A unique book dedicated to the esotericism of the Hebrew and Greek alphabets, Scandinavian runes and Celtic oghams, as well as the magical and alchemical alphabets of Renaissance Europe. All of these sign systems not only offer a metaphysical description of reality, but also serve as tools for internal spiritual transformation. They are closely related to numerology, operational and ceremonial magic. Nigel Pennick is a specialist in runes, geomancy, tarot, ancient and modern Western magical traditions.