TZOLKIN: COUNT OF DAYS
Tzolkin
Trecena Notes – 1 Storm (Cauac)
Day
79 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 Cauac (Storm/Rain) –
purification, activation, dynamic force, healing, nourishment, compassion,
gathering energies within.
Tempestuous energies, emotional energies, the storm gathers
within.
Separate thinking and emotions from awareness.
Watch the storm wash away the ego, allowing room for the new
consciousness.
The day glyph itself resembles a bunch of grapes
stacked in the shape of a pyramid and was known
by the Maya to represent clouds
pregnant with rain. These pyramidal cloud terraces were also
known to the
Anasazi and other Southwest Indian tribes as evidenced in their art and
architecture. Kenneth Johnson, well known author and astrologer, describes this
day sign as representing
“that moment, repeated throughout the world but always
powerful, when the clouds gather,
lightning strikes and rain bursts forth – a
quintessentially creative moment.”
Ian Xel Lungold referred to Cauac as “Day of
blessing of rain, giver of all life and lightning, a gift of nitrogen to Mother
Earth and ozone to Father Sky.” Storm can also be seen as a dynamic energy of
change and karmic resolution. So, although this day sign can appear to be a
troublesome sign with
many challenges, it is also a good sign for experiencing
life’s lessons and seeing those lessons as
blessings. Many of us may feel
overwhelmed by the tumultuous times that we are living in.
Focusing on the
energy of Storm and acknowledging what is really important to you (not just
material wealth) grounds your energy and allows for easier assimilation of the
rapid changes
that we are experiencing.
 © 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. 6 Kan (Lizard/Seed), the seed awaiting
germination; 7 Chicchan (Serpent), life
force and Bringer of Rain; 8 Cimi
(Transformation/Death), energy of change. The Storm brings
to mind the seed
germinating with the catalyst of the life giving rain, flowering and transforming
as life evolves.
As we journey through each day of this Trecena (1
Cauac, 2 Ahau, 3 Imix, 4 Ik, 5 Akbal, 6 Kan, 7 Chicchan, 8 Cimi, 9 Manik, 10
Lamat, 11 Muluc, 12 Oc, 13 Chuen), utilize the energy of Storm
to gather your
energies within, reflect on the lessons learned, and decide on a course of
action
that aligns with your higher purpose.
In Lak’ech,
William and Viola
©2009 William and Viola Welsch