Trecena Notes - 1 Monkey (Chuen)

Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Monkey (Chuen)

[Day 131 of the 260 Day Tzolkin]

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 Chuen (Monkey) (Gregorian date: November 29, 2007 ) – master artisan, master craftsman, imaginative, mischievous, gaining wisdom through curiosity.

According to legend as recorded in the Popol Vuh, twin sons were born to One Hunahpu, One Batz and One Chuen (the word Batz meaning “monkey” in Quiche dialect and the word Chuen meaning “artisan or craftsman” in Yucatec dialect). Thus, this day sign symbolizes the monkey as the master artisan and master craftsman of all fine arts and innate knowledge. Artistic excellence was honored and held sacred by the Ancient Maya as evidenced by the inscriptions left on stone monuments, cave walls and pottery.

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. In this Trecena, the crest falls on 6 Cib (Vulture/Owl), 7 Caban (Earth) and 8 Etznab ( Flint ) which symbolically represent cleansing, grounding and duality, or the mirror of how we see ourselves. Therefore, a creative intention that incorporates the aspects of cleansing, grounding and transforming our perceptions of reality could likely manifest by the end of this Trecena.

As we journey through each day of this Trecena: 1 Chuen (Monkey), 2 Eb (Road), 3 Ben (Reed), 4 Ix (Jaguar), 5 Men (Eagle), 6 Cib (Vulture/Owl), 7 Caban (Earth), 8 Etznab (Flint), 9 Cauac (Storm) 10 Ahau (Sun), 11 Imix (Crocodile), 12 Ik (Wind), 13 Akbal (Night), utilize the energy of Monkey to manifest your own creative project, or to enhance your current life patterns with more creative energy.

***For a list of all 20 Mayan Sun Signs - click here ***

In Lak’ech,

William and Viola