Have you ever wondered how the Mayan Calendar affects our daily existence? Do you want to know if Mayan astrology has something to do with your character, strengths and weaknesses as an individual? Stay where you are because this article is about to offer you your astrological signs based on Mayan culture.
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Mayan Astrology Signs and Interpretation
Back in the sixth century A.D., the Mayan people had attained their pinnacle in power and have established awesome skills in earthenware, writing and mathematics. These made the Mayan Calendar an eminent contribution of the Mayan civilization. They also left a stunning artwork along with their architectural prowess.
Their civilization emerged in Mesoamerica, now known as Mexico and Central America. The Maya adapted the Tzolk’in, which means ‘count of days’, from the ancient Aztec, Toltec and Olmec traditions of Mesoamerica. The Mayan people used their own names to label the 20 astrology signs that embodies this calendar. When a child is born to the present-day Maya, the parents already know what the child’s character and nature will be because of the astrology sign and the accompanying number. These two factors can be compared to the sun and moon signs of the Gregorian or Western astrology.
With the Mayan calendar, it comprises of 18 months of 20 days instead of the usual 12 months of 28-31 days. This is referred to as the Haab calendar, which used 19 Mayan astrology signs that represents the movement of the days throughout the year. It is followed by 5 days called the Uayeb. Nevertheless, the day count still adds up to 365 days.
Today, a lot of mysteries envelopes the Mayan astrology. The precise meanings of the astrology signs are vague. Many prevailing interpretations have been given, however, not all of them are based on researches from the Mayan culture and the representation used by them. Many of them symbolism and meanings are anchored from their culture and living, weather, four directions and astronomy. Do you want to know what is your Mayan Astrology Sign? Here’s the list and their interpretation.
Che’n (January 2- January 21)
Significance: Black Storm, Black Sky, Moon, One Flower
Cardinal direction: West
Analysis: They are considered as people of the night. For those born under the Ch’en sign, the hours after sunset and before sunrise are the power times for them. Take this time to develop yourself more through quiet energy. You have a natural connection to moon energies. Wearing a moonstone may increase you leaning with lunar powers. Facing westward during meditation can be very favorable to you.
Yax (January 22-February 10)
Significance: Green Storm, Venus, Two Flower
Cardinal direction: South
Analysis: Venus is your ruling planet and you are innately calm and affectionate. Those born under the Yax sign have a connection with people born under the Yaxk’in sign. Look at your peace-keeping skills to bring harmony to your surroundings. You are blessed to be a peace-keeper especially by this time and you can also be a blessing to the world by doing good always.
Sac (February 11-March 2)
Significance: White Storm, Frog, Frog Constellation, Three Flower
Cardinal direction: North
Analysis: They are known as the people of morning hours. Early morning is your power time. Those born under the Sac sign should make some time reflecting during the first hours of the day because great knowledge can make way to you at this time. Moreover, the frog is your power animal. It represents flexibility and ease with changes. Frogs can make a hasty and easy jump from one phase of consciousness to another. Welcome the changes coming in your life for this is your power.
Keh (March 3-March 22)
Significance: Red Storm, Trees, Deer
Cardinal direction: East
Analysis: These people are born with an affinity for nature and natural equity. People born under the Keh sign can lend a hand in the restoration of the natural harmony of the planet by your deeds. Your power color is red and fire is your energy. Let your blazing nature be known and accept your dominant force. Find time to meditate in forests to nurture your natural power. Your animal is the deer.
Mak (March 23-April 11)
Significance: Enclosed, Cover, God of Number 3
Analysis: People born under the Mak sign are under one of the biggest mysteries of the Mayan astrology signs. The interpretation of your sign is less clearly specified compared to others. The Mak sign is a puzzle making you mysterious as well. You’re at your best when little about you is known by others. Spend time in self-examination and meditation. You might discover the wonders of your existence when you find time to be alone. Your power number is 3 which is referred to as a number of completion, equilibrium and divinity.
K’ank’in (April 12-May 1)
Significance: Earth, Dog, Yellow, Underworld, Yellow Sun
Analysis: They are the people of the sun and the earth. Those born under the K’ank’in sign are connected to the earth where you walk on and to the solar energies of the sun. Having some time directly under the sunlight for reflection can bring wisdom to you. Visiting a cave for solemnity is also good for you to experience serenity and calmness within the earth. Your power animal is a yellow dog. They are known for their loyalty but they also have an exceptional innate strength.
Muwan (May 2-May 21)
Significance: Owl (Moan Bird), God of Rain and Clouds, Fire
Analysis: They have an affinity to water and fire. Love these two elements especially during thunderstorms when both elements are active in rain and lightning. Those people born under the Muwan sign consider storms are their power time. Your power animal is an Owl which is familiar to Mayans as the moan bird. Owls have a great visionary ability. They are seers who can recognize the truth around them.
Pax (May 22-June 10)
Significance: Planting Time, Puma, Steam, Arrow, Drum
Analysis: People under the Pax sign have the Jaguar as their animal totem. Jaguars play a vital role in the Mayan culture. They exemplify leadership. Your strength is to lead people. You also have a direct nature of an arrow and a firm strength of a drumbeat. Use the drum to bring toughness and balance in your life. Your element is steam, a combination of water, fire and earth.
