Tom Lane - Revealing The Truth about The Sacred Mushroom Pyramid of Xochicalco
Earth Mother had the pleasure of sitting down with Tom Lane about his upcoming presentation at the AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION conference in Tampa where he will be speaking on his research and the release of his upcoming new book, Revealing The Truth about The Sacred Mushroom Pyramid of Xochicalco.
In Tom Lane's first book; Sacred Mushroom Rituals - The Search For The Blood of Quietzalcoatl, he shares about how his search for Quetzalcoatl led to a profound and life changing ceremonial encounter. In the book Tom shares about his humbling and deeply transformational experience living in the heart of the sacred mushroom culture and the events that ultimately changed his life in 1973.
Sacred Mushroom Rituals is a truly unique and profound contribution to the body of work on psilocybin mushrooms. At its core, this collection of essays, meditations, and detailed ritual guidelines is deeply rooted in the Meso-American tradition of egoic self-sacrifice, the energetic cycles of death and rebirth, and the mystical practice of becoming Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent. It invites readers to shed the ego’s fear, ambition, and desire, and embrace a new state of being where the archetypal energies of Quetzalcoatl come to life. This transformation leads to a revitalized, resilient, and open heart, grounded in fearless love and authenticity. Unlike the speculative "anthropology" of figures like Carlos Castaneda or modern-day neo-shamans, Tom Lane’s work is authentic and deeply rooted in real experience. He gained his knowledge of the Sacred Mushrooms through his encounters with the renowned Maria Sabina in the early 1970s.
Lane shares his personal journey, the esoteric philosophy that guided his transformation, and the ritual practices that facilitate such profound change. The book is organized in a way that allows readers to either read it cover-to-cover or easily navigate between chapters, with key points, critiques, and practices revisited throughout. Part radical trip report, part anthropology, part history, part travelogue, and part ritual guide, Tom Lane’s assertion that the mushroom acts as a key to unlocking sacred and transformative DNA—universal and archetypal, beyond culture, ethnicity, or religious belief—is truly mind-blowing. He challenges his readers to find the courage to experience this transformation themselves through a deeply committed sacred ceremony with the mushrooms.
"What you cannot do is go back to the same reality once you have plunged into the world of Quetzalcoatl. There are many names for the visits of the pure life forces and the deity that manifest as a being or beings during our visions. We call these names Quetzalcoatl, the Risen Christ and White Light because humans want to give names to what we see in our visions during a mushroom velada." -Tom Lane.
Sacred Mushroom Rituals - The Search For The Blood of Quetzalcoatl
Tom Lane’s new book will be officially released to the public in November 2024, 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in full premium color. Pre sales of the first edition have already begun as SIGNED First Edition prints. Shipping free of charge in America, protected in a bubble wrap package. To pre order your signed first edition print please email tomlanesolar@gmail.com to reserve your copy.
Sacred Mushroom Religious Foundation of Ancient Mexico - The Three Steles of Xochicalco
Tom's discovery reveals the Sacred Mushroom Ceremony of The Defied Heart for physical healing and Spiritual Rebirth at the Pyramid of The Plumed Serpent at the remote mountain at Xochicalco. A historical first revealing the spiritual foundation of the Teonanacoatl and Quetzalcoatl as a culture.
The omissions of 4-Lizard in the Maya Kan Glyph in the book, the Mapping of Xochicalco which fully translates as I eat or consume something precious and sacred Amazingly leaving out 4-Lizard which is symbolic of Sacred Mushrooms. This changes the entire meaning of the Temple of the Plumed Serpent and Xochicalco. This is in harmony with the real meaning of each of the four sides of the three basalt steles of Xochicalco as Sacred Mushroom guide stone.
The Yuta Thono Mixtec Mushroom Codex offers a deeply intricate view into the spiritual and cultural heart of the Mixtec people, a window into the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican world that is both mysterious and profoundly sophisticated. The Codex, alongside its fellow manuscripts, captures the essence of ancient knowledge systems that transcend simple historical documentation. These texts were not just repositories of events but intricate symbolic representations of a worldview shaped by shamanic traditions, sacred rituals, and a deep relationship with the supernatural forces embodied in the natural world.
