In the 2nd – 10th centuries AD, in the southern part of Mexico and in the territory of modern Guatemala, Honduras and Belize, there was a very high and extremely unique culture of the Mayan Indians. The Mayan civilization was a network of city-states, most of which were destroyed at the end of the 9th century. In the 16th century, the Mayan culture was destroyed by the Spanish colonialists, who, eradicating the local religion, burned almost all the manuscripts containing both knowledge and the very history of the people. When the ruins of Mayan cities began to be discovered in the 19th century, the remains of colossal observatory temples were also discovered. One of the most famous Mayan cities, founded in the 8th century, Chichen Itza (in the north of Yucatan) was already a ruin by the time of the Spaniards. But the remains of its grandiose religious and astronomical buildings (including the Karakol observatory) still amaze researchers.
In only four manuscripts (so-called codices) found so far, the Maya were also found dating back to different eras BC information about the astronomical, cosmogonic and cosmological knowledge and ideas of this people. Some of the confusion in the surviving astronomical and astrological information can be explained by the fact that the surviving manuscripts are incomplete, and most importantly, they are mostly simplified rural priestly “reference books.” A number of texts were also found on stone slabs-steles.
The worship of the Sun and Moon by the Mayans, Incas, and Aztecs dates back to ancient times. The priests at their observatories - sites located on the flat tops of grandiose step pyramids, tens of meters high, systematically monitored the sky, believing that all phenomena on Earth and in the state were determined by its laws.
Particular attention was paid to eclipses and the movement of moving luminaries - planets, which were credited with a great influence on the life and affairs of people and the state as a whole. The Mayan priests used the celestial bodies to predict happy or unlucky days for certain actions, not for individuals, but for certain social strata or age groups of the population.
As a result of systematic observations, the Mayan astrologer priests determined with fairly high accuracy the synodic periods of all known planets. Particular attention was paid to observations of the “Big Star” - Venus (mainly for astrological purposes). In addition to Venus, according to the Mayans, the Moon and shooting stars had a particularly strong influence on people.
The Mayans adopted a 20-digit counting system, which was also reflected in the structure of the calendar. Another, in addition to 20, the main number in Mayan astronomy and astrology was the number 13. The area of the sky through which the Sun passed among the stars during the year, the Mayans divided into 13 constellation areas (“Zodiac”): 1. – ?; 2. – ?; 3. Bat; 4. Frog; 5. Parrot; 6. Snake with trunk; 7. Owl; 8. Scorpio; 9. Turtle; 10. Rattlesnake; eleven. - ?; 12. Jaguar; 13. Monkey.
The astronomical basis of the classical Mayan calendar was complex. Firstly, it was a sunny tropical year (haab). It consisted of 18 months of 20 days each (360 days), to which 5 extra unnamed days were added for the “change of power of the main gods.” The Mayans knew about the discrepancy between the 365-day calendar year and the true solar year, to take this into account they introduced a system of inserting additional days. This system gave the length of the year only 20 seconds less than the true one (the error of our Gregorian calendar is one and a half times larger). According to the research of V.I. Kozhanchikov, the Mayan calendar also took into account the synodic periods of movement of all five planets.
In addition, for astrological purposes the Mayans used " short year" of 260 days, based on the already mentioned key numbers 13 and 20. This 260-day cycle (Tzolkin), which is a unique feature of Mesoamerican astrology, was formed by 200 BC. There are several explanations for why this particular cycle was identified.
First, the average time between conception and birth of a human being is 266 days, and Mayan women to this day associate tzolkin with the period of pregnancy.
Names of the 18 months of the year Haab Maya
(in order of pictures in the picture)
pop v vulture
social sec shul
Yashkin Mol Chen
yash sak keh
mak kankin muan
Pash Kayyab Kumhu
Second, there are at least four celestial events associated with the 260-day cycle:
– the average time interval between the appearances of Venus as a morning or evening star is 263 days;
– the average synodic period of revolution of Mars is 780 days, that is, exactly three “short years”;
– the average time interval between two successive halves of the eclipse season of 173.5 days relates to Tzolkin as 3:2;
- the celestial rhythm, which makes sense only in tropical latitudes, is associated with the periods of time during which the midday Sun in its highest point located in the north and south. These intervals vary with latitude, but at the parallel of 14.5°N, which is close to the position of the great Mayan city of Copan and the preclassic city of Izapa, the annual cycle is thus clearly divided into 105- and 260-day periods.
For the beginning of their chronology, the Mayans accepted the mythical calculated date - 5,041,738 BC. But they kept their chronology (in European reckoning) from 3113 BC. A significant mystery is that the Mayans introduced periods covering colossal intervals into their chronology system time. The Mayans had a whole hierarchy of periods. Starting from 1 kin (1 day), periods were multiples of 20 (with one exception): vinal = 1 kin x 20; tun = 1 vinal x 18 = 360 kin; k"atun = 20 tuns (about 20 years); baktun = 20 k"atuns; pictun = 20 baktuns... alav "tun = 64 million years! The multiplicity of 20 was violated once, to harmonize the counting with the real solar year. Why these periods were introduced and how the Mayans calculated the zero date of their chronology remains unknown. This is the interest of civilization Maya brings them closer to the natural philosophers of Ancient India for particularly large numbers and eras.
Thus, the Mayans used two calendar systems: the long year, used in civil life, and a short year of 260 days associated with astrology and religious rituals. The long year was divided into two types. A year of 360 days ("tun") was used for special purposes, but in everyday life the Mayans used a year of 365 days ("haab"), consisting of 18 months of 20 days. The five remaining days ("days without name") were placed at the end of the year. They were considered fatal. The short 260-day year ("Tzolkin") had 13 months of 20 days with weeks of 13 days. The days of the week were designated by numbers from 1 to 13. There was also a 9-day week. The years were combined into cycles: 4-year (in which the names of days and numbers of months were repeated) and 52-year (a combination of haab and tzolkin, 365 x 52 = 260 x 73 = 18,980).
According to the Mayans, the universe, like the Nahuas, consisted of 13 heavens and 9 underworlds. The lower “sky of the Moon” (moon goddess) was followed by “sky of the stars and the god of the Earth,” then “sky of the Sun and the goddess of water,” and after that “sky of Venus and the god of the Sun.” Even higher was the “sky of comets and the goddess of love.” The sixth heaven - " black sky night and god of death", seventh - " blue sky day and the god of corn." Above it is the "sky of storms and the god of rain", and then the "white sky of the god of the winds", the "yellow sky of Um-tsek" (i.e. the god of death) and the "red sky of sacrifices". The penultimate sky was given to the god of grain, and the last, thirteenth, was associated with the god in the form of an Owl and in some manuscripts is deciphered as belonging to that, "who owns the sky." Indian sources often mention a group of gods, Oshlahun-Ti-Ku, lords of the heavens. These deities, the patrons of the 13-day week, were at enmity with another group of gods - the lords of the underworld, Bolon-Ti-Ku. Often these groups were perceived as a single whole. In the center of the universe, according to the Maya, stands world tree, penetrating all layers of heaven, and in its corners, i.e. cardinal directions, there are four others: red (east), white (north), black (west) and yellow (south). Chaks (rain gods), pawahtuns (wind gods) and bakabs (carriers or holders of the sky) were associated with the four cardinal directions; they were located on the world trees and differed in color associated with one or another cardinal direction. Each colored trinity ruled the year.
Aztec astrology
Among the Aztecs, who came to the Valley of Mexico from the north of the country in the 13th century and adopted the ideas of their predecessors, the Toltecs, as well as the Zapotecs, Mayans, Mixtecs and Tarascans, the main motifs of mythology are the eternal struggle of two principles (light and darkness, sun and moisture, life and death etc.), the development of the universe according to certain stages or cycles, the dependence of man on the will of the deities who personified the forces of nature, the need to constantly feed the gods with human blood, without which they would die, the death of the gods would mean a worldwide catastrophe. According to myths, the universe was created Tezcatlipoca And Quetzalcoatlem and went through four stages (or eras) of development. The first era (“Four Jaguars”), in which Tezcatlipoca was the supreme deity in the form of the Sun, ended with the extermination of the tribe of giants who then inhabited the earth by jaguars. In the second era (“Four Winds”) Quetzalcoatl became the Sun, and it ended with hurricanes and the transformation of people into monkeys. Tlaloc became the third Sun, and his era (“Four Rains”) ended with a worldwide fire. In the fourth era (“Four Waters”), the Sun was the water goddess Chalchiuhtlicue; this period ended with a flood, during which people turned into fish. Modern, fifth era ("Four Earthquakes") with the Sun God Tonatiuh must end in terrible cataclysms.
