Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Ix (Jaguar)

Day 14 of the 260 Day Tzolkin

Gregorian Date: February 24, 2011

Year Bearer:  12 Eb

 

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 Ix (Jaguar) –Secretive, Astute, Strong, Powerful, Nocturnal Shaman.
Ruling spirit of jungles and mountains, Guardian of earthly magic, the Night Sun that travels the
underworld invisible and opposite the Day Sun ruled by the Eagle.

 

To the Maya, Jaguar’s spotted skin symbolized the stars of the Milky Way Galaxy. The birthplace
of First Father in the mouth of Jaguar was known to the Quiche Maya as Xibalba Be (shi bal ba bay)
“the Road to the Underworld.” The Sun’s daily journey from light to darkness represents
consciousness and its transformation. The Nocturnal Sun in the guise of the Jaguar travels
through the underworld revealing our subconscious fears and allowing them to be transformed.

 

The jaguar paces on the periphery of our subconscious

Protecting our inner temple

Listening for unusual sounds in the night.

 

Jaguar energy signifies feminine and feline energy and relates to the earthly primal spiritual
forces within all living creatures. The Maya referred to this energy as Itz or “dew from heaven”
which connects cosmic divinity with the spark of our own earthly divinity. Jaguar energy tunes
our inner instincts with the spiritual power of Itz. Ix is a day of high magic and develops higher
powers. Carlos Barrios in Book of Destiny says “Of all the signs, Ix expands the mind the most,
providing the strength to reach the highest level of consciousness. This strength, combined
with mental acuity, benefits the highest levels of mysticism.” He describes Ix energy:
“This day has a special power to change negative aspects. It is a day on which to withdraw,
meditate, and reconsider life, to formulate a new strategy, and to solve problems. It is also
a good day for inner strength and for magic and handling occult forces.”

 

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. Jaguar energy underlies (or influences) the days of 6 Cauac,
  gathering storm energies; 7 Ahau, flowering in the light of the sun; and 8 Imix, life giving
force resonating from the primal depths. This crest is very powerful for transformation as the
Ix Trecena ends with Cimi which symbolizes Death, Transformation or Rebirth.  Jaguar
energy offers strength and magic along with intuitive wisdom for this personal transformation
to take place.

 

As we journey through each day of this Trecena:

 

Utilize the energy of Jaguar to follow your intuition. Allow your feelings and heart to guide
your actions and movements.

 

 

 

In Lak’ech (I am another you),

William and Viola

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©2007 William and Viola Welsch