Aztec horoscope

For many specialists, the Aztec horoscope is based or inspired by the Mayan horoscope. The Aztecs were very good astrologers. They have twelve signs:

1. Cayman / Cipactli
2. House / Calli
3. Flower / Xochiti
4. Snake / Cóatl
5. Jaguar / Océlotl
6. Cane / Acatl
7. Rabbit / Tochtli
8. Eagle / Cuayhtli
9. Monkey / Ozomatli
10. Flint (Stone) / Técpatl
11. Dog / Itzcuintli
12. Deer / Mázatl

We know that the Aztecs used a system to order days based on two calendars. One of these two calendars was called tōnalpōhualli and was based on a 260-day cycle. The other calendar was known as xiuhpōhualli and followed a 365-day cycle. These two calendars followed different cycles but coincided approximately every 52 years.

The xiuhpōhualli calendar followed the solar cycle and it is believed that it was used for agricultural organization tasks. The tōnalpōhualli calendar, on the other hand, was used for religious purposes, worship of the gods and to make predictions.

The tōnalpōhualli was made up of 20 periods of 13 days, resulting in a total of 260 days. This calendar is very similar to the calendar also used by the Mayan civilization and known as Tzolkin.

The nature of this calendar indicates that it was not a calendar based on the solar cycle or the lunar cycle. There are different theories that try to explain whether this calendar followed some type of natural phenomenon. A possible explanation says that it is based on the numbers 13 and 20 because these numbers had special importance in the Aztec civilization.

According to this calendar, each day was identified with a number between 1 and 13 along with the name of the day. The names of the days were important concepts in Aztec culture. In addition, each name was related to an Aztec deity and a cardinal point.

Unlike the Western horoscope, in the Aztec horoscope each sign does not correspond to a specific period of continuum (for example, Aries covers from March 21 to April 20 in our horoscope), but rather to several days skipped throughout of the calendar. In this way, to give an example, whoever is born on January 4 corresponds to the Caimán sign; while those who are born a day later, on January 5, correspond to the House sign, whose personality has nothing to do with that of Cayman.

The horoscope is represented by twelve signs composed of animals, plants and other sacred objects of this ancient civilization.

The twelve signs of the Aztec horoscope and their characteristics are:

Caiman / Cipactli

As they considered it very clever, the Aztecs made this animal the beginning of their calendar and, also, the origin of the Universe.

The alligator, related to Venus and the god Tonacatecuhtli, represents people who have self-confidence, willpower and a lot of character. They can be somewhat naive and hate routine tasks.

• Those born on the following days: January 4, 16 and 18; February 2; March 10 and 22; April 3, 15 and 27; May 9 and 21; June 2, 14 and 26; July 8 and 20; August 1, 13 and 25; September 6, 18 and 30; October 12 and 24; November 5, 17 and 29; December 11 and 23.
• Planet: Venus.
• Divinity: Tonacatecuhtli, god of creation and fertility

House / Calli

This sign is ruled by Venus and associated with the god Tepeyolohti, and represents protection, motherhood and a taste for intimacy, as her name suggests. For the Aztecs, it was very positive for women, due to their tendency towards home life.

With a strong aesthetic and solidarity sense, people born on these dates can also be somewhat melancholic.

• Those born on the following days: January 5, 17 and 29; February 3, 15 and 27; March 11 and 23; April 4, 16 and 28; May 10 and 22; June 3, 15 and 27; July 9 and 21; August 2, 14 and 26; September 7 and 19; October 1, 13 and 25; November 6, 18 and 30; December 12 and 24.
• Planet: Venus.
• Divinity: Tepeyolohti, god of mountains and earthquakes.

Flower / Xochiti

This sign is synonymous with play and fun, and is related to the planet Venus and the god Xochiquetzal.

The interest in art and pleasure defines these people who, in general, shy away from commitments and do not seem to be in much of a hurry. Of course, they are capable of doing several things at the same time. And they are easy to establish social ties, in addition to being very curious.

