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The sunlight and warmth bestowed by the Sun of every specific day gives its destiny to those born on each date.

Children are "baptized" in a ceremony in which their tonalli, the spirit that their day of birth had given them, is sealed and established within their body.

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2020-04-07

The page from the Tonalamatl Im painting which describes the days of Mazatl. Tlaloc rules, while above a burning temple describes the destiny of this day. If you are interested in having your own Tonalli read, I offer readings in my Etsy shop.

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2020-03-02

Was physical contact part of in ancient Hugs no. But a respectful 'taking of the arm', yes. By doing so a host showed concern lest the guest should fall and suffer fright, risking loss of spirit. Learn more -https://t.co/YqZ0aePHk0

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2019-12-15

In ancient there was a general belief in 3 'animistic forces': tonalli (in the head), teyolia (heart) and ihiyotl (liver). On death the last two go journeying, but the stays around. Find out what its mission was - https://t.co/3bObgOt01M
(Image Codex Laud)

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2019-11-28

Ma Cualli Tonalli! (have a good day in Nahuatl) Today is and I want to introduce you to the beautiful Nahua culture of Mexico. Learning it has empowered me as a Latinx, and I know its intimidating to learn!... So here's a fun and simple thread to start🙌🏽1/16

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2018-10-09