The magic of the Mayan Tzolkin Day God glyphs is that they are alive. You can draw them to life and harness their power!  Think runes. It’s the same concept.

Ahaw is the flowering sun, the culmination of the sacred cycle, and the day of completion and illumination. It is the full light after the journey through all other day signs — a day of leadership, abundance, and spiritual maturity.

Kawak is the day of the celestial dragon-serpent who travels from the cenotes to the sea, carrying the waters that nourish the earth. It is a day of strong feminine energy, of storms that clear the air, and of revelations that strike like lightning.

Etz’nab is the day of the obsidian mirrored blade — a sacred tool with two edges: one that cuts and one that heals. It is the power to get to the core of things, to remove what no longer serves, and to reveal the truth hidden beneath the surface.

Kab’an is a day of formidable power, linked to the movements of the earth — including earthquakes — and the deep rhythms that shape our world. It is a force that can shake things up, both literally and in the structures of thought and understanding.

Kib’ is the night birds — the watchers in the darkness who bring messages from the otherworld. It is a day of patience, of preventing mistakes before they happen, and of reconciling with others. Kib’ teaches awareness of the balance between good and evil, and the effects of karma.

Men is the eagle — soaring high above the world, seeing from a greater perspective, and guiding us toward the fulfillment of our vision. It is the energy of lifting your eyes to the horizon, casting your goals into the future, and taking the necessary steps to achieve them.

Ix is the sacred name of divinity on earth — the living altar upon which all life depends. It is the pulse of vitality, the wisdom of the Maya altar, and the strength of the divine feminine. Ix embodies the earth itself and everything that springs from her: plants, animals, humans, and the web of life that connects them all. Ix is also connected to Ixchel, the great goddess of childbearing, weaving, and healing. Her magic is the power to nurture, protect, create, and transfo

’en is the staff of virtues, the living corn stalk that stands tall in the field, carrying the strength of divine power. It is a day of triumph — of harvest, success, and abundance. B’en is the surge of growth after rain, when the inner fire of life pushes upward so strongly you can almost see it moving.

Eb’ is the road — the path you are walking in this lifetime, the journey toward your destiny. It is the open way ahead and the wisdom of the steps you have already taken. Eb’ governs travel, both physical and spiritual, and reminds us that each step is part of a greater journey.

Chuwen is the thread of time — the connection from past to present to future, weaving together the lives of humans, nature, and spirit. It is the artistry of creation and the joy of living. Chuwen is the great craftsman, the patron of arts and knowledge, and the spark that inspires new ideas.

Ok is the loyal dog — guide of the night sun through the underworld, protector, and wise companion. He is the faithful friend who walks beside you in both light and shadow, offering guidance, protection, and joy along the way.

Series: Glyphs of the Maya – Drawing the Day Signs into Your Life Key Words: Offerings • Payment • Sacrifice • Intuition • Deep Things • Secrets • Bringing Things to Light

Lamat is the seed — a sign of abundance, fertility, and the cycles of growth. It is the color of gold and sugarcane, the wealth of the earth and the sweetness of harvest.

Key Words: Balance • Nature • Lord of the Forest • Business Manik’ is the deer — the noble, graceful lord of the forest. It is the force that carries the destinies of humankind and one of the four supports of the sky and earth.

Kimi holds the great threshold — the point where one cycle ends and another begins. It is the nawal of the Sun and the messenger of change, carried on the wings of the owl who calls from the trees to announce death and transformation.

The Chikchan glyph embodies the serpent’s coiled body and divine breath — a living channel between earth and sky.

The K’an glyph represents the woven pattern of a net — open to receive and strong enough to hold.

The Ak’bal glyph represents a house or temple — the shelter of night — with its inner space holding the mysteries of the otherworld.

Ik’ is the wind — the moving breath that carries spirit, the voice of creation.