Every 52 years the universe was in danger of being destroyed, so the end of such a cycle and the beginning of a new one was accompanied by particularly significant rituals. According to myths, the universe was divided horizontally into four parts of the world and a center. The fire god Xiuhtecuhtli dominated the center. The East was considered a land of abundance and was dedicated to Tlaloc and the god of clouds and stars, Mixcoatl. The rulers of the south were the sowing god Xipe Totec and Macuilxochitl, but it was regarded as the region of evil. The West had auspicious significance, as it served as the home of the planet Venus, one of the incarnations of Quetzalcoatl. Finally, the north was subject to the god of death Mictlantecuhtli. Vertically, the world was divided into 13 heavens (each of which was inhabited by a specific god) and 9 hells. By the time of the Spanish conquest, a special group of gods of the stars and planets existed in the Aztec pantheon: Tonatiuh, the god of the Moon - Metztli, Mixcoatl, the god of the planet Venus - Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, the star gods of the north - Senzon-Mimixcoa, etc.
The Aztecs paid special attention to the cult of the planet Venus, associated with Quetzalcoatl. At the same time the morning star and the evening luminary, Venus was a symbol of life and death. Aztec astrologers found that the 8 annual cycles of Venus correspond to 5 solar years. Every 65 solar years (that is, 104 periods of Venus), the 13-year and 5-year cycles coincide, making the 65-year cycle especially important.
Bruce Scofield notes that Mesoamerican Indian astrology gave the same importance to intervals of time as Western astrology gives to regions of space. The Western Zodiac, aspects, houses - these are all spatial elements. In the Mesoamerican system, time intervals, with the day as the basic unit, had the same purpose.
There are 20 key signs that move in a clear sequence, controlling time intervals of 1 or 13 days. The 12 zodiac signs of Western astrology correspond to the Mesoamerican Decans, a set of signs within signs. Like the Zodiac, the 20 key signs of Mesoamerican Indian astrology archetypally describe an evolutionary sequence. Celestial events and human births were interpreted according to the symbolism of the time intervals in which they occurred.
The 20 signs of Mesoamerican astrology are grouped into five groups of 4 signs. An important role in assessing a sign is played by its connection with a certain side of the world.
| EAST | NORTH | WEST | SOUTH |
| 1. Crocodile | 2. Wind | 3. Home | 4. Lizard |
| 5. Snake | 6. Death | 7. Deer | 8. Rabbit |
| 9. Water | 10.Dog | 11.Monkey | 12.Grass |
| 13.Reed | 1. Ocelot | 2. Eagle | 3. Vulture |
| 4. Movement | 5. Knife | 6. Rain | 7. Flower |
Each of these signs, called tonalli by the Aztecs, rules one day in the order shown above (from left to right). After 20 days, the cycle of such “daily signs” is repeated. Each day also has its own number - from 1 to 13, this cycle runs simultaneously with the 20-day cycle (1- Crocodile, 2 - Wind... 13 - Reed, 1 - Ocelot... 7 - Flower, 8 - Crocodile, etc. .d.). The sign with number 1 is considered the ruler of the entire 13-day period. 20 cycles of these thirteen numbers, coinciding with 13 cycles of twenty daily signs, form a 260-day calendar and astrological cycle, which the Mayans called “Tzolkin”, and the Aztecs called “tonalpouhalli”. Thus, in a 260-day cycle, each day is associated with a daily sign and is also included in a 13-day sign. Each of the 20 groups of 13 days began with the number 1 and a new name. Depending on the first day, each group was favorable, unfavorable, or neutral. So there were 260 in the cycle various combinations. Numbers containing seven, as well as 10 or more, were considered favorable, and nine foreshadowed misfortune.
The daily sign and the 13-day sign are fundamental concepts of Indian astrology and provide the key to understanding personality and to the analysis of celestial events. In the minds of the Aztecs, the birth sign of each person predetermined his entire fate, as well as his path to another world. The role of astrologers was enormous, because no one dared to do anything important without first consulting and receiving the approval of one of the specialists who simultaneously played the role of scientists, psychologists and priests.
Indian horoscope
Let's give a few examples. Those born on the 1st day of Ocelot are more at risk than others of being captured and dying in a foreign land; on the 2nd day of the Rabbit - indulge in drunkenness; The 4th day of the Dog promises wealth for the newborn. The East was a symbol of fertility, and the North, on the contrary, of infertility, the West was associated with withering and death, the South did not have clearly defined characteristics.
| Name of the day | Prediction for those born on this day | |
| Mayan | Aztecs | |
| Imish (world tree) |
Crocodile | Dishonest, lustful sinner, the worst person, indecisive, doubting |
| Ik (wind) |
Wind | A very lustful, dishonest man, his fate is bad |
| Ak "bal (dark) |
House | Pathetic plebeian without a future, poor, hunter |
| K"an (iguana) |
Lizard | Jack of all trades, rich, wise |
| Chikchan (cloud serpent) |
Snake | Fire soul, killer, bad fate |
| Kimi (death) |
Death | Very bad fate, killer |
| Manik (eating) |
Deer | Bloody are his claws, very bad |
| Lamat (shining star) |
Rabbit | Annoying, drunkard, dishonest talker, sower of discord |
| Muluk (water) |
Water | His soul is from the fire, his fate is bad |
| OK (dog) |
Dog | Reckless, foolish, discordant, adulterer |
| Chuen (craftsman) |
Monkey | A skilled carpenter and weaver, a jack of all trades, Rich life, luck in business, prudence |
| Ab (fog) |
Grass | Rich, his wealth is community, generous, not quarrelsome, very good person |
| Ben (weed shoots) |
Cane | Pathetic, poor, plebeian |
| Ish (jaguar) |
Ocelot | Brave jaguar, bloody mouth and claws, meat eater, killer |
| Men (Job) |
Eagle | Jack of all trades, very good, will speak soon |
| Kib (peck) |
Vulture | Thief, hunter character, brave, also killer, bad fate, bad |
| Boar (earthquake) |
Movement | Wise and prudent merchant, bloodletter and medicine man, good, prudent |
| Esanab (silicon knife) |
Knife | Witch Doctor and Bleeder, Healthy, Brave |
| Kawak (bad weather) |
Rain | Noble, very dreamy |
| Ahau (lord) |
Flower | Rich, prudent, brave, good |
Each 13-day period also has its own astrological meaning, determined by the first day of this period: Crocodile(1. Crocodile – 13. Reed). He has no conflict between love and work. He is a daredevil, but goes to the goal with a cool head. Brings happiness to others. Personal well-being is dear to him. Exudes optimism and generosity. Touchingly cares for his partner, sometimes deifying him. Women are attractive creatures, feminine, combine work and family life. Next to them, a man takes a break from everyday life. She is a homemaker, inclined to work in a team, and has many friends. People of this sign are all lucky, they know how to handle money.
Ocelot(1. Ocelot – 13. Death). Hunter, there is no prohibition for him. Resourceful, nature has endowed him with many abilities with which another would have achieved much. He seeks only his own happiness, pleasure, and knows no remorse. Does not like all sorts of responsibilities, both in love and in work. These are free, carefree natures who always play with love. They are adored and willingly test themselves in the arts, often with varying degrees of success. Accuracy and accuracy are not their strong point. However, they know how to glide through life.
Deer(1. Deer – 13. Rain). The horns don't threaten you. These people go to the wall wisely, because they do not tolerate obstacles. Very proud. Behind their temperament lies a timid nature, a fear of the precipice of happiness. They are jealous and fall in love quickly and deeply. They are looking for a type who will worship them. They know how to caress their partner. Happy in life. They always need someone ready to serve.
Flower(1. Flower – 13. Grass). These people are born artistic people: musicians, writers, specialists in their field. They have a cheerful disposition, they are happy and contented, even if there is no special reason for it. Their frivolity is dangerous. Sometimes they are arrogant and can insult and offend. They show off their merits, which, however, are obvious. If something doesn’t work out right away, they retreat. Therefore they are either at the top or at the bottom, but not in the middle. Women are cheerful, love to dance, enjoy life. They love to dress and know how to wear clothes with taste. A efficient and faithful wife, if she finds a suitable partner.
Cane(1. Reed – 13. Snake). A sign associated with the wind. People of this sign are quick-tempered, hot-tempered, internally troubled, fickle and absent-minded. They can't take root anywhere. Adventurers, discoverers, love travel. Major speakers, lawyers. They love big words, you have to be careful with them, because they are created to be troublemakers and spies. Wealth does not shower on them, but they know how to stay afloat, sometimes at the expense of others. A difficult partner, although he may like him.
Death(1. Death – 13. Knife). Those born under this sign are the darling of fate. Life is abundant. Spiritual and material wealth, respect, honor, but they are afraid of him. Although he is a hospitable person who loves to throw feasts, he gives his favor and disfavor according to his mood. It is dangerous to have an enemy in him. Loyalty is not his strong suit. He has few friends, he is capricious and power-hungry. One can benefit from misfortune. Must take care of my fragile health.
