Despite its widespread popularity in antebellum America, phrenology has rarely been taken seriously as a cultural phenomenon. Charles Colbert seeks to redress this neglect by demonstrating the important contributions the theory made to artistic developments in the period. He goes on to reveal the links between the tenets of phrenology and the cultural ideals of Jacksonian democracy. As Colbert demonstrates, virtually every important figure of the American Renaissance expressed some opinion of phrenology, whether or not they embraced it. Its proponents included many artists eager to support a cause that enhanced the status of their profession by endowing the human form with extraordinary significance. Colbert reviews the careers of Hiram Powers, William Sidney Mount, Harriet Hosmer, Asher B. Durand, and Thomas Cole, among others, in light of their responses to phrenology. Powers's "Greek Slave," for example, can be seen as a model of the physical and moral perfection available to those who adopted the phrenological program, a series of dictates on everything from diet to mental and physical exercise. By creating portraits, genre scenes, ideal figures, and even landscapes that embodied the theory's teachings, Colbert shows, artists endeavored to enlist their audience in a crusade that would transform the nation.
Originally published in 1997.
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Since the French Revolution, an extraordinary outpouring of Marian apparitions and mystical phenomena have been reported throughout the world. Along with these reports have come prophecies of a coming world chastisement to be followed by a new, glorious era of peace. Are the fulfillment of these prophecies near?Expanded and revised, this updated new edition of The Fatima Prophecies takes an unparalleled look at this question and what may lie ahead.

There has never been conceived or made by man any instrument, machine, or contrivance, capable of such a diversity of usefulness as the human hand. Nothing has ever existed with such infinite adaptability to various needs, or capable of being trained to such degrees of dexterity and versatility. Nor is it likely that as perfect a machine will ever be produced by man skill, for the only thing the man hand cannot do is to create an instrument as perfect as itself.

Embracing Practical Instructions in the Art, History, and Philosophy of this Ancient Science with Illustrations and Diagrams.

This text draws on the skells and imagination of mystics, seers, scientists and soothsayers past and present to interpret a variety of cosmic millennial dreams. Across nine themes, the future is predicted using the wisdom of the ages and the book includes an account of mystical signs of the new age.

Geomancy teaches the rules by which certain truths are spiritually perceived by the soul and brought within the understanding of the external mind by the use of concentration and punctuation. Geomancy has been used for centuries to enable the seeker to obtain answers to all of life's questions, ie., life, death, health, wealth, romance, etc. Contents: Astrology; The Seven Planets; Conjunctions; Twelve Signs of the Zodiac; Symbols of Geomancy; Preparation for the Practice of Geomancy; Instructions; Astrological Geomancy; Signification of Geomantic Symbols according to their Positions; Example; Astronomical Geomancy; Example; Conclusion.

Of particular interest for its application to business strategizing, this edition of the well-known ancient Chinese classic I Ching (The Book of Changes) guides readers through the intricacies of group dynamics and relationships within organizations of all kinds. The root text is supported by a commentary from the eleventh-century scholar Cheng-Yi, founder of the movement known as Lixue, the study of inner design. Cheng contended that by understanding the pattern of events--the inner design of nature--one can bring about mutual understanding and cooperation among people in groups, thus facilitating the accomplishment of any tasks they might undertake. The translator's extensive introduction gives specific, systematic guidelines for consulting the I Ching for greatest understanding and best results. Included in the afterward is a profile of the modern and Japanese organizational genius Matsushita Konosuke, founder of Panasonic and other multinational corporations, whose success has been built on the principles of the I Ching.

Profusely illustrated with 1,254 Illustrations and complete with a Palmistic Dictionary! Contents: Dedication; Preface; Introduction; Preliminaries; Chirognomic Observations; The Mounts of the Hand; Chiromantic Observations; Additional Cases; Phrenology and Palmistry Compared; Palmistic Dictionary; Appendix; Model Chart for Hand Reading. Note: we do not believe this "St. Germain was the original. However, the author does demonstrate remarkable skill in this science and this scarce book is certainly recommended for anyone interested in palmistry.

1917. This book discusses second sight, or premonition. Many men have written on this subject, some of which are referred to within this text. The purpose herein is to place before the reader the prophecies of the Brahan Seer, as far as the author has been able to procure them. Contents: prophecies which might be attributed to natural shrewdness; prophecies unfulfilled; prophecies as to the fulfillment of which there is doubt; prophecies wholly or partially fulfilled; sketch of the family of Seaforth; Seaforth's dream and doom; the Seer's death; fulfillment of the Seaforth prophecy.

EVERYONE HAS LUCKY DAYS AND NUMBERS -- A WORLD-RENOWNED ASTROLOGER TELLS YOU HOW TO FIND YOURS

In this illuminating, easy-to-read book, Zolar, the master of occult lore and practices, reveals how you can use the arts of dream interpretation and numerology to enrich your life. Discover, for example:

* Your fortunate years
* Your good days
* Your best hours
* Your Magic Hour
* Your Pinnacle of Success
* The Lady Luck Method
...and much, much more!

Included is a special dream key that uncovers the meanings of hundreds of dream symbols, as well as their numerological significance.

The ancient sciences were developed to put humankind in touch with life's rhythms and harmonies. Now you, too, can put this secret wisdom to work for you! Whether you're new to the occult sciences or already a practiced hand, you can easily learn how your dreams and lucky numbers can help you -- in everything from choosing a partner to playing the lottery.

Find out today just how lucky you can be!

