Alright, alright, let’s talk about this Aztec thingy, this… whatchamacallit… astrology chart. You know, the kind them old, old folks way back when used to figure out stuff.
What’s this Aztec Birth Chart Anyways?
So, this Aztec birth chart, it’s like a puzzle, see? A puzzle made outta stars and days and such. Them Aztecs, they weren’t dumb, no sirree. They looked up at the sky, just like we do, but they saw more than just pretty lights. They saw stories, they saw signs, they saw how a fella’s bornin’ day could tell ya a whole heap about ‘em.
Now, don’t go thinkin’ this is like that newspaper horoscope stuff, you know, the one that says, “Oh, you’re gonna meet a tall, dark stranger.” This here Aztec chart, it’s deeper than that, like diggin’ a well, not just scratchin’ the dirt. It’s all tied up with their calendar, the Tonalpohualli, somethin’ like that. Big word, huh? Don’t you worry none, I ain’t gonna make you say it. Just know it’s their way of keepin’ track of time and the gods and all that.
- Tonalpohualli: This calendar ain’t like our January to December thing. It’s got these signs, like animals and plants and such. Kinda like them Chinese zodiacs, but different.
- Birth Date: Your bornin’ day, that’s the key. That’s how they figure out where you fit in their whole star puzzle.
- Signs: Each day got a sign, and that sign, it tells ya somethin’ ‘bout your character, your strengths, your weaknesses, the whole shebang.
How to Figure Out Your Own Chart, If You’re So Inclined
Now, I ain’t no fancy scholar or nothin’, but from what I hear, you gotta find one of them online calculators. Yeah, them computer thingies. You punch in your birthday, and it spits out your Aztec sign. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Or so they say. I ain’t never tried it myself, too busy milkin’ the cows and tendin’ the chickens, ya know?
But listen here, these signs, they ain’t just for fun and games. Them Aztecs, they really believed this stuff. They thought your sign, it told ya about your soul, your “Tonalli” they called it. It’s the part of you that comes and goes, like when you sneeze, or when you yawn, or when you’re dreamin’. It’s the part that travels when you sleep. Spooky, huh? But that’s what they believed, and who am I to say they were wrong?
What Does it All Mean, Anyway?
Well, that’s the million-dollar question, ain’t it? From what I gather, each sign, it’s got its own personality, just like people. Some are strong, some are gentle, some are quick-witted, some are stubborn as a mule. It’s like knowin’ what kinda seed you are, so you know what kinda plant you’re gonna grow into.
Some examples, just for ya:
Crocodile (Cipactli) – Born on the first day? You’re a starter, a leader, strong and maybe a bit bossy, like old man Fitzwilliam down the road. Always gotta be first, that fella.
Wind (Ehecatl) – Born under the wind sign? You’re probably chatty, like my niece Millie, always flappin’ her gums, but also adaptable, like a willow branch in a storm.
House (Calli) – House sign folks, they’re homebodies, like me. They like their comfort, their family, their routine. Nothin’ wrong with that, I say.
Lizard (Cuetzpalin) – Now them lizard folks, they’re survivors, quick and clever, always findin’ a way to get by. Reminds me of that stray cat, always sneakin’ around, but always findin’ a scrap to eat.
And there’s more, a whole bunch more. Snakes, deer, rabbits, eagles, monkeys… you name it, they probably got a sign for it. It’s a whole world of meanin’, if you’re willin’ to look for it. Remember this ain’t no exact science, it’s more like… well, like lookin’ at the clouds and guessin’ what shapes you see. It’s about findin’ somethin’ that resonates with you, somethin’ that helps you understand yourself a little better.
So, is this Aztec astrology thingy for real? Well, I don’t know, and I ain’t gonna pretend I do. But I reckon there’s somethin’ to be said for lookin’ up at the stars and wonderin’ ’bout our place in the world. And if them Aztecs, with their calendars and their signs, can give us a little somethin’ to think about, well, I say that ain’t such a bad thing after all.
It ain’t gonna hurt none to learn a little bit about it, maybe find a bit of yourself in them old stories. And who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two about your own “tonalli”, that little piece of you that travels when you’re dreamin’. Just don’t go blamin’ the stars for everything, mind you. You still gotta do your own work, live your own life. The stars, they just give you a little nudge, a little guidance, that’s all.
But remember it’s just like them weather folks on the TV, they can guess but sometimes they get it wrong. So take it all with a grain of salt, and don’t go sellin’ the farm just cause some star chart told ya to.
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