Rain(1. Rain – 13. Monkey). His days are under the influence of formidable goddesses - women who treat man with envy. A person of this sign must be resourceful in order to win a place in the sun. He's doing magical powers, magic, witchcraft. Men are poor guys, seducers, looking only for pleasure. Women are carefree, fickle, seek pleasure and find it. They are capable of commerce, because in addition to cunning they have amazing resilience. Beware of their language, they are not liked for this, but sometimes respected.
Grass(1. Grass – 13. Lizard). They mistakenly consider themselves failures. Gentle, affectionate, but sometimes they suffocate with their affection. The man is a reliable craftsman “with two right hands.” A woman knows many crafts, loves children and sacrifices herself for them. Prone to pessimism. Mine and yours - they do not separate these two concepts. So, like magpies, they collect those treasures that do not belong to them in order to rejoice in them. Friction with neighbors and friends.
Snake(1. Snake – 13. Movement). A sign of good mothers. Knows how to approach life on the lighter side. Often forgets about duty and responsibility. Fate favors her; career - ascending to well-being. Amazingly lazy, can fall; if this happens, you will find yourself in a safe place, and things will go better than before. Even debts and guilt will not bring you out of a state of peace. Appreciates gluttony and company. She has many friends, she goes everywhere for her sake, she is a cheerful person. In her youth she causes a lot of trouble, gets sick, and is disobedient. The Snake woman is valued as an intelligent employee. In the role of a wife, she is a reliable comrade, like a mother above others. Her birth is easy, she is the lucky one here too.
Knife(1. Knife – 13. Dog). These are lucky people with great abilities. The main properties are strength and insight. Great physical strength and performance. They love to work and eat. Can be top athletes. In love, feeling is not their strongest side, but they are strong and inventive, and have difficulty finding an approach to their partner. They know how to lead. A person of this sign is not a means of mechanical traction. Combining vitality with intelligence. He is straightforward and simple. He is incorruptible in his position, his advice is valuable. Nerves are like a steel rope. Sometimes pedantic. Always sincere and decent, a darling of fate who succeeds in everything.
Monkey(1. Monkey – 13. House). Carefree, cheerful, frivolous. If it is necessary to expend labor to achieve wealth, she will not strive for it, as she is afraid of regular work. Her dream profession is: dancer, musician, singer. Favorite pastime: playing, dreaming. She loves coquetry, but it is impossible to be offended by her. She believes in castles in the air, which she herself will break. She loves children, as she herself has a lot of childish carelessness. People of this sign are loved in society. They bring a good mood, but are fundamentally predisposed to melancholy. They care a lot about their health. But they need not fear for this.
Lizard(1. Lizard – 13. Vulture). She is the best partner. Connected with nature and physically very agile. Hates inactivity and immobility. Always in the fresh air, so she has good health. These are gardeners, foresters, peasants, i.e. “farmers” stand firmly on the ground. Reliably, with a sense of duty, he does his job. Even better than required, he easily endures losses and defeats. In marriage she is reliable and gives support. You are safe with her, she controls her nerves. Everything is going well for her.
Movement(1. Movement – 13. Water). loving person, does not know boredom, is constantly active, he is overwhelmed by ideas and thoughts. Energetic. Not a very comfortable marriage partner. She is a beautiful, thoroughbred woman, her sensual radiation completely destroys a man’s world. He is a merciless daredevil and knows his strength. Everything they do soon turns into smoke. They are fickle and changeable, but can get into the position of a partner. Not at any cost, but true in their own way. After a long search, they find a permanent partner.
Dog(1. Dog – 13. Wind). His love requires sacrifice. Happiness falls unexpectedly. He doesn’t wait for a miracle, doesn’t rely on chance, and especially not in love. He knows how to fight for happiness, but he does it not as a player, but as a worker. He knows how to do big things and lead. Created to be a director, conductor. He has a flair for what is essential and necessary. Faithful and reliable, if his life is not turned into hell. An almost ideal partner in marriage, but he is “married” tightly to his profession, so he may lose his partner. It is not very easy to understand. To love him, you need to sacrifice something, which he, however, will generously and generously pay for. What is given to him comes back a hundredfold.
House(1. House – 13. Eagle). In love, a person of this sign is not domestic. A player by nature. A tendency towards pessimism, sometimes there is a reason for this. They play passionately, in the worst case they risk everything they have. Women are sociable, talkative, love to pour out their hearts, and look forward to new adventures. They love passionately and sacrifice everything in love. We need a firm hand in a partner who will lead people born under this sign.
Vulture(1. Vulture – 13. Rabbit). They love a quiet life and are faithful. Secured long life. Children get sick at first, but live long. They don't run after happiness. Reasonable, born scientists. They make a problem out of love. They want to possess their partner not only physically, but also in his thoughts, although they themselves do not like it when someone gets into their soul. Very loyal, homely, friendly, but taciturn, thrifty, but sometimes generous.
Water(1. Water – 13. Crocodile). They love surprises in marriage. The goddess (water) is very changeable, she shows a new face every moment. People of this sign are neither good nor evil, neither poor nor rich... They are often in contradiction with themselves. This is not an easy partner, but more often it brings pleasant surprises. They are easy to control; you cannot openly offend them. They are gentle and affectionate. We must fight for happiness. A lot is demanded of them, especially in their younger years, but then it becomes easier for them. They have the right to reap the fruits of their labors.
Wind(1. Wind – 13. Ocelot). These people stand for clear relationships. Not very diplomatic. They value open, direct words. Where they are, clear relationships are created, but they are achieved in an indelicate manner. They think through everything, the nature of a revolutionary. They know how to captivate, inspire, and sometimes confuse. In love they win immediately. They want everything or nothing. Intensive participation is expected from the partner. Spirituality is more important to them than sex. A difficult but generous person.
Eagle(1. Eagle – 13. Deer). Demanding in love. Loner, difficult to make contacts, selfish, arrogant. Superior to many in intelligence, few can be on his level. Gives great importance his appearance, takes care of himself. In love he is demanding and selective. It's not easy to get in touch. A partner for him is an adornment to his person. He knows how to interpret everything in his favor. Doesn't bother with little things. He happens to be a gourmet. Catcher of happiness.
Rabbit(1. Rabbit – 13. Flower). Selfless and selfless, born peasants and educators. They think about others, often forgetting about themselves, although they plan the future with a cool head and businesslike. They love children. They give advice. In love, he is not an active partner, but a yielding one, both man and woman. They play the second role voluntarily. They also work in the shade; they don’t like the light of the footlights. In difficult times, they turn to art, which means more to them than money, which they often refuse. They need a realistically thinking partner who understands them.
North associated with the sun god. These are restlessness, excitement, confusion, anxiety, militant spirit, enthusiasm and unbridled temperament.
East associated with the god of wind. Among the Aztecs, it symbolizes progress, inventions and discoveries, it is favorable for poets, scientists, but also for lovers.
South associated with the god of the stars. Not everything works out right away, but it still works out. During this period there are no storms, but there are attractions and downturns.
West associated with the god of rain. His years are fertile and abundant. Those born under his protection are destined for success and health. He has wealth and abundance.
1, 3, 7 – very good, these numbers are strong, that is, they eliminate everything bad from the horoscope.
10, 11, 12, 13 - soften all bad omens and strengthen good ones.
4, 5, 6 - worsen the good, and the less good worsen even more.
2, 8, 9 – smooth out everything that is in the horoscope. They weaken both the good and the bad.
While a very large part of the correspondences accepted in Mayan astrology has been lost, data about Aztec astrology has been preserved. Each of the 20 signs was considered to be under the control of a special deity of the Aztec pantheon. Knowledge of the Aztec gods and goddesses is crucial to understanding what these signs symbolize (just as understanding the signs of the Zodiac requires knowledge of the planetary rulers).
The Aztecs also had a solar calendar (xihihuitl) that had 365 days: 360 days made up 18 months of 20 days, with five extra days considered unlucky. Every fourth year was a leap year. Each year was named after its first day: the year of the Reed, the year of the Knife, the year of the House, the year of the Rabbit. The Year of the Reed has always been considered to bring misfortune. This was the case, for example, in 1519, when the Spanish invaded.
Several books surviving from the Spanish conquest hint that there was a body of symbolic knowledge that was used by priests and astrologers. Using these books, you can predict eclipses and planetary conjunctions, as well as determine the signs in which they should occur. Effect Predictions various combinations can be extended into the future with relevant mathematical precision.
Indian astrology was a complex subject: in Mesoamerica, not only individual, but also mundane astrology was developed. She operated in time intervals of 7200 days (which is close to the duration of the Jupiter-Saturn cycle), called “katun”. The katun was considered by the Maya to be a fundamental unit of measurement in political and cultural matters. Katuns were united in groups of 13 and 20; 260 katuns constituted the era of creation. Since the Mayans were excellent mathematicians and left many dates imprinted on stone, it is absolutely known that the current era began on August 11, 3113 BC and will end on December 21, 2112 AD. A time period of 5125 years (260 katuns) is almost exactly one fifth of the precession cycle. In Indian astrology, astrological eras were not measured, as in Western astrology, by 1/12 of the precession cycle and were not associated with signs (like the era of Pisces, the era of Aquarius, etc.); instead, the eras of 1/5 of the precessional cycle were divided in the same way as the Tzolkin - into 20 parts of 13 and 13 parts of 20. Humanity has now entered the last katun of the entire era of creation, which began on April 6, 1993.
