The Scorpion moon is the second moon of the year.

August 23 -September 19

The Scorpion moon is the second moon of the Mayan year. The number two represents challenge and polarisation. It is a good moon for facing challenges. The Scorpion is a powerful creature feared and respected all over the world. The Scorpion moon begins on the same day as Virgo and out of all the moons this one is the moon that most coincides with the date of a Western astrological sign. The Mayans called it ‘Dzec’ and they saw in the sky a huge constellation of a Scorpion.
Beginning just under the constellation of the ‘plough’ and encompassing Leo and Virgo as part of it.

The Mayans regarded the Scorpion as a mysterious creature and attributed it with supernatural powers. The deadly sting of this dangerous creature was seen as test of pain and endurance. To survive a sting of a Scorpion denotes great power and magic. The Mayans like all indigenous people, saw that to be bitten by an animal was one way of that animal claiming you.The animal becomes your totem. You never know when you might encounter a deadly Scorpion and they carry with them that sense of the unexpected.
People born under this moon will have that quality and they can be unpredictable too.

This is a good moon to face challenges and overcome obstacles. Focus your energy during this moon on being offensive and not defensive. Now is not the time to be complacent. Scorpions are known magically to be powerful protectors against evil. Hang a picture up In your home of a Scorpion to help balance energies in your space. If you are feeling threatened call upon Scorpion to protect you. Imagine your hands are pinchers and shape shift into this deadly creature. During the Scorpion Moon it is a good time to take on challenges. Polarise situations to your benefit. People born under this moon will have the characteristics of the number two and of the totem Scorpion. Their whole lives are full of challenges Luckily, they are equipped to deal with them and they take life in their stride.
Scorpions are powerful creatures and it is wise to give them respect.

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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.