Ben and Imix Mayan compatibility

What works

Ben (Reed) and Imix (Crocodile) come out at 74% Mayan compatibility. Neither of the oracle’s fixed relationships links them, so nothing is handed to them: whatever they build, they build on purpose.

The trade is the first thing you notice: Ben brings a spine, principles and a roof for whoever needs one, and Imix brings care that never runs out and a long memory of where everything started. Their elements pull in different directions, and that is where most of the daily friction comes from.

It is no accident that it fits: what Ben needs is proof that you can give ground without collapsing, and what Imix needs is to be told that what they did was already enough. They share a colour family and a direction, so they face the same way without ever agreeing to.

Those born under Ben are natural leaders, teachers, and pillars of their community. They have the inner strength to stand firm in any storm and the ability to connect the earthly with the spiritual. Their presence is a reference point for those seeking guidance. People born under Imix are natural caretakers with deep intuition and a strong connection to the Earth. They possess a powerful protective instinct and the ability to nurture those around them. Their energy is that of the primordial mother who gives life and sustenance to all creation.

Where they get stuck

Neither of them fails out of malice; they fail out of habit. Ben: confuses being right with being good company. Imix: protects so hard that nothing around them gets to grow up.

Rigidity, authoritarianism, difficulty delegating, tendency to impose their vision, isolation from excess responsibility. Overprotectiveness, difficulty letting go, emotional possessiveness, tendency to absorb others' pain.

At 74% overall, the weakest point of this pair is shared plans (73 out of 100): that is where Ben and Imix will have to say more out loud to end up in the same place.

As a couple

As a couple they score 76 out of 100. Ben loves the way they do everything else, and so does Imix — which is the whole point.

When the bond is looked after, Ben stops silently waiting proof that you can give ground without collapsing and Imix finally dares to ask to be told that what they did was already enough.

Working on something together

As a team they score 73 out of 100. Ben and Imix deliver when each of them owns their own half and nobody corrects the other’s work halfway through.

Natural leadership, inner strength, teaching ability, moral authority, stability, clear vision. Deep intuition, nurturing capacity, natural protection, earth connection, primordial creativity, instinctive generosity.

The natural split is clear: Ben takes care of holding up what you said you would hold up, and Imix of starting something and feeding it.

How they talk

Talking, they score 74 out of 100, and that number says more about the silences than about the words. Ben and Imix do not argue about the subject: they argue about the pace.

A simple deal helps: when Ben needs to say it now and Imix needs to think it over, say half of it today and the other half tomorrow.

Each other’s days

Every thirteen days the Tzolk’in puts an Ben day and a Imix day back on the calendar, and you can feel it. On Ben days, assume leadership with humility. Ideal for making important decisions, guiding others, structuring projects, and connecting with your life purpose. On Imix days, connect with your nurturing side. It's a good time to begin new projects, care for others, and reconnect with nature. Meditate near water to amplify your energy.

For this pair, Ben (Reed) days are good for holding up what you said you would hold up, and Imix (Crocodile) days for starting something and feeding it.

What to actually do

There is plenty of foundation here; what breaks can be fixed by talking. Translated into something you can do this week:

Ben: look your habit in the eye — confuses being right with being good company. — and say out loud that you need proof that you can give ground without collapsing. Imix: ask to be told that what they did was already enough before it piles up, not afterwards. Both of you: Ben and Imix get better the day you stop handing out blame and start handing out tasks.