TZOLKIN: COUNT OF DAYS
Tzolkin
Trecena Notes – 1 Ix (Jaguar)
Day 14 of the 260 Day Tzolkin
Gregorian Date:
Trecenas are thirteen-day periods in the Tzolkin. Each Trecena
starts with the Number 1, but with
a different Day Glyph. As a wave of the
Thirteen Heavens, the underlying energy is governed
by the First Day Glyph of
the Trecena and influences all thirteen successive Day Glyphs.
Being aware of
the predominant energy of the First Day of the Trecena, we can align our
intentions with that energy and allow our goals to manifest.
This Trecena starts with 1
Ix (Jaguar) – Nocturnal Shaman, Secretive, Ruling spirit of jungles
and
mountains, Guardian of earthly magic, the Night Sun that travels the underworld
invisible and opposite the Day Sun of the Eagle.
Jaguar energy relates to the earthly primal
spiritual forces within all living creatures. The Maya
refer to this energy as Itz or “dew from heaven” which connects
cosmic divinity with the spark
of our own earthly divinity. Jaguar energy tunes
our inner instincts with the spiritual power of Itz.
To the Maya, Jaguar’s
spotted skin symbolized the stars of the Milky Way Galaxy. The birthplace
of
First Father in the mouth of Jaguar was known to the Quiche Maya as Xibalba Be (shi bal ba bay)
“the Road to the Underworld.” The Sun’s daily journey from light to
darkness represents
consciousness and its transformation. The Nocturnal Sun in
the guise of the Jaguar travels
through the underworld revealing our
subconscious fears and allowing them to be transformed.
The jaguar paces on the
periphery of our subconscious
Protecting our inner temple
Listening for unusual sounds in the night.
 © 2006 Judith Ann Griffith |
Another representation of the Trecena is that of a
creative wave beginning at 1 and ending at 13,
with the numbers 6, 7 and 8
representing the crest of the wave. The crest could be interpreted as a strong
influential energy, although the underlying influence on the Trecena would
still rest in the beginning. Jaguar energy underlies (or influences) the days
of 6 Cauac, the Storm pouring out rain;
7 Ahau, flowering in the presence of
rain and sun; and 8 Imix, the life giving force resonating from
the Underworld.
Of special note this Trecena, Jaguar energy underlies the day of 9 Ik, a day of
change
ruled by the light of Quetzalcoatl.
This crest is very powerful for personal transformation
as it also
ends the
first uinal (20-day increments that comprise the seven days and six nights of
the Tzolkin ).
As we journey through each day of this Trecena (1
Ix, 2 Men, 3 Cib, 4 Caban, 5 Etznab, 6 Cauac, 7 Ahau, 8 Imix, 9 Ik, 10 Akbal,
11 Kan, 12 Chicchan, 13 Cimi), utilize the energy of Jaguar to follow
your
instincts. Allow your feelings to guide your actions and movements. Jaguar
shows us we no longer need to fear the jungle or the night. Jaguar teaches us
to face our inner demons and arise transformed.
In Lak’ech,
William and Viola
©2009 William and Viola Welsch