The Owl moon is the fourth moon of the year

October 18 -November 14

The Fourth Moon of the Mayan Calendar is the moon of the ‘Owl’ which begins 18th of October. The Mayans called the owl ‘Moan’, and to them the Great Horned Owl was the most sacred. In Western astrology, astrological signs are based upon constellations that we have made out of stars. Mayans too did this but they saw different constellations and divided their year by different date. The Owl moon stars during our time in Libra and overlaps in to Scorpio. In the sky the saw a giant owl, it’s head began just under Bootes and it’s feet touched our constellation of Lupus. It’s left wing touched Libra and it’s right wing almost reached to Corvus.
The owl looks a little wonky to our eyes, as the Mayans were closer to the equator and so the sky appeared different to us in the North.

The Owl is a powerful symbol, feared and respected throughout the world and throughout time.

It has been around for 60 million years and they are found on every continent and have adapted to every type of climate. In many cultures owls are associated with
witches and in many languages the same word is used for owl and witch.
Seen as messengers of spirit this has caused them to be feared.

The Mayans regarded them highly for their wisdom and their ability to see in the dark. For often the truth is hidden. Owls are also very powerful creatures with sharp talons and beaks. People born under this moon will have a lot of power although the do not often show it. For owls a rarely aggressive and will only attack when their young are at threat. Owl people must learn that true power comes from knowing when to use your strengths and when to use the power of gentleness.

Timing is also a characteristic of owls. The always know when to take action and when to rest. This has been the secret of there success. Listen to your intuition it will tell you when to act and when not to, that is the message from the owl. Wisdom comes from within, the inner knowing that cannot be gained by studying books and being academic. Do not confuse intelligence with wisdom.

Your rational brain has its uses but the intuitive side is the one that will lead you to be as
wise as an owl.

 

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The information about the constellations and crystals in this section come from an out -of -print book by Hugh Harleston jnr. `Zodiac de Maya`. This book was the only one ever printed that named the constellations and they were based on his archelogical findings. The interpretation of the meanings of the animals comes from T.O`Sinend, a teacher of animal Totemnism and here on this website is the only place anywhere that this information is available.

by Hugh Harleston jnr.