Expect torrential rain, get ready for thunderstorms and strong winds, watch out for flooding and potential lightning strikes – these are the kinds of warnings coming from California as this trecena opens. But even though California has had an unusually soggy winter, these kinds of conditions are perfectly in synch with the nature of this current period. Traditionally this was Read the full article…

Storm – this is a word that conjures up images of thunderstorms, lighting flashes, and high winds blowing things around. And that is exactly what generally happens in many areas during this time frame, which is prone to bringing forth typhoons, hurricanes, and other such dramatic events. While heavy rains and possibly thunderstorms, indeed, have been predicted for southern Australia Read the full article…

In the UK over the past year there has been a considerable amount of pageantry. In early June of 2022 a very special 4-day Platinum Jubilee celebration was held, with hundreds of parading soldiers, horses, and musicians, special performances, tributary events in Commonwealth countries, and exceptional exhibitions that highlighted aspects of Queen Elizabeth’s life and seven decade reign. Then, three Read the full article…

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, the funeral for Prince Philip, and the birth of Diana, Princess of Wales – what do these events have in common? They all took place on One Kawak, the Maya Calendar energy that begins this trecena – generally a stormy, highly consequential period. Traditionally this was seen a time frame that was under Read the full article…

Update Sept. 11, 2022:  As this is the trecena that has brought the death of the much-loved Queen Elizabeth II, new information has been added to this trecena, as of the third day of this period, the day of her passing. This now includes events leading up to her state funeral, which will take place on the first day of Read the full article…

When was the last time you had a flat-out, joy-filled, bells-on-your-toes, wind-in-your-sails good time? For far too many of us over the past few years, there has been little to celebrate. But in the UK during this trecena the doors are wide open for dancing, singing, feasting, and bell ringing in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s grand Platinum Jubilee. Upfest, billed Read the full article…

Mosques, churches, synogogues, sanctuaries – all of these are temples and houses of worship, and all of these will be fully engaged as we journey through this “Temple/ House” oriented trecena during this contemplative Ramadan/Passover/Easter season. While the Ak’b’al trecena might normally be considered to be a favorable period for reflection, prayer, and meditation, the fact that this trecena is Read the full article…

Heart Month, Black History month, Chinese New Year, Candlemas, the Beijing Olympics, Winter festivals, the start of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, the Russian threat on Ukraine’s border, the return of energies that were in place during the first and last cycles of World War I, the return of energies that were in place when the Spanish flu epidemic began in Read the full article…

The trees were rattling, the wind was howling, and great white swirls of snow were flying past in all directions, bringing in the first day of 2022 in British Columbia. In the US Midwest severe weather brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash flooding, and tornadoes, prompting Kentucky’s governor to declare a state of emergency. All of this, and much more, signalled Read the full article…

Sun, flowers, artistry, dancing – everything we need to help us through the dark days of late November to early December – these are keywords associated with the Ajaw trecena. For some at this time, the emphasis will be more on the “idea” of these things rather than on embodying them in reality, but even the idea can be helpful Read the full article…