Aztec and Maya Calendar

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The conqueror Hernán Cortés arrived on the eastern shores of the Aztec empire in the year 1-Acatl (1519). It had been predicted that on such a year Quetzalcoatl would return from the east to retake his rightful share of the throne. This belief probably weakend the defense of the Aztecs.

In the tonalpohualli, the sacred Aztec calendar, this day (Friday, February 10, 2012) is:

Tonalli: day	Trecena: 13-day period	Xihuitl: solar year



1 - Coatl (snake)	1 - Coatl (snake)	13 - Tecpatl (flint knife)

Yoaltecuhtli: Lord of the Night	Xiuhpohualli: 365-day calendar	Long Count: (Mayan calendar)

Chalchiuhtlicue	7 - Etzcualiztli (VII)	12.19.19.2.5

The significance of this day

Day Coatl (Snake) is governed by Chalchihuitlicue as its provider of tonalli (Shadow Soul) life energy. Coatl is the day of the snaking river that always changes without changing. It signifies the fleeting moment of eternal water. A good day for humility, a bad day for acting on self-interests.

1-Coatl is a good day to start a trade expedition.

The thirteen day period (trecena) that starts with day 1-Coatl (Snake) is ruled by Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of the Year, the ancient god of fire who stands at the center. The 13 days of this trecena are governed by the forces that have created a power vacuum in the situation. The throne is empty and the rightful heir must struggle with all the pretenders who would claim it. These are 13 days of conflict, intrigues and unexpected developments. The throne will fall to the one who has laid the groundwork, built the alliances and is favored by the timing of events beyond any one person's control. This time will come again: those who are not prepared should bide their time; those who hold the throne should beware. These are good days to act out of strength, bad days to rely on the strength of others.

Aztec and Maya Calendar

Did you know?

Tonalli:

Trecena:

Xihuitl:

Yoaltecuhtli:

Xiuhpohualli:

Long Count:

The significance of this day