Nov. 2009
This is a rare sight, the Temple of the Jaguar seen during the exact moment of the lunar eclipse February 20th 2008, 10:26 PM. Stone pyramids and temples were built by the Maya to reflect powerful aspects of the natural and supernatural landscapes. Pyramids represented aspects as varied as volcano’s, ant hills and theological concepts including the world tree. Ascending the pyramid backwards in full regalia, shaman Kings reached the summit engrossed in ecstatic mind-states following lengthy trials of endurance. These trials were punctuated by the taking of hallucinogens, the cutting of their penises to ensure abstinence, and often the shedding of their own blood or the taking of noble life in ritual killing. These sacrifices opened the awesome gates to other dimensions in which the King stood as living portal, through which paranormal energies transformed into material wealth on behalf of the Kingdom. Buy calendar online
