Mayan Symbols and their Meanings

The mysterious Mayan culture has captivated the imagination of Millions of us, as we discovered the Mayan Calendar prophesized the coming conjunction between our plant, the sun and the center of the universe in December 21st 2012. However the mysterious Mayan culture has also other symbols that signify the mystique, and the beauty of its “lost” culture.

After 900 AD, Mayan Civilization declined, and the documents and symbols of this ancient culture were almost wiped out by the invading Spanish- who considered the Maya “uncivilized,” and ethnically “cleansed” whole regions of Central America of the Mayan legacy.

However the Mayan left powerful symbols of their unique and little known culture, which outlived the destruction of their conquerors- Symbols that signify ancient and mysterious astrological beliefs.

What are these symbols?

The Bat

The Bat in Mayan Culture represented the underworld. Worshipped as a powerful symbol of protection against enemies, and its rule over darkness.- Ancient Mayans sawGood and evil in a complete light, rather than a separate light many of us do today. So the bat was worshipped, as a symbol of both good and evil.

Earth

Earth represented the slow movement and our continued change. It symbolized the need of patience when we face tough decisions, and if focused upon can help your inner thoughts make the changes you desire possible. This symbol is round.

3. Night

Night is a symbol of balance and rest with the eventual goal of peace. It represents resting, and forgetting your life issues until your spirit is ready to solve them. Night represents the need to rest, so your inner-spirit can work in peace, as you sleep in peaceand helps conquer these issues.

4. Our Sun

The Sun is a symbol of awareness, of enlightenment. In Mayan culture the sun was the symbol of life itself, and symbolized a warming of our ideas, and the creation of life itself.

5. The Eagle

The Eagle represented contemplated thoughts, and clarifies clear mental focus on a subject that is troubling you. Mayans believed the symbol of the Eagle if focused upon, could even bring strong telepathic and other ancient powers.

6. The Jaguar

The Jaguar to the Mayan, was a symbol of power, and rule. The Jaguar God ruled over the Mayan underground at night, and during the day enters the skies and watch over us.The Jaguar was the protector of the cosmic forces from the heavens that guided us,- anda sign of leadership and confidence.

Looking beyond the Mayan Calendar, these six powerful symbols tell us of the deep astrological beliefs and the belief in telepathy, dreams, enlightenment and Earth aspart of the cosmos itself. An Earth of continued change, just as we continue changingourselves.