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the 20 Mayan day lords.
The living heart of the Maya Sacred Calendar.
The Twenty Day Lords are powerful, benevolent beings, each carrying a unique personality, wisdom, and energy. Whether you're exploring your birth sign or today's sacred day, every journey begins here.
Click on the name of any Day Lord below to learn more, or scroll down to meet them all.
Key Words: Creation, Birth, Chaos, Water, Beginnings, Intuition
imix
crocodile
​Imix represents the reptilian body of the earth and darkness and is seen as a waterlily monster. It is turbulent and unstable but can also represent new foundations. Imix is the nawal of water.
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Imix is CREATION. In the Maya cosmovision, the earth was created on the back of a crocodile. Crocodiles, who live in the mangroves among the waterlilies, are thought to be good mothers to their children, protective and attentive.
In the Story of Humankind, Imix represents the day the earth was created. Imagine mountains rising out of a turbulent, primordial sea. this is Imix, powerful, chaotic, primal energy.
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The etymology of IMIX comes from the word for sea, river, and lake. It is pronounced EEmish
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Other Totems: Water
Key Words: Creation, Birth, Water, Chaos, Intuition
Animal: Crocodile
Spirit Winds Direction: Lak'in the East
Energy: Beginnings, Passion & Unity
Effect: Beginning
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energetic Places: Oceans and rivers
Nawal of the Sea
Imix is a good day to focus on:
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Being Creative
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Low numbers are good for making decisions
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Cleansing yourself from negative energy
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Receiving messages from beyond
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Starting new projects
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Imix is a day to ask for a person’s return after they have left their home or country. People ask for rain on this day. Also, on this day people ask for the calming of mental and spiritual disorders, climate changes, and problems at home.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Imix, you were born with one foot in this world and the other in the world of dreams. You naturally notice things that others overlook. Inspiration, symbols, visions, and intuition often arrive before logic has a chance to explain them, giving you an uncanny ability to sense what lies beneath the surface. Many Imix people are artists, writers, musicians, healers, or visionaries, not simply because they are creative, but because they are able to bring something unseen into the world where others can experience it. Home is often your sanctuary, a place where your imagination can wander freely and where your deepest gifts have room to grow.
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Your life is rarely ordinary. You are guided as much by feeling as by reason, and your heart has a remarkable capacity for love, compassion, and devotion. Others are often drawn to your quiet magnetism without fully understanding why. You may find yourself encouraging people, inspiring them, or helping them see possibilities they never imagined. Yet the same sensitivity that allows you to glimpse hidden truths can sometimes make it difficult to stay grounded. When life becomes confusing, it is easy to drift with every passing emotion or become so enchanted by possibility that practical matters are left waiting on the shore.
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The greatest gift of Imix is learning to anchor your visions in everyday life. As you grow in wisdom, your intuition becomes clearer, your creativity gains purpose, and your natural influence is used to uplift rather than persuade. You become someone who can walk comfortably between the visible and invisible worlds, gathering inspiration from the great ocean of spirit while remaining firmly rooted in the ordinary rhythms of life. When those two worlds come into balance, Imix becomes a gentle guide, reminding others that there is far more to life than what can be seen with the eyes alone.
ik
wind
Key Words: Spirit, Breath, Air, Your Voice
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Ik represents air, wind, the human voice, violence, heavy showers, and hurricanes. It is all about the breathe of life and creativity. It is your voice when you speak, so speak your truth that you might speak life.
Ik is the SPIRIT, also called Heart of Sky, who was there when the worlds were created.
In the Story of Humanity it is the Spirit who hovered over the primordial waters, all was dark, nothing was formed. It was the Great Spirit, the Heart of Sky, waiting, breathing, ready to coalesce form.
The etymology of Ik comes from the word wind, air, spirit, and Heart of the Sky.
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Other Totems: Heart of Sky
Key Words: Breath of life, Human voice
Animal: Hummingbird
Spirit Wind Direction: Xaman the North
Energy: Clarity, Transparency and Truth
Effect: Diminishing
Color: White
Element: Air
Energetic Places: Cool high places and deep valleys
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Ik is a good day to focus on:
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Asking for protection for friends and family
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Asking that all suffering be taken away
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Asking for protection against the rage of overly strong human emotions
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Using your voice, speaking your truth
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Meditation/breathing
On this day, people ask for the end of suffering, illnesses, or problems at home.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Ik, you were born to move through the world like the wind itself. Ideas, conversations, inspiration, and new experiences breathe life into your spirit. You are naturally curious, imaginative, and expressive, often finding joy in learning, creating, writing, or sharing what you've discovered with others. Many Ik people have a gift for communication, whether through words, music, teaching, or simply making those around them feel heard. You are happiest when life feels open and expansive, with room to explore both the world around you and the unseen world within.
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There is a deeply spiritual quality to your nature. Like the wind, your presence is often felt before it is fully understood, and people are drawn to the enthusiasm and vitality you bring wherever you go. Nature has a remarkable ability to restore you, especially wide open places where the breeze can clear your thoughts and quiet your heart. Travel, meaningful conversations, creative projects, and new adventures all help keep your spirit alive. You often inspire others simply by reminding them that life is meant to be experienced, not merely endured.
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Your greatest lesson is learning when to let the wind carry you and when to plant your feet firmly on the earth. With so many ideas, dreams, and possibilities moving through your mind, it can be easy to drift from one interest to another or become swept away by emotion. As you learn to balance inspiration with steady action, your natural gifts become even more powerful. You become a clear voice for hope, creativity, and wisdom, carrying fresh ideas into the world while remaining grounded enough to help them take root.
ak'bal
night
Key Words: Hope, Duality, Secrets, Darkness, Dawn, Otherworld
Ak'bal represents the night-house and the darkness before the dawn. It is the hope that comes when you know the dawn is soon to appear. It is the duality of light coming from darkness. It is about looking within to find answers. It is the day for revelaing secret love.
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In the Story of Humanity, Ak'bal is the day light was created from darkness. Darkness hovered over the face of the primordial waters and then Great Spirit spoke and there was light. It was the beginning of duality.
