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Pyramid of Fire: The Lost Aztec Codex: Spiritual Ascent at the End of Time
The first translation of a previously unknown Aztec codex and its initiatory teachings for 2012
• Discloses the potential for great spiritual awakening offered at the end of the Aztec calendar cycle
• Presents the only existing English-language transcription of the Aztec codex, with line-by-line commentary
• Contains the epic poetry and metaphysical insights of Beat poet Marty Matz (1934–2001
In 1961 an unknown Aztec codex was revealed to Beat poet and explorer Marty Matz by a Mazatec shaman in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Originally intended for dramatic performance, this codex presents a profound metaphysical teaching describing how the end of time will bring about a visionary ascent. At the behest of his Mazatec teacher, Matz transcribed this pictorial codex into a literary form that would preserve its initiatory teachings and reveal its secret meanings to a wider audience. Pyramid of Fire is an epic poem that provides a vehicle to transport the initiate into the higher realms of consciousness. It represents a barely surviving thread of teachings that have been passed down in secret since the time of the Spanish Conquest. Revealed are the techniques by which man is transported to the stellar realm after death via the solar energy within what the ancients called the “serpent of consciousness.” Line-by-line commentary by Matz and John Major Jenkins provides insights into the perennial philosophy contained in the codex and its relevance to our times.
• Discloses the potential for great spiritual awakening offered at the end of the Aztec calendar cycle
• Presents the only existing English-language transcription of the Aztec codex, with line-by-line commentary
• Contains the epic poetry and metaphysical insights of Beat poet Marty Matz (1934–2001
In 1961 an unknown Aztec codex was revealed to Beat poet and explorer Marty Matz by a Mazatec shaman in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Originally intended for dramatic performance, this codex presents a profound metaphysical teaching describing how the end of time will bring about a visionary ascent. At the behest of his Mazatec teacher, Matz transcribed this pictorial codex into a literary form that would preserve its initiatory teachings and reveal its secret meanings to a wider audience. Pyramid of Fire is an epic poem that provides a vehicle to transport the initiate into the higher realms of consciousness. It represents a barely surviving thread of teachings that have been passed down in secret since the time of the Spanish Conquest. Revealed are the techniques by which man is transported to the stellar realm after death via the solar energy within what the ancients called the “serpent of consciousness.” Line-by-line commentary by Matz and John Major Jenkins provides insights into the perennial philosophy contained in the codex and its relevance to our times.
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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March 27, 2026
"Marty Martz, akashic wizard and shamanic warrior gives us a masterpiece in song and saga".
Just the introduction to this one got me to feel the feels - how Marty Martz, who wrote this and dedicated much of his life to it, died before his work was completed, and his friend and wife released the book for him.They illuminate the secret knowledge contained in the Pyramid of Fire in a poetic way.
It's an American version of the perennial philosophy that can be compared to alchemy, the Kabbalah, western astrology, hermetic philosophy and the tarot and it shows that all occult knowledge stems from a single source.
A little heavy to read at times, but I'm weak for books that open up secrets of things that are not visible to the eye.
"Knowledge cannot stay concealed, Hidden in some secret burrow;
Words of wisdom never vanish,
Though the wise men pass away"
Just the introduction to this one got me to feel the feels - how Marty Martz, who wrote this and dedicated much of his life to it, died before his work was completed, and his friend and wife released the book for him.They illuminate the secret knowledge contained in the Pyramid of Fire in a poetic way.
It's an American version of the perennial philosophy that can be compared to alchemy, the Kabbalah, western astrology, hermetic philosophy and the tarot and it shows that all occult knowledge stems from a single source.
A little heavy to read at times, but I'm weak for books that open up secrets of things that are not visible to the eye.
"Knowledge cannot stay concealed, Hidden in some secret burrow;
Words of wisdom never vanish,
Though the wise men pass away"
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