Sign 1
Imix
Lagarto / Imix
Crocodile - The primordial waters of creation
- Element
- Water
- Direction
- East
Common themes
- - Nurturing and protective
- - Connected to primal energies
- - Natural healers and caregivers
- - Strong maternal/paternal instincts
Mayan Zodiac Signs: The 20 Nawal Day Signs
In Mayan astrology, your zodiac sign is your Nawal, the Tzolk'in day sign connected with your birth date. Each Nawal describes a spiritual pattern, a natural force, and a set of personality themes. Use this guide to understand the sign from your Mayan astrology calculator result.
How Mayan Zodiac Signs Work
The sacred Tzolk'in calendar combines 20 day signs with 13 tones, creating 260 possible birth signatures. The day sign is the symbolic center of the reading: it points to your core nature, recurring gifts, and the kind of energy you naturally carry into relationships, work, and inner life.
If you searched for a Mayan zodiac sign calculator, start with the calculator on the homepage, then return here to read the detailed meaning of your Nawal.
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Sign 2
Ik
Viento / Ik'
Wind - The breath of life and communication
- Element
- Air
- Direction
- North
Common themes
- - Excellent communicators
- - Mentally agile and quick-thinking
- - Natural teachers and messengers
- - Highly intuitive and psychic
Sign 3
Akbal
Noche / Ak'b'al
Night - The house of hidden knowledge
- Element
- Earth
- Direction
- West
Common themes
- - Deep thinkers and contemplators
- - Connected to dreams and the subconscious
- - Natural mystics and spiritual seekers
- - Protective of family and home
Sign 4
Kan
Semilla / K'an
Seed - The potential for growth and abundance
- Element
- Fire
- Direction
- South
Common themes
- - Natural leaders and initiators
- - Focused on growth and development
- - Abundant and generous nature
- - Strong connection to nature
Sign 5
Chicchan
Serpiente / Chikchan
Serpent - Life force and kundalini energy
- Element
- Fire
- Direction
- East
Common themes
- - Powerful life force energy
- - Natural healers and shamans
- - Transformative and regenerative
- - Strong sexual and creative energy
Sign 6
Cimi
Muerte / Kimi
Death - Transformation and rebirth
- Element
- Earth
- Direction
- North
Common themes
- - Masters of transformation
- - Comfortable with change and endings
- - Natural counselors for life transitions
- - Deep understanding of cycles
Sign 7
Manik
Ciervo / Manik'
Deer - Grace, gentleness, and spiritual authority
- Element
- Air
- Direction
- West
Common themes
- - Natural spiritual leaders
- - Graceful and diplomatic
- - Strong sense of justice
- - Excellent mediators and peacemakers
Sign 8
Lamat
Conejo / Lamat
Rabbit - Fertility, abundance, and multiplication
- Element
- Water
- Direction
- South
Common themes
- - Highly fertile and creative
- - Natural artists and creators
- - Abundant in all areas of life
- - Strong family orientation
Sign 9
Muluc
Agua / Muluk
Water - Purification and emotional flow
- Element
- Water
- Direction
- East
Common themes
- - Emotionally intuitive and empathetic
- - Natural healers through water and emotion
- - Purifying and cleansing energy
- - Strong psychic abilities
Sign 10
Oc
Perro / Ok
Dog - Loyalty, companionship, and guidance
- Element
- Earth
- Direction
- North
Common themes
- - Extremely loyal and faithful
- - Natural guides and protectors
- - Strong sense of duty and service
- - Excellent judges of character
Sign 11
Chuen
Mono / Ch'uen
Monkey - Artistry, playfulness, and creativity
- Element
- Air
- Direction
- West
Common themes
- - Highly creative and artistic
- - Playful and entertaining nature
- - Natural performers and entertainers
- - Innovative problem solvers
Sign 12
Eb
Escalera / Eb'
Road - The path of destiny and spiritual journey
- Element
- Fire
- Direction
- South
Common themes
- - Natural pathfinders and guides
- - Strong sense of destiny and purpose
- - Excellent at opening new opportunities
- - Bridge builders between worlds
Sign 13
Ben
Caña / B'en
Reed - Authority, home, and family pillar
- Element
- Fire
- Direction
- East
Common themes
- - Natural authority figures
- - Strong family leaders
- - Pillars of their community
- - Excellent organizers and administrators
Sign 14
Ix
Jaguar / Ix
Jaguar - Feminine power and earth magic
- Element
- Earth
- Direction
- North
Common themes
- - Strong feminine power and intuition
- - Natural earth magicians and shamans
- - Protective and fierce when needed
- - Deep connection to nature spirits
Sign 15
Men
Águila / Men
Eagle - Vision, wisdom, and higher perspective
- Element
- Air
- Direction
- West
Common themes
- - Visionary and far-sighted
- - Natural wisdom keepers
- - Excellent at seeing the big picture
- - Strong connection to higher realms
Sign 16
Cib
Búho / Kib'
Owl - Ancient wisdom and forgiveness
- Element
- Water
- Direction
- South
Common themes
- - Keepers of ancient wisdom
- - Natural counselors and advisors
- - Masters of forgiveness and healing
- - Strong connection to ancestral knowledge
Sign 17
Caban
Tierra / Kab'an
Earth - Synchronicity and earth connection
- Element
- Earth
- Direction
- East
Common themes
- - Highly synchronistic and intuitive
- - Strong earth connection and grounding
- - Natural environmentalists
- - Excellent at manifesting through earth energy
Sign 18
Etznab
Espejo / Etz'nab'
Mirror - Reflection and truth revelation
- Element
- Air
- Direction
- North
Common themes
- - Natural truth tellers and mirrors
- - Excellent at revealing hidden truths
- - Strong sense of justice and fairness
- - Catalysts for others' growth
Sign 19
Cauac
Tormenta / Kawak
Storm - Transformation through cleansing
- Element
- Water
- Direction
- West
Common themes
- - Powerful transformative energy
- - Natural cleansers and purifiers
- - Catalysts for major life changes
- - Strong connection to weather and storms
Sign 20
Ahau
Sol / Ajaw
Sun - Enlightenment and universal love
- Element
- Fire
- Direction
- South
Common themes
- - Natural enlightened leaders
- - Universal love and compassion
- - Strong solar energy and vitality
- - Masters of unconditional love