So, I’ve been messing around with this whole “Mexican astrology” thing lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I mean, I’ve always been into the usual zodiac stuff – you know, your typical horoscopes and all that. But this? This is something else entirely.
First off, I had to figure out what my sign even was. Turns out, it’s not just about your birth month, but your actual birth day, even year. There is a whole system involved, with these things called “day signs.” There are 20 of them, each represented by different animals or objects, like a jaguar, an eagle, even a house. I spent a good chunk of time just digging around to find a calculator that I could use to know my sign and learn about it.
Once I found out I was a “Deer” which was pretty cool. I started reading up on what that meant. Apparently, Deer are supposed to be artistic, sensitive, and kind of restless. Honestly, it’s kind of spooky how much some of it resonated with me. It also has some information about personality, lucky numbers and compatibility with other signs.
But then it got even more interesting. See, there’s also this thing called the “Trecena,” which is like a 13-day cycle. Each Trecena has its own vibe and is ruled by a different deity. So, not only are you influenced by your day sign, but also by this 13-day cycle you were born into. It’s like a double whammy of cosmic influence!
I spent hours going down this rabbit hole, reading about the different deities and their influences. It’s a whole pantheon of gods and goddesses, each with their own stories and domains. It was overwhelming, but also super fascinating. These are like deities with their powers and stories. My brain was exploding trying to keep all of this information straight.
And then, to top it all off, there’s this 260-day calendar called the “Tonalpohualli.” It’s a ritual calendar, not a solar one, so it doesn’t line up with our regular 365-day year. Trying to wrap my head around that was a whole other level of confusing. It felt like I needed a degree in ancient Mesoamerican studies just to understand the basics!
So yeah, that’s where I’m at with this Mexican astrology journey. It’s been a lot to take in, but it’s also been incredibly interesting. It gave me a different view of the world and a different culture. I’m still not sure what I believe about all of this, but it’s definitely given me a lot to think about. Maybe I’ll start tracking my days according to the Tonalpohualli and see if I notice any patterns. Who knows, maybe there’s something to this whole ancient wisdom thing after all! It’s a fun experience to share with friends and family, so I have been telling them about their signs and Trecena. It’s fun to learn these things, you know?
