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As we come ever closer to December 21, 2012, the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar that has spawned so much discussion and countless articles on what it means, more attention is being paid to Mayan astrology. Given how accurate the Mayan were in forecasting other astronomical and chronological events, there is growing interest in whether Mayan astrology could be useful in finding a new romantic partner.
The Mayan culture actually used a number of interacting calendars to mark the passage of time. The best known, because of the December 21 date, is the Long Count calendar. Starting at a fixed point in the past (either August 11, 3114 B.C.E. Gregorian or September 6, Julian) this calendar could be used to calculate any date in the past or future. Made up of cycles called B’ak’tun, the current cycle will be completed on December 21, 2012.
A second calendar, called Tzolk’in was known as the count of days and was used to determine times for important events such as religious or ceremonial celebrations. Being 260 days in length, it has also become known as the Sacred Round. Each day of a twenty day sequence is given a unique name.
The calendar that more closely resembles our own twelve month calendar is called Haab’. The Maya used it to identify eighteen months of twenty days each plus a period of five days at the end of the year to complete the year. There are several other calendars that were used to calculate specific items, such as Lords of the Night, Short Count and the Venus cycle. However, it is the Haab’ that will be used to answer that time honored (and often ridiculed) pick-up line: “What’s your sign?”
The Haab’ is known to those who study Mayan culture as the “vague year”. Much like it’s Western counterpart, the Julian calendar, the Haab’ does not add in a “leap day” every four years to maintain the connection with the 365.24 day solar year. As a consequence, the days have drifted from their original position. Think of the first day of the New Year occurring on April 13, for example, instead of its original date of January 1 and you can get the idea of what calendar drift is.
While we cannot be sure of what the original “day one” of this ancient calendar was, using information learned from studying the other Mayan calendars, we know that January 1, 2012 is 13 Kankin. This “drift” can be best illustrated when you look at that the same day in 1984 and find that it corresponds to 6 Kankin, in the Haab. Going even farther back and looking at New Year’s Day in 1864, the corresponding date would be 17 Ceh.
Obviously, two people born on the same day in different years (Gregorian) would not necessarily be the same Mayan astrological sign. Finding help in the heavens to know if “he is the one” was even more complex for the ancient Maya than those of us in the 21st century.
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Lou Raedwulfe is the author of several books, his best known being The RuneChest which can be found at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. He is a psychic, tarot expert and rune master.
The Mayan calendar that most closely mirrors our modern model is called the Haab. Most scholars feel that the Habb was first used sometime in the Fifth Century B.C.E; an arbitrary starting point is often set at December 21st 550 B.C.E. Where our version has twelve months of 30, 31 and 28/29 days, the Haab has 18 months of twenty days each and a short month of 5 days. Since the Mayans did not use the concept of a leap year the correlation to our Gregorian system has shifted so that the starting point (which would be the first day of POP, the first month in the Haab cycle) no longer coincides with Winter Solstice. This is also why Haab is referred to as the “vague year”.
Many contemporary writers feel that the Mayan used the Tzolk’in 260 day calendar for their astrological calculations. Made up of a group of twenty days, each with their own unique “day name”, this group was then combined with a second collection of thirteen numbers to produce a total of 260 unique days; for those mathematically inclined, 13 X 20=260. Given the ceremonial and religious application of this particular calendar, it certainly is reasonable to surmise that Mayan priests may have used the Tzolk’in for astrological purposes as well.
However, as the Haab was the secular and solar timekeeper for the Mayan, applying the characteristic of the nineteen unique months may also have been a valid way of casting astrological charts. It is also possible that ancient Mayan astrologers calculated two sets of natal charts (after all they had multiple calendars!!). One calendar focused on the spiritual and religious aspects and one emphasized day-to-day living, much like the horoscopes that are in abundance both in print and news media.
Fortunately for astrologers and non-astrologers alike, there are numerous websites that have free converters so you can find exactly what Mayan sign you were born under. Whether you chose to follow the Tzolk’in or the Haab calendar in learning what your Mayan astrological sign and natal chart holds, you are bridging a gap between past and present even as you seek guidance on the path to the future.
Prior to the transit across the Sun, Venus turned retrograde on May 15th and then squares Mars on June 4. Venus lives in the sign of the Twins, Gemini, during all of this activity. This combination makes for a combustible, emotional time that will have a profound impact on the days and weeks ahead.
Relationships on all levels will take on an added serious tone. Given the duplicitous nature of Gemini, we can expect several events, particularlyin the political and financial arenas, to appear to be one thing and then, unexpectedly, be revealed to be something entirely different. This is definitely not a good time to invest or to believe the pundits as they will be as confused as the rest of us. Romance is going to take a hit as well. Remember that ‘bright and shiny’ does not always equal quality. Expect a scandal or two to shake things up right around June 1st.
