Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Dog (Oc)

Day 170 of the 260 Day Tzolkin

November 12, 2010

Year-Bearer:  11 Manik

 

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 Oc (Dog) – Loyal, Valiant Protector, Warm-hearted, Generous, Faithful
Companion through Darkness.

 

The Classic Mayan hieroglyph for Oc is the face of a dog, and in Mayan mythology, Dog carries a torch and guides humans on their journey through the dark Underworld. Dog symbolizes guidance, loyalty, companionship, consistency, and commitment. The Yucatec Mayan name for this sign literally means door, portal or gateway and symbolizes the journey we all make from one world to the other, not only in death but also as we transform inwardly and rebirth ourselves. Thus Dog, as our Underworld companion and guide through darkness, represents faith and loyalty surviving even after death.

 

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According to Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny, Oc is the guardian of material and spiritual law.
“It is a sign of both earthly and cosmic law and authority.  It is justice and the day that brings the
truth to light. It symbolizes fidelity, order, and precision and is represented by the cosmic authorities
whose energy is on the Earth, whether in the form of people or places.” The Classic Mayans were
given laws known as the Natural Order to govern their world.  These laws were practical and based
on the harmony that reigns in nature. So, Oc was a day to correct mistakes and disclose the truth in
order to attain balance in every spiritual and material sense, and thus, attain peace. This seems to
signal another signpost that humanity needs to again resonate with this Natural Order to attain a
peaceful existence for all on planet Earth.

 

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 Men (Eagle), 7 Cib (Vulture/Owl) and 8 Caban (Earth). Eagle allows us to view a higher perspective of the transformation and rebalancing taking place between earth and humanity as we learn to live in harmony and peace during this year of 11 Manik/Deer. With Oc illuminating the pathway, we can rest assured that we are not alone and have nothing to fear on our journey.

 

As we journey through each day of this Trecena:

1 Oc (Dog)	November 12, 2010
2 Chuen (Monkey)	November 13
3 Eb (Road)	November 14
4 Ben (Reed)	November 15
5 Ix (Jaguar)	November 16
6 Men (Eagle)	November 17
7 Cib (Vulture/Owl)	November 18
8 Caban (Earth)	November 19
9 Etznab ( Flint )	November 20
10 Cauac (Storm)	November 21
11 Ahau (Sun)	November 22
12 Imix (Crocodile)	November 23 (Day 6 of Tzolkin)
13 Ik (Wind)	November 24

Utilize the courageous energy of Oc to illuminate faith and hope in order to dispel dark shadows on
our journey. The energy of Oc has the ability to cut through veils and open doorways and the
strength to eliminate negative energy simply by the power of thought.

 

 

In Lak’ech (I am another you),

William and Viola

 

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