| After 900 AD, Mayan Civilization declined, and the | | | | creation of life itself. |
| documents and symbols of this ancient culture were | | | | 4. The Jaguar |
| almost wiped out by the invading Spanish- who | | | | The Jaguar to the Mayan, was a symbol of power, |
| considered the Maya "uncivilized," and "cleansed" | | | | and rule. The Jaguar God ruled over the Mayan |
| whole regions of Central America of the Mayan | | | | underground at night, and during the day enters the |
| Legacy. | | | | skies and watch over us. The Jaguar was the |
| However The Mayan left powerful symbols of their | | | | protector of the cosmic forces from the heavens that |
| unique and little known culture, which outlived the | | | | guided us,- and a sign of leadership and confidence. |
| destruction of their conquerors. Symbols that signify | | | | 5. The Eagle |
| ancient and mysterious astrological beliefs- What are | | | | The Eagle represented contemplated thoughts, and |
| these symbols?. | | | | clarifies clear mental focus on a subject that is |
| 1. Earth | | | | troubling you. Mayans believed the symbol of the Eagle |
| Earth represented the slow movement and our | | | | if focused upon, could even bring strong telepathic and |
| continued change. It symbolized the need of patience | | | | other ancient powers. |
| when we face tough decisions, and if focused upon | | | | 6.. The Bat |
| can help your inner thoughts make the changes you | | | | The Bat in Mayan Culture represented the underworld. |
| desire possible. This symbol is round. | | | | Worshipped as a powerful symbol of protection |
| 2. Night | | | | against enemies, and its rule over darkness.- Ancient |
| Night is a symbol of balance and rest with the eventual | | | | Mayans saw both Good and evil in a complete light, |
| goal of peace. It represents resting, and forgetting your | | | | rather than a separate light many of us do today. So |
| life issues until your spirit is ready to solve them. Night | | | | the bat was worshipped, as a symbol of both good |
| represents the need to rest, so your inner-spirit can | | | | and evil. |
| work in peace, as you sleep in peace and helps | | | | Looking beyond the Mayan Calendar, these six |
| conquer these issues. | | | | powerful symbols tell us of the deep astrological |
| 3. Our Sun | | | | beliefs and the belief in telepathy, dreams, |
| The Sun is a symbol of awareness, of enlightenment. | | | | enlightenment and Earth as part of the cosmos itself. |
| In Mayan culture the sun was the symbol of life itself, | | | | An Earth of continued change, just as we continue |
| and symbolized a warming of our ideas, and the | | | | changing ourselves.ourselves. |