Here, Nostradamus himself gives us the rare chance to see our future and to change it. Will you take advantage of this chance? Nostradamus is speaking from his time to our time. He has come to warn us about where and how we must concentrate our energies during the next several years in order to curtail some of the more disastrous events in our future which he has foreseen. In this first volume Nostradamus deciphers 136 of his quatrains, primarily those dealing with the next 50 years of mankind's future on earth.

A full-color oracle deck and guidebook to activate your light codes, raise your frequency, and awaken to your cosmic mission * 2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Silver Award * Includes 44 full-color cards, embedded with activational frequencies and imbued with sacred geometric symbols and patterns from nature and the cosmos * For each card, the book explains its meaning and message and includes a ritual activity, such as an incantation, guided journaling, meditation, or ceremony, to help you engage more deeply and experientially with the message * The book demonstrates how the cards represent 4 distinct initiatory paths, which can act as a cosmic mission activation launch sequence, helping you in the next steps of your soul purpose Presenting high-vibration activational messages, this oracle deck and book set is designed to help you remember your true nature as a being of light, access your cosmic mission, and raise your vibratory frequency. Rev. Stephanie Red Feather hand-painted the art on each of the 44 full-color cards, imbued with sacred geometric symbols and patterns from nature and the cosmos, to serve as a tool of transmission, engaging you on multiple levels of consciousness and allowing you to receive whatever activation, message, or inspiration from Source you need in the moment. The art is also intentionally embedded with activational frequencies to help you "turn on" your light codes, retrieve ancient wisdom stored in your soul's memory from enlightened times, and transmit signals from Source, which land like seeds in the mind and flower into higher knowledge. In the accompanying guidebook, Red Feather explains how the oracle can be used as a self-guided initiation into the mysteries of higher consciousness. Drawing on astrophysics, biology, geology, quantum mechanics, as well as ancient mystical traditions, she shows how the cards can be divided into four groups, each representing a distinct initiatory path and acting as a cosmic mission activation launch sequence. For each card, she explains its meaning and message and includes a ritual activity, such as an incantation, guided journaling, meditation, or ceremony, to help you engage more deeply and experientially with the message. Offering a hands-on tool to discover and activate the next steps of your cosmic mission, this oracle helps you prepare your light body for the next octave of your soul purpose on Earth as well as drawing you into higher, wider, and deeper dimensions of consciousness.

In this comprehensive guide to hand reading, based on Ellen Goldberg's 40 years of teaching palmistry and the Western Mystery tradition, the authors detail how to interpret all features of the hand, not simply the lines of the palm. They explain the character traits and personality archetypes associated with each of the seven mounts of the palm and how to determine which are most influential in the nature of the individual. The mount archetypes reveal the lifestyle, love, sex, and marriage preferences, the best career choices, and the unique strengths and weaknesses for each person. The authors examine the shapes of the palm, fingers, and nails as well as the texture of the skin and the flexibility of the hand, factors that enhance the qualities revealed by the palm. They explain the meaning of each major and minor line and include timing guides for each, making it possible to locate specific events. They show how your lines change over time, reflecting the influence of the person's own mind in healing defects found on their lines. Presenting the hand as a guide to self-fulfilment, the authors incorporate correspondences to other mystical sciences such as astrology, Kabbalah, the Hermetic teachings, and archetypal psychology. With detailed sample readings and hundreds of illustrations, they show how to integrate the meanings of each part of the hand to form a complete picture of your inner psychology and your ever-changing destiny.

You can easily locate water, coins, artifacts, lost objects--even missing people--when you follow the simple instructions in this divination book.

With expert guidance from Richard Webster, you'll discover how to improve your life in many practical ways by dowsing. Begin by learning how to use the tools of dowsing: angle rods, divining rods, pendulums, wands, and even your own hands and body. Clear, detailed instructions on map dowsing show you how to dowse for anything at all, anywhere in the world.

Using the tools and techniques presented here, you can locate valuable hidden items, identify and treat ailments for improved health, tune in to your pet's needs, develop your intuition--the applications of dowsing are nearly limitless!

A practical guide on how to read hands. This enjoyable and practical guide demonstrates how easy it is to read hands for fun and for insight. Our hands provide a glimpse of our personalities, health, strengths and weaknesses - and even what may happen to us in the future. Each line, mound and finger is a clue that can easily be deciphered if you have the right information. Fenton covers the basics of hand reading, including the lines, mounts, fingers and thumb. She shows readers how to judge someone's character, health, love and relationship interests, moneymaking ability and long-term destiny. Chapters include: * The Map of the Hand * The Phalanges (bones between the fingers and joints) * The Major Lines * The Minor Lines * Love and Relationships * How to Make Handprints This is a fun, chatty, accessible introductory text. Readers will want to immediately practise Fenton's techniques on friends and strangers.

The first major literary presentation of Nostradamus's "Prophecies," newly translated and edited by prizewinning scholars

The mysterious quatrains of the sixteenth-century French astrologer Nostradamus have long proved captivating for their predictions. Nostradamus has been credited with anticipating the Great Fire of London, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, as the world grapples with financial meltdowns, global terrorism, and environmental disasters--as well as the Mayan prediction of the apocalypse on December 21, 2012--his prophecies of doom have assumed heightened relevance.

How has "The Prophecies" outlasted most books from the Renaissance? This edition considers its legacy in terms of the poetics of the quatrains, published here in a brilliant new translation and with introductory material and notes mapping the cultural, political, and historical forces that resonate throughout Nostradamus's epic, giving it its visionary power.