The reconstruction of Mesoamerican astrology is still far from complete. It should be taken into account that the true philosophical and natural philosophical ideas and ideas about the surrounding world among the Mayans and other Indian peoples may have remained unknown to us due to the almost complete destruction of their entire spiritual heritage, especially written monuments, by the Spanish conquerors. In Mexico today there are a number of practitioners using their own systems, which they believe have achieved the purest and most perfect form of Indian astrology. In many cases, they dismiss the work of academic researchers and ignore the tensions in the correlation between the ancient pre-Columbian calendar and the Christian calendar. However, after large quantity research and careful comparisons of colonial documents, oral traditions and ancient inscriptions, consensus appears to be found in the Goodman-Martinez-Thompson correlation, which places the beginning of this era of creation on August 11, 3113 BC as the correct correlation. Bruce Scofield points out: "The Mesoamerican tradition of astrology appears to be the most subtle and complex of all the time-based astrological systems in the world, and in time it may become a great aid to world-class astrological research."
Incan astrology
Among the South American myths about the origin of the heavenly bodies, those whose heroes are the Sun and the Moon stand out. They are considered brothers (less commonly, brother and sister) or a married couple. IN the latter case The sun is usually a man. There is a widespread myth about a love triangle between the Sun, the Moon and some third character (a bird, the daughter of the Sun), and in some versions the Moon appears as a woman, in others (in the same mythology) as a man. In the latter case, the lower brightness of the Moon is explained by its defeat in the fight with the Sun. In botocudas full moon- a man, flawed - a woman.
South American myths explaining the origin of spots on the Moon are extremely diverse. The most common version is that the Moon, a man, descends to his beloved on earth, and she, in order to find out who she is dating, smears soot on his face. In other cases, the spots see the silhouette of a creature living on the Moon. Toba Luna is a man with a thin line through which his insides can be seen. In tribal myth, she is the Sun hitting the Moon, leaving scars on her body. The movement of the Sun and Moon across the sky is considered as a continuation of their earthly path (among Quechuas), as the pursuit of one luminary by another (among Ona). Eclipse explained by an attack on the star by a celestial monster, most often a jaguar (among the Toba, Guarani), or a struggle between the Sun and the Moon, in which first one side or the other wins (among the Yunkas, Jivaros, Botocudas). Most Indian tribes have myths about the brightest stars and constellations. The Pleiades and Orion's Belt attracted particular attention from the Indians of South America. For the most part, the stars are considered people who went to heaven before its connection with the earth was broken, the souls of people who died during the catastrophe (among the Araucanians), women descending to earth to enter into a love affair with people (among the Toba, Karazha ). Star mythology is especially developed among the Chaco tribes in eastern Brazil. Very popular are the myths about two hero brothers who, having accomplished a number of feats, turn into the Sun, Moon or stars at the end of the story.
Many tribes in South America have an idea of a supreme deity. Sometimes (Guarani, Apinaye) this is a god who is perceived as the old Sun, in contrast to his son, the new Sun.
Such ideas became the soil from which grew the original astrology of the Incas, who lived in the mountainous regions of Peru, Chile and Ecuador in the 12th – 16th centuries.
The Incas considered the Milky Way - the Maya (Heavenly River) - to be the most important object in the celestial sphere. It is on it, according to their ideas, that all more or less significant objects in the sky are located. The Heavenly River continued on earth in the form of Vilcanota, an earthly river flowing near the capital of the Incas, the city of Cusco.
On the Milky Way, the Incas identified not so much constellations as spots of interstellar dust - coal bags visible on it as dark silhouettes. These "black constellations" are named after animals. Rising from the horizon, they seem to be chasing each other. But the ecliptic and the Zodiac associated with it were apparently not known to ancient Peruvian astrologers.
The sun was the main object of worship of the Incas: the supreme ruler of their state, the Great Inca, was personified with it. In ancient Cuzco, on the ridge of a mountain there were stone pillars, later destroyed by the conquistadors. There were 8 of them, and maybe even 16. One half towered over the western, and the other half - over the eastern part of the city. Using these pillars, observing from the main temple of the city, the priests observed the points of sunrise and sunset on the days of the equinox and solstices.
The Incas had another type of “observatories” - intihuatana, that is, “the place where the Sun is tied,” “solar pier.” The Intihuatans were carved into rocks. In the middle of the “pier” there was a stone column - a gnomon. By its shadow one could determine “what time it is.” Twice a year (when the Sun was exactly at its zenith at noon), this column did not cast a shadow at all and could serve as a kind of calendar. In addition to the 12 months of 30 days in the Inca year, there were also 5 (and in leap years - 6) final days set aside for holidays.
The astronomical system of the ancient Peruvians served its creators no worse than the astronomy of the Mayans or Babylonians. As elsewhere in antiquity, it determined, for example, the timing of field work. The time of their beginning and end was indicated by the priests accurate to the day. And there were at least 18 types of important agricultural work here (!). They lasted from one and a half to two weeks to two and a half months and covered the entire year. Unfortunately, we have much more meager and fragmentary information about Inca astrology than about the astrological concepts of Mesoamerica.
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These ideographic symbols were called Twenty Solar Seals. Twenty Solar Seals describe the stages of development of our consciousness: from birth - the first seal (Dragon) to enlightenment - the twentieth seal (Sun). Each of the seals has basic key characteristics and a specific color, in accordance with the color code constant: red, white, blue, yellow. These colors, associated with the four cardinal directions (East, North, West, South), expand the ability to perceive the meanings of each seal.
Meaning and characteristics of the Mayan symbol
Below are the main characteristics of the 20 seals.Yes- Red Dragon (Aztec. Crocodile, World Tree) - sign deep instincts.
Keywords: Birth. Being. Nutrition. Memory.
Guide to action: Open up to the energies of Birth and Hope, the highest faith in the omnipotence of existence, and let them express themselves in your life. Focus both on independence and on gratefully accepting the necessary nutrition from the Universe. This is the only way life will help you fulfill your deepest needs. Let the energy of birth initiate and bring all your endeavors to life!
Direction - East - initiates. Throat chakra - Vishuddha. Correspondence - Forefinger right hand.
Motto: I nourish the birth of my being with primordial trust.
Iik- White Wind is a sign of self-will and self-thinking.
Key words: Spirit. Breath. Communications and connections.
Guide to Action: Receive and express the energies of Spirit and Connectedness. Focus on the presence of the Spirit in all you do. Be in tune with your natural inspiration! May the Spirit help you express the innermost Truth of your being! The Movement of the Spirit is the omnipotent Breath of existence itself, uniting all things.
North - cleanses. Heart chakra - Anahata. Correspondence - Middle finger of the right hand.
Motto: Breathing inspiration, I build a spiral of creation.
Akbal- Blue Night (Aztec. Dream, Darkness) - a sign of deep concentration.
Key words: Abundance. Intuition. Dream.
Guide to action: Accept and express the energies of Dreaming and Abundance. Enter the sanctuary of your heart, its innermost darkness - the arena of your inner mysteries. Become one with your unbreakable peace and intuition. Tune in to the natural abundance surrounding you and dream!
The direction - West - transforms. Solar plexus chakra - Manipura. Correspondence - Ring finger of the right hand.
Motto: Intuition opens the doors of my dreams to the sanctuary of abundance.
Kaan- Yellow Seed (other Lizard, Iguana) - a sign of ripening.
Key words: Flowering. Mindfulness. Determination.
Guide to Action: Receive and Express the Powers of Awareness and Blooming. Focus on the omnipotence of your intentions. Aim your desires, and then they will come true. Plant seeds essentially important phenomena with utmost precision. Nourish and nurture them, watching them grow. Feel like a living flower!
Direction - South - expands. Root chakra - Muladhara. Correspondence - Little finger of the right hand.
Motto: My awareness allows the seeds of creation to blossom.
Chikchan- The Red Snake is a sign of spontaneous activation.
Key words: Life force. Instinct. Survival. Sexuality.
Guide to Action: Receive and express the forces of Vitality and Instinct. Listen to the primal wisdom of your physical temple and honor its perfection. Tune in to your passion, vitality, sensuality and sexuality. Feel how your kundalini awakens and blossoms!
Direction - East - initiates. Crown chakra - Sahasrara. Correspondence - Thumb right leg.
Motto: The basis of my life force is the instinct of my passion.
Kimi- White Connector of Worlds (other Road, Wanderer, Skull) - a sign of cautious firmness.