Kayab (June 11-June 30)
Significance: Turtle, Moon Goddess, One God
Analysis: They have an innate affinity to the moon and spiritual undertakings. Those born under the Kayab sign are fond of searching for the deeper meaning of what is happening everyday in their lives. Turtle is your power animal. They represent great wisdom and serve as carriers of the earth.
Kumk’u (July 1-July 20)
Significance: Conch over Maize, Grain, Two Lord, Crocodile, Dark, Itzamnas gods of rain and plants
Analysis: They have a duplex nature. Those born under the Kumk’u sign are often seeing contradicting perspectives clearly and acknowledging the insight that both perspectives give. Crocodiles have the ability for patience, survival and timing making it your power animal. Look into the potentiality of longevity and firmness. You do not need to find for changes because change happens all around you without disturbing you.
Wayeb (July 21-July 25)
Significance: Unlucky Days, The Earth God, Specter, the Missing Days (short 5 day month)
Analysis: People under this sign are considered the irregularities of the Mayan astrology signs. The Wayeb period is only 5 days out of the year, compared to the 20-day span of all other Mayan zodiac signs. During these days, ancient Mayan felt the disturbance in the natural balance. This is the time when other forces come in like the pagan idea of Samhain when ghosts walk the cosmos. For clarity, those born under this sign does not mean bad luck. It just means that you are more likely to have a strong line to the other worlds and realms. You have have an extra-sensory perception and walk between our world to another.
Pop (July 26-August 14)
Significance: Jaguar, Chief, Leader, Soft Earth
Analysis: They are born leaders. Chief and Jaguar both refer to positions of authority in olden Maya. Those under the Pop sign can bring an evident vision and direction to people around you while considering their needs as well. Your gift is to guide and lead others. You have an affinity to earth and doing reflections with the it nurture your skills.
Wo (August 15-September 3)
Significance: Black Sky, Black Jaguar, Black Storm, Nighttime, Frog, Two Soft Earth
Analysis: They have similarities to people under the Che’n and Sac signs. Those under the sign of Wo can gain more intellect hours after sunset and before the sun rises just like the Che’n sign. On the other hand, your power animal is the frog, similar to the Sac sign. You are a mystical person who is in search for unknown knowledge and mysteries.
Sip (September 4-September 23)
Significance: Red Conjunction, Red Sky, Red Storm, Deer, Stag
Analysis: They have a strong connection with fire and air. People born under the Sip sign has the deer, precisely the stag, as its animal totem. The deer is a representation of grace and relationship to the forest. The stag is the imperial ruler of the forest. Welcome the energies of nobility and grace in your being. Also, red is your power color.
Sotz (September 24-October 13)
Significance: Bat, Fish, Two Moss, Beginning of Winter
Analysis: Bat and fish are the power animals of the people under the Sotz sign. One has the ability to explore through air and the other wanders the water. Bat is known for its connection to the earth. It’s natural state is to go back to the caves every day to rest. Being an extremely sensitive creature, the strength you can get from bats are sensitivity, intuition and ability to see through an illusion. Moreover, the fish is a representation of depth and subconsciousness. Your fish combined with the bat can offer you a deep and intense intuition that is not seen to most people. Air and water are the elements of Sotz.
Sec (October 14-November 2)
Significance: Sky and Earth
Analysis: They are associated to two elements: sky and earth. People under the sign of Sec have an admiration with the sky and are interested in all matters from above. Air (sky) is the element of mental energies and earth is the practical element. Having these combined, you have the gift of analyzing any occurrence and discovering the most effective answer. This gift can make you give assistance to your surroundings with humble views.
Xul (November 3-November 22)
Significance: Dog with suntail, Bird Days, Dog God
Analysis: They have a close connection with the dog as their animal totem. To the Mayans, they believed that dogs served as guardians of people to the next life, thus making them a very important animal to their culture. People born under the Xul sign portrays the character of the dog like being dedicated, loyal and strong. They also have a strong line to the afterlife so they can help other people unleash their fears and doubts of death and passing.
Yaxk’in (November 23-December 12)
Significance: New Sun, Sun God, Red Clouds, Green
Analysis: People born under the Yaxk’in sign have an association with the Mayan Sun God, Ah Kin, who provided protection against disease, darkness and drought. They are natural healer, whether through soothing words or healing practitioner. However, this sign has one downfall which is doubt. The Sun God was known as the bearer of doubt and indecisiveness. Learn to trust your choices and the decisions of other people around you.
Mol (December 13-January 1)
Significance: Water, Clouds Gather, Jaguar, Gathering
Analysis: They are associated to the cardinal element of water. Those people who are born under the sign of Mol are said to have the skills of “making the rains come.” Be observant to how weather patterns make you feel because your power times are inclined with water and rainfall. Your power animal is Jaguar which represents the wonders of the shamans and the power of leaders back in the Mayan culture. You have a connection to these roles and your life can lead you to the path of a spiritual leader.
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