Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Serpent (Chicchan)

Day 105 of the 260 Day Tzolkin

September 8, 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 Chicchan (Serpent/Snake) – celestial life force, bringer of rain, sensual,

passionate, primal knowledge of duality, heart expansion through service to others.

 

To the Ancient Maya, Chicchan or Serpent/Snake was the bringer of rain, symbolized by the Snake
Dance or Rain Dance performed by many native cultures such as the Hopi in the Desert Southwest
and the Toltec in Mexico . In Maya legend, there were four Chicchans, Sky Serpents, who encircled
the world and were responsible for guarding the four quarters of the world. When they spoke,
thunder was heard which was followed by lightning and rain. The image of a snake combined with
a lightning bolt is found in ancient Anasazi petroglyphs representing lightning not only in the sky
but also lightning in the body. This corresponds to the Maya concept of “blood lightning” and
the Hindu concept of “kundalini” energy running up the spine. Thus, Serpent Energy is a symbol
of the life force that flows in the body and in the sky.

 

Chicchan or Serpent energy connects our primal reptilian core to our spiritual aspirations. When
we feel this energy, we are energized to connect and live in two realities, the material 3-D reality
(everyday mundane) and the spiritual magical reality where all things are possible. Today, this
seems to be very pertinent as we find ourselves living between two paradigms, the old and the
new. The old being the material 3-D reality and the new being the next level of awareness that
merges ethereal energies with the material plane.

© 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. This Trecena crests on 6 Oc (Dog), courage and faith which guides us on our spiritual
journey; 7 Chuen (Monkey), artistic excellence which we strive for on our spiritual path; and 8 Eb
(Road), our spiritual destiny or road of life.

 

As we journey through each day of this Trecena: 

 

1 Chicchan (Serpent)                September 8, 2010

2 Cimi (Transformation)         September 9

3 Manik (Deer)                        September 10

4 Lamat (Rabbit)                     September 11

5 Muluc (Water)                      September 12

6 Oc (Dog)                              September 13

7 Chuen (Monkey)                  September 14

8 Eb (Road)                             September 15

9 Ben (Reed)                           September 16

10 Ix (Jaguar)                           September 17

11 Men (Eagle)                         September 18

12 Cib (Vulture)                       September 19

13 Caban (Earth)                      September 20

 

Utilize the energy of Serpent to connect your core with your spiritual aspirations. Have faith in
your destiny, gratitude in your heart, and love in your actions as you allow intuition to guide you.

 

 

 

In Lak’ech (I am another you),

William and Viola

 

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©2007 William and Viola Welsch