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.
Ix is a day of high magic - special energy to change negative aspects.
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 or first day (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 energy helps us to face our
inner demons and arise transformed.
In Lak’ech,
William and Viola
©2009 William and Viola Welsch