anchoring the arcane in the physical

The Little Book of Magical Creatures contains some unexpected additions

Lost for many years

In Mystical Origins of the Tarot

Seligmann reviews the principles of alchemy

Queen of the Night Plaque burner anchoring the arcane in theDespite being of unknown provenance and meaning, the Queen of the Night plaque, also known as the Burney Plaque, has made its place in the occult imagination. Originally found in Irag, it was once thought to be a statue of Lilith, but also possibly depicts Ishtar, Ereshkigal or another, unknown deity. This enigmatic bird footed goddess surrounded by owls and lions now occupies a liminal space in the pantheon of the ancient Near East.