Mayan horoscope
What does yours say?
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In the Mayan horoscope, each person is assigned a so-called aspect – the Nahual. You can find out which one you have and what it means here.
Mayan horoscope: Mayan astrology and calendar
The Maya calculate time differently than we do. We’ve known this at least since it was said in 2012 that the world might end on December 21st – because the Mayan calendar was supposed to end on that day. Afterwards it turned out that according to the Central American culture, a new earth cycle began on that date – phew, lucky again!
In contrast to our calendar, the Mayan calendar is not based on planets and constellations, but on Sun, moon and mystical numbers. A year or cycle in the so-called Tzolkin calendar which includes Maya (tzolkin = counting). 260 days – 20 periods of 13 days each. Besides that A day does not begin at midnight, but at sunrise. All of this can already be guessed: the calculation of the Mayan zodiac signs, which, like ours, are based on the birthday and actually Nahuales, i.e. aspects, is quite complicated! To make matters worse, every person gets it In addition to this Nahuales, an intention is also assignedor a galactic tone that also reveals something about his character.
Long story short: The best thing to do is to simply let an online tool calculate your mentality and intention and trust that it is correct. Here you come to one of these Nahuales calculator. But remember: the Mayan day begins at sunrise! For example, if you were born on December 14th at 5 a.m., you must enter December 13th.
Mayan horoscope: This is what the 20 aspects mean
In keeping with the 20 periods of a Mayan year, the Native Americans distinguish 20 Nahuales. These in turn are assigned to the four cardinal directions – similar to how we assign elements to our zodiac signs and speak of earth signs, fire signs, water signs and air signs.
north
- Wind (Ik): According to Mayan belief, those born in the Nahuales Wind are romantics and dreamers. Their limitless imagination allows them to always find something positive in everything and since they have a special talent for communicating, their optimism is extremely contagious to others.
- Death (Cimi): Don’t worry: For the Maya, death is not the end, but primarily the prerequisite for life. Death people live very intensely, but are never impulsive or hectic. On the contrary: those born in Cimi are characterized by calmness and patience. They also have good intuition.
- Dog (Oc): The Maya apparently associate the dog with similar characteristics as we do: Anyone who has the dog as a Nahual is considered loyal, loyal, warm-hearted and brave. Oc people are absolute team players who seem very likeable to others.
- Jaguar (Ix): The Jaguar, as a Nahual, stands for above-average intelligence. Ix people are also considered to be multi-interested, patient, courageous and somewhat mysterious – although the latter could be because not everyone understands them so easily…
- Flint (Eznab): Maya associate the flint (sometimes translated as a knife) with diplomatic skill, cleverness and helpfulness. Eznab people value honesty and fairness.
east
- Crocodile (Imix): Crocodile people are considered very creative and extremely sensitive. You like to be there for others and demonstrate a lot of empathy and tolerance in your interpersonal relationships.
- Snake (Chiccan): Those born in Snakes have reliable intuition and a magical charisma. Because of their good instincts and very self-confident demeanor, they often appear particularly wise to other people.
- Water (Muluc): Similar to our water signs, Mayan people see water people as deep, emotional and difficult to understand. In addition, people born in Muluc are typically very energetic and flexible in spirit.
- Corn (Ben): According to Mayan beliefs, Corn people are born leaders. You always keep calm and behave pragmatically and fairly. Their natural authority earns them great respect from those around them.
- Earth (Calan): In the Mayan culture, people born on earth are considered absolute head people. You have a rational worldview and always approach things analytically and very sensibly. This makes them great advisors, but sometimes makes them seem a bit cold and aloof.
Indian zodiac signs
south
- Lizard (Kan): In Mayan culture, lizard-born people are said to be sensual, passionate and emotional. They also attach great importance to a stable social network that gives them support and accompanies them through their mood swings.
- Star (llama): According to Maya, those who are born in the Nahuales of the star are extremely in need of harmony and hospitable. Lamat people are often very close to home and can also respond well to others.
- Street (Eb): Street people attribute the Maya to a very hardworking and benevolent personality. Typically they are socially engaged, considerate and selfless. It’s no wonder that people born Eb are usually very popular with those around them.
- Owl (Cib): The owl represents wisdom in most Indian cultures – including the Maya. In their astrology, people born under the sign of the Cib (sometimes translated as Vulture) are associated with calm, knowledge and intelligence, a talent for self-reflection, a high level of empathy and great spiritual strength. To others, Owl people usually seem very introverted.
- Sun (Ahau): According to Mayan mythology, Nahuale’s sun produces strikingly dreamy, optimistically inclined romantics. Ahau people are often characterized by artistic talent and a lot of creativity.
west
- Night (Akbal): Night people have a strong creative, often artistic, streak. Thanks to their extraordinary imagination and imagination, they sometimes have the most brilliant ideas, which they communicate well to those around them, despite their peculiarities. It goes without saying that those born in Akbal have a penchant for dreaming…
- deer (manic): Manic-born people are particularly characterized by their practical skills and artistry. They are very spirited and have a good sense of tact.
- Monkey (Chuen): The Maya associate the monkey aspect with joy of life and a strong sense of humor. At the same time, Chuen people are considered very charismatic, clever and creative.
- Eagle (Men): According to Mayan beliefs, people born in Eagles have an above-average desire for freedom and are great idealists. You have an excellent eye for what is important and a high level of intelligence. They are also sensitive to those around them and can empathize well with others.
- Storm (Cauac): Storm people are considered particularly curious, but also empathetic. You are interested in other people as well as in nature, technology, politics and art. This combination makes them great scientists and educators.
Mayan horoscope: This is what the 13 intentions mean
In addition to the Nahuales, according to the Mayan horoscope, a person’s personality is shaped by the intention or galactic tone in which they were born – similar to how we assume that our ascendant and moon sign also affect our character. The 13 galactic tones stand for the following properties.
- Hun: Assertiveness, independence, ability to work in a team, drive
- Ka: balance, sensitivity, empathy, charisma
- Ox: Restlessness, communication skills, tact, drive
- Kan: Stability, loyalty, awareness of values, love of order
- Ho: intelligence, curiosity, desire for research, organizational skills
- Uac: urge to move, flexibility, diplomacy, spirit of innovation
- Uus: Determination, love of truth, efficiency, morality
- Uaxac: Structure, care, fairness, discipline
- Bolon: Patience, perseverance, perfectionism, willingness to perform
- Lahun: sense of responsibility, pragmatism, adherence to rules, team spirit
- Buluk: vigor, creative spirit, desire to improve the world, ingenuity
- La Ka: memory, intellect, mental power, wisdom
- Oxlahun: Persistence, authority, entitlement, impatience
Would you like further excursions into the astrology of other cultures? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about Egyptian zodiac signs, Japanese zodiac signs, Chinese zodiac signs and Native American zodiac signs.