Trecena Notes - 1 Dog (oc)

Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Dog (Oc)

Day 170 of the 260 Day Tzolkin

September 23, 2008

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 Oc (Dog) – Loyal, Valiant Protector, Warm-hearted, Generous, Faithful Companion through Darkness.

The Classic Mayan hieroglyph for Oc is the face of a dog, and in Mayan mythology, Dog carries a torch and guides humans on their journey through the dark Underworld. Dog symbolizes guidance, loyalty, companionship, consistency, and commitment. The Yucatec Mayan name for this sign literally means door, portal or gateway and symbolizes the journey we all make from one world to the other, not only in death but also as we transform inwardly and rebirth ourselves. Thus Dog, as our Underworld companion and guide through darkness, represents faith and loyalty surviving even after death.

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 Men (Eagle), 7 Cib (Vulture/Owl) and 8 Caban (Earth). Eagle allows us a higher perspective of the transformation and rebalancing taking place between earth and humanity. With Oc illuminating the pathway, we can rest assured that we are not alone.

As we journey through each day of this Trecena: 1 Oc (Dog) , 2 Chuen (Monkey), 3 Eb (Road), 4 Ben (Reed), 5 Ix (Jaguar), 6 Men (Eagle), 7 Cib (Vulture/Owl), 8 Caban (Earth), 9 Etznab (Flint), 10 Cauac (Storm), 11 Ahau (Sun), 12 Imix (Crocodile), and 13 Ik (Wind), utilize the courageous energy of Oc to illuminate faith and hope even in the darkest of times.

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

In Lak’ech,

William and Viola