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The Aztec Virgin: The Secret Mystical Tradition of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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"Meticulously researched"? The book draws on a mere handful of references to wind up being partly Guadalupe history and partly eclectic self-help. I kept wishing it would be one or the other. If you're looking for something scholarly on the Virgin, try Ana Castillo's fine selection.

I bought this book without ever having heard of it or read it before. I am always attracted to anything on the subject of Our Lady Of Guadalupe. I was impressed with the content of this book because it presents a spiritual map inside the image of Guadalupe herself. If you are a follower of Guadalupe as divinity and Goddess then I would reccomend this book to you. The reason i have given it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the way the book itself is written, it is a bit dull and I found it difficult to simply read straight through, it reads a little bit like a high school history text book. At any rate, check this book out along with MAGIC FROM MEXICO by Devine.

This book is filled with all sorts of wisdom pertaining to out most blessed Lady of Guadalupe. There are maps of her vestments showing hidden symbols, there are spiritual exercises to bring you closer to Our Lady, and there are many historical facts presented about Our Lady's Origin. I am always glad to find new books about our Lady.

From details of Aztec mythology to tidbits of historical facts (that may not be generally known), John Mini has composed an extraordinary book that will intrigue anyone interested in this being of pure Light, time period, and/or rich culture. Not only does he point us to humanity's past, he guides us to humanity's (hopeful) future with astounding clarity and insight.

This book is also not for the faint of heart - Catholics may find their beliefs somewhat challenged by some of Mini's comments. Anyone with an interest in architecture and/or sacred geometry will delight in reading about the layout of Tepeyacac. The pictures and drawings scattered throughout the book are wonderful!

I appreciated the amazing effort that went into this, and particularly enjoyed reading about working in the dream state. This is a wonderful addition to any library of mysticism!

AZTEC VIRGIN represents a bold, ambitious effort to uncover the origin, significance, power and hidden secrets of the Virgin of Guadalupe. While Aztec Virgin begins by touching upon the controversy betweeen those who view the Virgin as a tool of the Spanish conquerors and those who shudder at the mere thought of questioning her divinity, this dilemma is hardly its central point. Instead of becoming mired on the point of whether or not the Virgin truly appeared to Juan Diego, the book delves into a wealth of information to reveal, convincingly, the La Virgen owes most of its exhalted position in Mexican religion and culture not to the institution it represents-the Catholic Church- but its wholly uncatholic Aztec antecedents. Aztec Virgin takes you on a wonderously mystical and informative trip through the roots and traditions of the Aztec religion-in order to demonstrate how much these contributed to the geneology of the Virgin. Aztec Virgin also provodes an intricate dissection and analysis of the original Image of the Virgin itself.

Aztec Virgin will certainly help you discover the beautiful, mystical and spiritual significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Needless to say, such knowledge has the potential to be enormously empowering on a spiritual level. Yet understanding of the Virgin can be empowering on a surprizingly practical, and utilitarian level. Read the Aztec Virgin and you may uncover answers to your personal, family, career, and (believe it or not) sex problems.

In this book John Mini reveals locked away truths as core as Adam and Eve, in redefining the Feminine principle. He brings together the factual history of the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe with the mystical codes hidden in the image, not revealed to the outside world before now. By exposing these hidden truths we have an opportunity to unlock our own personal truths and John guides us through practices in order to do this. This is a personal growth book, a history book and a new spiritual awakening book. It is a must read.

A mishmash of new age garbage, mixed with pseudo-science and pretty pearls of wisdom...... a waste of an intelligent person's money.

There are far more sustainable books on the sacred mother of all the America's.... without having to swallow "toltec" flotsam, and pious myths from a "mystic past.... the author needs to stick to his needles and leave
history and mesoamerican spirituality alone!

The book wants to take totally out of fundaments information and data to portrait a totally false perspective. The Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is just an inexplicable gift from the Lord. We as Catholics do NOT consider the Virgin as God to be worshipped. We recognize her importance on the history of Salvation and for this reason we honor her. The image currently present in Mexico City is just a wonderful "picture" that has not scientific explanation and it doesn't include any magic or Aztecs mysticism.

I want to thank John Mini for writing this beautiful book! I bumped into it by accident at the LA Latino Book Faire, as it says in the "Aztec Virgin", something drew me to this book. As I read it, my dreams became clearer- one night I envisioned, with absolute clarity, my new room ( I plan to move out soon), all in white with an open window and a soft breeze blowing a sheer white curtain. Next to the curtain was a bouquet of beautiful dark pink and red roses! Another night I felt and heard in my chest what I would call a primal scream. I also have had the nightmares and the freight that comes with them. But the most beautiful experience is the all over energy that seems to travel through my body and pierce through the crown of my head. From the time I started reading I have felt an enourmous identification and closeness to my beautiful Aztec roots, to my role as a woman and, my faith in the Virgin has exploded! I plan to visit her in Mexico City Tenochitlan this coming Spring. Once again, thank you John.