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History of Zodiac Signs

July 20, 2010 in Zodiac

Well, its quite tough and overwhelming task to trace back the history of zodiac signs, as it seems that zodiac signs were being used by our ancestors since centuries either to predict future, weather or destinies of a person. There seems to be consensus when tic comes to the history of zodiac signs, it is strongly believe that the science of astrology and 12 zodiac signs are at least 3,000 years old.

Where these zodiac signs were originated? Well, it is also believed that the science 12 zodiac signs were originated in ancient Egypt and Babylonia, but when it comes to the advanced study of zodiac signs two countries seem to hold a dominating position i.e. India and China. Chinese astrology is also world famous and it uses animals (a 12 year cycle, each named after an animal) for the names of the years. That’s because in these countries many astrologers and soothsayers known to use different animal and human signs to predict the future and destiny of people.

As far as documentary proofs are concerned, zodiac signs were known to be in use by Roman era inherited by Hellenistic astronomy from Babylonian astronomy from the Chaldean period. Evidently, earlier fortunes and destinies of highly influensive people such as kings and merchants were told by priests and astrologers so that these influensive people could take all necessary steps to safeguard their own interests and the interests of their people.

Let’s see some technical information here related to these zodiac signs. These 12 zodiac signs are divided into four main groups of signs i.e. Fire, Air, Water and Earth. How they were divided has closely been associated with their earthly elements. For example, Fire signs deal with the ultimate power of fire or sun (the natural source of fire or heat). Fire signs are: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Similarly, Air signs are also closely been associated with power of wind. They are: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Next come Water Signs, which depict rainy season and soothing nature or moisture. They are: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Finally, the Earth signs Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn.

So, we can see from the above discussion that the earth’s position with regards to the sun and other planets decides the main elements into which each astrological sign is being designated and in which each zodiac sign falls eventually.

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Mayan Zodiac Symbols – What These Ancient Astrology Signs Mean For You

July 20, 2010 in Zodiac

Mayan zodiac symbols are another way of determining your personality through astrology signs. The symbols are based on the ancient Haab calendar which has been determined to be over 5,000 years old.

Many people have never heard of the Mayan zodiac, but with increased interest in the year 2012 this information is being sought out more and more.

The Haab calendar is an approximately 365 day year calendar that is broken up into 19 months or signs. Your zodiac symbol is based on the day of your birth, similar to traditional astrology. The date ranges for each sign are listed below.

Ch’en: January 2nd to January 21st

Yax: January 22nd to February 10th

Sac: February 11th to March 2nd

Keh: March 3rd to March 22nd

Mak: March 23rd to April 11th

K’ank’in: April 12th to May 1st

Muwan: May 2nd to May 21st

Pax: May 22nd to June 10th

Kayab: June 11th to June 30th

Kumk’u: July 1st to July 20th

Wayeb: July 21st to July 25th

Pop: July 26th to August 14th

Wo: August 15th to September 3rd

Sip: September 4th to September 23rd

Sotz: September 24th to October 13th

Sec: October 14th to November 2nd

Xul: November 3rd to November 22nd

Yaxk’in: November 23rd to December 12th

Mol: December 13th to January 1st

Discovering the meanings and interpretations of Mayan zodiac symbols has been one of the largest quests by modern astrologers. Historians have accurately deciphered hieroglyphics from scrolls depicting the Haab calendar to come up with some basic interpretations.

For example, the jaguar, which played a large role in the culture and society of Mayans is featured as animal totems for three of the signs. So is the dog, which was considered to be a guide into the next world for those who pass from this one.

Other symbolism that plays a large effect in the Mayan astrology signs are the elements, the four cardinal directions, numerology and seasons of the year for agriculture.

You can read more about the mayan zodiac symbols and mayan astrology signs at energy-healing-info.com.

Patrick Ray writes articles for several websites on the web. He is a reiki master, bach flower practitioner, sound healer, and ever-interested student of mystical studies.

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