TZOLKIN: COUNT OF DAYS
Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Dog (Oc)
Day
170 of the 260 Day Tzolkin
June
10, 2009
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.
 © 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. 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 as we learn to live in
harmony and peace. With Oc
illuminating the pathway,
we can rest assured that we are not alone and have nothing to fear
on our
journey.
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.
In Lak’ech,
William and Viola
©2009 William and Viola Welsch