Much like the ancient Greeks and Romans, the people of ancient Mesoamerica used the celestial bodies to predict events and determine people’s true natures. Mayan Astrology is based on their 260 day calendar called Tzolk’in. In Mayan Astrology there are 20 signs referred to as Day Signs. The calendar is divided into groups of 20 days and a different sign represents each grouping. Mayan astrology then divides the calendar further into 13 sections of 20 days. These 13 sections are known as your Galactic Number and provide further insight into your personality. In Mayan Astrology, they use the Tzolk’in to determine everything from future events to the personalities of those born on a specific day. The Maya put great importance on living life in the present and making the most of your day. The 20 Day Signs are: Crocodile, Wind, House, Lizard, Serpent, Death, Deer, Rabbit, Water, Dog, Monkey, Grass, Reed, Jaguar, Eagle, Vulture, Earth, Knife, Storm, and Flower.
Crocodile
- Mayan Name: Imix
- Color: Red
- Direction: East
People born under this sign are creative, energetic, and protective. They like to take on new projects or take a stand for justice. On the negative side of their aspects, crocodile are selfish, aggressive, and domineering.
Wind
- Mayan Name: Ik
- Color: White
- Direction: North
The wind sign is smart, thoughtful, and versatile. They have many interests and they are great communicators. Despite being well versed, the wind is insecure and often doubtful of their abilities.
House
- Mayan Name: Akbal
- Color: Blue
- Direction: West
The house is loyal, faithful, and optimistic. This is the sign responsible for passing on traditions from one generation to the next. Though the house is strong, they are often stubborn and inflexible.
Lizard
- Mayan Name: Kan
- Color: Yellow
- Direction: South
People born under the Lizard are passionate, energetic, and brave. They are high achievers who believe in working hard to get the things they want in life. On the negative side of their work ethic, lizards can be too aggressive and wrapped up in their own problems.
Serpent
- Mayan Name: Chicchan
- Color: Red
- Direction: East
The serpent is compassionate, thoughtful, and charming. They are unstoppable people when they are trying to achieve their goals. Sometimes they let their emotions get the best of them and lash out at those around them.
Death
- Mayan Name: Cimi
- Color: White
- Direction: North
People born under the symbol of Death are generous, helpful, and practical. They are open minded and willing to make self-sacrifices if it benefits the group as a whole. Shouldering everyone’s problems does take its toll and death is often overstressed and resentful.
Deer
- Mayan Name: Manik
- Color: Blue
- Direction: West
Deer are wanderers and innovative people. They have good instincts and care deeply for the people they love. They enjoy the simple things in life and need time alone to recharge. Since they care so much for other people, they often get hurt when others don’t reciprocate their gestures.
Rabbit
- Mayan Name: Lamat
- Color: Yellow
- Direction: South
The rabbit is playful, clever, and lively. Rabbits fully enjoy life and think of it as a game to be played. On the negative side of their fun personality, rabbits are self-centered and overly competitive.
Water
- Mayan Name: Muluc
- Color: Red
- Direction: East
People born under the water sign are sincere and imaginative. They are natural leaders with strong principles. They give freely and expect nothing in return. Since their emotions run so deeply, water signs can be obsessive.
Dog
- Mayan Name: Oc
- Color: White
- Direction: North
Dogs are the most loyal, trustworthy, and helpful sign in the Mayan Zodiac. They love working in teams and they often make good leaders. Dogs are sometimes naïve and immature and their relationships can suffer because of this.
Monkey
- Mayan Name: Chuen
- Color: Blue
- Direction: West
Monkeys are chatty, bright, and funny. People born under the monkey shine brightly in the arts. They are social people that love to entertain others. Though they are intelligent, they are often unfocused.
Grass
- Mayan Name: Eb
- Color: Yellow
- Direction: South
People born under the sign of grass are adaptable and rigorous. They are always willing to lend a helping hand. Grass signs can be reserved and introverted; they often have trouble expressing their feelings.
Reed
- Mayan Name: Ben
- Color: Red
- Direction: East
The reed is determined, wise, and supportive. They are authoritative people who achieve everything they set their minds to. Sometimes people born under the reed are over confident and may be difficult to get along with.
Jaguar
- Mayan Name: Ix
- Color: White
- Direction: North
Jaguars are sharp, intuitive, and sophisticated. They have great interpersonal skills and maintaining good relationships is important to them. Jaguars can be introverted and secretive. However, this isn’t always a bad thing, as they are very trustworthy.
Eagle
- Mayan Name: Men
- Color: Blue
- Direction: West
The eagle is an independent perfectionist. They value their freedom and enjoy exploring the world and meeting new and different people. Eagles can be reserved and overly critical; they aren’t very open to others’ opinions.
Vulture
- Mayan Name: Cib
- Color: Yellow
- Direction: South
Vultures are wise and self-aware. This sign symbolizes new beginnings. People born under the sign of the vulture love learning and being challenged. Vultures are realists and don’t fall for illusions. Because of this, they are often cynical and jaded.
Earth
- Mayan Name: Caban
- Color: Red
- Direction: East
People born under the earth sign are affable, philosophical, and practical. They are thoughtful people who have a lot of self-control over negative impulses. Though they are well educated and bright, earth signs are often condescending.
Knife
- Mayan Name: Etznab
- Color: White
- Direction: North
The knife is selfless, logical, and considerate. They are realists who rely on the truth rather than being guided by their emotions. On the negative side of the knife’s aspect, they are workaholics who can be obsessively engrossed with their projects.
Storm
- Mayan Name: Cauac
- Color: Blue
- Direction: West
Despite its name, the storm is spiritual and friendly. They are nurturing and they are believed to possess healing powers. They are very orderly and calculated and sometimes they get carried away. Sometimes they are too focused and forget to relax.
Flower
- Mayan Name: Ahau
- Color: Yellow
- Direction: South
Flowers are affectionate, loving, and creative. They are dreamers who are always thinking of ways to make the world a better place. They face a lot of pressure in life to be perfect and they are sometimes too worried about the future.
