Trecena Notes - 1 Offering

Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Offering (Muluc)

[Day 209 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 Muluc – Water/Offering – Emotional, Imaginative, Intuitive, Vessel of Gratitude, Essence of Life, Offering Gratitude for Water and Life.

The Mayan word Muluc means “something that is gathered up or collected” referring to rain clouds collecting in the sky before a storm. The “cloud terrace” motif was used by the ancient cultures of Mexico , Hopi and Pueblo in their art and was usually portrayed in the shape of a pyramid.

According to Kenneth Johnson in his book Jaguar Wisdom: “The Mayans taught that the power and energy of the rain was ‘collected’ in water pots or vases, which were kept by the chacs, the helpers of the rain god. During a rain, the chacs pour forth the waters of abundance from their rain pots. The Mayans chose a watery deity to rule over this sign: Xoc (SHOKE), the Great Fish, who is sometimes depicted as a shark, sometimes even a whale.” You will notice the day glyph resembles a fish.

This day glyph also symbolically represented jade, a blue green stone that was precious and sacred to the Maya. Treasures of jade have been found in the burial sites of Mayan Kings. Water, like jade, was precious and sacred. Water could give life or take it away.

Water is used by the Maya as an offering in ceremonies. It is especially potent for group healing and purification, releasing negative emotions and accepting change.

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 Ix (Jaguar), 7 Men (Eagle) and 8 Cib (Vulture/Owl). The Jaguar Warrior is the underworld source of power and energy, the midnight sun. The Eagle Warrior is the upperworld source of power and energy, the daytime sun. The Vulture Warrior is the karmic cleanser. This crest is offering humanity powerful forces of energy for clearing old emotional patterns and accepting change.

As we journey through each day of this Trecena: 1 Muluc (Water/Offering), 2 Oc (Dog), 3 Chuen (Monkey), 4 Eb ((Road), 5 Ben (Reed), 6 Ix (Jaguar), 7 Men (Eagle), 8 Cib (Vulture/Owl), 9 Caban (Earth), 10 Etznab (Flint), 11 Cauac (Storm), 12 Ahau (Sun), 13 Imix (Crocodile/Alligator), utilize the energy of Muluc to shower yourself and the universe with gratitude for water and the life it creates.
As Ian Xel Lungold said: “A good day to offer appreciation for all creation.”

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

In Lak’ech,

William and Viola