Key words: Death. Opportunity. Alignment.
Receive and express the power of Death and Self-giving. Focus on allowing the inevitable deaths and separations to happen. This way you will open the gates to renewal and new favorable opportunities. Let go and goodbye! Take control of the urges of your lower nature to experience the Grace of the Divine Plan! The power of balance and impartiality will help you build bridges between worlds.
North - cleanses. Throat chakra - Vishuddha. Second toe of the right foot.
Motto: I am humbled by my opportunity.
Manik- Blue Hand (other Deer) - a sign of good luck and acquisition.
Key words: Accomplishment. Healing. Knowledge.
Guide to action: Receive and express the powers of Accomplishment and Healing. Fill your life with Fulfillment, in the deepest sense of the word. Heal all levels of human existence! Hone your skill in bringing into your life what you want. Bring to perfection and completion those areas of your life that will help you reach the next, unknown level of existence.
The direction - West - transforms. Heart chakra - Anahata. Correspondence - Middle toe of the right foot.
Motto: I am here to heal the Planet.
Lamat- Yellow Star (other Rabbit, Shining Star, Moon, Rising) - a sign of concrete decisions.
Key words: Grace. Art. Creation of Beauty.
Guide to action: Receive and express the powers of Beauty and Grace. Focus on entering the flow of supreme refinement, natural lightness, fluidity and peace. Participate in creating and spreading harmony in the world! Free yourself from all self-judgment and understand that your life is a work of art!
Direction - South - expands. Solar plexus chakra - Manipura. Correspondence - Ring finger of the right foot.
Motto: I am awakened to beauty, breathe grace and radiate art.
Muluk- Red Moon (others: Water, Rain) - a sign of accumulation of strength.
Key words: Primordial Water. Flow. Cleansing
Receive and express the power of the Universal Stream of Purification. Focus on cleaning the instrument of your perception - the unity of body and mind. This is possible due to his constant relationship with the Higher Self. Nourish your body, the foundation of your world, with the vibrations of your own integrity. Reconnecting with yourself leads to complete awakening in every moment of your life. By awakening your fluidity and flexibility, you will allow events to fully flow!
Direction - East - initiates. Root chakra - Muladhara. Correspondence - Little toe of the right foot.
Motto: I am the stream of purification that has flowed into the multidimensionality of my being.
Ook - White Dog- a sign of a change of place.
Key words: Heart. Devotion. Love.
Guide to action: Receive and express the powers of Love and Devotion. Focus on overcoming limiting complexes in the emotional sphere, activating your spiritual strength and desire for interaction. Tune in to the One Heart of the Universe! Seek new levels of reconnection with your companions on life's journey! Be committed to the innermost truth of your being, your path and purpose.
Direction - North - cleanses. Crown chakra - Sahasrara. Correspondence - Left thumb.
Motto: One heart, love and devotion are the companions of my destiny.
Chuen- Blue Monkey (other Master) - a sign of the awakening of talents.
Key words: Magic. Illusion. A game.
Guide to action: Receive and express the power of Magic and Game. Focus on the fact that your life is a celebration of your divine inner child, whose nature is innocence, play and spontaneity. Laugh at yourself, dissolving all pomposity and seriousness! Enjoy your weightlessness and colorful illusions! Humor and laughter will help you become invulnerable.
The direction - West - transforms. Throat chakra - Vishuddha. Correspondence - Index finger of the left hand.
Motto: My game is the magic of my pristine innocence.
Ab- Yellow man (others: Grass, Fog, Stairs) - a sign of the desire for order.
Key words: Free will. Wisdom. Influence.
Guide to Action: Receive and Express the Power of Free Will and Influence. Align your free will with integrity and self-respect. Awaken the abilities that lie dormant in you human form, becoming in tune with the highest, shining wisdom. Feel and express your openness to all humanity! Honor the wisdom of your companions walking with you along the path of life.
Direction - South - expands. Heart chakra - Anahata. Correspondence - Middle finger of the left hand.
Motto: I reap the harvest of the wisdom of my free will.
Ben- Red Heavenly Wanderer (other Maize, Shaman, Reed) - a sign of the desire for growth.
Key words: Space. Awakening. Study. Prophecy.
Guide to Action: Receive and Express the Power of Prophecy and Awakening. Actively participate in the revival of the Earth according to the Prophecy. Help her return to her pristine state of the Garden of Eden! Bring to the world the sacred news of the reunification of Heaven and Earth! As you boldly enter the unknown, remember that your strength lies in non-attachment to reference points. Dissolve established opinions about yourself! Explore the outer and inner space!
East - initiates. Solar plexus chakra - Manipura. Correspondence - Ring finger of the left hand.
Motto: In full awakening I explore the unknown.
Eesh- White Wizard (another Jaguar) - a sign of the awakening of the will.
Key words: Timelessness. Susceptibility. Magic.
Guide to Action: Receive and express the power of Timelessness and Enchantment. Discover in yourself the receptivity of the radial nature of time - the eternal “Now”! Your heart is the gate of Divine Enchantment. Become a sage, transparent to the entire spectrum of energies, and the magic of life will be freely created through you.
Direction - North - cleanses. Root chakra - Muladhara. Little finger of the left hand.
Motto: The charm of timelessness exudes from my receptive heart.
Men- Blue Eagle - sign awakening the intellect.
Key words: Vision. Intelligence. Creation.
Guide to Action: Receive and express the powers of Vision and Reason. Focusing on contemplating the Great Plan will help you soar like an eagle! May your vision be clear and sharp! By creating with the power of your mind, you will find inspiration in dedication to your vision. Strengthen your interaction with the Planetary Mind!
The direction - West - transforms. Crown chakra - Sahasrara. Correspondence - Big toe of the left foot.
Motto: I am committed to my vision of Planetary Intelligence.
Kiib- Yellow Warrior (other Owl, Wax, Vulture) - sign separation of chaff.
Key words: Intelligence. Fearlessness. The ability to question.
Guide to Action: Receive and express the powers of Fearlessness and Intelligence. Listen to your inner voice while walking along the path of Cosmic Milestones - from Contestation to Certainty. Feel free to face your fears! Do not blindly believe in anything and explore the phenomena of life with the help of Divine Intelligence. Become a true Warrior of Grace!
Direction - South - expands. Throat chakra - Vishuddha. Correspondence - Second toe of the left foot.
Motto: I am the warrior of light with the shield of intellect and the sword of compassion.
Kaaban- Red Earth (other Movement, Incense, Earthquake) - sign sensory shock.
Key words: Navigation. Synchronicity. Evolution.
Guide to Action: Receive and Express the Power of Navigation and Development. The course of your space-time reality is spiritualized by synchronicity with your higher path. Feel free to unlock the gates of Evolution. Treat our planet with love; honor and glorify her pristine holiness.
Direction - East - initiates. Heart chakra - Anahata. Correspondence - Middle toe of the left foot.
Motto: I chart the course of my Planet in synchronicity with galactic evolution.
Etznab- White Mirror (other Flint, Sword, Knife, Spear) - sign independence and sharpness.
Key words: Infinity. Orderliness. Reflection. Meditation.
Guide to action: Receive and express the powers of Reflection and Infinity. Become a mirror reflecting the light of the Divine World Order. Learn to see your reflections in the mirrors of people and events, distinguishing the true from the illusory. When you come face to face with your shadow sides, let go of everything that reflects you distortedly. Open up to the perception of the experience of infinity!
Direction - North - cleanses. Solar plexus chakra - Manipura. Correspondence - Ring toe of the left foot.
Motto: I contemplate the endless reflections of the Divine.
Cauac- Blue Storm (other Thunderstorm, Bad Weather) - sign overflow of feelings.
Key words: Self-generation. Energization. Acceleration of all processes.
Guide to action: Receive and express the power of Self-Generating Energy. By releasing it, you awaken your inner Thunderer! Accelerate the processes of transformation and initiate the cleansing of your life! Self-generation of your own liberation is entirely within your power.
The direction - West - transforms. Root chakra - Muladhara. Correspondence - Little toe of the left foot.
Motto: I carry within me the self-generation of the freedom of my energy and the energy of my freedom.
Ahau- Yellow Sun (other Lord, Lord, Flower) - sign balanced force.
Key words: Universal Fire. Life. Enlightenment. Ascension.
Receive and express the powers of Ascension and Enlightenment. Your goal is ascension by the power of the Universal Fire of Enlightenment! The radiance of your inner sun illuminates and energizes every moment of your life. The awareness of your integrity and freedom is revealed to you. Enjoy the experience of experiencing the matrix of life holistically through the lens of unconditional love.
Direction - South - expands. Crown chakra - Sahasrara. Correspondence - Thumb of the right hand.
Motto: I am the universal fire - the fuel for the ascension of my Planet.
There probably isn't a person who hasn't heard about the ancient Mayan civilization. The wise Aztecs not only prophesied the end of the world for us, but also left us some hope - a guide to determining our life path and internal energy.
