Jacinth as a Talisman for Sleep—Set in Gold for Restlessness—The Lyncurion of the Ancients: its Virtues
CHAPTER XII Pisces—The Fishes
Period—Constellation—Precession of the Equinoxes— Ichthyes the Fishes—Mythology—Symbol—The Rulers of the House—Characteristics—Ailments of the Type— Professions—Friendship and Marriage—Harmonious and Inharmonious Types—The Gem of the House—The Amethyst—Virtues of the Stone—Talisman against Inebriety—Its Calming Influence—The Stone of St. Valentine—As a Lovers' Talisman—The Effect of Purple Rays —The Amethyst Beneficent to all Types—Real and Artificial Gems, and how to test and select them