Serpent, Kan, Chicchan Direction: Red/East

Serpent is another very sensual, strong and healthy day sign. Like the rhythmic, even hypnotic movements of the snake, you will find many Serpent people in professions where flowing movement is basic to their work. I know a very interesting belly dancer who fits perfectly into her day sign of Serpent. She is charismatic and sexual, whether she is dancing or not .The famous Serpent, Marilyn Monroe, is an example of a Serpent a person that had tremendous sexual appeal that became larger then life. A career in entertainment, dance, music, teaching or politics and sales comes easy to them. The part of the body that governs the energy of the Serpent is the genitals. Serpents can often get into complications due to their sex appeal. Many Serpents do not realize the power that they have and often become the victims of their s...

Road, E, Eb. Direction = Yellow/South

Road people are the opposite of the agitated monkey. They are humble, relaxed and courteous.

. They like to be generous and expect little or nothing in return. Road people are like the simple plant grass. They cover the earth, are not complicated and find it easy to survive and flourish everywhere. Road people are in tune with the energy of renewal. When there has been a fire in an area, grass is the first plant to grow again. Being that they are ruled by the direction of the South, Road people like to do practical work that keeps them in touch with their body and the earth.

Road people will work hard for the sake of others. They will work tirelessly for the ones that they love. They will dedicate themselves to creating prosperity and comfort for loved ones. They are good at not wearing themsel...

Storm Kawuk, Cauac. Direction = Blue/west

This day sign represents Storm, thunder and general turbulence. It represents the movement of the water in our world. This is part of the Storm nature. It might be better to call this day sign Lighting Rod, because they always attract intensity to their lives. Two famous Storm people are Princess Diana and Yoko Ono.

Storm is associated with the direction of the West. This is because Storm people have a strong connection with the sub conscious. To the Maya, this is a connection to the Underworld. Storm people have a strong sense of intuition. They can be very psychic when necessary. Many Storm people are drawn to the study of religion, spirituality and philosophy. Other aspects of the sub conscious, namely creativity and artistic ability are also part of the Storm makeup. Some Storm people put this to use...

MAYAN ASTROLOGY BLOG #1

An Introduction to Mayan Calendar Astrology

The calendars of the Mayan culture have been catapulted into our planetary consciousness through many different media sources. One of the calendars of the Maya, which has the end date of 12/21/ 2012, has been subject of many theories as to what it predicts. My realm of expertise focuses on another calendar of the Maya: The Tzolkin. My connection with Mayan astrology, that is chronicled in my book, The Mayan Sacred Count of Days, reveals the way I came to understand the astrology calendar of the Maya.

The Tzolkin, which means 'count of days', was adapted by the Maya from the earlier Aztec, Toltec and Olmec cultures of Mesoamerica. The Maya used their own names for the 20 astrology signs that comprise this system. When a child is ...