HAPPY NEW YEAR

MAYAN NEW YEAR – 11 MANIK

Gregorian February 22, 2010

This is the first day of the Haab – the 365-day solar or agricultural calendar of the Maya. This first or special day is called the year bearer or the “mam” and carries the energies of one of four Tzolkin day-signs. (20 day-signs divided into the 365-day Haab equals 18 plus 5 extra days which were called wayeb). The sign of the year-bearer advances by 5 day-signs per year, thus there are only four possible year-bearers: Manik (Deer), Eb (Road), Caban (Earth), and Ik (Wind). The year-bearers carry time upon their backs and the corresponding energy (its quality and characteristics) of the day-sign influences the entire year. This New Year brings celebration for the transfer of time/energy from 10 Wind to
11 Deer.

10 Wind (began February 22, 2009 )

Wind is the vital spirit animating all life.

In numerology, 10 symbolizes manifestation, the culmination of everything that comes before it and the divine order. In the decimal system, 10 is completion. 10 Wind is the manifestation and acknowledgement of spirit in your life.

11 Deer (begins February 22, 2010 )

Deer is the strong silent protector giving us strength and wisdom. Deer stabilizes or balances the four pillars of the sky or the four corners of the earth or the four
directions. This balance is necessary in order to fulfill our destiny. 

Deer also represents the healing hand. The day-glyph itself depicts a hand holding a
thread between the thumb and index finger, symbolizing the thread of time or b’atz.
The eyes of the deer hold the totality of the thread of time – past, future and present.

There are many indigenous rituals or ceremonies performed on deer days,
particularly 8 Deer, a sacred day for the initiation of shamans and day-keepers.

In numerology, 11 signifies a new beginning because of a revelation or spiritual
insight. For the ancient Maya, 11 is ruled by the Goddess of Birth. 11 can be seen
as double one or double strength, our higher selves and balance needed for
fulfillment. Therefore, 11 Deer offers us the strength and wisdom to become
aware of our purpose and responsibility relating to the earth and the world
we live in.

© 2006 Judith Ann Griffith   HAPPY NEW YEAR!                   HAPPY 11 MANIK!

In Lak’ech,

William and Viola

www.tzolkincalendar.com

©2007 William and Viola Welsch