Represented by robust growing corn, symbolic of strong self determination, this trecena begins with One B’en, an energy that marks the start of the second 52-day period within the 260 day Tzolk’in cycle. This is a force that has often been associated with huge shifts in the balance of power, as when Hernán Cortés and eleven Spanish galleons arrived on Read the full article…

Beautiful, powerful, mysterious, adaptable, symbolic of Maya kings and rulership – this is the Jaguar, representative of the thirteen days of the Ix trecena. Traditionally seen as a “warrior” type of force related to things of the earth, this jaguar-oriented energy is aligned with high magic and even mastery over things of an unseen nature.  It is not unusual to Read the full article…

It was star energy that brought him into this world, superstar power that rocketed him to fame and made him a legend, enduring stardom that ensconced him indelibly within the hearts of millions, and a blackened star that accompanied his demise. He came from the stars, wrote songs and sang about the stars, painted stars, and ended his sojourn on Read the full article…

He loved to create, to push boundaries, to infuse a freshness of spirit into every moment, every encounter, every action. His flashing eyes, quick wit, quirky sense of humour, elegance of manner, endless inventiveness, and warmth of spirit endeared him to hundreds of millions worldwide. From the perspective of the Maya Calendar David Bowie was the “definitive monkey” (Four Chuwen), Read the full article…

Attention-getting aerodynamics and combative engagement – these seem to be two of the major themes that recur during the Eagle-oriented trecena . . . . which may be why eagles have been seen historically as warriors in Mesoamerican mythology. Indeed, the very first day of the trecena is often marked by some significant event that ties in with these ideas, Read the full article…

As today is Bodhi day, the day in the Buddhist tradition that commemorates Buddha’s achievement of enlightenment under a Bodhi tree, it seems a good day to highlight the work of an exceptional photographer whose work seems to reflect something very similar. Bodhi Day is celebrated as a day to honour the many pathways to enlightenment. And world travelling photographer Read the full article…

llumination, transmutation, dualities, ingenuity, practicality . . . . these are some of the threads that tie this trecena together. This is a multifaceted time frame, that often places emphasis on the unexpected, often involving some form of duality, sometimes involving paired events or paired ideas struggling to maintain equilibrium. At this point, of course, this is an enormous challenge Read the full article…

It was a stunning victory to be sure – as just five days before the beginning of this Kab’an trecena Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party turned the tide in Canada and brought a resounding end to the long running Conservative stranglehold on this country’s leadership. More of the “unexpected” associated with the last trecena came just two days later with Joe Read the full article…

As the Etz’nab’ trecena carries us through the second half of September it seems that we will be witness to high drama on many fronts. Much seems to be in motion at this time, including vast numbers of people attempting to escape from places like Syria and Hungary, massive numbers being forced to evacuate their homes due to such things Read the full article…

At the opening of the Ajaw trecena we return once again to the Maya “day of flowers”. Traditionally this was a very festive time when dancers, singers, song-writers, drummers, storytellers, artists, orators, feast makers, gift-givers, banner-bearers, and flower-bedecked revelers would have been fully engaged in welcoming in the auspicious and joyful One Ajaw (aka One Flower), representative of the initiation Read the full article…