The etymology for AK'BAL comes from the word meaning darkness.
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Key Words: Hope, Otherworld, Darkness, Dawn, Duality, Secrets.
Animal: Bat
Spirit Wind Direction: Chik'in the West
Energy: Duality, Cooperation, Change, Fear
Effect: Adjusting
Color: Blue/Black
Element: Water
Energetic Places: Dawn, Dusk and Caves
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A Good Day to Focus on:
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Declaring your love
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Discovering the underlying causes of problems
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Introducing babies to their ancestors
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Contacting your ancestors
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Finding things
It is a day to ask for light to reach all things. It is the day for feelings of the heart.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Ak'bal, you carry the quiet strength of the moments just before dawn. You are someone who naturally looks beneath the surface, searching for truth, meaning, and understanding. While others may be satisfied with simple answers, your curious mind wants to know how things work and why they matter. You are thoughtful, perceptive, and often see solutions that others have overlooked. Although you may speak gently, there is a quiet confidence within you that allows you to stand your ground when something truly matters.
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You have a remarkable ability to blend intuition with logic. Your heart may sense the answer long before your mind can explain it, yet you also possess the patience and determination to follow an idea through to completion. Long-term projects rarely discourage you, and others often turn to you for thoughtful advice because they know you have carefully considered every angle. Whether your path leads toward healing, teaching, writing, research, or guiding others, you have a gift for bringing clarity where confusion once existed.
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Your greatest lesson is learning to live fully in the present moment. Because your mind so easily wanders into yesterday's memories or tomorrow's possibilities, today can sometimes slip quietly past. As you learn to trust the wisdom of the moment you are standing in, your natural gifts become even stronger. Like the first light breaking across the horizon, you have the ability to help others move through uncertainty with calm, courage, and quiet wisdom, reminding them that every new day begins in the darkness before the dawn.
K'an
Net
Key Words: Gather, Gravity, Abundance, Harvest
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K'an is a symbol of fishing nets which you can use to can catch things or can entangle you. It can also be the net used by farmers to gather in the corn, which are seeds and represent abundance and harvest. K'an is all about gathering things, collecting things, and piecing things together.
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In the Story of Humanity, K'an is the net of gravity that was created to surround the earth and gather everything to the surface of the planet. It is also the gathering of the seas into one place so the dry land would appear and it is the gathering of all plants, animals, and fish.
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The etymology of K’AN comes from the word net, tangle, or disentangle.
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Other Totems: Seed
Key Words: Harvest, Gathering, Tangle, Disentangle
Animal: Spider
Spirit Wind Direction: Nohol the South
Energy: Ending, Completion, Abundance, Harvest
Effect: Increasing
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energetic Places: The sea and the jungle
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A Good Day to Focus on:
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Disentangling things
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Paying of all types of debts including relational spiritual, and material ones
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Working on community projects
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Harvesting
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Gathering things
It is the symbol of fire, burning, fishing net, and net to protect the corncobs. It is the day to ask for a child to be born.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on K'an, you have a remarkable ability to gather what others overlook. Ideas, stories, opportunities, friendships, and knowledge naturally seem to find their way into your life. Like a finely woven net, you collect many different strands and instinctively begin connecting them into something useful and meaningful. You are curious by nature, always asking questions, noticing patterns, and looking for the hidden thread that ties everything together. People often seek your advice because you have a gift for seeing solutions that satisfy more than one point of view.
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You thrive through connection. Whether you are building a business, creating a community, tending a garden, or simply bringing people together around a shared idea, your strength lies in gathering rather than dividing. There is a passionate fire within you that fuels your creativity and determination, giving you the ability to inspire others and bring projects to life. You are often happiest when learning something new, exploring fresh possibilities, or sharing what you have discovered with those around you.
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Your greatest lesson is learning that not everything needs to be caught in your net. When you try to hold onto too many responsibilities, possessions, ideas, or relationships, life can begin to feel tangled and overwhelming. As you learn to choose carefully what truly belongs in your life, your natural wisdom becomes even clearer. You discover that your greatest gift is not collecting more, but recognizing what is most valuable and weaving those few precious threads into something that benefits both yourself and your community.
Chikchan
Feathered Serpent
Key Words: Truth, Justice, Writing, God Descends to be with Humankind
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Chikchan represents the god Kukulkan. This snake is the Great Plumed Serpent who is the framer and shaper of the universe. The Plumed Serpent was one of the three beings in the Popul Vuh who created the Universe. This day is about justice, truth, and peace.
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In the Story of Humanity, Chikchan is the Creator descended to earth to connect with mankind.
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The etymology of KAN comes from the word feathered serpent. Another spelling is Chicchan.
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Key Words: Truth, Justice, Wisdom
Animal: Snake
Spirit Wind Direction: Lak'in the East
Energy: Beginning, Passion, and Creation
Effect: Beginning
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energetic Places: Beaches, mountains, and starry nights
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A Good Day to Focus on:
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Seeking justice
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Using or seeking wisdom
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Speaking the truth
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Diagnosing and curing illness
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Remembering the power of female intuition
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Writing/Reading
People ask for strength, good health, and work. It is a day to get rid of anger. .
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Chikchan, you carry the strength of the Feathered Serpent. There is a quiet power about you that others recognize, even if you rarely seek attention. You are observant, thoughtful, and deeply intuitive, often sensing what is happening long before anyone says a word. Rather than speaking simply to be heard, you tend to choose your words carefully, offering guidance when it is truly needed. People naturally look to you for wisdom because your presence brings a sense of confidence, fairness, and stability.
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You have a remarkable ability to unite practical knowledge with deep intuition. Whether your path leads you toward healing, teaching, leadership, science, or spiritual work, you are drawn to understanding how life truly works and to using that knowledge in service of others. There is an intensity within you that fuels your determination, your compassion, and your desire to protect what is good and just. Combined with your natural charisma, this makes you someone who can quietly influence the lives of many people without ever needing to stand in the spotlight.