There is a sense of fate that will come into play as the result of a significant world event, whether that is the start of a conflict, or a dramatic geological or meteorological occurrence (volcano, earthquake or hurricane or some combination) is not clear. It will seem as if a ghost of the past has returned to haunt us in the present. The second week of June could be an important one, both here and abroad.
It should also be mentioned that on June 4th, in addition to the square with Mars, the Goddess of Love will be impacted by a total Lunar Eclipse and Neptune, the Sea God, also going backwards and bringing that energy to the party as well. There is an irony to this as at least one legend of Aphrodite/Venus’ birth is that she rose full grown from the sea foam. As she starts her new cycle, an astrological rebirth if you will, she does so as the Neptune, Lord of the Sea begins a reward dance into retrograde motion.
The possibility of violence, emotional and physical, is extremely high during the period of June 1st through the 8th. The world will be shaken and perhaps awakened by events that week which could well determine a course of action throughout the summer. This is certainly a time to take stock of what matters, and more importantly, what does not matter. Negotiations will flounder and matters that were swept under the carpet of the past will push forward and demand a resolution one way or another.
The Mayans understood the power that a Venus transit could bring to the table. Using their skills as astrologers and astronomers, they applied what is known as ‘electional astrology’ to determine the best time for events. Understanding the potential impact of the upcoming transit of June 6th, we, too, can prepare ourselves, emotionally and psychically, at the very least for the kind of profound events which this aspect could herald.
Ultimately, how we deal with these events will determine the path forward. As the Sage wrote: “The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in our stars, but with ourselves”. For those who do professional psychic readings and astrology charts, this is a time that we may all remember.
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On the night of June 5th into the morning of the 6th, Venus-Goddess of Love, will transit across the face of the Sun. This event last happened in 1882 and will not happen again until 2117. These events come in pairs roughly eight years apart. The first part of the current pair occurred in 2004. With all of the interest in the Mayan Calendar and its relationship to 2012, this astral occurrence is of particular importance both for the rarity of it and the potential impact that it may have on the months ahead.
The Mayans focused much of their attention of the movement of Venus and, in fact, charted the entire 584 day cycle of the planet as it made its way across the heavens. Known as both the Morning Star and the Evening Star, Venus was viewed as triumphing over both the Sun and Moon because of the planet’s continued visibility in the transitions of day to night and vice versa. The Mayan culture viewed the planet we associate with love and romance in an entirely different light; that being violence, war and human sacrifice.
Perhaps the most feared time in Mayan astrological forecasts was the Heliacal Rising of Venus: the time when Venus is on our side of the sun (known as the Inferior Conjunction) and transits between Old Sol and Earth and which is also the start of its next cycle of movement. To those ancients of Mesoamerica, this was a highly evil portent and denoted the onset of wars and conflicts.
Even in western traditions, Venus was not just a gentle entity embodying love and romance. Immortalized by Homer, Venus was involved in a long running affair with Mars, the God of War, mother to Eros, Deimous (representing Fear) and Phobus (meaning Panic). Even her earlier incarnation as the Greek Aphrodite mirrored her power to cause chaos, after all, it was the beauty pageant between Aphrodite, Her and Athene (which Aphrodite won) that caused the Trojan War.
Venus transits seem to announce a shift in consciousness on a global scale. In a literal sense a war between the past and outmoded thoughts and a future that will not be denied. One has but to look at history to see examples of these seismic shifts in consciousness. In the period of 1518-26, the Reformation swept across Europe along with, not surprisingly the ascent of a collection of powerful female rulers such as Catherine de Medici.
1631-39 saw the rise of rationalism and science across the globe; 1761-69 found the seeds of what would be the American Revolution starting to grow; 1874-82 saw an explosion in global communications (and transmission of ideas) from the telephone to the first Atlantic Cable. Parenthetically, the divine feminine (also emphasized by Venus) came into play again as women’s suffrage began to take effect both here and abroad.
The tumultuous series of events across the globe since 2004, the last transit of Venus, is too numerous to mention here. The increased role of the divine feminine in all walks of life is further proof of the Venusian influence. When combined with the other astrological events of recent weeks, it appears that things seem to be building to some kind of penultimate result and with the June 6th date on the horizon, astrologers and psychics alike are focusing on the potential impacts which may result as the Goddess of Love makes her transit and begins her cycle anew.
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Millions of dead fish called anchovies were found in the King Harbor Marina located in Redondo Beach, Calif. This is the most animals that have died yet in one day, according to The Daily Breeze. Even the birds who normally feed on fish, won’t eat them. There is obviously something very wrong here, even to the fish-eating birds. There is an investigation going on, however, no known cause has been determined by marine wildlife officials.
