TZOLKIN: COUNT OF DAYS
Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Ben (Reed)
Day
53 of the 260 Day Tzolkin
Gregorian
Date:
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
Ben (Reed/Corn) ambitious, strong, confident, inner power, authority, crusader,
champion, journeying in new directions, energy connector between heaven and earth,
sharing connections with others.
Reed energy, like a pillar receiving sunlight
energy, serves as the connection between heaven and
earth. Thus Reed energy
becomes a conduit of light energy, photosynthesis on a spiritual level, our
continual link through many levels from the primordial cellular level to the
higher vibrational level
of multidimensional
existence. This photosynthesis of energy brings out the best in us, especially
our passion for a concept we believe in. We feel inclined to begin a crusade
for change, and many may gravitate to those born on the Day of Reed because of
their clear visions of changing the world for
the better.
 © 2006 Judith Ann Griffith |
In Mayan prophecy, the god-king Feathered Serpent or
Quetzalcoatl would return to humanity
in the year 1 Reed. According to legend,
as a spiritual leader he advocated the replacement of
human sacrifice with
flowers, songs and meditation. It was told that he erected a pillar in the city
of
earth.
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 conduit of light energy crests on 6 Etznab (Flint), mirror or reflection, exposing our inner
selves;
7 Cauac (Storm), gathering energy to clear
and cleanse our spirit; and 8 Ahau (Sun), embodiment
of
light energy which encourages our inner spirit to flower.
As we journey through each day of this Trecena (1 Ben, 2 Ix, 3 Men, 4 Cib,
5 Caban, 6 Etznab,
7 Cauac, 8 Ahau, 9 Imix, 10 Ik, 11 Akbal, 12 Kan, 13 Chicchan),
utilize the energy of Reed to
recognize and honor our inner power and
authority. Now is the time to access
this higher
vibration in order to make positive changes in our individual lives
and thus, the world.
In Lak’ech,
William and Viola
©2009 William and Viola Welsch