Jaguar Wisdom: Mayan Calendar Magic (Contemporary Practices of Mayan Shamans) (Paperback)

~ Ken Johnson (Author)

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Product Description

The Mayan people and their Sacred Calendar continue to be a subject of fascination. Jaguar Wisdom presents an accessible introduction to the spiritual teachings and practices of the ancient and contemporary Mayan people. Since the Sacred Calendar remains the foundation of the Mayan spiritual tradition, Jaguar Wisdom introduces its complete magical system including correspondences, ritual astrology, and divination. Illustrations, glossary, bibliography, & index.

About the Author

Kenneth Johnson holds a degree in Religious Studies from California State University Fullerton. His emphasis was in the study of mythology and this interest is reflected in his writing and his astrological practice. Kenneth discovered astrology while traveling in Europe during the summer of 1973. He studied in Amsterdam and London before returning to the United States and developing a practice which focuses on archetypal themes and personal mythologies. In addition to his astrological interests, Kenneth is also a musical theater librettist and a member of the Dramatists Guild.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567183727
• ISBN-13: 978-1567183726
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,042,708 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astrology from the jungle, November 5, 2002

By	ignorance is bliss "therazorsedge555" (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

An excellent astrological system! After having a Mayan horoscope cast for me a few years ago, I looked for this book in vain until finding it on Amazon. All information is included for casting Mayan horoscopes, with a treasure trove of information included on the signs and the stellar cycles. Note that the author puts the myth of an end time ( 2012 ) into perspective. There is also much detail on the spiritual practices of Mesoamerican adepts. Any one interested in central American culture and occultism should pick this one up.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Layers of information, June 8, 2000

By A Customer

This book is laid out in a great referance format and can be used immediately. In-depth study will lead to to many levels of understanding the Mayan Sacred Calander. There are layers of information that are discovered with subsequent readings, always something new and interesting that adds depth to a book that appears somewhat superficial on the surface. It's a wonderful, information book that will lead you to greater study of the Sacred Calander using the traditional long count.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!, October 16, 2006

By	Ralph-Michael (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews

This book is just great! It's way better than good. I have read it over and over again. The author takes a lot of effort to make the research thorough. The old Mayan books were written like fans and they contained a great deal of wisdom. Unfortunately, most of those old codices were burned by the Spanish. Here is a little bit of they old wisdom, obtained word of mouth. You should buy this book today.