You've sparked my interested in today's eclipse, Jeanine. I love the extensive history of the Maya's relationship with the moon and sun in this post. It's fascinating to learn more about their civilization. Thank you!
A great piece on the Mayans and solar eclipses! Thank you, Jeanine. Strange reason why the Maya wouldn't look at eclipses but they definitely saved their eyes.
Jeanine, another fascinating post about the Mayan culture and one that particularly speaks to me as a sky watcher. All the information--written so well--is extremely interesting. The time! Being reminded of the time in decades, centuries even, these cultures devoted to observing and recording the cycles of the sun, moon, stars, meanings attached, mythologies created, is amazing to me.
Out of all the interesting bits in your post the one I take to my sky watching heart is that although Good and Evil are represented to the Maya with the eclipse there was also an aspect of Closure and Renewal. For me very personally, it is just now a year since I lost my precious Mother and I have her placed in a particular star along with my Father, I talk to them every night, wait on them to speak to me and I am hungry to close and renew my life to honor them while they wait on me to someday join them there. Thanks for giving me something extra and very meaningful to attach to this upcoming solar eclipse.
Dear Lucinda, I am so glad the post had such meaning from the Maya for you. It is a beautiful culture that believes endings are also beginnings. I am so sorry for your loss. Year anniversaries of deaths are important and difficult. Along w/ eclipses and their astronomical
advancements so early on, I truly enjoy the wonder of their calendars (28) which in time I will write about on my Stack. I'd written a book, Maya 2012 Revealed, that debunked the 'end of the world' rubbish being pushed by so many in 2012. Because, to the Maya, Dec. 21, 2012, the end of their Long Count calendar that lasted 5125 years, the 'end' was simply a new beginning. One archeo-astronomer said it was like a car's odometer at 100,000 miles—it simply 'rolled over.' Love that analogy!!
Yes for something new to come, the old must die. Subtle impermanence . Age of Aquarius has began . I doubt people will accept the crap that has been impinged upon us going forward. I hope that is what this new beginning is about .
Oh thank you so much Tinashe. I really appreciate that. The Maya civilization is simply fascinating to me. I know they were not the only early stargazers, but since the land of the Maya has been so near and dear, I gravitate to their history and stories. I just can’t get enough!!
It's so interesting to imagine how civilizations from thousands of years ago felt about these types of events. They must have been terrified! I remember as a small child seeing the Northern Lights for the first time and I ran screaming from the window. I actually thought it was aliens or something because I'd never seen bright green "smoke" dancing around in the sky.
Thanks for sharing this. What an interesting view on ancient times!
Yes, terrified for sure for the Maya. Seeing the Northern Lights as a child must have been so strange. And really hard for parents to even explain. I love that the hieroglyphic code has been broken and people like Stuart can decipher.
Wonderful insight into the astronomical beliefs of the ancient Maya. I love reading this kind of stuff - thank you for presenting it in such an enjoyable manner!
Mil gracias, Mike! The astronomical findings of this highly advanced civilization is such a juxtaposition with their myths and legends. Maybe that’s what makes them so fascinating.
This was a fantastic read, Jeanine💞I've been thinking of doing a quick, impromtu post to celebrate the eclipse on Monday, and if I do, I'll include a link to this article!😄
PacMan has risen again
It does look like that, doesn't it? Funny!
Terrific reporting. Many thanks. We’re headed to Cleveland tomorrow to see it. After totality in 2017, we are hooked!
That’s wonderful Julie! Very exciting. I’m so glad my post was enjoyed by you. Have a great trip!
I was in Newport for the 2017. Yes once you see one and the conditions are good, he are eclipse chasers ! Enjoy. Sit me beside you.
Have fun and I keep my fingers crossed for clear skies
I LOVE this! I'm going to quote you in my solar eclipse story :)
Wow! That’s so great Camille! Thank you! I’ll look forward to it.
I had to laugh when I saw this in the NYT just now:
"Across North America on Monday, the moon will materialize and eat into the yellow orb of the sun, casting a shadow over a swath of Earth below..."
