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In the tonalpohualli, the sacred Aztec calendar, Thursday March 23, 1536 is:

Tonalli: − +

day

Chicome Cipactli

7 - Cipactli (crocodile)

Trecena: − +

13-day period

Ce Cuauhtli

Cuauhtli (eagle)

Xihuitl: − +

solar year

Mahcuilli Tecpatl

5 - Tecpatl (flint knife)


Yoaltecuhtli:

Lord of the Night

Tlazolteotl

Long Count:

Mayan calendar

11.15.16.6.1

Xiuhpohualli:

365-day calendar

3 - Tozoztontli (IV)

(Correlation: Alfonso Caso [adjust])

The significance of this day

Aztec facts

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.

Day Cipactli (Crocodile) is governed by Tonacatecuhtli, Lord of Nurturance, as its provider of tonalli (Shadow Soul) life energy. Cipactli is an auspicious day, signifying advancement and honor. It depicts energy and work, rewards and recognition. A good day for beginnings.

The thirteen day period (trecena) that starts with day 1-Cuauhtli (Eagle) is ruled by Xochiquetzal. This trecena signifies a time of inspired play: regardless of the sport, this is the time of mastery. All of one's practice and preparation culminates now in an unparalleled conjunction of luck, skill and timing. These are 13 days when gambling on happiness, both your own and others', pays off. These are good days for taking risks; bad days for playing it safe.

Kate Moss was born on day 7-Cipactli.

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