Attributes
Quetzalcoatl is one of the main Mesoamerican deities, often considered the god of creation, wind, and knowledge. He is also associated with agriculture, artisans, and merchants.
Correspondence table
| Stones | Jade, Turquoise |
| Planets | Venus (for its association with love, beauty, and harmony) |
| Day | Friday (day associated with Venus) |
| Related deities | Not applicable |
| Creatures | Feathered serpent (form associated with Quetzalcoatl) |
| Plants | Corn (sacred plant in Aztec cosmology), Cactus (symbolic plant in Aztec culture) |
| Signs | Libra (for its association with harmony, justice, and balance) |
| Direction | East (associated with renewal, birth, and light in some traditions) |
| Sabbaths | Huitzilopochtli (Aztec festival celebrating the sun god and victory over darkness) |
Symbols and appearances
Quetzalcoatl is often depicted as a feathered serpent, a symbolism that combines earthly aspects (the serpent) with celestial ones (the feathers). Other representations include the wind and the morning star. He is sometimes shown wearing a shell necklace and an elaborate headdress. His features reflect wisdom and majesty, expressing quiet power and harmony with the cosmos.
Myths
Quetzalcoatl is a central figure in many Mesoamerican myths. He is known for having created the world with his opposite, Tezcatlipoca, and for contributing to the creation of humanity. In some stories, he descends into the underworld to retrieve the bones of previous generations to create humans. His myth is often associated with tales of wisdom and sacrifice, illustrating the duality of life and death.
Spiritual message
Quetzalcoatl symbolizes wisdom, creativity, and the duality of human nature. It reminds us of the importance of balance between opposites and harmony with nature and the universe. Its presence inspires embracing the complementary aspects of life, seeking knowledge, and finding unity in diversity.