At the heart of the Codex lies the central role of entheogenic ceremonies, particularly the use of sacred mushrooms, in facilitating communication with Time-Persons—divine avatars of nature. These rituals were not just religious practices but formed the core of Mixtec identity, mythology, and governance. The shamanic journeys undertaken through the consumption of Teonanácatl (sacred mushrooms) enabled ancient Mixtec sages to interact with the spirits of their ancestors, natural elements, and cosmic entities, setting in motion the creation of their physical world and spiritual lineage.
As we observe in the Codex, time itself was understood as both a cyclical and linear force, represented by avatars who shaped the Mixtec’s understanding of history, mythology, and even everyday life. Quetzalcoatl, the central figure in these narratives, plays a crucial role as a shamanic sorcerer, whose presence bridges the celestial and terrestrial worlds. His actions, particularly during sacred ceremonies, reveal the interconnection between humans, nature, and the divine—a relationship that governed how the Mixtec ordered their society, rituals, and cosmology.
This shamanic worldview, so different from Western linear thinking, is what makes these Codexes particularly challenging to interpret. The non-linear, boustrophedon style of the pictographs, combined with the intense visual symbolism of the Mixtec horror vacui—fear of empty space—communicates a densely layered understanding of the universe. These manuscripts were meant to be engaged with as living entities, not merely read in the static, sequential way that modern Western books are approached. Each pictograph on both sides of the accordion-folded codices reveals a unique aspect of Mixtec reality—one that is defined by continuous interaction between the supernatural and the natural, the past and the present.
Furthermore, the Codex illustrates that the Mixtec viewed their history and mythos as unchangeable and inalterable. This notion of an infinite, divine past that cannot be altered reflects a deeply rooted belief in the eternal nature of their cosmic order. The presence of Time-Persons, each tied to specific natural and celestial forces, reinforces the understanding that human and natural actions were interconnected with a grand, sacred narrative that the Mixtec believed had been set in motion by their ancestors.
The Yuta Thono Codex, along with other surviving Mesoamerican manuscripts, is a treasure trove of knowledge that preserves the sacred rituals, social structures, and cosmological beliefs of the Mixtec people. It captures a shamanic, entheogenic reality where humans and nature coexisted within a shared spiritual framework. Yet, despite the wealth of information embedded within these codices, much of their meaning remains elusive to modern scholars, illustrating just how different and profound these ancient knowledge systems were.
The loss of many of these texts during the Spanish conquest represents not only a tragedy of cultural destruction but a disruption of a profound spiritual knowledge system. The fact that only 17 pre-Columbian codices survive, with most being held in European collections, is a reminder of the lasting impact of colonization. The call to return these sacred texts to their rightful homes in Mexico is part of a larger effort to reconnect modern Indigenous communities with their ancestral knowledge and traditions.
The Yuta Thono Mixtec Mushroom Codex, therefore, is not just a historical document—it is a living testament to the enduring power of Indigenous knowledge systems. It embodies a worldview that was, and still is, fundamentally tied to the land, the cosmos, and the deep mysteries of life and death. As we continue to study and attempt to decode these ancient texts, it is essential to recognize the limitations of our own interpretive frameworks. To fully understand the Mixtec codices, we must appreciate the shamanic, non-Western modes of thinking that produced them and the sacred ceremonies that gave them life. Only then can we hope to grasp the profound depth of wisdom contained within these ancient manuscripts.
In conclusion, the Yuta Thono Mixtec Codex is a reminder of the richness of pre-Columbian spiritual and cultural traditions, a legacy that continues to offer insights into the sacred interplay between humans, nature, and the divine. As we engage with these manuscripts in the modern era, there is a growing need to respect the ancient traditions they represent and to seek ways to restore the balance that was disrupted by conquest and colonization. These codices are not merely artifacts of the past—they are living records of a world in which the sacred and the mundane were inextricably linked, a world that still offers valuable lessons for those willing to listen.
