Mayan horoscope: what sign and animal are you based on your date of birth

The Mayan horoscope has its origins in the culture of the Mesoamerican peoples, specifically the Mayan culture, which developed into what is now Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador.

According to John Major Jenkins, author of “Maya Cosmogenesis 2012”, the Mayan civilization was known for its advanced astronomical and mathematical knowledge and they used complex calendars to track the movement of the sun, moon and stars.

He The Mayan horoscope is based on the Tzolkin calendar, which is a 260-day calendar that combines 20 day names with 13 numbers. Each day has a specific meaning which is related to the cycles of nature, astrology and spirituality.

The Mayan horoscope was passed down from generation to generation by the sages and shamans of the Mayan communities and was used to help people understand their personality, their destiny and their relationship to the natural world.

There are many scholars of Mayan culture and astrology who have studied and taught on the subject. Some notable names include Carlos Barrios, author of “The Book of Destinies: Myths and Legends of the Maya”

What sign and animal are they in the Mayan horoscope?

There are 20 signs in the Mayan horoscope, each associated with an animal or element. Here are the 20 signs and corresponding dates in the Mayan calendar, according to Kenneth Johnson, author of “The Mayan Calendar:

1. Imox (crocodile) – from March 21 to April 9: symbolizes wisdom and deep knowledge.
2. Iq’ (wind) – from April 10 to April 29: represents freedom and constant change.
3. Aq’ab’al (night) – April 30 to May 19: symbolizes darkness and uncertainty, but also transformation and rebirth.
4. K’at (network) – 20 May to 8 June: Represents interconnection and cooperation between people.
5. Kan (corn) – June 9 to June 28: symbolizes fertility and abundance and represents life and energy.
6. Kame (death) – 29 June to 18 July: represents change and transformation, and symbolizes the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.
7. Kej (deer) – from July 19 to August 7: symbolizes stability and physical strength, but also the ability to adapt to changing situations.
8. Q’anil (seed) – August 8 to 27: symbolizes stability and physical strength, but also the ability to adapt to changing situations.
9. Toj (offering) – from August 28 to September 16: represents gratitude and reciprocity, and symbolizes the importance of making offerings and sacrifices to achieve balance and harmony.
10. Tz’i’ (dog) – from 17 September to 6 October: symbolizes loyalty and protection and represents the ability to lead others.
11. B’atz (monkey) – October 7 to 26: Represents creativity and the ability to work with the hands and symbolizes the importance of collaboration and communication.
12. E (path) – October 27 to November 15: Symbolizes destiny and direction and represents the ability to find the right path in life.
13. Aj (Reed) – November 16th to December 5th: Represents energy and strength and symbolizes leadership and authority.
14. Ix (jaguar) – from December 6 to December 25: Symbolizes spiritual power and strength, and represents the connection with the spiritual world and ancestors.
15. Tz’ikin (bird) – 26 December to 14 January: represents freedom and vision and symbolizes the ability to see things from a different perspective.
16. Ajmak (deer) – January 15th to February 3rd: Symbolizes wisdom and compassion and represents the importance of caring for others.
17. No’j (Wisdom) – February 4th to 23rd: Represents wisdom and knowledge and symbolizes the importance of education and learning.
18. Tijax (knife) – February 24 to March 15: symbolizes strength and courage and represents the ability to overcome obstacles and challenges.
19. Kawoq (Storm) – March 16 to April 4: Represents cleansing and purification and symbolizes the ability to overcome difficulties.
20. Ajpu (Sun) – April 5th to 24th: Symbolizes enlightenment and clarity and represents the importance of solar energy and light for life and growth.

Even today the Mayan horoscope is used by many people as a tool for self-knowledge and personal growth, and has been the subject of study and admiration by experts in the culture and history of the Mesoamerican peoples.