Masonic & Occult Symbols Illustrate

“All rings were once magical or sacred. Even goddesses and gods wore rings; Babylonian mythology is replete with stories of the rings of Shamash and Marduk. Rings have also been linked to the zodiac, the yin/yang and the ‘magic circle’ of magicians and Wiccans. Their magical history is complex and fascinating. “In a magical sense, wearing a ring ‘binds’ you with power, with energy. The materials of which the ring is constructed, plus your visualization, determine the nature of this energy....

“The appearance or attractiveness of a ring, and certainly its material value, are of little importance in magic. The ring’s design, the metals and stones used are the only factors involved in selecting rings for magic.... “The finger on which a ring is worn has magical significance. The index or ‘ring’ finger was once thought to be especially powerful. Herbal medicines were applied to the body with the ring finger to strengthen the effectiveness of the cure. Thus, rings containing stones which speed the body’s healing are best worn on this finger.... “Once, rings were usually worn on the third finger, because it was thought to contain a nerve that went directly to the heart. Betrothal rings are still traditionally worn on this finger." Another book reiterates: