Synopses & Reviews
“Victor Sanchez walks his talk. Trust it!”
Jamie Sams, author of Medicine Cards
“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.”
JoséStevens Ph.D., author of Secrets of Shamanism
“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.”
Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of Buffalo Woman Comes Singing and The Last Ghost Dance
Based on the divination tool known in ancient Mesoamerica as the Cross of Quetzalcoatl, The Toltec Oracle conveys the essence of the spiritual wisdom of the Toltec and provides a sacred mirror with which to see the hidden truths and potential of our souls. The deck consists of 33 cards—20 Tonalpohualli cards derived from day-signs in the Toltec calendar that represent the archetypal forces of life, and 13 Ruler cards that depict the main deities and sacred principles of the Toltec tradition—as well as a color layout for readings. 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 metaphysics. The oracle also shows how that meaning is affected by the placement of the card in one of the four layout quadrants that correspond to body, mind, emotions, and spirit. The more than 200 guiding principles and practices that accompany the card explanations provide meaningful applications of the wisdom of the readings.
Anthropologist Victor Sanchez has dedicated his life to the preservation of the traditions of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. He is the author of The Teachings of Don Carlos, The Toltec Path of Recapitulation, and Toltecs of the New Millennium, and conducts workshops on Toltec teachings and personal growth worldwide. He lives in central Mexico.
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“Victor Sanchez walks his talk. Trust it!”
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and#8220;andlt;Iandgt;The Toltec Oracleandlt;/Iandgt; is a powerful and insightful revelation of the core of the Toltec tradition, one of the worldand#8217;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.and#8221;
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and#8220;I love Victorand#8217;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.and#8221;
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andquot;In this work, Sanchez offers entertaining, enjoyable, and fascinating ways to begin exploring non-Western ways of thinking.andquot;
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"Sanchez gives an overview of the Toltec spiritual principles such as dualism and interconnected fields of energy that their use is meant to incorporate."
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andquot;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!andquot;
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"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."
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andldquo;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!andrdquo;
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“Victor Sanchez walks his talk. Trust it!” Jamie Sams, author of Medicine Cards
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“The Toltec Oracle is a powerful and insightful revelation of the core of the Toltec tradition, one of the worlds 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.” Jos & eacute; Stevens Ph.D., author of Secrets of Shamanism
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“I love Victors 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.” Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of Buffalo Woman Comes Singing and The Last Ghost Dance <>
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"In this work, Sanchez offers entertaining, enjoyable, and fascinating ways to begin exploring non-Western ways of thinking." < b=""> Michael Peter Langevin <> , < i=""> Magical Blend <> , October 2004
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"Sanchez gives an overview of the Toltec spiritual principles such as dualism and interconnected fields of energy that their use is meant to incorporate." < i=""> The Midwest Book Review <>
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"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!" < b=""> Philip Glass <> , composer
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"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." < i=""> Ladyfogg's Deck Reviews <> , Oct 2005
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“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!” < b=""> Wendy Stokes <> , < i=""> Aeclectic Tarot <> , December 2012
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and#8220;Victor Sanchez walks his talk. Trust it!and#8221;
Synopsis
A 33-card oracle deck based on codices containing the original Toltec wisdom traditionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; An interactive oracle and divination tool that functions as a sacred mirror for self-exploration and soul transformationandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Contains over 200 exercises for applying the message from the readingsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Compiles the most important philosophical concepts and teachings of the Toltec from original sources of Toltec literature, poems, paintings, and philosophical textsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Artwork on cards is from original 16th-century Toltec codicesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Based on the divination tool known to the ancients of Mesoamerica as the Cross of Quetzalcoatl, or Tonalpohualliandlt;iandgt;, The Toltec Oracle andlt;/iandgt;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, andlt;Iandgt;The Toltec Oracleandlt;/Iandgt; 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.
Synopsis
This oracle based on original source material from the Toltec tradition is a boxed set of 33 cards and a 256-page book.
