139 of 141 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A profound, multi-disciplinary synthesis, Mar 16 2005
By Laura Wikle "LWikle0008" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: ALCHEMY OF NINE DIMENSIONS: DECODING THE VERTICAL AXIS, CROP CIRCLES, AND THE MAYAN CALENDAR (Paperback)
If you aren't inclined towards books that require you to stretch your mind in order to study complex concepts (like some of the Seth books) then this book isn't for you. But if you are, you will be richly rewarded with this goldmine of a book!
The material is sophisticated, scientific, and technical. Barbara Hand Clow crafts an explanation of the dimensions through the fields of astronomy, physics, geometry, and spirituality, among others, with the mastery of a wizard - a true work of alchemy. Readers gain a sense of the nature of each dimension and how each one influences our lives. Gerry Clow ushers in each chapter with a meditation that flavors the particular dimension. I wish I had followed the authors' advice to read one chapter a day; I didn't because I was so enthralled. But, no joke - this is a LOT to process. The quality of the material is phenomenal and on the second read, I found it even more interesting.
Be forewarned - this is not easy material to grasp. But this book was exactly what I was looking for: an understanding of how each of the dimensions affects our chakra systems, how the information from the dimensions is disseminated, and a practical guide to integrating the information in daily life. If these ideas are up your alley, you will not be disappointed.
56 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Only If You're Ready...., Sep 15 2006
By Spiritlight "Spiritlight" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: ALCHEMY OF NINE DIMENSIONS: DECODING THE VERTICAL AXIS, CROP CIRCLES, AND THE MAYAN CALENDAR (Paperback)
This is one of those books that you will understand ONLY if you're ready! If you are *not* at this particular place in your spiritual search, this book will make no sense to you whatsoever. If you are, then this book will open up a wealth of insight previously unavailable.
I have been reading Barbara Marciniak's Pleaidian books (also written for the spiritually ready), and felt this was an adjunct to the studies I have undertaken in this area. Barbara Hand Clow's book has served to expand my view of possibilities, to challenge my thinking even further and to delve deeper into my own truth. In doing so, I can clearly see that this book would appear to be complete gibberish to anyone not at this particular spiritual juncture--that's *spiritual,* not religious.
In reading Alchemy of Nine Dimensions, along with other Pleaidian books including Marciniak's, things make more sense than they ever have in my over four decades on this planet. History, religious teachings, human nature and potential--all were a totally disconnected jumble before, whereas now all the disparate pieces are falling into place.
If you are up to the challenge of stepping beyond sleeping-sheep paradigms, read this book, and then decide.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An intersting book!, Sep 21 2007
By Sana Fredrisken "Sana" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: ALCHEMY OF NINE DIMENSIONS: DECODING THE VERTICAL AXIS, CROP CIRCLES, AND THE MAYAN CALENDAR (Paperback)
I the beginning it took me a little bit to get used to Barbara's style and the concepts, considering that this was my first read by her. Nevertheless, the book is wonderfully laid out and explained so thoroughly that however complex the ideas (which were completely foriegn to me)became comprehendible, mind expanding and exciting! it is almost a text book like approach, very systematic and scientific- I loved it! Paired with Gerry's gentle meditations especially towards the end of the book were extremely helpful. When I finished the book I was in complete awe (and tears) perhaps for having gained such a fresh new perspective and a deeper understanding. This was a great book, I recommend it to anyone!