Knife

Etznab (Yucatan) / Tijax (Kiche)
Personality: Skillful, well-organized, and technical-oriented. Social, but has difficulty in intimate relationships. Conciliatory and self-sacrificing, but suppressing anger.

Mayans name this sign after the legendary Obsidian stone. Pointed and penetrative, also reflecting reality with its sharp surface. This stone has been a mirror for the Mayas for thousands of years. Mirror is another name for this sign; natives of this day are known for being a good mirror for people around them, potentially making this a challenging sign. Interestingly, Knife people are beautiful women or handsome men with sharp facial attributes.

When we look at the symbol of the Knife sign, we can see a duality separated by its razor-sharp edges. Being a Knife means having a competent perception of the dualities of life. As a Knife person, you tend to see the world as black and white or, more dramatically, good and evil. You can slice reality into perfectly accurate pieces and reveal what is true and what is not. Indeed, you have a deep passion for truthfulness in your heart.

Recognition of contrasts means seeing the world as an arena of conflict. Going into clashes like a warrior is something common in your life. You often find yourself choosing one reality over another. Such awareness is painful, making this sign a potentially difficult one to live with [...]

You are usually in a dilemma because of your way of speaking. Holding your tongue means keeping the truth to yourself, but you may lose some friends here and there when you are blunt with people.

Yes, in most situations, you give the bitter medicine for most people. Truth hurts, but it also heals. When we look at the plant medicines of the indigenous world, we usually see that they are bitter and not easy to digest, whether it is Ayahuasca, Peyote, or Kambo. The energy of this sign act in a similar way. Your bitter medicine can be very healing if people can swallow the truth pill.

If you suppress your honesty, you will lose all the potential from the Knife sign. You were born to express the truth as much as you know it. Remember, there is nothing wrong with that. But keep asking yourself, what is the more profound and ultimate reality?

Mayans say that the Knife people are healers, and this sign has curative qualities. A knife can be a weapon to kill, but it can also be an instrument of healing in the right way. Just like a scalpel in the hands of a surgeon, that is unlike a knife that injures people. Surgeons can discern what to cut out and what not to. They aim at the cancer cells, not the patients themselves.

Talking about surgeons, you can be a good one, a medical doctor, or a healer. You are excellent with technical subjects and may have a career in engineering or information technology. You can use your hands very well and achieve virtuosity with a musical instrument [...]

Even though you are generally fair and sensitive in intimate relationships, you may overreact and finish the relationship abruptly. If someone wants a long-term relationship with you, they will have to accept your dominant side [...]

When you find yourself too judgmental of other people, ask yourself, maybe you are bound by a dualistic and limited understanding of life? Gautama Buddha says, "There are two kinds of people. Ones moving from light to dark, and those moving from dark to light." The science-fiction classic "Cloud Atlas" gives another perspective on this, in which being good and evil are interwoven into each other. We are all having our own unique stories. Remembering this will bring a feeling of lightness into your heart [...]

Challenge: Being stuck between thinking about self-interest or sacrificing self.
Remedy: Allowing others to take the leadership

Appropriate professions: doctor, gynecologist, surgeon.

Signs you get along with: Knife, Cane, Night and Rabbit.
Signs that contribute to your growth: Knife, Jaguar, Wind, Death and Dog.

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Empowerment

* Dynamic
* Amplification
* Excitement
* Strength
* Positivity
* Extrovert
* Empowerment

You are an intelligent and robust organizer, a communicator, and a person who knows how to use resources in the best way possible. Like a spider, you are a natural-born webmaster, a networker that brings together all that is needed. You can be a good detective because you have a talent to get down to the core issue and look at things from a broader perspective.

You are a positive, dynamic, happy person. You perceive colors, sounds, and vibrations stronger than most other people. You empower the people around you by supporting their positive aspects and encouraging them to bring out their best qualities [...]

Jaguar

Ix (Yucatan) / I'x (Kiche)
Personality: Tight-lipped, sensitive, intelligent and psychic. Aggressive but avoids confrontation. Interested in spirituality or religion.

Jaguar is strongly connected with Mother Earth and its aspects, including magic. It is the god/goddess of gratitude. Jaguar's spirit lives in the temples and is called upon by Mayans for help to assist in both material and spiritual ways. Its energy is feminine in nature and is the ruling spirit of the plains, mountains, and forests. You may direct your love for nature and work hard for the good of the environment. You are a good fit for taking care of the ecology, soil, forests, or endangered species.

According to the Mayans, Jaguar is an animal with a strong night vision. It can see things that other animals cannot see. Likewise, Jaguar people can see things that others do not. You tend to have strong psychic and shamanic abilities. These can manifest as a strong intuition or a functional capacity for healing [...]

A child born on the day of the Jaguar is expected to be a Shaman or a day keeper. Mayans would raise a Jaguar child with this awareness and prepare them for such a position in society. As a Jaguar, you have a tendency to be religious or spiritual. You are born with a deep love for our planet Earth, and this type of spirituality is perhaps what you are most drawn towards. Native American traditions would be fascinating for you.

You have an immense potential to guide people around you. You might find yourself in such positions, at least among your colleagues, as a mentor, coach, or consultant [...]

The messages you give to people contain some mystery. Conflict and arguments are not suitable for you. This also means that relationships are a complex subject. If your capacity to be a spiritual guide is neglected in your relationships, it may create some problems [...]

Challenge: Confusing and complex relationships
Remedy: Developing counseling skills

Appropriate professions: Philosopher, mathematician.

Signs you get along with: Jaguar, Storm, Seed and Water
Signs that contribute to your growth: Jaguar, Knife, Wind, Death and Dog.