• Those born on the following days: January 6, 18 and 30; February 4, 16, 28 and 29; March 12 and 24: April 5, 17 and 29; May 11 and 23; June 4, 16 and 28; July 10 and 22; August 3, 15 and 27; September 8 and 20; October 2, 14 and 26; November 7 and 19; December 1, 13 and 25.
• Planet: Venus.
• Divinity: Xochiquetzal, goddess of beauty, flowers and love.

Serpent / Cóatl

For the Aztecs, the snake represented powers linked to water and earth. This sign, ruled by Saturn and associated with the god Chalchiúhtlicue, was also a symbol of fertility, predisposing to wealth and kindness.

So, it can be said that snakes are farsighted, seductive and capricious. They should avoid resentment and pay attention to their partner's needs

• Those born on the following days: January 7, 19 and 31; February 5 and 17; March 1, 13 and 25; April 6, 18 and 30; May 12 and 24; June 5, 17 and 29; July 11 and 23; August 4, 16 and 28; September 9 and 21; October 3, 15 and 27; November 8 and 20: December 2, 14 and 26.
• Planet: Saturn.
• Divinity: Chalchiúhtlicue, god of lakes and water currents.

Jaguar / Océlotl

As for the Aztecs, the jaguar was the incarnation of the sun, this sign is related to strength, reason and seriousness. Ruled by Saturn and linked to the god Tlazoltéotl, it defines adventurous, bold people who were born to stand out and be leaders.

Secure, ambitious and proud, they tend to fall in love easily. Be careful: they do not forgive other people's mistakes.

• Those born on the following days: January 9 and 21; February 7 and 19; March 3, 15 and 27; April 8 and 20; May 2, 14 and 26; June 7 and 19; July 1, 13 and 25; August 6, 18 and 30; September 11 and 23; October 5, 17 and 29; November 10 and 22; December 4, 16 and 28.
• Planet: Jupiter.
• Divinity: Tlazoltéotl, goddess of lust.

Reed (reed) / Acatl

For the Aztecs, the cane was a symbol of light and wisdom. So much so that it was used by priests in their ceremonies.

Those born under this sign, ruled by Jupiter and related to the god Tezcatlipoca, tend towards intellectual activity and are passionate about their ideals. They have strong convictions, but they tend to avoid confrontation and seek balance.

The cane can be charming, but it can also become aggressive if it is prevented from living in freedom.

• Those born on the following days: January 10 and 22; February 8 and 20; March 4, 16 and 28; April 9 and 21; May 3, 15 and 27; June 8 and 20; July 2, 14 and 26; August 7, 19 and 31; September 12 and 24; October 6, 18 and 30; November 11 and 23; December 5, 17 and 29.
• Planet: Jupiter.
• Divinity: Tezcatlipoca, god of heaven and earth.

Rabbit / Tochtli

The rabbit, a symbol of development and progress for the Aztecs, ruled by the moon and associated with Mayáhuel, defines a hard-working, tireless person who knows how and when to save.

He takes everything very seriously and has a special gift for business. She just needs harmony and romance to feel safe. Her main tool: perseverance.

• Those born on the following days: January 11 and 23; February 9 and 21; March 5, 17 and 29; April 10 and 22; May 4, 16 and 28; June 9 and 21; July 3, 15 and 27; August 8 and 20; September 1, 13 and 25; October 7, 18, 19 and 31; November 12 and 24; December 6, 18 and 30.
• Astro: The Moon.
• Divinity: Mayáhuel, goddess of drunkenness.

Eagle / Cuayhtli

The animal most revered by the Aztecs (they believed it was capable of looking at the sun head on) provides value and beauty. Eagles have a strong temperament, they are risk-takers and generally emerge victorious from their challenges, because their warrior soul makes them very competitive.

Bonded with Xipe Totec, they are sociable and loyal, but they can't stand being given orders. They have a great capacity to seduce.

• Those born on the following days: January 12 and 24; February 10 and 22; March 6, 18 and 30; April 11 and 23; May 5, 17 and 29; June 10 and 22; July 4, 16 and 28; August 9 and 21; September 2, 14 and 26; October 8 and 20; November 1, 13 and 25: December 7, 19 and 31.
• Astro: The Sun.
• Divinity: Xipe Tótec, god of agriculture.