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Your greatest lesson is learning to direct your powerful energy with patience and humility. Like a great river, your strength accomplishes the most when it flows with purpose rather than force. When frustration, anger, or the desire for control begins to take hold, your gifts can lose their balance. But when your heart remains grounded in wisdom and service, you become a steady source of healing, truth, and courage, inspiring others not through authority alone, but through the quiet example of a life lived with integrity.
Kimi
Death
Key Words: Endings, Transformation
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Kimi encompasses both the good and the bad and the owl that announces death from the trees. It is the nawal of the Sun. It is about transformation and change. Death is about the end of a cycle. It can also be about harvest because when the corn is harvested, it dies.
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In the Story of Humanity, Kimi represents the time when man ceases to be immortal. He becomes subject to the laws of the Universe and an recipient of transformation and change from one form of energy to another.
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The etymology of KIMI comes from the word death. Another spelling is Cimi or Cymy
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Key Words: Death, Transformation, Harvest, Change
Animal: Owl
Spirit Wind Direction: Xaman the North
Energy: Clarity, Transparency, Truth
Effect: Diminishing
Color: White
Element: Air
Energetic Places: The fireplace, temples, and ceremonial centers
Nawal of the Sun
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A Good Day to Focus on:
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Asking for tranquility among those both living and dead
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Asking for and giving forgiveness
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Remembering/Contacting the dead
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Ending things
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Tying up loose ends
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Harvesting
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Reminding yourself of past successes
On this day, people ask to be free of bad choices and accidents.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Kimi, you carry a quiet wisdom that allows you to see beyond the surface of life. While others may fear change or cling to what has passed, you understand that every ending creates the space for a new beginning. You have a calm, steady presence that helps people feel safe, and you naturally bring patience and perspective to difficult situations. Respect for tradition, family, and those who came before you often shapes the way you move through the world, giving you a deep appreciation for the lessons of the past.
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You are someone others instinctively trust. Whether you are offering advice, listening with compassion, or guiding someone through a challenging season, your strength lies in remaining calm when life becomes uncertain. You have a gift for seeing the bigger picture and reminding others that even painful experiences can carry wisdom. Your natural sense of responsibility, combined with your thoughtful and generous nature, allows you to serve your community in quiet but meaningful ways. Many Kimi people are drawn toward healing, teaching, counseling, history, or any path that helps others find understanding and hope.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that the past is a teacher, not a place to live. The wisdom of your ancestors becomes most powerful when it helps you make better choices in the present rather than keeping you tied to yesterday. As you learn to honor what has been while embracing what is still unfolding, you become a bridge between generations. You remind others that life is a continuous cycle of endings and beginnings, and that every transformation carries within it the promise of renewal.
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Manik
Deer
Key Words: Balance, Lord of the Forest, Hunt
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Manik is the force that carries the destinies of humankind. It is one of the four means of support of the sky and the Earth. And it represents the four corners of the earth. It encompasses everything about balance and support and is master of the hunt.
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In the Story of Humanity, Manik is the Lord of the forest, the day when humans left the garden and went into the wild, learned how to hunt, and to begin to understand the dual nature of life and to find balance.
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The etymology of Manik comes from the word deer. Another spelling is Manic or Manyk
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Other Totems: Hand (a hand holding a spear)
Key Words: Balance, Business, Nature, Hunting
Animal: Deer
Spirit Wind Direction: Chik'in the West
Energy: Duality, Cooperation, Change, Fear
Effect: Adjusting
Color: Blue/Black
Energetic Places: Forests, mountains, and woodlands
Element: Water
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Manik is A Good Day to Focus On:
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Spending time in nature
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Avoiding gossip
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Asking for a good harvest
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Becoming a student of spirituality
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Seeking balance
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Advertising
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Job hunting
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Working with clients
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Manik, you carry the quiet strength of the great stag, the guardian of the forest. There is a natural confidence about you that allows others to trust your judgment and look to you for leadership. While some people seek power for its own sake, your greatest gift is using your strength to protect, provide, and create stability for those around you. Beneath your calm exterior lies a determined spirit that rarely gives up once it has committed to a path. Like the stag that knows every trail through the forest, you have an instinct for finding your way, even when the journey becomes difficult.
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You are both practical and deeply connected to the natural world. Whether leading a family, managing a business, guiding a community, or standing up for someone who cannot defend themselves, you have a remarkable ability to remain steady when others lose their footing. Although people often notice your strength first, there is also a thoughtful and compassionate side to your nature. You value loyalty, cherish those you love, and are willing to work tirelessly for causes that you believe are just. Time spent in nature is more than a pleasure for you. It restores your spirit and reminds you of who you truly are.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that true strength does not need to prove itself. Like the stag that stamps its hoof only when necessary, your power is most effective when guided by patience, humility, and wisdom. When frustration or pride takes the lead, you may find yourself charging ahead with such determination that you unintentionally overwhelm those around you. But when your strength is balanced with compassion, you become exactly what this sacred day represents: a steadfast protector whose courage gives others the confidence to find their own path.
Lamat
Seed
Key Words: Fertility, Abundance, Harvest, Growth
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Lamat is represents abundance and the seasons. It is all about planting a seed, from flowers to ideas, to friendships. It means the color of gold and of the sugar cane. It is the third color of the Sun. It is the symbol of the four seasons of the year. It also symbolizes humans, animals, and plants. It also represent the star Venus, who is the goddess of fertility.
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In the Story of Humanity, Lamat is Eve, the mother of all. It is the seed of humanity and the fertile growth of humankind.
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The etymology of LAMAT comes from the words seed and yellow.
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Other Totems: Star, Venus
Key Words: Planting, Fertility, Abundance
Animal: Rabbit
Spirit Wind Direction: Nohol the South
Energy: Abundance, Endings, Harvest
Effect: Increasing
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energetic Places: Forests, rivers, lakes, and highlands
Lamat is A Good Day to Focus On:
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Starting a new project or relationship
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Feeding the world
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Star gazing and thinking about the universe
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Planting
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Being thankful for abundance
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Lamat, you carry the quiet wisdom of the seed. Deep within you is an innate understanding of who you are and what you came here to become. Rather than forcing life to unfold, you naturally trust that growth happens in its own time. You are kind-hearted, patient, and generous, with an ability to nurture people, ideas, and dreams until they are ready to flourish. Others often find a sense of peace in your presence because you remind them that not everything needs to happen today.
