Harry B Joseph Book of Symbolism Occult Meaning Guide: Un-Occulting the Truth
For most people, the word "Occult" is scary. It conjures up images of dark rooms and mysterious, possibly malevolent, powers. But in the Book of Symbolism by Harry B Joseph, the word is restored to its original, neutral meaning: "Hidden."
An "Occult Meaning" is simply a layer of truth that is hidden behind a "Surface Meaning." In this guide, we use the principles of the Revival of Wisdom to provide a brief "Occult Meaning Guide" for five common symbols that are currently "Hidden in Plain Sight."
1. The Pyramid: The Gradual Ascension
Surface Meaning: An Egyptian tomb or a US dollar bill icon. Occult Meaning: The pyramid represents the Ascension of Consciousness. The wide base represents the mass of "Physical Desire" and "Matrix Thinking." The single "Capstone" (The Eye) represents the individual who has purified their frequency and reached the "Peak" of self-mastery. It is a diagram of your own spiritual progress.
2. The Pentagram: The Five Elements
Surface Meaning: A star used in flags or mistakenly associated with "Devil Worship." Occult Meaning: The pentagram represents Man in Control of the Elements. The five points are Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and the top point is Spirit (Ether). It is a symbol of the sovereign individual who uses their "Mind" (Ether) to command their "Physical Body" (The four elements). It is the ultimate symbol of White Magic.
3. The Crescent Moon: The Feminine/Emotional Cycle
Surface Meaning: A religious symbol or a nocturnal image. Occult Meaning: The crescent represents the Reflective Mind and the Emotional Tide. It is the "Cup" that receives the light of the Sun (Logos/Masculine). In the Book of Symbolism, a tilted crescent is often a diagram of a specific phase of the Sacred Secretion in the brain.
4. The Owl: Wisdom in the Dark
Surface Meaning: A bird or a mascot for school. Occult Meaning: The owl is the one who has Vision in the Dark. The "Dark" is the 99% of reality that the Matrix hides. The Owl represents the sovereign individual who can "Read the code" of the simulation while everyone else is "Asleep" and blind to the truth.
5. The Number 7: The Rhythmic Completion
Surface Meaning: A 'Lucky' number. Occult Meaning: Seven is the number of Biological and Universal Completion.
- 7 Notes in the scale.
- 7 Colors in the spectrum.
- 7 Glands in the endocrine system.
- 7 Hermetic Laws. Whenever you see a '7', the universe is signaling the "Completion of a Cycle."
Practical Section: The 'Occult Observer' Practice
To begin "Un-Occulting" your world today:
- Pick one symbol from this list.
- Go for a walk and try to find it. (Check logos, street signs, even the shape of leaves).
- Instead of thinking the 'Surface Meaning,' firmly think the 'Occult Meaning'.
- Notice how this makes the object feel 'Transparent'. You have seen through the veil.
Conclusion: Knowledge is the End of Fear
The occult meaning guide in the Book of Symbolism proves that fear is always the result of ignorance. Once you know the "Hidden" meaning of a pyramid or a star, they cease to be symbols of "The Elite" or "The Unknown" and start being your own personal tools. Harry B Joseph has returned the dictionary to you. The veil is not being "lifted" by someone else; it is being "dissolved" by your own knowledge.