In order to understand who you are, you need to make simple mathematical calculations. To know your Kin of Fate and Seal of Birth– sounds, of course, very mysterious.
Well, let's get down to business. All you need now is your date of birth and Mayan calculation tables.
First install your number of the year. If you were born on or after July 26th, the number will be the same as the year you were born. If before, subtract one from your actual year of birth. Now look on the left for the resulting year of birth - on the right it will correspond to the number of the year of birth, which is what we need.
1961, 2013, 2065 – 164
1960, 2012, 2064 – 59
1959, 2011, 2063 – 214
1958, 2010, 2062 – 109
1957, 2009, 2061 – 4
1956, 2008, 2060 – 159
1955, 2007, 2059 – 54
1954, 2006, 2058 – 209
1953, 2005, 2057 – 104
1952, 2004, 2056 – 259
1951, 2003, 2055 – 154
1950, 2002, 2054 – 49
1949, 2001, 2053 – 204
1948, 2000, 2052 – 99
1947, 1999, 2051 – 254
1946, 1998, 2050 – 149
1945, 1997, 2049 – 44
1944, 1996, 2048 – 199
1943, 1995, 2047 – 94
1942, 1994, 2046 – 249
1941, 1993, 2045 – 144
1940, 1992, 2044 – 39
1939, 1991, 2043 – 194
1938, 1990, 2042 – 89
1937, 1989, 2041 – 244
1936, 1988, 2040 – 139
1935, 1987, 2039 – 34
1934, 1986, 2038 – 189
1933, 1985, 2037 – 84
1932, 1984, 2036 – 239
1931, 1983, 2035 – 134
1930, 1982, 2034 – 29
1929, 1981, 2033 – 184
1928, 1980, 2032 – 79
1927, 1979, 2031 – 234
1926, 1978, 2030 – 129
1925, 1977, 2029 – 24
1924, 1976, 2028 – 179
1923, 1975, 2027 – 74
1922, 1974, 2026 – 229
1921, 1973, 2025 – 124
1920, 1972, 2024 – 19
1919, 1971, 2023 – 174
1918, 1970, 2022 – 69
1917, 1969, 2021 – 224
1916, 1968, 2020 – 119
1915, 1967, 2019 – 14
1914, 1966, 2018 – 169
1913, 1965, 2017 – 64
1912, 1964, 2016 – 219
1911, 1963, 2015 – 114
1910, 1962, 2014 – 9
Now you need set the date of birth month. Please note that for a number of numbers in July there is a different day of the month.
August – 5
September – 36
October – 66
November – 97
December – 127
January – -102
February – -71
March – -43
April – -12
Now add up the three numbers: date of year, month and day of birth- this is how you get the Kin of Destiny. If it is greater than 260, then subtract 260. If it is less than or equal to zero, then add 260. The resulting number will indicate your Kin of Fate.
For clarity, let's calculate Kin of Destiny Leonardo DiCaprio, who was born on November 11, 1974:
Number of the year – 229,
Month – 97,
Date of birth – 11.
Fate Kin: 229 + 97 + 11 = 337
From 337 we subtract 260 and get 77.
It corresponds to the Seal of the Red Snake.
Characteristics of your Kin of Fate according to the Mayan calendar:
Intermediate numbers are formed by adding 20 ok to the previous one.
Seal of the Red Serpent (1 to 241)
You are the one who has to start everything new. Invent and create, do not be ashamed of yourself and take the initiative. Be generous - this is your strong point.
White Wind Seal (2 to 242)
You are someone who talks a lot but listens little. Convey information, but remember to carefully study what you are about to tell the world. Convince, they must listen to you.
Seal of the Blue Night (3 to 243)
You are someone who is cramped within frameworks and patterns. Navigate at random, trying out the possibilities scattered around you. Don’t force yourself to live by the rules, you are a truly free person!
Yellow Seed Seal (4 to 244)
Stability is your middle name. You create a goal for yourself and go towards it - persistently and consistently. No risk, only sober calculation. You are the king of endurance and assertiveness.
Seal of the Red Snake (5 to 245)
You are someone who thinks with your head and not with your heart. Your mind is a very precise thing, you can rely on it. Make your own decisions, don't be led by emotions.
Seal of the white bridge between worlds (from 6 to 246)
You are someone who hates boredom and inactivity. Your soul is thirsty long roads and wanderings, and a heart of hot passions. Don't deprive yourself of pleasure, dance with life!
Blue Hand Seal (7 to 247)
You are someone who is used to doing, not talking. Your life is then filled with meaning when you work. Do only what your soul is passionate about - and success will not take long to arrive.
Yellow Star Seal (8 to 248)
Beauty is within you and you know it. Show others how beautiful this world is, and you will achieve bliss. You, like no one else, know how to see the essence and harmony of the world.
Seal of the Red Moon (from 9 to 249)
You are what is called honest and pure. Be in agreement with your own conscience, directly state your thoughts and desires, and the rewards will not keep you waiting. Your intuition is brighter the clearer your thoughts.
White Dog Seal (10 to 250)
You are the one who knows what love and affection is. Passion and high feelings are fully known to you. Love, experience vivid emotions, and this is your self.
Blue Monkey Seal (11 to 251)
You are a person who understands that life is a game. You can show everyone, and first of all, yourself, that there is nothing that you can’t laugh at.
Yellow Man Seal (12 to 252)
You are the one who, with the support of your family and friends, will choose your own path. By relying on your environment, you make independent decisions, and this is your strength.
Seal of the Red Skywalker (from 13 to 253)
You are impermanence itself, an adventurer. You are not one of those who will sit in one place. Changing places and traveling is your everything.
Seal of the White Sorcerer (from 14 to 254)
Nature has rewarded you with the strongest intuition: you see what others cannot control. Look for people you can trust with your knowledge. Communicate with those who deserve it.
Blue Eagle Seal (15 to 255)
You are the one who can impartially assess the situation, the person. There are a million possibilities in your hands. Beware of excessive vanity, plan your life and help others do the same.
Seal of the Yellow Warrior (from 16 to 256)
You are courageous and strong-willed. All your victories are the result of a fair fight, which you fight according to all the rules. Remember that emotions brighten up life, do not rely only on reason.
Red Earth Seal (17 to 257)
This is the seal of the winner! Build your life, family, business - people must trust you. Don't be afraid to take the initiative - you are the one who does it better than others.
White Mirror Print (18 to 258)
You are what is called an introvert. Everything affects you and you influence everything. Inside you there is a huge ocean in which emotions rage - with the help of them you form the atmosphere around you.
Seal of Blue Storm (from 19 to 259)
It is extremely important for you to change without remaining stagnant. Do something new every day without looking back at the past or looking at others. Make up your mind!
Yellow Sun Seal (20 to 260)
You are the one everyone loves. Remember that as a role model, you have a great responsibility to those who worship you.
Mayan calendar - a system of calendars created by the Mayan civilization in pre-Columbian Central America. This calendar was also used by other Central American peoples - the Aztecs, Toltecs, etc. A typical Mayan calendar date looks something like this: 12.18.16.2.6, 3 Kimi 4 Soc, where 12.18.16.2.6 is the Long Count date.
Story
The Mayans used two calendars. In the first, the year always consisted of 260 days and was called “tzolkin,” and in the second, the “odd year” consisted of 365 days. The presence of two cycles resulted in the fact that each day had two names, for example, 3 akbal, 4 kumu. Because the two cycles were of different lengths, no specific double combination of day names was repeated during the 52 "odd" years and the 73 "Tzolkin" years. This period of time was commonly referred to as the "Aztec Age" or the "Calendar Circle". This calendar system was quite adequate for its purposes; it also had limitations. To cope with these difficulties, the Mayans developed another time counting system called Long Counting. With slight variations, they counted time in “kinas”, “uinals”, “tunas”, etc... Its principle looked like this: 20 kin days = 1 uinalu (20-day month), 18 uinals = 1 tuna (360-day year), 20 tuns = 1 katun (7200 days), 20 katuns = 1 baktun (144,000 days). Using the Long Count, the Mayans also kept a special account of the day. On steles and other monuments, Mayan dates were written in two columns of hieroglyphs, read from left to right and top to bottom. The entire series began with an introductory hieroglyph and often ended with a date related to lunar cycle and a mention of that of the Nine Lords of the Night who reigned at that time. And between them there were dates expressed in baktuns, katuns, tuns, etc., plus the corresponding dates for “Tzolkin” (260 days) and “Haab” (365 days).