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Your gifts grow steadily throughout your life. Like a well-tended garden, your greatest successes often come through consistency rather than speed. You have a remarkable ability to cultivate abundance, whether that means building a loving family, creating a successful business, caring for your community, or developing your own wisdom over many years. Nature restores your spirit, and beauty, tranquility, and meaningful traditions help you remain connected to the deep inner knowing that has always guided you. You are happiest when your life has strong roots and enough space for steady, healthy growth.
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Your greatest lesson is learning to trust your own unfolding. Although patience is one of your greatest strengths, it can sometimes become hesitation, causing you to doubt yourself or wait longer than necessary. When life feels uncertain, remember that every seed grows beneath the surface long before anyone sees the first green shoot emerge. As you learn to believe in your own gifts and release the need to compare your journey with anyone else's, you become a living reminder that the strongest and most enduring growth is often the quietest.
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Muluk
Moon
Key Words: Offerings, Payment, Sacrifice, Intuition, Deep Things, Secrets, Bringing Things to Light
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Muluk is about bringing dark things to light. It is a day of giving offerings and making sacrifices. It is also a day to use your intuition and be aware of your emotions.
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In the Story of Humanity, Muluk is the offerings brought to the Fathermother in hopes of re-connection with humankind.
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The etymology of MULUK comes from the words offering, fine, and payment. It also comes from the words for to help, to socialize, to listen, and to understand. Another spelling is Muluc
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Other Totems: Water
Key Words: Payment, Offerings, Sacrifice, Secrets, Bringing Things to Light, Deep Things, Intuition
Animal: Shark
Spirit Wind Direction: Lak'in the East
Energy: Passion, Beginnings & Unity
Effect: Beginnings
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energetic Places: Beaches and big rocks
Nawal of Fire
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Muluk is A Good Day to Focus On:
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Giving offerings to the earth
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Asking for strength to avoid mistakes
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Paying debts(bills) and making up for missed obligations
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Asking for rain
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Using your intuition
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Being aware of your emotions
People ask for strength to avoid mistakes and for the end of their sufferings. People also ask for dark things to come out into the light.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Muluk, you carry the gentle strength of the Moon. Deeply intuitive and sensitive, you experience life through your heart as much as your mind, allowing you to understand people on a level that often goes beyond words. You are naturally compassionate, generous, and protective of those you love, with a quiet desire to ease suffering wherever you find it. Many Muluk people feel called to care for others in some way, whether through healing, teaching, listening, or simply offering kindness when it is needed most.
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Your life is one of transformation. Challenges that might discourage others often become the very experiences that deepen your wisdom and strengthen your spirit. Like the tides that are guided by the moon, your life moves in cycles, teaching you when to hold on and when to let go. Water has a special ability to restore your balance, whether you find yourself beside the ocean, a river, or walking peacefully through the rain. You also have a natural connection with the sacred fire, reminding you that true transformation comes through both cleansing and renewal. As you learn to serve others without losing yourself, your greatest gifts begin to shine.
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Your greatest lesson is learning to guide your powerful emotions rather than allowing them to guide you. Because you feel life so deeply, your love can become possessive, your passion can become overwhelming, or your desire to help can leave you carrying burdens that were never yours. As you grow in balance, your sensitivity becomes one of your greatest strengths. You become a steady source of comfort, wisdom, and hope, showing others that even life's greatest challenges can become the very fires that refine the soul and the moonlight that gently leads the way forward.
Ok
Dog
Key Words: Guide, Judge, Protect, Friendship, Fun
Ok represents your guide, protector, wise counsel, friendship, and fidelity. Ok is the dog that guides the night sun through the underworld. He also loves to have fun and is the most sexual of all the Nawales. The most sensual of all the nawales, he also represents the five senses of human beings.
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In The Story of Humanity, Ok is the one who passes judgement on the offerings given and then provides guidance that humankind might be re-united, or once again become aware of the connection with Fathermother and Spirit of Sky.
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The etymology of Ok comes from the word dog. Other spellings include: Oc, Ook
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Key Words: Guide, Protect, Friendship, Judge, Fun
Animal: Dog
Spirit Wind Direction: Xaman the North
Energy: Clarity, Transparency, Truth
Effect: Decreasing
Color: White
Element: Air
Energetic Places: Natural settings especially mountains and beaches
Nawal of Material and Spiritual Justice
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Ok is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Look for hidden truths
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Seek/Give advice
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Spend time with friends
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Protect your loved ones
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Ask for freedom from poverty, misfortune, and bad habits
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Play and have fun
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Short distance travel
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Have great sex
On this day, people ask to prevent and keep away poverty, misfortune, and bad habits. People can ask to judge the good and the bad, and to be be free of criticism and rumors.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Ok, you carry the loyal heart of the Dog, the faithful guardian who stands watch over family, community, and justice. You naturally want to protect those you love, defend what is right, and bring fairness to situations where others see only conflict. People trust you because your kindness is balanced by courage. You are both warm-hearted and strong-minded, with a gift for seeing practical solutions that restore harmony. Whether through your words, your actions, or simply your presence, you have a way of helping others feel safe.
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You are deeply relational by nature. Friendship, family, and community are rarely casual parts of your life. You invest yourself wholeheartedly in the people and causes that matter to you. Your strong sense of justice often makes you a natural leader, teacher, guide, or advocate, someone who is willing to stand firm when others hesitate. You also have a playful and creative side, enjoying good conversation, music, games, and shared adventures. Although you take your responsibilities seriously, you understand that joy and laughter are just as important in building lasting relationships.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that justice begins with yourself. Your convictions are powerful, but when pride takes the place of wisdom, you may find yourself trying to enforce your own rules rather than listening with an open heart. The same passion that makes you a fearless protector can become stubbornness or harsh judgment if left unchecked. The Maya teach that justice must always be tempered by compassion and forgiveness. When your strength is guided by humility, you become exactly what this sacred day was meant to be: a trusted guardian whose loyalty, integrity, and courage inspire others to walk the right path beside you.
