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PublisherBear Factory & Company

ISBN-101591430267

ISBN-139781591430261

eBay Product ID (ePID)30221612

Product Key Features

Book TitleToltec Oracle

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDivination / Tarot, Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Inspirational, Divination / General

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science

AuthorVictor Sanchez

FormatMixed Lot

Dimensions

Item Height1.9 in

Item Weight37.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-005852

ReviewsSanchez gives an overview of the Toltec spiritual principles such as dualism and interconnected fields of energy that their use is meant to incorporate., In this work, Sanchez offers entertaining, enjoyable, and fascinating ways to begin exploring non-Western ways of thinking., I love Victor's integrity, his insight, and his depth. Using this oracle, I have learned more about Toltec spirituality and understood more about my own presence, as well as how to come into greater harmony with the whole--the holy circle of All My Relations., If you have ever been fascinated by ancient cultures or if you want something that is set apart from the more common tarot or oracle decks, then this set is worth the look., Victor Sanchez is a Mexican author, retreat organiser, psychotherapist trainer and workshop facilitator and specialist in MesoAmerican spiritual tradition. Original artwork of the cards is taken from 400 year old codices. The book contains information on how to conduct a reading with this oracle, various suggested spreads, an explanations of Toltec history, culture and spirituality and how to understand the indigenous words used in the book...Fascinating and a huge amount to learn about the ancient people of MesoAmerica!, The Toltec Oracle is a powerful and insightful revelation of the core of the Toltec tradition, one of the world's richest sources of ancient wisdom. Victor Sanchez once again gifts us with a highly rewarding and practical way to apply this shamanic knowledge to our daily lives., Victor Sanchez has provided us with the first authoritative account of the Toltec Wisdom tradition based on the actual codices. The text itself was direct and, for me, quite personal. I must say how completely impressed I am with the whole process!

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Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal133.3/242

Table Of ContentAuthor's Note Acknowledgments Preface Part I: Entering the World of the Toltec The Purpose of the Toltec Oracle Is the Toltec Oracle a Divination Tool? What Can You Get from the Toltec Oracle? How to Read This Book Indigenous Words in The Toltec Oracle A Brief Look at Toltec History, Culture, and Spirituality Ketsalkoatl Key Elements in the Toltec View of the World Toltec Practices Used with this Oracle Consulting the Toltec Oracle Components of the Oracle Preparing the Setting for the Reading Three Ways to Consult the Oracle The Minimal Consultation Variation with Two Cards The Mirror of Life Spread Reading for Others How to Interpret the Cards Part II: The Tonalpohualli Cards 1 Sipaktli--Dragon 2 Ehekatl--Wind/Spirit 3 Kalli--House 4 Kuetspalin--Lizard 5 Koatl--Snake 6 Mikistli--Death 7 Masatl--Deer 8 Tochtli--Rabbit 9 Atl--Water 10 Itskuintli--Dog 11 Osomatl--Monkey 12 Malinalli--Herb 13 Akatl--Reed 14 Oselotl--Jaguar 15 Kuautli--Eagle 16 Koskakuautli--Vulture 17 Ollin--Movement 18 Tekpatl--Flint 19 Kiawitl--Rain 20 Shochitl--Flower Part III: The Ruler Cards 1 Senteotl--The One 2 Tonatiu--Father Sun 3 Ometeotl--Trinitarian Duality 4 Koyolshauki--Moon 5 Ketsalkoatl--Feathered Serpent 6 Koatlikue--Mother Earth 7 Tlawiskalpantekutli--Lord of the Light 8 Weweteotl--Grandfather Fire 9 Sholotl--Underworld 10 Miktlantekutli--Death 11 Tlalok--Source of Life 12 Witsilopochtli--Left-Handed Hummingbird 13 Teskatlipoka--Smoked Mirror Appendix: About the Sources of The Toltec Oracle Glossary of Non-English Words Bibliography

SynopsisA 33-card oracle deck based on codices containing the original Toltec wisdom tradition * An interactive oracle and divination tool that functions as a sacred mirror for self-exploration and soul transformation * Contains over 200 exercises for applying the message from the readings * Compiles the most important philosophical concepts and teachings of the Toltec from original sources of Toltec literature, poems, paintings, and philosophical texts * Artwork on cards is from original 16th-century Toltec codices Based on the divination tool known to the ancients of Mesoamerica as the Cross of Quetzalcoatl, or Tonalpohualli , The Toltec Oracle compiles the essence of the magical knowledge of the Toltec and provides a sacred mirror with which to see the hidden truths and potential of our souls in the context of the governing principles of life. The deck consists of 20 Tonalpohualli cards, calendar signs that represent archetypal situations of life, and 13 Ruler cards, which depict the main deities and sacred principles of the Toltec tradition. Using original sources of Toltec literature, poems, paintings, and philosophical texts, The Toltec Oracle gives the meaning of each card as it relates to Toltec symbolism and metaphysical concepts, as well as how that meaning is affected by the placement of the card in one of the four quadrants in the principle layout spread corresponding to body, mind, emotions, and spirit. More than 200 exercises and practices with practical applications for the readings accompany the cards., A 33-card oracle deck based on codices containing the original Toltec wisdom tradition - An interactive oracle and divination tool that functions as a sacred mirror for self-exploration and soul transformation - Contains over 200 exercises for applying the message from the readings - Compiles the most important philosophical concepts and teachings of the Toltec from original sources of Toltec literature, poems, paintings, and philosophical texts - Artwork on cards is from original 16th-century Toltec codices Based on the divination tool known to the ancients of Mesoamerica as the Cross of Quetzalcoatl, or Tonalpohualli , The Toltec Oracle compiles the essence of the magical knowledge of the Toltec and provides a sacred mirror with which to see the hidden truths and potential of our souls in the context of the governing principles of life. The deck consists of 20 Tonalpohualli cards, calendar signs that represent archetypal situations of life, and 13 Ruler cards, which depict the main deities and sacred principles of the Toltec tradition. Using original sources of Toltec literature, poems, paintings, and philosophical texts, The Toltec Oracle gives the meaning of each card as it relates to Toltec symbolism and metaphysical concepts, as well as how that meaning is affected by the placement of the card in one of the four quadrants in the principle layout spread corresponding to body, mind, emotions, and spirit. More than 200 exercises and practices with practical applications for the readings accompany the cards.

LC Classification NumberBF1778.5.S26 2004