The different positions and motions of the hands are as important as the Signs—or positions and movements—in magickal and religious ritual, and in energy healing. They are also found in various ecstatic and shamanic dances. They are not "empty" gestures as a little experimentation will readily show.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...