Alright, let’s talk about this Aztec astrology stuff. I ain’t no scholar, mind you, just a plain ol’ person tryin’ to make sense of it all. Heard tell these Aztec folks were real smart ’bout the stars and such, way back when.
Now, they had these signs, like, pictures in the sky. They called ’em somethin’ fancy, like zodiac signs, but I just call ’em what they are. They got names like Cipactli, which is some kinda water monster, I reckon. Then there’s Ehecatl, the wind, sounds like a lot of hot air to me, heh. Calli is a house, plain and simple. Cuetzpalin, that’s a lizard, always creepin’ around. Coatl, a snake, not my favorite critter, that’s for sure.
Then comes Miquiztli, death, kinda spooky if you ask me. Mazatl is a deer, gentle creature, but tasty too. Tochtli, a rabbit, always hoppin’ about. Atl, water, gotta have it to live, y’know. Itzcuintli, a dog, loyal companion, always by your side. Ozomahtli, a monkey, playful and mischievous.
- Cipactli (Crocodile)
- Ehecatl (Wind)
- Calli (House)
- Cuetzpalin (Lizard)
- Coatl (Snake)
- Miquiztli (Death)
- Mazatl (Deer)
- Tochtli (Rabbit)
- Atl (Water)
- Itzcuintli (Dog)
- Ozomatli (Monkey)
Next up, Malinalli, grass, grows everywhere. Acatl, a reed, makes good baskets, I hear. Ocelotl, a jaguar, big and scary. Cuauhtli, an eagle, flies high above. Cozcaquauhtli, a vulture, not the prettiest bird, but gotta eat, I guess. Ollin, movement, like the earth shakin’. And finally, Tecpatl, a flint knife, sharp and dangerous.
They say these signs tell you somethin’ ’bout yourself, like what kind of person you are, what you’re good at, and what kinda trouble you might get into. Somethin’ ’bout the gods too, each sign has its own god, I think. They say the gods gave these Aztecs a sign, a picture of an eagle eatin’ a snake on top of a cactus, to tell ’em where to build their city. They still use that picture on their flag today, in Mexico.
I don’t know ’bout all that, sounds kinda far-fetched to me. But them Aztecs, they sure were somethin’, lookin’ up at the stars and makin’ up stories. Maybe there’s somethin’ to it, maybe not. But it’s fun to think about, ain’t it? Like, maybe my sign is the Calli, the house, ’cause I like bein’ at home, nice and cozy. Or maybe I’m a bit of a Mazatl, the deer, kinda gentle but I can get feisty if I need to.
Anyway, these Aztecs, they weren’t just lookin’ at stars for fun, they really believed this stuff. Each of their days and months had a god attached to it, kinda like havin’ a birthday saint, I guess. They were real organized about it, had calendars and charts and all sorts of things to keep track of the stars and the signs. More than just looking up, they used this knowledge; from what I hear it helped them figure out the best times to plant crops, go to war, or even have a party. They were practical folk, these Aztecs, even with their fancy star talk.
So, there you have it, my two cents on Aztec astrology. It’s a bunch of signs and gods and stories, maybe true, maybe not. But it’s interestin’, and it makes you think. Maybe we should all look up at the sky a little more often, see what the stars are tryin’ to tell us. Or maybe just enjoy the pretty lights, that’s good enough for me.
If you want to learn more about Aztec Astrology, here is what you can look up: Each of the 20 day signs had a patron god or goddess associated with it, reflecting its supposed influences. The Aztecs believed that the combination of the day sign and the ruling deity at the time of a person’s birth could strongly influence their character and destiny, much like modern astrology. Exploring these associations can provide deeper insight into the meanings of each sign. Moreover, the Aztecs divided their year into 18 months of 20 days each, plus 5 unlucky days, creating a 365-day calendar. Each month also had its own patron deity and associated rituals. Understanding the Aztec calendar and how the signs interacted with it can further enrich one’s understanding of Aztec astrology.
Tags: Aztec Astrology, Aztec Zodiac, Aztec Signs, Cipactli, Ehecatl, Calli, Cuetzpalin, Coatl, Miquiztli, Mazatl, Tochtli, Atl, Itzcuintli, Ozomahtli, Malinalli, Acatl, Ocelotl, Cuauhtli, Cozcaquauhtli, Ollin, Tecpatl