In recent months, there has been no determination on any of the huge animal disasters that have been happening from birds falling out of the sky to dead fish and other marine life around the world. This is a fairly new phenomenon which has no concrete scientific explanation.
One police department official in Redondo Beach suggests that the oxygen supply in the water was depleted by too many fish in one area? By this time, most of us are skeptical when it comes to ‘official reports’ coming from any government employee, especially when they are not a marine biologist.
Around the world there have been huge animal catastrophes and there seems to be no interest in our government officials to let the public know what is really going on. If they don’t know, just say it. If they do, I feel they owe us an explanation, as they seem to forget that they are public servants and we are paying for their salaries with our hard earned money.
Does anyone think that it may have to do with the 7.3 earth quake off the northeastern coast of Japan today? I certainly do and add that to what Lou said today about the Pluto effect on Capricorn that is happening right now.
I feel that Lou is on the money when he states, “Pluto in Capricorn marks upheavals in both our institutions and the Earth’s surface. That Plutonian effect may be in play here. Although, given the manmade earthquakes in Arkansas, it is possible that someone or something, (government or corporation) is trying a technology that seems to be at odds with life on the planet. This may be something a lot more radical than HAARP.”
Or, as Lou suggests today in an email to me, “The thought occurs to me, what if this is stirring up all this seismic activity is taking out the sea life as well. Methane poisoning? That would explain why the birds were staying away from the anchovies, or maybe they just prefer pepperoni (sorry, just trying to add a little levity in a really eerie situation).”
Maybe this is the precursor to 2012, the Mayan Prophesy and the Book of Revelations and many other prophesies including that of the Native American Indians. Randy, a Cherokee Medicine Man and psychic on this site, says that the the elements are very unhappy with us right now.
Randy continues, “Other than the poisons we dump into the ocean; for the time being, I have two theories:
1. This could be a terrorist dry run before attacking our national water supply.
2. Our government is running biological (read kill) tests in preparation for some type of preemptive strike in the Middle East.”
Over all, I get the distinct feeling that we are not being told what is really happening at any government level. Maybe one day the truth will surface, but, until then, lots of animals and possibly people are going to pay a very, very high price.
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Armageddon believers have descended on the small village of Bugarach in the southern French hills. They contend that the mountain, Corbieres located in the Pyrenees mountain range, is a safe haven for the demise of the world in December 2012. They are apparent followers of the many legends that surround this area.
December 21, 2010 marks start of the two year count down period before the end of civilization as we know it, according to followers of the Mayan calendar. This is the only group that has so far actually migrated to what they have determined to be the safest place on earth to be when December 21, 2012 hits.
No one seems to know what their goals are. If nothing happens on the supposed end-of-the-world-day, then what is to become of this group? Will the group gain more members? What will take place should the big day come and go with nothing but another sunrise? Fear is growing among the village members as to what will become of their once quiet town.
Since the middle ages, the mountain, Corbieres, is believed to have special spiritual powers. Many legends have surrounded this area and especially this 4045 foot piece of rock called Corbieres.
The village authorities are not happy about a tent city that has arrived and set up camp just outside of town. There are many concerns about crowd control as the date draws closer in two years. The mayor of Bugarach, Jean-Pierre Delord is quite concerned about the new age pilgrims. City officials are making plans ahead of time to keep their own local people safe in case of turmoil.
The local people are not happy about this cult-like group. They have always welcomed tourists and hikers which helps their local economy. But this time things are different. There is concern that this Armageddon movement will have negative consequences and there are plans to bring in the military should things get out of control.
Tourism has always had a positive impact in small towns throughout France. But, tourists come, visit, and move on. This area is not happy about a group which has cult-like beliefs. There is also concern that these Armageddon believers will have more join them as time moves toward the big day, December 21, 2012.
No doubt there will be other migrations as the date nears. This is the first group that has actually moved to a special ‘safe’ place for the specific purpose of avoiding whatever negative consequences may occur. There will probably be other special places that will be taken over by similar groups. It just makes one wonder why they seem to pick a place and it takes on mythical importance because of ancient legends surrounding it.
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The Haab, as I have pointed out previously, is the Mayan calendar we would most recognize as being similar to our own. Below is a list of the months and their meanings/symbols. Please note that since the dates “shift” in reference to our Gregorian calendar, I have not referenced a specific date range for the months; checking any number of online resources, however, can help you calculate what Mayan month is your birth month.
(NOTE: The actual spelling and pronunciation of the Mayan names is a subject of debate among scholars of many disciplines. The list below reflects what I believe are the generally accepted names for the Haab months).
Month 01 Pop –This was the first month of the Haab calendar.The glyph symbolized a mat, or soft earth. Often referred to as a chief or jaguar sign, those born here have the ability to lead others and keep everything grounded. Balancing vision with sensitivity is your greatest asset.
