The 20 Nawales of The Mayan Calendar: A Guide To The Animals - Tata Pedro Cruz @ Totem

The Mayan Calendar known as the Cholq'ij or Tzolk'in is comprised of 20 energies, known as nawales, and 13 tones, symbolized by the numbers 1 to 13. The 20 nawales each typify an energy and is represented by an animal or family of animals. Similar to the sun sign in western astrology, each person is born under a nawal and each day is ruled by a nawal, which changes every sunrise. Join Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz for this immersive journey into the nawales through beautiful imagery of animals. The 20 Nawales and their respective animals: B'atz - Monkey E - wildcat, mountain lion Aj - Armadillo Ix - Jaguar Tz'ikin - Quetzal, Eagle Ajmaq - Owl (can also be honeybee, vulture) Noj' - Coyote/Wolf (can also be woodpecker, toucan) Tijax - Manta ray (also swordfish, toucan) Kawoq - Turtle Ajpu - Human spirit / the Sun Imox - Crocodile Iq - Hummingbird Ak'ab'al - Bat, Parrot K'at - Lizard, spider Kan - Snake Kame - Owl Kej - Deer Q'anil - Rabbit Toj - Puma, Cougar Tz'i' - Dog Subscribe to our YouTube channel and access new videos weekly:    / @heartmindtv   This video is from Heart & Mind Festival's "Totem” event. Watch the full event here: https://www.heartandmindfestival.org/... Donate to Heart & Mind Festival and support Elders and people in need: https://www.heartandmindfestival.org/ TATA PEDRO CRUZ Tata Pedro Cruz is one of the few surviving members of the Mayan Council of the Elders of Tz’utujil, which is a branch of the Maya Qui-che. “Tata Pedro,” as he is most affectionately known, is a traditional Mayan Ajq’ij and Day Keeper, and one of the principal authorities of the Council of Mayan Elders of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. He received the title “Heart of the Lake Atitlan” K’U’XYA by his fellow Mayan Council of Elders and Tz’utujil people. Tata Pedro recognizes the interconnectedness of all people, the expanding consciousness of the planet, and the urgent need to unify our spiritual, cultural, and ethnic wisdom for the benefit of the planet and humanity. Tata Pedro is a globally recognized elder in the Mayan tradition and has traveled far and wide sharing knowledge, ceremonies, and practices. He is the interpreter of dreams for his community and a leader of the preservation and education of Mayan day keeping and fire ceremonies.