The present volume by R. H. Laarss deals with the creation and craftsmanship of amulets and talismans according to ancient authors in a magical-astrological manner, as well as their application in the struggle for existence. The author extensively explores beliefs and superstitions in his work, explains historical traditions regarding talismanic art, and describes Eastern and Germanic talismans and amulets. A comprehensive chapter is dedicated to the fundamental teachings of astrology and its applications, astrology and love, the secret powers of gemstones, metals, and colors, as well as many other topics. This book is a reprint of the long out-of-print original edition from 1919.