Those Maya tales sure got around! It really does look like it though, doesn't it? Were/are you watching from the Watchfire?
Not watching at all, except on YouTube.
You've sparked my interested in today's eclipse, Jeanine. I love the extensive history of the Maya's relationship with the moon and sun in this post. It's fascinating to learn more about their civilization. Thank you!
Wow! Glad to hear that Daniel. Thanks so much--and if you're in one of the sighting zones, where those glasses!
A great piece on the Mayans and solar eclipses! Thank you, Jeanine. Strange reason why the Maya wouldn't look at eclipses but they definitely saved their eyes.
Have some eclipse photos on my website www.lightshadowandink.com Was meant to go to Mazatlan , but can’t. You in them path of totality?
Jeanine, another fascinating post about the Mayan culture and one that particularly speaks to me as a sky watcher. All the information--written so well--is extremely interesting. The time! Being reminded of the time in decades, centuries even, these cultures devoted to observing and recording the cycles of the sun, moon, stars, meanings attached, mythologies created, is amazing to me.
Out of all the interesting bits in your post the one I take to my sky watching heart is that although Good and Evil are represented to the Maya with the eclipse there was also an aspect of Closure and Renewal. For me very personally, it is just now a year since I lost my precious Mother and I have her placed in a particular star along with my Father, I talk to them every night, wait on them to speak to me and I am hungry to close and renew my life to honor them while they wait on me to someday join them there. Thanks for giving me something extra and very meaningful to attach to this upcoming solar eclipse.
Dear Lucinda, I am so glad the post had such meaning from the Maya for you. It is a beautiful culture that believes endings are also beginnings. I am so sorry for your loss. Year anniversaries of deaths are important and difficult. Along w/ eclipses and their astronomical
advancements so early on, I truly enjoy the wonder of their calendars (28) which in time I will write about on my Stack. I'd written a book, Maya 2012 Revealed, that debunked the 'end of the world' rubbish being pushed by so many in 2012. Because, to the Maya, Dec. 21, 2012, the end of their Long Count calendar that lasted 5125 years, the 'end' was simply a new beginning. One archeo-astronomer said it was like a car's odometer at 100,000 miles—it simply 'rolled over.' Love that analogy!!
Yes for something new to come, the old must die. Subtle impermanence . Age of Aquarius has began . I doubt people will accept the crap that has been impinged upon us going forward. I hope that is what this new beginning is about .
We'll all hope for new beginnings, Landa. Thanks for your comment.
Jeanine, this is insightful writing, each time I read your weekly you in part new knowledge to me so thank you.
Oh thank you so much Tinashe. I really appreciate that. The Maya civilization is simply fascinating to me. I know they were not the only early stargazers, but since the land of the Maya has been so near and dear, I gravitate to their history and stories. I just can’t get enough!!
Eclipse energy is so potent! Thanks, Jeanine!
So welcome Priya.
It's so interesting to imagine how civilizations from thousands of years ago felt about these types of events. They must have been terrified! I remember as a small child seeing the Northern Lights for the first time and I ran screaming from the window. I actually thought it was aliens or something because I'd never seen bright green "smoke" dancing around in the sky.
Thanks for sharing this. What an interesting view on ancient times!
Yes, terrified for sure for the Maya. Seeing the Northern Lights as a child must have been so strange. And really hard for parents to even explain. I love that the hieroglyphic code has been broken and people like Stuart can decipher.
Wonderful insight into the astronomical beliefs of the ancient Maya. I love reading this kind of stuff - thank you for presenting it in such an enjoyable manner!
Mil gracias, Mike! The astronomical findings of this highly advanced civilization is such a juxtaposition with their myths and legends. Maybe that’s what makes them so fascinating.
This was a fantastic read, Jeanine💞I've been thinking of doing a quick, impromtu post to celebrate the eclipse on Monday, and if I do, I'll include a link to this article!😄
Thanks Kimber! Glad you liked it. Please do link it if you write an eclipse post. Take care amiga!
Super story thanks!
Thanks David!!
Seriously, the Mayas were onto something!!! With everything, smartest people in history and we don't credit them enough.