Month 02 Uo//Wo –Symbolizing the power of the night, the imagery is of the black sky or conjunction and, curiously, frogs. Similar to the signs of Sec and Ch’en, the transformation of the frog from tadpole to adult represents the ability to shift from one level of consciousness to another in a mystical search for truth.
Month 03 Zip//Sip –Represents a red storm/sky and has the deer/stag as its totem creature. Fiery in temperament and nature, natives of this sign have both the grace and agility of these forest dwellers combined with the nobility of spirit and purpose as well as a symbiotic relationship to the forests.
Month 04 Zotz//Sotz –This sign is unique in that it has two totems: the bat and the fish. Representing both air and water, these two creatures move unfettered through their respective realms. Just as the bat relies on its “internal radar” to guide it through the night, so too, do those under this sign use their intuition. As the fish plumbs the depths for nourishment, Sotz natives look within their subconscious to discover the path ahead.
Month 05 Zec/Sec – This sign relates to earth and sky(air). The image is that of a skull which represents the intellectual and mental energies that those born in this sign have in abundance and yet are grounded by the practicalities of life. Some commentators also identify this sign as a symbol for death/rebirth.
Month 06 Xul –This is the sign of the Dog god. The Mayan believed that the Dog would guide souls as they transited from this realm to the next. Loyalty, strength and dedication are highlighted in natives of this sign. There is also a strong connection to the afterlife that enables those born under this sign to help others who fear the beyond.
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Month 07 Yaxkin/ Yaxk’in –Those born under this sign have a strong connection with the energy of the sun. Referred to “solar flow”, or new green sun, the Mayan sun god, Ah Kin is identified here. With the ability to illuminate the darkness, natives of this sign are natural healers, both in the physical and spiritual realms.
Month 08 Mol – This month is ruled by the cardinal sign of water. Those born under this sign were believed to have the ability to make rain come. With the jaguar as the animal totem, Mol natives have the potential to excel as leaders or explore the mysteries of the spirit realm like the shamans of old.
Month 09 Chen/Ch’en-Meaning Black Storn/Black sky, natives of this sign are people of the night. You have the ability to draw on the powers and energies of the moon to your advantage. Being both demonstrative and clever, your ability to tap into the emotional realm is truly beneficial in relationships.
Month 10 Yax-Green storm is the meaning here and there is a strong connection to natives born under Yaxk’in. Yax is a life sign and is often identified with Venus. Having the gift of harmony, those born under this sign can truly be said to be peace-keepers who are in balance with the world around them.
Month 11 Zac/Sak/Sac –Sign of the frog, this month is also known as White Storm. Strong connection to the daylight hours. The Frog is the totem for this sign. Those born here are adaptable and comfortable with change. Like your totem, you can make the jump from one level of consciousness to the next with ease.
Month 12 Ceh/Keh- This is the sign of the Red Storm and the Deer is the totem animal. Those born here can draw on their affinity for natural balance and the natural world to provide order out of chaos. Though represented by Deer, there is a fiery and determined nature to succeed within the self-effacing exterior.
Month 13 Mac/Mak –This is the sign of mystery. Born under this influence, you keep yourself closed and are given to deep reflection. So mysterious was this sign that even the Mayans found it an astrological puzzle. The key word is “enclosed” in spirit and in actions.
Month 14 K’ank’in –Earth and sun are your influences here. Known to the Mayan as the Yellow Sun, you can find both wisdom and strength from the earth and spiritual warmth from Sol. The dog is also your totem representing that inner core of strength.
Month 15 Muan -The Owl is your totem and those born here have the ability to see with clarity the truth of things around them. Fire and water are elements that strengthen your gifts. Storms are times of power for you, mixing thunder, rain and lightening.
Month 16 Pax –This sign represented the time to plant new seeds. With the jaguar as a totem, the straightforward nature of pursuing a goal is a powerful force. Your element is steam-mixing the powers of earth, fire and water into a dynamic force of action.
Month 17 K’ayab – This is the sign of the turtle. Ancient wisdom and the deeper meanings of daily life are your gifts. Used with discretion, these gifts can be potent tools for good.
Month 18 Cumku/Kumk’u –Your totem is the crocodile. As a symbol of longevity and stability, you are graced with both timing and patience, allowing you to see the duality of situations and to survive regardless of the changes around you.
Month 19 Uayeb/Wayeb (the nameless one- only 5 days long) – This short month was the Mayan equivalent of Samhain/Halloween. During this period the boundaries between the worlds was open and spirits could cross from their realm to this. These days are nameless and were considered to be a dangerous time. Those born during this time are connected to the spirit realm and harbingers of renewal or resurgence.
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Lou Raedwulfe is the author of several books, his best known being The RuneChestwhich can be found at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. He is a psychic, tarot expert and rune master.