The Toltec I Ching replaces patriarchal/aristocratic biases of previous I Chings with accessible, inspiring words and striking images, to evoke the harmony/complementarity of masculine and feminine energies our be-wildering times demand. Distilling and updating deep lessons of ancient China and pre-Hispanic MesoAmerica for uplifting guidance in modern life-situations, it is for readers of Toltec wisdom books (e.g., The Four Agreements), budding spirit warriors (e.g., Dan Millman Peaceful Warrior readers), I Ching users, and people seeking hope-filled counsel worldwide. Each hexagram is introduced with a powerful, full-color indigenous image.
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"Combining the ancient wisdom of the Toltecs and the Chinese in a beautiful way to serve the urgent need for change in our modern world. Many individuals, and thus our entire culture, will respond and benefit from this message. .." --Allan Hardman, Toltec Master/ author of The Everything Toltec Wisdom Book
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"Ramirez-Oropeza and Horden present a synthesis of oracular traditions. . . The result is a beautiful, pictorial-based guide that advises on intention and action for dealing with present and changing situations. . . ."
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There is an ancient Eastern curse that says "May you live in interesting times." A quick glance at the daily headlines tells us that, a decade or so into the twenty-first century, these times certainly fit the bill.
The authors of The Toltec I Ching, Martha Ramirez-Oropeza and William Douglas Horden, have made the often difficult to use I Ching accessible with this brand new book. I found their text both enlightening and easy to follow, and their approach of marrying a Chinese system with a Mesoamerican one yields abundant fruit. Ramirez-Oropeza, according to the dust cover, is "a mural painter, a performer in popular theatre, and a researcher/lecturer of the Nahuatl pre-Hispanic codices of Mexico." Horden "has researched indigenous divinatory systems of ancient China and Mexico with passion and independence since 1969. He is steeped in the shamanic world view."
What is new and key to this book is the focus on Balance. East and West, Masculine and Feminine, the 64 hexagram paintings and descriptions move away from the male, aristocratic biases that have mired the I Ching in the past, and call strongly upon the feminine creative principle in providing much-needed guidance.
The book, with its Mesoamerican influences, also situates its contents in the coming of December 21, 2012, when the Mayan calendar ends one age in anticipation of another.
The opening material is clear, concise, and uplifting. The "Introduction" details all of the aspects of the authors' process and rationale for combining the two systems that I have thus far mentioned. The "Casting and Interpreting the Oracle" section takes the reader through the process from casting the coins to producing the hexagrams that will guide the reading.... Read more ›
The authors of The Toltec I Ching, Martha Ramirez-Oropeza and William Douglas Horden, have made the often difficult to use I Ching accessible with this brand new book. I found their text both enlightening and easy to follow, and their approach of marrying a Chinese system with a Mesoamerican one yields abundant fruit. Ramirez-Oropeza, according to the dust cover, is "a mural painter, a performer in popular theatre, and a researcher/lecturer of the Nahuatl pre-Hispanic codices of Mexico." Horden "has researched indigenous divinatory systems of ancient China and Mexico with passion and independence since 1969. He is steeped in the shamanic world view."
What is new and key to this book is the focus on Balance. East and West, Masculine and Feminine, the 64 hexagram paintings and descriptions move away from the male, aristocratic biases that have mired the I Ching in the past, and call strongly upon the feminine creative principle in providing much-needed guidance.
The book, with its Mesoamerican influences, also situates its contents in the coming of December 21, 2012, when the Mayan calendar ends one age in anticipation of another.
The opening material is clear, concise, and uplifting. The "Introduction" details all of the aspects of the authors' process and rationale for combining the two systems that I have thus far mentioned. The "Casting and Interpreting the Oracle" section takes the reader through the process from casting the coins to producing the hexagrams that will guide the reading.... Read more ›
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Once in a while a book appears that is exactly what the spirit of the times cries out for. The Toltec I Ching is one of those books. At the beginning of the 20th century Carl Jung said we each have a masculine and feminine side and repressing either creates psychological, cultural, and spiritual imbalance. Is there anything new about this message? No, spirit persons from every culture have always understood this truth and devised wonderful teachings to convey it, but advancing civilization keeps forgetting and digging itself into ever-deeper holes. So just when we are waking up to the frightening darkness and depth of our current hole -- featuring, among other things, genocidal wars, economic crises, and environmental disasters on a global scale -- along comes the Toltec I Ching.
The main character in this brilliant and beautiful oracle -- which combines the ancient wisdom of the Chinese and Toltecs with the sensibility of a modern-day spirit person in a series of 64 brief chapters that reads almost like a novel -- is the authentic Spirit Warrior.
The setting is the dual inner and outer worlds of the awakening soul.
The plot describes the journey of Everyperson through a series of psycho-spiritual tests which develop his/her masculine and feminine sides, strengthen intention, motivate action, guide direction, and create growing awareness.
The theme is how to free oneself from ignorance and transcend duality to become a conscious, responsible, enlightened being capable of making healing choices of benefit to the world.
William Douglas Horden's writing style is clear and masterfully organized logos artfully combined with imaginative, symbolic mythos.
And the format? Simply gorgeous!... Read more ›
The main character in this brilliant and beautiful oracle -- which combines the ancient wisdom of the Chinese and Toltecs with the sensibility of a modern-day spirit person in a series of 64 brief chapters that reads almost like a novel -- is the authentic Spirit Warrior.
The setting is the dual inner and outer worlds of the awakening soul.
The plot describes the journey of Everyperson through a series of psycho-spiritual tests which develop his/her masculine and feminine sides, strengthen intention, motivate action, guide direction, and create growing awareness.
