Evading death

In Castaneda’s works, there’s the idea that a practitioner can evade death by shifting their assemblage point far enough — even to the point of passing through the Eagle. This is portrayed as a kind of final act of freedom, breaking from the cycle of ordinary human fate.

But how exactly does one do this at the moment of death? Is it a conscious act that requires specific awareness and preparation? Or does it occur outside of linear time, as something more abstract or experiential beyond ordinary perception?

The Eagle is described in metaphorical terms — as something that “devours awareness” — but are there more concrete explanations or steps given in the Toltec tradition for how a warrior can truly evade being consumed?

Is there any clarity in the texts or from advanced practitioners on how this works in practical terms? Or is it meant to remain deliberately ambiguous — an unknowable mystery that can only be approached through direct experience?

Would love to hear others’ thoughts, interpretations, or even personal insights from practice.