Chuwen
Monkey
Key Words: Creativity, Time, Connection, Ancestors, Fun
Chuwen represents the thread of time, connections from past to present to future, and the development of humans and nature. It is the weaving of time. It is also the great craftsman, the patron of arts and knowledge, and is all about creativity and having fun. Monkey loves to party!
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In the Story of Humankind, Chuwen is both the descent of time and the inspiration for creativity. It is the beginning of tools, art, and music.
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The etymology of Chuwen comes from the word thread. Another spelling is Chuen.
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Other Totems: Thread
Key Words: Creative, Fun, Connection, Time, Ancestors
Animal: Monkey
Spirit Wind Direction: Chik'in the West
Energy: Cooperation, Duality, and Change
Effect: Adjusting
Color: Blue/Black
Element: Water
Energetic Places: Forests, lakes, and the night sky
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Chuwen is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Starting a new project or business venture
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Following the ways and advice of the elders
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Planning a marriage or getting married
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Having a party
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Being creative
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Having fun
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Honoring your past
In Guatemala, on this day the New Year ceremonies take place to celebrate a new cycle of 260 days. New men and women day keepers are initiated on this day.
If you were born on this day
If you were born on Chuwen, you carry the joyful spirit of the Monkey, the sacred weaver of life's many threads. Creativity comes as naturally to you as breathing, and you have a remarkable ability to turn ordinary moments into something meaningful, beautiful, or entertaining. Whether through art, music, storytelling, teaching, or simply the way you approach life, you inspire others to see the world with fresh eyes. Your curiosity and quick mind make you a natural problem solver, and your enthusiasm often encourages those around you to believe that almost anything is possible.
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There is more to your playful nature than first meets the eye. Beneath your sense of humor lies a thoughtful person who enjoys learning, sharing wisdom, and leading by example rather than by force. You have a gift for connecting people, ideas, and traditions, weaving together the past and the present in ways that strengthen your family and community. Others are naturally drawn to your warmth, confidence, and optimism, and you often discover opportunities that seem to appear almost effortlessly. Good fortune tends to follow those who use their talents generously.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering to turn your remarkable gifts toward yourself as well as others. It is often easier for you to solve someone else's problems than your own, and your confidence can sometimes become pride if you forget that every person has something to teach. As you grow in humility and wisdom, your creativity becomes more than self-expression. It becomes a thread that helps hold your community together, preserving what is valuable from the past while inspiring new possibilities for the future.
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Eb
Path
Key Words: Travel, Your Path in Life
Eb' is all about the path you are on, travel, and destiny. It is also the time when the ancestors are ready to listen.
In the Story of Humanity, Eb is the time when people began to spread out across the face of the earth.
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The etymology of Eb’ comes from the word path.
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Key Words: Travel, Your Path in Life
Animal: Mountain Lion (this is a smaller jaguar)
Spirit Wind Direction: Nohol the South
Energy: Abundance, Endings, and Harvest
Effect: Increasing
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energetic Places: Mountains, rivers, and cold forests
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Eb is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Considering your future or destiny
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Creating a vision board
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Asking for luck in spiritual & material pursuits
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Asking for protection of crops from destruction or theft
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Proposing marriage
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Proposing a new business deal
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Travel/any distance
On this day a man can ask a woman’s hand in marriage. It is a day to ask for the physical and moral well-being of a person.
If you were born on this day
If you were born on Eb, you are a traveler on life's many paths. Whether your journey takes you across countries, through new careers, or into unfamiliar ideas, you are happiest when life continues to unfold before you. You naturally look ahead, anticipating what lies around the next corner and quietly preparing for it. Organized, dependable, and hardworking, you have a gift for finding practical solutions and seeing projects through to completion. Others often rely on your steady guidance because you have an instinct for discovering the best way forward.
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Although you enjoy the comfort of home, you are not meant to remain in one place for too long. Movement keeps your mind clear and your spirit alive. You are naturally curious and generous, eager to share your knowledge, your experiences, and the lessons you have gathered along the way. Whether you become a teacher, guide, explorer, researcher, or leader, your greatest satisfaction comes from helping others find their own direction. You understand that every journey has its challenges, but you trust that each step brings its own wisdom.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that every path includes both the outer journey and the inner one. It is easy for you to keep moving, solving problems, or staying busy while quietly carrying emotions that have never been given a voice. Yet the strongest travelers know when it is time to stop, rest, and reflect before continuing onward. As you learn to honor both your feelings and your goals, you become more than someone who finds the way. You become someone who helps others walk their own path with confidence, purpose, and hope.
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B'en
Corn Stalk
Key Words: Growth, Authority, Success, Magic!
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B'en represents the staff of Virtues of Divine Power. It is a day of triumph! It is all about harvest and success and is a most fortunate day! It is a day of surging growth! It is the internal fire that releases the secret powers! Imagine the corn stalk on a warm day after the rain. the growth is so explosive you can almost see it!
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In the Story of Humanity, B'en represents the age of agriculture. It was the time when humankind began to settle in places, form communities, and began farming. This brought great success! Humankind began to thrive and walk in great power!
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The etymology of B'en comes from the words cane plantation, milpa (farm) and corn.
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Key Words: Growth, Authority, Magic!
Animal: Armadillo
Spirit Wind Direction: Lak'in the East
Energy: Beginning, Passion, Planting, Unity
Effect: Beginning
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energetic Places: Beaches and warm forests
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B'en is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Following your intuition
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Paying attention to your dreams
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Studying and investigating
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Using your authority
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Working in your garden
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Abundance
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Magic!
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on B'en, you carry the steady strength of the Cornstalk, rooted deeply in the earth while reaching confidently toward the sky. You have a practical, dependable nature that allows others to rely on you, especially during times of uncertainty. Whether you are caring for your family, managing a business, or serving your community, you naturally create stability and help those around you flourish. Like a healthy field of corn that nourishes many people, your greatest satisfaction often comes from seeing others grow because of your efforts.
