Masonic & Occult Symbols Illustrate

body is also quite prevalent at the present time. The Bible warns: “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:28). Laurie Cabot, a witch, comments: “The origins of tattooing come from ancient magical practices of painting designs and talismans on the skin either for temporary ceremonial purposes or permanently.... “Pay particular attention to how you adorn your forehead where the Third Eye is located. East Indians wear a red dot over this chakra point, ancient Druids wore crowns with a band of jewels in the center of the forehead; the African Berbers use black makeup to tattoo their faces with stars, moons, and other magical symbols. A quartz crystal worn across the Third Eye can be particularly powerful.”

Could the piercing of the body, along with the acceptance of tattoos, be preparing the way for the mark of the beast where a chip may be placed in the right hand or forehead? Body painting is also a magical practice. “Both men and women use some type of makeup as a form of magic in Witchcraft....Native Americans, Polynesians, the ancient Egyptians, the Chinese and Japanese, and African tribal peoples have also used makeup and body paint for magical purposes. The use of color affects our behavior and emotional dispositions.” Cabot elaborates: