Venus Earrings : illuminate your style with Ancestral Mexican inspiration - Aztec Calendar jewelry (2)

This Amoxtli in the Aztec calendar or Mexican tradicional symbol represents Venus “Tlahuistlapantecuhtli” in Ancestral Nahuatl language. Know more *

Expertly crafted with precision using a combination of brass and alpaca materials, these stunning Amoxtli earrings feature a intricate cut-out design. 

Measures: between 1.57“ at 1.96” (4cm/5cm)

Each cardboard that holds the earrings carries a small review of each “Amoxtli”

Available in individual pairs or in a lot, elevate your style with these versatile and eye-catching statement pieces.

If you want, you can choose the other one of your choice.

*Venus symbolism: 

In the Aztec calendar, Venus is associated with the symbol Quetzalcoatl, which is the 9th day of the 20-day cycle. Quetzalcoatl is the feathered serpent deity, representing:

- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Creativity
- Fertility
- Renewal

Venus, as Quetzalcoatl, is associated with:

- Morning star (east)
- Evening star (west)
- Dualistic cycles (life-death, light-dark)
- Fertility and agriculture
- Artistry and creativity

People born on this day are believed to possess qualities such as:

- Wisdom and intelligence
- Creativity and artistry
- Fertility and abundance
- Renewal and transformation
- Dualistic thinking (balance and harmony)

Quetzalcoatl is also associated with the wind, breath, and the cycles of life and death.

In addition, Quetzalcoatl is considered a day of:

- Creativity and inspiration
- Fertility and abundance
- Wisdom and knowledge
- Renewal and transformation
- Balance and harmony

It's a day to embrace creativity, seek wisdom, and honor the cycles of life and death.

 But The Mexicans had a complex and multifaceted understanding of Venus, and its symbolism goes beyond this brief description.

In ancestral Mexican culture, Venus was a significant celestial body associated with various deities and mythological narratives. Here are some aspects of Venus in Mexican culture:

1. Tlaloc and Quetzalcoatl: Venus was linked to the gods Tlaloc (rain and fertility) and Quetzalcoatl (wisdom, life, and rebirth). Tlaloc was associated with the morning star, while Quetzalcoatl was connected to the evening star.

2. Dual Symbolism: Venus, as both the morning and evening star, embodied dual symbolism. It represented the cycles of life, death, and rebirth, as well as the harmony of opposites (light and dark, masculine and feminine).

3. Fertility and Agriculture: Venus' cycles were closely tied to agricultural rhythms and fertility rituals. The planet's appearance in the sky signaled planting and harvesting times.

4. Sacred Calendar: The Venus cycle was integral to the Aztec calendar, with the planet's movements used to measure time and plan ceremonies.

5. Mythological Stories: Venus was featured in various mythological narratives, such as the story of Quetzalcoatl and the creation myth of the Aztecs.

6. Astronomical Observations: Ancestral Mexicans made precise astronomical observations of Venus, recognizing its phases and cycles.

In summary, Venus held significant cultural, spiritual, and symbolic meaning in ancestral Mexican culture, reflecting the deep connection between astronomy, mythology, and daily life.