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You have a remarkable ability to cultivate abundance. Patience, hard work, and wise decisions often bring success in both the material and spiritual sides of life. You are generous by nature, yet you also understand the value of responsibility and careful stewardship. Others respect your honesty, your ability to keep confidence, and your willingness to stand by your principles even when they are unpopular. Leadership often finds you naturally, not because you seek attention, but because people recognize your quiet strength and steady judgment.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that even the strongest stalk must bend with the wind. Your determination and loyalty to your beliefs are among your greatest gifts, but they can become stubbornness if you stop listening to new perspectives. Growth requires both strong roots and the willingness to adapt to changing seasons. As you learn to balance conviction with openness, you become a source of lasting wisdom and abundance, someone whose life provides shelter, nourishment, and encouragement for everyone gathered around you.
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Ix
Jaguar
Key Words: Earth, Vitality, Magic, Divine Feminine
Ix is the sacred name of divinity on earth. It represents vitality, the Maya alter, wisdom, and feminine energy. It encompasses everything related to the earth. ix is also related to the goddess Ixchel, the goddess of childbearing and weaving.
In the Story of Humanity, Ix is the age of Nature Magic. It is the time when people connected with Mother Earth for more than just food and housing, but began to understand the principles of energy and magic. It is the time of druids, the shamans, and other magical societies.
The etymology of IX comes from the word tiger. It is pronounced EEsh. Other spellings include: Hix, Hiix, and Hyx
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Key Words: Feminine, Vitality, The Earth
Animal: Jaguar
Spirit Wind Direction: Xaman the North
Energy: Clarity, Transparency, and Truth
Effect: Decreasing
Color: White
Element: Air
Energetic Places: Ceremonial places, especially the pyramids
Nawal of domestic animals
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Ix is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Using feminine energy
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Asking for money to buy land and resources to build a house
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Giving thanks to the earth and asking pardon for exploiting it
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Embracing your vitality
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Everything that involves taking care of plants, animals, and the earth,
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Using magic powers.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Ix, you carry the quiet power of the Jaguar, the ancient guardian of the forests and the unseen world. You move through life with a calm confidence that comes from trusting your own instincts. Practical yet deeply intuitive, you often sense what others overlook and are rarely fooled by appearances. You have a natural connection with the rhythms of the earth, the wisdom of nature, and the mysteries that lie just beyond ordinary perception. Many people born on this day feel most at home beneath the open sky, surrounded by trees, animals, and the quiet places where the spirit can still be heard.
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There is a quiet strength within you that does not need to announce itself. Like the jaguar, you are observant, patient, and capable of acting decisively when the moment is right. Others often look to you for guidance because you remain calm under pressure and possess an uncanny ability to see through confusion. Whether your path leads toward healing, teaching, leadership, or spiritual work, you have the capacity to inspire confidence simply by the way you carry yourself. Your greatest wisdom comes not from speaking often, but from knowing when silence says enough.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that true power is strengthened through connection. Although solitude restores your spirit, you are not meant to walk entirely alone. The gifts you carry become even greater when they are shared in service to others and rooted in humility rather than pride. As you deepen your relationship with the living world around you, you become what the Jaguar has always represented: a steady guardian of the earth whose quiet presence reminds others that the greatest strength often moves unseen.
Men
Eagle
Key Words: Vision, Goals, Higher Place, Business
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Men is the energy of raising your vision higher! It symbolizes the Creator of the Universe and all that is in space. It is the day of money, business, and merchants and is all about flying high, ambition, and vision.
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In the Story of Humanity it is the age of commerce, having higher vision and setting goals for a more dynamic, braoder reaching society.
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The etymology of Men (pronounced Meen or Mean) comes from the word bird.
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Key Words: Business, Vision, Goals, reaching Higher
Animal: Eagle
Spirit Wind Direction: Chik'in the West
Energy: Duality, Cooperation, Fear, and Change
Effect: Adjusting
Color: Blue/Black
Element: Water
Energetic Places: Lakes, mist, and upland forests
Men is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Asking for money to buy things
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Sacrificing/Saving for the future
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Working towards solidarity
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Protecting oneself financially
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Vision casting
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Business pursuits
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Selling things
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Men, you carry the clear vision of the Eagle. You have a natural ability to rise above confusion and see the bigger picture, often recognizing patterns and possibilities long before others do. While some people become caught up in the details of the moment, you instinctively step back, observe the whole landscape, and choose your direction with purpose. This broad perspective allows you to make thoughtful decisions, solve complex problems, and bring people together around a shared vision.
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You are both practical and visionary. Your sharp mind, combined with your intuition, helps you succeed in many different areas of life, whether in business, the arts, teaching, leadership, or spiritual work. You enjoy creating, building, and improving what already exists, and you often recognize the hidden talents in other people before they recognize them in themselves. Generosity comes naturally to you because you understand that true success is rarely achieved alone. Like the eagle riding unseen currents high above the earth, you have a gift for seeing opportunities that others overlook.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that even the highest flight must remain connected to the earth. When ambition becomes more important than wisdom, or when you become so focused on distant horizons that you lose sight of the people beside you, your vision begins to lose its clarity. The Eagle sees far not to escape the world, but to serve it. As you balance your lofty perspective with humility and compassion, you become someone who helps others rise above life's challenges and discover possibilities they never knew were there.
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K'ib
Owl
Key Words: Patience, Awareness of Good and Evil, Timing, Messenger
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Kib is the night birds. It is a very special day when people spend their time preventing mistakes. It is about having patience, reconciling, and being aware of the effects of karma. It is also about seeing into the otherworlds, lighting the darkness, and the power of the candle.
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In The Story of Humanity, K'ib is the age of religion, the idea of sin and forgiveness and of propriety.
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The etymology of K'ib comes from the word will. Another spelling is Cib.
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Other Totems: Vulture, Candle
Key Words: Patience, timing, Awareness of good and evil, Messenger to the gods.