About the Author
Anthropologist Victor Sanchez has dedicated his life to the preservation of the traditions of the indigenous peoples of Mexico with whom he has lived for 20 years. He is the author of The Teachings of Don Carlos, The Toltec Path of Recapitulation, and Toltecs of the New Millennium and conducts workshops worldwide. He lives in central Mexico.
Table of Contents
andlt;Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Authorand#8217;s Noteandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgmentsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Prefaceandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part I: Entering the World of the Toltecandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Purpose of the Toltec Oracle andlt;BRandgt;Is the Toltec Oracle a Divination Tool? andlt;BRandgt;What Can You Get from the Toltec Oracle? andlt;BRandgt;How to Read This Book andlt;BRandgt;Indigenous Words in The Toltec Oracle andlt;BRandgt;A Brief Look at Toltec History, Culture, and Spirituality andlt;BRandgt;Ketsalkoatl andlt;BRandgt;Key Elements in the Toltec View of the World andlt;BRandgt;Toltec Practices Used with this Oracleandlt;BRandgt;Consulting the Toltec Oracle andlt;BRandgt;Components of the Oracle andlt;BRandgt;Preparing the Setting for the Reading andlt;BRandgt;Three Ways to Consult the Oracle andlt;BRandgt;The Minimal Consultation andlt;BRandgt;Variation with Two Cards andlt;BRandgt;The Mirror of Life Spread andlt;BRandgt;Reading for Others andlt;BRandgt;How to Interpret the Cardsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part II: The Tonalpohualli Cardsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;1and#160;and#160; Sipaktli--Dragon andlt;BRandgt;2and#160;and#160; Ehekatl--Wind/Spirit andlt;BRandgt;3and#160; and#160;Kalli--House andlt;BRandgt;4and#160; and#160;Kuetspalin--Lizard andlt;BRandgt;5and#160; and#160;Koatl--Snakeandlt;BRandgt;6and#160; and#160;Mikistli--Deathandlt;BRandgt;7and#160; and#160;Masatl--Deerandlt;BRandgt;8and#160; and#160;Tochtli--Rabbit andlt;BRandgt;9and#160; and#160;Atl--Water andlt;BRandgt;10 and#160;Itskuintli--Dog andlt;BRandgt;11and#160; Osomatl--Monkey andlt;BRandgt;12and#160; Malinalli--Herbandlt;BRandgt;13and#160; Akatl--Reed andlt;BRandgt;14and#160; Oselotl--Jaguar andlt;BRandgt;15and#160; Kuautli--Eagle andlt;BRandgt;16and#160; Koskakuautli--Vulture andlt;BRandgt;17and#160; Ollin--Movement andlt;BRandgt;18and#160; Tekpatl--Flint andlt;BRandgt;19and#160; Kiawitl--Rain andlt;BRandgt;20and#160; Shochitl--Flowerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part III: The Ruler Cardsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;1and#160; and#160;Senteotl--The One andlt;BRandgt;2and#160; and#160;Tonatiu--Father Sun andlt;BRandgt;3and#160; and#160;Ometeotl--Trinitarian Duality andlt;BRandgt;4and#160; and#160;Koyolshauki--Moonandlt;BRandgt;5and#160; and#160;Ketsalkoatl--Feathered Serpent andlt;BRandgt;6and#160; and#160;Koatlikue--Mother Earth andlt;BRandgt;7and#160; and#160;Tlawiskalpantekutli--Lord of the Light andlt;BRandgt;8and#160; and#160;Weweteotl--Grandfather Fire andlt;BRandgt;9and#160; and#160;Sholotl--Underworld andlt;BRandgt;10 and#160;Miktlantekutli--Death andlt;BRandgt;11and#160; Tlalok--Source of Life andlt;BRandgt;12and#160; Witsilopochtli--Left-Handed Hummingbird andlt;BRandgt;13and#160; Teskatlipoka--Smoked Mirrorandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Appendix: About the Sources of The Toltec Oracle andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Glossary of Non-English Wordsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bibliography andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;