Magic Symbols of the World by Pearl Binder

Magic Symbols of the World reveals many of the ways in which ordinary people have guarded themselves against the dangers of tomorrow, people who, like the common folk throughout history, have immediate and fundamental concerns: the next harvest, the next rainfall, the next meal. Binder tells of the patterns and symbols they have evolved to bring comfort and reassurance in their struggle to tap the great forces of nature and shows how each stage of life and each circumstance is hedged about with magical protection. 

Hamlyn 1972 hardcover edition in okay condition with flawed dustjacket, see photos.