Animal: Bee
Spirit Wind Direction: Nohol the South
Energy: Abundance, Endings, and Harvest
Effect: Increasing
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energetic Places: Caves, cenotes, streams, and the sea
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K'ib is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Forgiving and being forgiven,
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Solving family problems
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Being a good example
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Asking for strength
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Curing illness
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Receiving messages from beyond
It is a very special day in which people and the Day Keepers spend their time preventing mistakes. It is a day to give thanks for the physical and material well-being of the people and our communities.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Kib, you carry the quiet wisdom of the Owl, the messenger who moves between worlds seeking truth and understanding. You are naturally thoughtful, observant, and deeply reflective, preferring to understand a situation completely before taking action. Your mind enjoys exploring ideas, solving puzzles, and uncovering what lies beneath the surface. You have a remarkable ability to recognize patterns, detect what is genuine, and see through exaggeration or deception. Others often value your advice because you speak with care and choose your words thoughtfully.
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You are a lifelong student of life. Whether your interests lead you toward history, spirituality, science, business, or the mysteries of human nature, you are happiest when learning, questioning, and expanding your understanding of the world. Respect for tradition and the wisdom of those who came before you gives your thinking both depth and perspective. Although you may appear reserved at first, those who know you well discover a quiet sense of humor and a loyal friend who remains steadfast through life's many seasons. Once you commit yourself to a purpose, your patience and determination carry you all the way to the finish.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that wisdom grows through action as well as reflection. Your careful nature allows you to make thoughtful decisions, but there are times when waiting for complete certainty can keep you from moving forward. The Owl does not simply observe the night. It eventually spreads its wings and flies. As you learn to trust both your insight and your instincts, you become a true messenger of wisdom, helping others find clarity while gently reminding them that understanding is meant to illuminate the path, not delay the journey.
Kaban
Earth
Key Words: Logic, Science, Astrology and Astronomy, Earthquakes, Sacred Geometry
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Kab'an is a day of formidable power and is associated with earthquakes (a day to shake things up). It is all about wisdom, ideas, thoughts, logic, and science.
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In the Story of Humanity, Kab'an is the age of science and logical thought.
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The etymology of KAB'AN comes from the words wisdom, criterion, reason, and thought. It is also sometimes spelled Caban.
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Key Words: Logic, Science
Animal: Woodpecker
Spirit Wind Direction: Lak'in the East
Energy: Beginning, Unity, Passion
Effect: Beginning
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energetic Places: Rain forests, cold forests, mountains, lakes, and clouds
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Kab'an is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Thinking creatively
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Using logic rather than intuition
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Cultivating scientific ideas
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Being connected to the earth
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Giving/Receiving advice
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Joining ideas with others
It is the day to come to agreement with the Creator. It is the day to join ideas, give advice, and cultivate science. It is the day to ask for a change in a person’s negative character and to get good ideas granted towards political and social endeavors.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Kaban, you carry the restless intelligence of the Earth itself. Like the unseen forces that shape mountains, shift continents, and create new landscapes, your mind is constantly exploring, questioning, and discovering new possibilities. You are naturally analytical, curious, and inventive, with a remarkable ability to recognize patterns that others overlook. Whether you are solving practical problems, exploring spiritual ideas, or seeking a deeper understanding of how the world works, you are driven by a genuine desire to uncover truth and bring order to complexity.
Your gifts lie in seeing the hidden structure beneath life. You are often drawn to science, mathematics, philosophy, strategy, or any field that reveals the elegant patterns woven throughout creation. Sacred geometry, the rhythms of nature, and the interconnectedness of all things may hold a special fascination for you. Others appreciate your ability to organize ideas, manage resources wisely, and find solutions that are both practical and innovative. You have a quiet confidence that allows you to lead naturally, not through force, but through clear thinking and thoughtful action.
Your greatest lesson is remembering that wisdom grows through patience as well as insight. Because your mind moves so quickly, it can be tempting to reach conclusions before every piece of the pattern has revealed itself. Yet the Earth teaches that lasting change unfolds over time. As you learn to balance your sharp intellect with humility and careful reflection, your ideas gain even greater strength. You become someone who not only understands how the world is put together, but also helps shape it with wisdom, purpose, and lasting vision.
Etz'nab
Knife
Key Words: Release, Healing, Removing, Reflection, Self-Awareness
Etz'nab is the day of the obsidian mirrored blade. This day is about getting to the core of things. Its blade it two sided and can both cut and heal. Knife is a day to release the things that don't serve you. The knife is made from obsidian which was also used as a mirror. So this day is also about looking into your own reflection, self examination, and revelation of your true nature.
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In The Story of Humanity, Etzn'ab is the age of self-reflection. It is the age when people spend more time looking inward, seeing themselves, and working on their inner beings and beginning to understand their destiny.
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The etymology of ETZ'NAB comes from the words destiny, obsidian knife, and spontaneous temptation.
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Other Totem: Mirror
Key Words: Releasing, Healing, Reflection, Removing, Self-Awareness
Animal: Fish
Spirit Wind Direction: Xaman the North
Energy: Clarity, Transparency and Truth
Effect: Diminishing
Color: White
Element: Air
Energetic Places: Waterfalls, caves, cenotes, and storms
Etz'nab is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Letting go of the past and moving forward
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Making predictions about the future
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Breaking away from things and relationships that cause us anguish
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Cleaning out things
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Editing projects
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Diagnosing and curing both mental and physical illness.
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Etz'nab is a bad day to plant.
On this day people ask for protection against social, community, or personal wrong-doing.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Etz'nab, you carry the sharp clarity of the Obsidian Knife. Your gift is seeing what others overlook and cutting through confusion to reveal the truth beneath it. Like polished obsidian, which serves as both a blade and a mirror, you have the ability to reflect reality with remarkable honesty while also removing whatever no longer serves. You are courageous, perceptive, and naturally drawn toward healing, reconciliation, and solving problems that others might avoid. People often turn to you when difficult decisions must be made because you have a rare ability to separate what is essential from what is merely distracting.