Monkey / Ozomatli

The Aztecs were fascinated by this animal which, they believed, brought inventiveness and ingenuity and was a symbol of joy. They also linked him with the god of fire; He participated in parties and entertainment.

They are frank people who tend to express themselves without a filter, which can cause some problems when dealing with others. This sign is ruled by Mars and linked to the god Xochipilli.

• Those born on the following days: January 1, 13 and 25; February 11 and 23; March 7, 19 and 31; April 12 and 24; May 6, 18 and 30; June 11 and 23; July 5, 17 and 29; August 10 and 22; September 3, 15 and 27; October 9 and 21; November 2, 14 and 26; December 8 and 20.
• Planet: Mars.
• Divinity: Xochipilli, god of love, beauty and flowers.

Silex (Stone) / Técpatl

Flint represents the fight for ideals. Therefore, this sign, ruled by Mercury and associated with Tezcatlipoca, characterizes people with great frankness and a great sense of reality.

Honesty should guide your professional and economic success. Sociable and fun, they are courageous and brave. In short, they always know what they want.

• Those born on the following days: January 2, 14 and 26; February 12 and 24; March 8 and 20; April 1, 13 and 25; May 7, 19 and 31; June 12 and 24; July 6, 18 and 30; August 11 and 23; September 4, 16 and 28; October 10 and 22; November 3, 15 and 27; December 9 and 21.
• Planet: Mercury.
• Divinity: Chalchiuhtotolin, god of illness.

Dog / Itzcuintli

As for many people today, the dog was a symbol of kindness, fidelity, sensitivity and meekness in Aztec culture.

They are cooperative people, with a natural gift for providing service to others. Reserved and prudent, they usually spread tranquility. But they can also be unstable.

• Those born on the following days: January 3, 15 and 27; February 13 and 25; March 9 and 21; April 2, 14 and 26; May 8 and 20; June 1, 13 and 25; July 7, 19 and 31; August 12 and 24; September 5, 17 and 29; October 11 and 23; November 4, 16 and 28; December 10 and 22.
• Planet: Mars.
• Divinity: Mictlantecuhtli, god of the underworld.

Deer / Mázatl

Sign associated with the grace and agility of this animal. Pleasant, peaceful, but also distrustful, the deer is skillful and shy. Shows great initiative and takes action easily.

A point against is that it is difficult for him to connect with his emotional aspect. You should avoid arguments over unimportant topics.

• Those born on the following days: January 8 and 20; February 1, 6 and 18; March 2, 14 and 26; April 7, 9 and 19; May 1, 13 and 25; June 6, 18 and 30; July 12 and 24; August 5, 17 and 29; September 10 and 22; October 4, 16 and 28; November 9 and 21; December 3, 15 and 27.
• Planet:
• Divinity: Tlaloc, god of rain and lightning.

The xiuhpōhualli calendar was composed of 18 groups of 20 days along with an isolated period of 5 days at the end of the year called nemontemi. This resulted in a total of 365 days. Each period of 20 days is known as twenty. This Aztec calendar is equivalent to the calendar that was known as haab within the Mayan culture.

Each twenty (similar to the current months) received a different name and was associated with a festival celebrated at its beginning. The names of the 18 scores along with their meanings were as follows:

• Altcaualo: Water stops, trees grow
• Tlacaxipehualiztli: Fertility Rites
• Tozoztontli: Little vigil
• Huey Tozoztli: Great vigil
• Tóxcatl: Drought
• Etzalcualiztli: Bean stew with corn
• Tecuilhuitontli: Small festival of the lords
• Huey Tecuilhuitl: Great festival of the lords
• Miccailhuitontli: Birth of flowers, festival of the dead
• Huey Miccailhuitontli: Great festival of the dead
• Ochpaniztli: Sweeping and cleaning
• Teolehco: Return of the gods
• Tepeilhuitl: Festival of the mountains
• Quecholli: Precious feather
• Panquetzaliztli: Raising of flags
• Atemoztli: Descent of the water
• Tititl: Fight for growth
• Izcalli: Resurgence of the land and the people
• 5-day period: Nemontemi