"Tzolkin" is a very ancient calendar and dates back to time immemorial. Some Mayan tribes in remote areas of the country still use it for ritual and magical purposes. And he played an even more important role earlier. The tables of the Dresden Codex were supposed to give the priests not only information about future eclipses, but also how to relate them to the 260-day Tzolkin calendar. They compiled their tables based on 11,958 days, which almost exactly corresponds to the 46 year of Tzolkin (11,960 days). This fully matches 405 lunar months(also 11960 days). The authors of the tables also compiled additions that corrected their basic data, which ensured their accuracy to one day for 4500 years. "Tzolkin" is based on a combination of 20 names of months with numbers from 1 to 13. But the counting is not carried out sequentially, as in our Gregorian calendar with months of 30 and 31 days. A cycle of 260 days does not have any practical meaning in earthly conditions, just as the calendar itself with 13 days and 20 months, indicated by names and symbols that have nothing to do with the reality around us, has no practical meaning. Everything “falls into place” only in one case: the calendar was given to the Mayans from the outside by certain “gods” who were familiar with the wheel, and for whom the cycle of 260 days had some practical significance. “Gods” who were so educated that they were able not only to very accurately calculate the earthly year, but also to adapt its “inconvenient” duration to the integer counting system without loss of accuracy.
Three Mayan calendars
The Mayans used a whole system of three calendars. The Tzolkin calendar cycle has only 260 days, or 20 months of 13 days. Position of a person's date of birth in Tzolkine says a lot about his personal qualities and purpose in this world. Along with the Tzolkin, the solar calendar was used Haab with a period of 365 days. It had a domestic purpose. The Mayans calculated the almost exact length of the solar year - 365.242 days. Scientists believe it would have taken the Mayans 10,000 years of observation to figure out this number. But the Mayan civilization existed no more than 3,500 years. In addition to these two calendars, there is a calendar Long count for large time intervals. Its cycle is 5125.3 years. The current cycle began on August 13, 3114 BC. and ends in 2012 AD. In Mayan legends this cycle is called the Fifth Sun. Each cycle, according to Mayan mythology, ended with the almost complete destruction of civilization, which grew over 5,000 years. The First Sun ended with earthquakes, the Second with hurricanes, the Third with volcanic fallout, and the Fourth with a flood. 
Life after the Mayans
Will the life of our civilization end in 2012? On the one hand, the Mayans predict the destruction of this civilization as a result of some movement of the Earth. But it is not just followed by the development of another, sixth civilization. If you believe the Mayan theory, then after the end of the Fifth Sun cycle there should be some kind of evolutionary leap. It will be characterized by the development of spirituality in the human community. At a new level of evolution, a person will feel like a part of Nature, and all its levels will unite into a single whole according to the principle of universal telepathy. Perhaps the prediction should be understood abstracting from a purely materialistic assessment. The destruction of civilization is not necessary. It will simply become unimportant in the eyes of people, disappear from the center of their concerns, due to the emergence of other values. The Mayans speak of five eras. The development of any complex system can be divided into five stages. The first of them is the root, which contains the development program, its laws, as well as the very impulse for the emergence of the entire system. It is followed by stages of gradual complication and increasing independence of the elements. What changes should we expect? Which properties should humanity lose and which should it gain? Guessing is useless if you do not try to escape from the usual plane of our thinking. Agree, it is quite primitive to consider that the history of the planet consists of the development of one civilization, its destruction and the development of a new one. Remaining in the plane of our material life, it is impossible to imagine what will happen after it and whether this “after” exists at all. The destruction of material civilization from the point of view of the average person is no more significant than personal physical death. Much more attractive is the allegorical reading of the Mayan predictions, according to which humanity must rise to a spiritual perception of reality. The world will become “end-to-end”, where behind each object the spiritual forces that are the reason for its existence will be felt. Due to the eternity of the spiritual nature, along with the ability to sense it, a person will receive the possibility of eternal existence.
Mysteries of the Mayan calendar
One of the most mysterious and little-studied civilizations today is the Mayan civilization. The Mayans left behind many secrets and mysteries and topics for reflection. And in fact, how the Mayan Indians, being barbarians and savages who sacrificed people, could achieve such heights in the study of astrology, architecture and mathematics that even in our time seem incomprehensible. Without telescopes or modern computing equipment, the Mayans studied movements celestial bodies, compiled star maps, predicted the darkening of the sun and moon. But perhaps the most mysterious and enigmatic of all that the Mayan Indians left behind is known to almost the whole world, Mayan calendar. The Mayan calendar is based on 20 numbers and 12 symbols. The counting system is radically different from the modern one. It was based on the cycle of movement of celestial bodies. Mayan calendar predictions have more global character. He predicts possible vectors for the development of human civilization as a whole. Also very important aspect is that it does not have any specifics, and the texts of the predictions are more abstract in nature, a kind of riddle that still needs to be solved. Representatives of this ancient civilization many events were predicted. These include world wars, an outbreak of global terrorism, and the Cold War. All the events that were predicted by the Mayans had planetary significance, one way or another, influenced the history of mankind as a whole.
The level of the Mayan worldview and their way of thinking is alien to us. They perceived the world and the nature of things differently from us, and therefore the meaning of their words and records can be interpreted by us in a completely different way from the meaning inherent in the Maya. What meant one thing to them may seem completely different to us. Therefore, it is not surprising that among scientists studying the Mayan civilization and their calendar, 
many disagreements. Today, everyone associates the Mayan calendar with the date December 21, 2012. The words, end of the world, change of eras, world cataclysm are heard more and more often. Both among scientists and among ordinary people, discussions revolve around this date, which has already become mystical. But most of the recording was simply destroyed by the Spaniards, and from the words that remained it is difficult to determine what is being said. And the Mayan ancestors themselves say that the date December 21, 2012, promoted by various people who are far from understanding the Mayan culture, people who simply speculate on this, publishing books and making films, focus on the fact that the calendar of their ancestors predicts events much later 2012. And there is already confirmation of this. Not long ago, signs were deciphered on a stone tablet that was attached to the Tortuguero monument, which was found in Mayan territory. Researchers are convinced that one record can be deciphered up to 4,772 years. If we discard all the stereotypes and speculations that have developed around the Mayan calendar, we will get one of greatest mysteries in the history of mankind, for the study of which we need more long years. After all, the Mayan calendar is not only a prediction of the future of humanity. The Mayan calendar also contains warnings and a message for humanity. He predicts only the possible vectors of development of a nation of people, and in what vector humanity will develop, deplete the planet’s resources, invent nuclear weapon, wage war, or grow morally and spiritually, strive for peace, it depends on us.
End of the Mayan calendar
The Mayans developed several calendars during their existence, one of them contains information about 2012 and the ends of the world. This calendar takes into account the periods and rhythms of the universe and will clarify something for us about 2012. For the Mayans, time was very important. In their opinion, all events went in a cycle, in a circle. In the Tzolkien ritual period, the cycle consisted of 260 days, each day was numbered from one to thirteen, and the names were repeated with a period of twenty days. This means that two periods were mixed in one calendar - 13 and 20. Each name had its own hieroglyph - a solar seal. For the Mayans, time was like the flow of a river. It’s like it’s the same thing, but each time it’s different in some way, and it’s never repeated. It’s not for nothing that there is a saying: you can’t step into the same water twice. For them, time was enclosed in a cycle, just like the flow of a river. The short cycle for them was 5 thousand years, the long cycle was 26 thousand years. The latter coincides with the galactic alignment cycle, and they are trying to somehow connect this with the end of the world in 2012. To summarize, we find that the Mayan calendar is endless, because it is enclosed in a cycle that has no end.
To calculate the day according to the Mayan calendar, enter your date of birth:
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Brief description of the day
The Mayans consider representatives of this day-sign to be bullies and arguers. Mirrors take opposites too seriously: life for them can be defined in terms of love - hate. Nothing can stop them. For example, in order to defend their position, they may resort to deception and slander. “The end justifies the means” is the saying of the Mirror. The innate warrior spirit (the day of the mirror celebrated the Aztec god of War) tells them to join one of the warring parties and take action. Mirror people often find themselves at the forefront of battles or at the center of scandals. These are lucky people with great abilities. The main properties are strength, insight and efficiency. They love to work and eat. Can be top athletes. In love, feeling is not a priority for them, but they are strong and inventive. They know how to lead. He is incorruptible in his position, his advice is valuable. Such a person has nerves like a steel rope. He can be pedantic, but he is always sincere and decent, a darling of fate who succeeds in everything.Details
(Materials based on the texts of the book "The Secret of the Sacred Mayan Calendar". Author Dayskeeper)
Light weight days. At this level, people are born who are in a cocoon of materialism, with a strong attachment to the physical world. They learn to strengthen their Tonal in spiritual world. It is said about them: “He who seeks will search, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”These are human bones and skull. People are guides between worlds, messengers, stalkers. White race.
TONAL 1 - BASE OF THE PYRAMID. ACTION, path. POTENTIAL OF POWERFUL STRENGTH AND ENERGY.
A person with Tonal 1 is like a neophyte who has entered the temple of God. He still does not quite understand the meaning of the sacraments, the words of prayer, and this may even irritate him, but at heart he is young and cheerful. A hundred roads are open to him. His life is his first love! He learns from his mistakes and stubbornly goes up to the very top of existence.
