The Turtle moon is the thirteenth moon of the year

June 27 - July 24

The Turtle moon is the 13th moon of the Mayan year. The number 13 is associated with transcending and during this month it is a good time to contemplate all your achievements over last year. The turtle or ‘Aak’ has often been noted for it’s longlevity,
appropriate then is this animal for the last moon of the old year.

The Turtle moon begins during Cancer and overlaps into Leo. The Mayans saw the Turtle in the sky as an enormous constellation. His eyes are the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux. He stretches to Taurus with his back right leg and his front leg reaching towards Cancer. Throughout many cultures the Turtle has been regarded as a symbol of heaven and earth. The turtle crawls on the earth with his belly but his shell is like the sky. Turtle is the combination of Heaven on Earth. Turtles also carry their home on their backs taking with them everywhere they go, everything they need. Native Americans saw the continent of North America as a giant turtle, did they believe that their homeland also provided everything they needed? Turtles are noted for their patience and people born under this moon will share those characteristics. The famous story of the Tortoise and the Hare depicts the notion that sure and steady will get you what you want in the end. People born in the Turtle moon will have this skill of steadiness but also can be prone to hiding in their shell. They are very good at protecting themselves and will withdraw if they need to .You don’t have to be born in this moon to benefit from it. At this time of year it is good to go within to your own shell and consider what you have achieved this year. Be steady and patient this moon and don’t rush things.
Contemplate heaven on earth and how you can be as perfectly balanced as the Turtle

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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.