An Overview of Mayan Astrology

Mayans were a collective group of people from Central America, came from various places and spoke many different languages. The Mayan circle included the current day parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Often symbolised with Pyramids, temples and artisitic stone sculptures, Mayans were most advanced in Astronomy and Mathematics. Though they were not able to flourish due to natural incalamities but there are still a few Mayans who live today in Mexico and Guatemala.

• Mayan Mythology consisted of hundreds of Gods, and each God were related to four different personalities, which reflected the four directions: North, South, East, West.
• Mayans believed that hell had 9 layers ruled by demon Gods and Heaven had 13 layers.
• Temples were always built on top of mountains or pyramids, so that they can be closer to heaven.

• Itzamna: The creator God.

• Ah Puch: The God of death, collector of Soul.

• Chac: The Rain God

• Kinich-Ahau: The Sun God.

• Pauahutun: God of Thunder and Wind

• Ek Chuah: God of war.

• IxChel: Godess of the Moon

The huge rumor that got spread like a fire in the Jungle was that, acording to Mayan astrology the world would end after 2012.

The reason for this belief was, the Mayan calendar didn't had dates after December 31st 2012. But that didn't signify the end of the world, and niether Mayans ever believed that.

The only reason why there were no dates in Mayan calendar, past 2012, was that the Mayan calendar is divided into cycles of 5125 years each. And the first cycle ended with completion of 2012.

Mayan Astrology is one the most advanced Astrology and follows 20 days signs.

1. Crocodile
2. Wind
3. House
4. Lizard
5. Serpent
6. Death
7. Deer
8. Rabbit
9. Water
10. Dog
11. Monkey
12. Grass
13. Reed
14. Ocelot
15. Eagle
16. Vulture
17. Earthquake
18. Knife
19. Rain
20. Flower

Just try out the Mayan prediction in the site listed to the left and you will be surprised to read how accurately it depicts your character traits.