A magical mystery tour of Teo

About 30 miles northeast of Mexico City stands the ancient site of Teotihuacan, the largest city that Mesoamerica would produce in Pre-Columbian times. Orthodox archaeologists are divided concerning the dating of the site, some believing it flourished from 1500 to 1000 BC, and others stating a later period of 100 BC to 700 AD. However, an increasing number of scholars studying the mythology, anthropology and archaeology of the Valley of Mexico suggest that Teotihuacan may be far older than previously assumed and, amazingly, that it may be part of an archaic planet-spanning, sacred geography mapped by a mysterious lost civilization.

The most prominent structures on the site are the Pyramid of the Sun, the third largest pyramid in the world, and the slightly smaller Pyramid of the Moon. At the southern extreme of the Avenue of the Dead lies the "Ciudadela" complex that includes the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Palaces, where the city's lords and priests probably resided are located throughout the site. Many of these were adorned with colorful frescoes, including a whimsical depiction of Tlalocan, the Paradise of the Rain God Tlaloc.

The most striking visual and architectural structure of Teotihuacan is the towering Pyramid of the Sun (a manmade sacred mountain whose original name and function we do not know). From atop this massive pyramid, whose base is nearly equal in size to that of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, the view is truly stunning. Dozens of other pyramids are situated on either side of the mile-long 'Avenue of the Dead' and strewn across the vast ruins are the remains of hundreds of other crumbling structures. Yet all these structures are only a small part of the site as it once stood. As many as 200,000 people are estimated to have lived there in ancient times and their non-religious buildings (dwellings, businesses, etc) were built in wood that has long since decayed.

There are several mysteries about the grand city and its pyramids. One of the most interesting concerns the massive, one-foot thick, sheet of granulated mica that until recently covered the entire top level of the Pyramid of the Sun. Removed and sold for profit by an unscrupulous site-restorer in the early 1900's, the mica had long ago been transported from a mine thousands of miles away in South America. How had the great quantity of mica been brought from such a distance and, equally important, for what purpose had the pyramid been covered with the rare stone? One scientist has suggested that the mica, being a highly efficient energy conductor, could have been used as part of a receiving device for long wavelength celestial radiations. The incoming celestial energy would have been captured by the massive bulk of the pyramid and its sacred geometrical construction, and focused into the snake-like cave beneath the pyramid. This energy, available for human use at any time of the year, would be specially concentrated at certain periods within solar, lunar, and stellar cycles. These specific periods were noted by using astronomical observation devices that exist in different places around the geometrically aligned city of Teotihuacan.

The people who built Teotihuacan are unknown. Their language is unknown. The names we have today; Pyramid of the Moon, Pyramid of the Sun and the Street of Dead are all Aztec names from Aztec mythology applied long after the site had been abandoned. When it was just a huge field of earthen, grassy mounds, the Aztecs imagined the place had been built by giants and then used by the gods to create the world in which they lived in.

The Gods

At Teotihuacan, the gods are depicted in murals and sculptures. Other Mesoamerican peoples worshiped these Gods. These deities included the gods of rain and water, the Sun and Moon, and the plumed serpent known as Quetzalcóatl, by the Aztecs, who, according to legend, gave mankind science and wisdom.

The Legend of the Principal God.

QUETZALCOATL The "Feathered Serpent." The Precious Twin who lifts the sun out of darkness, god of the winds and the breath of life, First Lord of the Toltec's; lawgiver, civilizer, creator of the calendar. Demons tempted Quetzalcoatl constantly to commit murder and human sacrifice, but his love was too great for him to succumb. To atone for great sins, Quetzalcoatl threw himself on a funeral pyre, where his ashes rose to the heavens as a flock of birds carrying his heart to the star Venus. A frieze in the palace at Teotihuacan shows his first entry into the world in the shape of a chrysalis, from which he struggles to emerge as a butterfly, the symbol of perfection

 

Experiencing Teo In a Power Journey

Knowing the transformational power of Teo is best done with an experienced teacher – many of the deepest and most powerful
myths of Teo are transmitted though your teacher, not through writings. A teacher will guide you with loving support as you move through sacred areas here at Teo. You may participate in a variety
of meditations, ritual, and ceremonies, depending on the teacher,
the group, and even the time of year – truly, no two trips to Teo
are the same!