The theme is how to free oneself from ignorance and transcend duality to become a conscious, responsible, enlightened being capable of making healing choices of benefit to the world.
William Douglas Horden's writing style is clear and masterfully organized logos artfully combined with imaginative, symbolic mythos.
And the format? Simply gorgeous!... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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It is great to read such articulate thoughts. William, Mary, thanks. So often I find in the world of the oracular, a kind of fuzziness that I am told is supposed to be closer to the intuitions. Thinking is said to be a distraction. I appreciate your capacity to navigate the world of words and offer them to us clearly.
I was skeptical of this text at first. Although I am open minded, the idea of mixing these powerful traditions seemed like it would have produced a weak bastard of both. I have been surprised by what I am finding in this text that so skillfully combines the wisdom of these two ancient traditions. I am particularly happy to see the I-Ching in particular updated from a historic context that is long gone.
I have seen that if someone is open to the moment, the oracular nature of life itself will speak to them, no need for a book or sticks or coins. Life is the open book to be read. Having said that, I am grateful for your efforts and feel as if I am holding a newly forged tool by artists who have seen in a fresh way. I look forward to a developing relationship with the text, thanks again.
I was skeptical of this text at first. Although I am open minded, the idea of mixing these powerful traditions seemed like it would have produced a weak bastard of both. I have been surprised by what I am finding in this text that so skillfully combines the wisdom of these two ancient traditions. I am particularly happy to see the I-Ching in particular updated from a historic context that is long gone.
I have seen that if someone is open to the moment, the oracular nature of life itself will speak to them, no need for a book or sticks or coins. Life is the open book to be read. Having said that, I am grateful for your efforts and feel as if I am holding a newly forged tool by artists who have seen in a fresh way. I look forward to a developing relationship with the text, thanks again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By GtheG
Format:Paperback
I was very excited to get my hands on this new book, the Toltec I Ching ([...]). I am a long time user of the I Ching and my life has been deeply effected by what people call the "Toltec" teachings. I was so curious to see how someone might fuse the two. My only reference for such a fusion was a very old web site I Ching called the Warrior's I Ching ([...], click on "Nagual" then click on "Warrior's I Ching" - this site is NOT associated with the Toltec I Ching Book I am reviewing here). I have really enjoyed that tool over the years, so I was happy to hear someone else was putting some energy into a similar idea.
As it turns out my expectations were completely surpassed with the Toltec I Ching! The book goes into vast symbolic detail for each hexagram. The symbolism is narrative driven which is one of the main things I look for in an oracular reference. The entries are creative, insightful and come at the focus from many angles. The book paints a rich tapestry of myth and energy and has taken me on powerful journeys of self reflection and contemplation.
I met one of the authors, William Horden when he gave an evening talk at East West Books in Seattle this last fall. He walked us through some I Ching basics and then helped us to understand the relevance of the mythologies and imagery they use in the book. He was a very kind, gentle and sincere speaker and I could tell a lot of heart has gone into his work.
For a very direct idea of what the book is about and where the people behind it are coming from please check out their sample chapter, their blog and their radio show on their site. Groovy stuff.
This review originally appeared on my blog: [...]
As it turns out my expectations were completely surpassed with the Toltec I Ching! The book goes into vast symbolic detail for each hexagram. The symbolism is narrative driven which is one of the main things I look for in an oracular reference. The entries are creative, insightful and come at the focus from many angles. The book paints a rich tapestry of myth and energy and has taken me on powerful journeys of self reflection and contemplation.
I met one of the authors, William Horden when he gave an evening talk at East West Books in Seattle this last fall. He walked us through some I Ching basics and then helped us to understand the relevance of the mythologies and imagery they use in the book. He was a very kind, gentle and sincere speaker and I could tell a lot of heart has gone into his work.
For a very direct idea of what the book is about and where the people behind it are coming from please check out their sample chapter, their blog and their radio show on their site. Groovy stuff.
This review originally appeared on my blog: [...]
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A Wonderful Book!!!
This book is so informative and beautifully blends Toltec wisdom with the I Ching. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and capture the words of wisdom in this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lee lee b
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This is a great text to use in your daily life to bring about a balance to any life style.
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Published 15 months ago by Shaman
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A Powerful Ally
For all "Spirit Warriors" !
Or simply, those who have been called to higher consciousness through the bringing benefit to others. Read more
Or simply, those who have been called to higher consciousness through the bringing benefit to others. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Brett Gibson
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Ancient wisdom brought to modern times
"...the underlying theme of The Toltec I Ching addresses the strategies by which individuals might thrive in the midst of injustice without becoming unjust and, ultimately, effect... Read more
Published on November 24, 2010 by Cindy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not the I Ching and not Toltec either
This superfluous volume pretends to be a derivative of the Chinese Book of Changes but completely rerranges and rewrites it. Read more
Published on August 30, 2010 by Fu Xi
5.0 out of 5 stars
SEE THE UNSEEABLE, KNOW THE UNKNOWABLE
Buy this book. Buy it now, or be sorry forever.
Horden and Ramirez-Oropeza have tied it All together in a workable tool. If you have been
searching for a doorway. Read more
Horden and Ramirez-Oropeza have tied it All together in a workable tool. If you have been
searching for a doorway. Read more
Published on September 28, 2009 by Blaze Seven-Ten
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cross-Cultural Convergence
In these times of cross-cultural convergence, it is most timely that we have books such as Toltec I-Ching. Read more
Published on September 24, 2009 by Fu-Ding Cheng
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intense Bi-Cultural Mysticism for Today
Ramirez-Oropeza and Horden have produced an altogether unique and intricate
system of divination. Read more
system of divination. Read more
Published on August 21, 2009 by fpratt
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