William Douglas Horden has researched indigenous divinatory systems of ancient China and Mexico with passion and independence since 1969. He is steeped in the shamanic world view from living in the Copper Canyon of Mexico with the Tarahumara Indians and in numerous other indigenous communities over the past few decades. William was initially trained in the I Ching by Master Khigh Alx Dhiegh and has since developed a fresh new approach to the ancient art. He currently lives in Roseburg, Oregon and Coatepec, Mexico.

"It is rare to see such a lucid and appreciative summary of a life so well lived, and readers will be inspired not only by the tales Horden tells, but by his example of learning with an open mind and heart." -- Publishers Weekly (November)

This warm-hearted, inspiring memoir/teaching by a modern Taoist I Ching master/Toltec shaman conveys the ecstasy and intricacies of crossing the unknown and exploring the other... Horden’s provocative story unfolds in non-sequential time chapters with commentaries, allowing the reader to register the moving account in one’s own consciousness, much like the experience of consulting the I Ching. A heartfelt sharing of ancient wisdom and insight." -- Stan Madson, co-founder, Bodhi Tree Bookstore