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Life often shapes you through challenge. Rather than avoiding difficult situations, you have a way of meeting them head on, growing stronger with each obstacle you overcome. Whether your path leads toward healing, teaching, leadership, writing, or spiritual work, you possess an uncommon determination to make things better than you found them. You are also naturally curious about life's deeper mysteries and may find yourself drawn toward spiritual practices that help you see beyond the visible world. At your best, your honesty is never harsh. It becomes a compassionate force that helps others heal, forgive, and move forward.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that the knife always cuts both ways. The same words that can heal can also wound, and the same clear vision that reveals truth can become criticism if it is not guided by compassion. Holding onto anger or resentment only dulls the blade and clouds the mirror. As you learn to temper honesty with forgiveness, your gifts become extraordinary. You become someone who clears away what no longer belongs, revealing the quiet wholeness that has been waiting underneath all along.
Kawak
Storm
Key Words: Revelation, Storms of life, Comforts of Home, Strong Feminine Energy
Kawak is the day of the celestial dragon serpent that travels from the cenotes to the sea and brings water. It is a day of trouble, strong women, and domestic life. It is a day when winds blow and remove things that are not healthy enough to stand. And its lightenings bring revelation and help us to see things as they really are.
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In the Story of Humanity, Kawak is the era when we truly begin to see who we are. We being to understand that all we see is illusion. This is the era of revelation, the revealing that al is energy and that everything is one thing and all is connected. It is a return to the Sacred Feminine.
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The etymology of KAWAK comes from the words thunder, ants, and woman. It is also spelled Cauac.
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Key Words: Storms of life, Comforts of home, Revelation
Animal: Turtle
Spirit Wind Direction: Chik'in the West
Energy: Cooperation, Duality, and Change
Effect: Adjusting
Color: Blue/Black
Element: Water
Energetic Places: Pine and cypress forests
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Kawak is A Good Day to Focus on:
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Asking for rain
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Working to create a haven at home
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Asking for prosperity on earth
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Healing mental illness
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Being aware of strong emotions
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Flashes of inspiration
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Working on house projects
It is the day to ask for success for projects and to heal mental illnesses in humans. It is the day to ask for prosperity on Earth.
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If you were born on this day
If you were born on Kawak, you carry the nurturing strength of the Storm, the wise elder who understands that even the fiercest rain comes to nourish the earth. You have a gentle heart and a generous spirit, naturally caring for the people, places, and creatures entrusted to you.
Home is often your sanctuary, and creating a place where others feel safe and welcome brings you deep satisfaction. Like the changing weather, you are sensitive to the world around you and may notice shifts in people, nature, or even the atmosphere long before others do.
Your gifts are rooted in compassion and service. Whether you are caring for a family, tending a garden, healing the sick, teaching others, or simply offering a listening ear, you have a remarkable ability to help life grow stronger after difficult seasons. You possess quiet resilience, often weathering challenges that would discourage others while continuing to care for those around you. Your intuition, combined with your practical nature, allows you to bring calm and reassurance when life feels uncertain. Others naturally seek your wisdom because you understand that healing rarely comes through force. It comes through patience, kindness, and steady presence.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that storms are meant to pass through, not remain forever. Because you feel life so deeply, it is easy to carry the pain of others until it becomes your own or to allow disappointment to settle into anger or despair. Yet the rain does not fall to flood the world. It falls to restore it. As you learn to release what no longer belongs to you and trust the renewing rhythms of life, you become a source of quiet strength whose compassion helps others weather their own storms and discover the clear skies waiting beyond them.
Ahaw
Sun
Key Words: Illumination, Happiness, Growth, Transcendence, Enlightenment
Ahaw is the God above all the Gods. It is ENLIGHTENMENT. It is the Kings of the Gods. The Sun is all about happiness, illumination, joy, all things lovely and beautiful, and great growth. It is the Lord Sun. It means hunter, marksman, and walker, also called, the One Who Walks.
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In The Story of Humanity, AHAW is the age of enlightenment and our return to fully walking in connection to our Creator, the Fathermother, The great Heart of Sky and all that is.
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The etymology of AHAW comes from the words life, destiny, plants, and animals. Other spellings include: Ahau and Ajaw
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Key Words: Illumination, Happiness, Growth
Animal: Conch/Snail
Direction: South
Energy: Increase, Harvest
Color: Yellow
Energetic Places: Sunrise, sunset, beach, and forest
A Good Day to Focus on:
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Ask for the fulfillment of ideas
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Spend time doing things that make you happy
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Work in your garden
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Get some sun (unless its a high number)
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Build a house
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Contact the dead
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Be brave against the things that scare you
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Ask for blessings from the ancestors
On this day, people ask to for the fulfillment of the ideas suggested by the community.
If you were born on this day
If you were born on Ahaw, you carry the radiant spirit of the Grandfather Sun, the honored lord whose light brings life, warmth, and purpose to the world. You naturally inspire confidence in others through your generosity, optimism, and steady presence. Leadership often comes to you without being sought, simply because people recognize your integrity and trust your judgment. You are happiest when creating, building, teaching, or serving your community, finding genuine fulfillment in helping others thrive. Like the rising sun, your presence has a way of bringing hope wherever you go.
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You possess both strength and warmth. Courage, creativity, and wisdom walk hand in hand, allowing you to dream boldly while remaining grounded in what truly matters. You are a provider by nature, someone who enjoys seeing others flourish because of your efforts. Whether through art, craftsmanship, leadership, farming, healing, or spiritual work, you have a remarkable ability to bring people together around a common purpose. Joy is one of your greatest gifts, reminding those around you that even life's hardest journeys are brighter when shared with an open heart and a generous spirit.
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Your greatest lesson is remembering that the sun shines on everyone equally. Your strong convictions and natural authority can become pride if you begin believing that your way is the only way. Yet the true Lord leads by giving life, not by demanding recognition. As you balance confidence with humility and strength with compassion, you become a source of light that encourages others to discover their own gifts. Like the Grandfather Sun greeting each new dawn, you remind the world that every day is another opportunity to walk with courage, generosity, and joy.