KEYWORDS. The beginning of time. Mother Iguana. Her house. Her origin. The place where it all begins. The birth of life. Face of the Earth. Surface. Cave Sound of the Wind. Breath of the mountains. Echo. The splash of waves. Lake. Sea. Water. Laughter. Holiday. First. Whole. All. Latent energy. Pressure Offensive. Stimulus. Call. Child. Spring.
MIRROR-ETSNAB
18 SIGN OF THE TZOLKIN CALENDAR
Other names: KNIFE; FLINT
Patron God Tezcatlipoca - Shining (Smoking) Mirror. God of the Night, Lord of the Dungeons. Lord of all things. Lord of the elements. Lord of the Stars. God is the Creator and at the same time the destroyer of the world. The antipode of Quetzalcoatl - the Feathered Serpent. He carries with him the magic mirror Itlachiaya-kue - "The place from which he looks." Tezcatlipoca is both a mirror and a reflection in it. And his reflections are endless.
MIRROR Day brings magical and life challenges. Sharp as a knife, this is a day of duality - it can bring pain and suffering, or it can cut off illnesses and bad thoughts from a person. On this day you have to make your choice, sometimes difficult. On the day of the MIRROR, a “gap between worlds” opens. This is the day of the Heart of Heaven and the Heart of Earth. It is favorable to ask for protection from bad influences, to pray for the health of people and pets.
Mirror People
3 Mirror - N. Bonaparte
9 Mirror - J. Tolkien
12 Mirror - F. Dostoevsky
13 Mirror - X. Capablanca
The mirror demonstrates the principle of duality, so a person born on this day hates lies, cuts the truth and fights for it. He is an uncompromising and decisive, tough and noble, active and intelligent person. If he consults wise people, he will be able to remove from himself Negative influence duality and becoming a healer or priest, considerable trials await him, however, it is among the people of his sign that there are often natures endowed with unprecedented strength and charisma. This is the reward for strength and endurance.
KEYWORDS. Infinity. Out of time. Here and now. Anytime and anywhere. Through the looking glass. Vision. Depth. Observation. Privacy. Prediction. Purity. Self-knowledge. Water and ice. Sacrifice. Cleansing. Eloquence. Education. Order. Magic. Ritual. Altar. Staff. Sacrificial stone. Stadium for ball games. Bell. Patronage. True man. God's chosen one. Curandero. Witch Doctor. Doctor. Surgeon Mag. Crow. Bravery. Determination. Life truth. Sincerity. Duality. Lie. Deception. Scar Test. Fate. Antares.
Differences in calculations
Many users of our calendar have a question: why do the calculations on our website, based on the harmonious sequence of 260 day cycles, diverge from the calculations using the DreamSpell program and other web resources using José Arguelles algorithms? A detailed answer to this question was voiced on the forum of the IEF website "Intent" (link), which we will quote here to avoid any misunderstanding:
There is a lot of talk around Arguelles and his code. One thing is obvious - he coped with his task perfectly, although it was much more modest than he thought.
As is known, the Argüelles code is erroneous from the point of view of strict mathematics. It does not take into account additional leap days. What do they do with them, you ask? Very simple. When February 29th comes, this day is made the same movie as the previous day, February 28th. And here’s the funny thing: in the Dreamspell code, this day always falls on the Monkey’s seal. Thus, in the Argüelles code there is not an even sequence of normal 260-day Tzolkin, but a shifted one, in which 261-element Tzolkin with an extra monkey kin are mixed into the normal Tzolkin.
Advanced Arguellians know this very well. And this phenomenon even has a special name - the Monkey's Cunning. But the most amazing thing is that these “advocates” consider this obvious distortion of the even frequency of 13:20 to be a normal and completely acceptable measure! They say this is simply necessary to help humanity lost in the artificial frequency! But it is quite obvious that they themselves, by such a distortion of the harmonious frequency, are again creating another energy pocket, in no way better than the universal one, which they pass off as a “higher reality”.
Who came up with this Monkey Trick? It's all very simple, because there's not much hidden behind it. This is none other than Senor Argüelles himself, who speaks publicly under the seal of the Monkey! So, readers familiar with the concept of pendulums and egregors will easily draw the appropriate conclusions based on the above calculations.
Long count
This is a mixed 20/18 decimal representation of a number indicating the number of days since the beginning of the Mayan era.
The basic unit is the kin (day), which is the last component of the Long Count. From right to left, the main components are:
- uinal (1 uinal = 20 kin = 20 days)
- tun (1 tun = 18 uinals = 360 days = approximately 1 year)
- katun (1 katun = 20 tuns = 7200 days = approximately 20 years)
- baktun (1 baktun = 20 katuns = 144,000 days = approximately 394 years)
Kin, tun and katun take values from 0 to 19.
Uinal takes values from 0 to 17.
Baktun takes values from 1 to 13.
Logically, the first date of the Long Count should be 0.0.0.0.0, but since the baktun (the first component) ranges from 1 to 13, and not from 0 to 12, the first date is actually written as 13.0.0.0.0.
The problem arises when figuring out equivalent date this beginning in our terms (according to the Gregorian calendar). This resulted in a pair of correlations that are only two days behind each other:
- 1) 13.0.0.0.0 = August 11, 3114 BC
- 2) 13.0.0.0.0 = August 13, 3114 BC
If the long count system were still in use, this problem would be easier to resolve, but it was not used by the Mayans at the time of the Spanish Conquest.
Belief in correlation 1 is based on calendar circle dates that were used during the Conquest and are used by some highland Maya today. Correlation 2 is based on the connection between astronomical events recorded by the Classic Maya and the known time at which they took place. Correlation 1 was more widely accepted until recently, when a turn towards correlation 2 began. Supporting factors for the latter were the discovery of the Quirigua Stele and the Dresden Codex, which are centuries apart and both give the same date for the eclipse , which coincides with correlation 2.
Taking one of the first two ratios, the Long Count will again be equal to 13.0.0.0.0 on December 21 or 23, 2012.
Tzolkin
The ritual period is 260 days, which is a combination of periods of 20 and 13 days. Each day has a number from 1 to 13, in addition, the days have names that repeat with a period of 20. Each name of the day has its own symbol, the so-called Solar Seal.
The Tzolkin date is a combination of two "week" lengths.
While our calendar has a single week of seven days, the Mayan calendar uses two week lengths:
- a week of 13 days, in which the days are numbered from 1 to 13
- a week of 20 days, in which each day has a name:
| 0. | Ahau | 5. | Chikchan | 10. | OK | 15. | Men | |||
| 1. | Imish | 6. | Kimi | 11. | Chuen | 16. | Kib | |||
| 2. | Ik | 7. | Manik | 12. | Ab | 17. | Boar | |||
| 3. | Akbal | 8. | Lamat | 13. | Ben | 18. | Etznab | |||
| 4. | Kahn | 9. | Muluk | 14. | Hish | 19. | Kawak |
Since there are 20 days in a named week and the last sign of the Long Count changes from 0 to 20, they change synchronously; for example, if today the last sign of the Long Count is 0, then today is ahau, if it is equal to 6, then today is simi. Since the named and numbered weeks were both “weeks,” both the numbers and names changed every day. Thus, the day after 3 Kimi is not 4 Kimi, but 4 Manik, and the next day is 5 Lamat. When Kimi comes again in 20 days, it will be 10 Kimi, not 3 Kimi. The next day 3 of Kimi will occur in 260 (13 x 20) days. Each day of this 260-day cycle had ideas of good or bad luck associated with it, and is therefore known as the “divine year.”
“Years” were not counted in the Tzolkin calendar.
Haab
Mayan civil calendar. It was a solar calendar consisting of 365 days.
Haab is divided into 19 months: 18 of them had 20 days, and one of them had only 5 additional “days without names” (this was added to make the total number of days equal to 365). These 5 days were called Vayeb. They were considered unlucky.
| 1. | Pop | 7. | Yashkin | 13. | Poppy | ||
| 2. | In | 8. | Mole | 14. | Kankin | ||
| 3. | Sip | 9. | Chen | 15. | Muan | ||
| 4. | Social | 10. | Yash | 16. | Pash | ||
| 5. | Sec | 11. | Sak | 17. | Kayyab | ||
| 6. | Shul | 12. | Keh | 18. | Kumhu |
The length of the Tzolkin year was 260 days, and the Haab year was 365 days. Smallest number, which can be divided by 260 and 365 without a remainder - this is 18980, or 365 x 52; it was known as the calendar circle. If today, for example, is the day “4 Ahau 8 Kumhu,” then the next such day will occur in 18,980 days, which is approximately equal to 52 years. Among the Aztecs, the end of the calendar circle was a time of general panic, as it was believed that the end of the world might come. When the Pleiades crossed the horizon on 4 Ahau 8 Kumhu, they believed that the world was given another 52 years of existence.