As we step into the trecena of the Feathered Serpent consider that this is the time of the Koyopa, the lighting that rises up the spine, the Kundalini of the Maya, the power that connects you to your higher self and to the Universe!
March 18: 1 Chickchan the Feathered Serpent
Key Words: Justice, Peace, Truth, Framer of The Universe
Animal: Snake
Direction: East
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energy: Beginnings, Unity
Energetic Places: Beach, Mountains, Starry night
Gemstone: Amethyst
Chikchan is the Great Sky Serpent, The Feathered Serpent, The Cosmological Snake, The Framer and Shaper of the Universe. Chikchan comes to you with the wisdom of the ages which he pours out on the earth to strengthen, protect, and heal all those who come with petitions. The Great Sky Serpent is wrapped in justice, peace, and truth. When you come to him, he will hide you in his wings. The Cosmological Snake only asks that you put aside anger, jealousy, and hate. Come and ask for wisdom and it will gladly be granted. Request knowledge and you will be rewarded with it. Petition for justice and he will uphold your cause. Ask for peace and your heart and mind will be flooded with it. The Framer and Shaper of The Universe will take away all your fears and set your entire being at ease. He is the healer of all, so request your healing and he will infuse your body, mind, and soul with health and well-being.
Today is a good day to:
Seek justice
Ask for healing
Release anger and jealousy
March 19: 2 Kimi the World Bringer (Death)
Key Words: Transformation, Change
Animal: Owl
Direction: North
Color: White
Element: Air
Energy: Transparency, Clarity, Truth
Energetic Places: Temples, Ceremonial Places, Fireplace
Gemstone: Carnelian
Kimi comes to bring transformation. He is the Lord of Death, a Lord of The Underworld. But do not fear him, for he brings both endings and beginnings. For something new to begin, something old must end. Change is constant and the circle of life is ever-turning. You grow from one stage of perfection to another. You transform again and again, coming ever closer to your goals and dreams. Kimi facilities your growth, letting you know when it is time to end one cycle that you might begin another.
Sometimes, when Kimi comes to you, he comes to bring a message from your ancestors. They are always with you, hovering about you, watching over you, and caring for you. Ask Kimi to reveal the message they bring because it is a message that is for your highest good.
Today is a good day to:
Propose marriage or get married
Remember your ancestors
Restore broken relationships
Finish projects and tie up loose ends
March 20: 3 Manik the Deer
Key Words: Balance, Support
Animal: Deer
Direction: West
Color: Blue
Element: Water
Energy: Change, Duality
Energetic Places: Forests, Woodlands, Mountains
Gemstone: Amazonite
Manik is the force that carries the destinies of humankind. She is the Lord of The Hunt and her sacred number is four. She is the four legs of the deer, being strong and stable and bringing you balance and support. She brings so much support that her energy holds up the four corners of the earth and supports the sky! When Manik comes to you, you can be assured that you can rest. You can allow yourself to fall into her capable hands and she will catch you. As Lord of the Hunt, she is the One Who Catches. She will hold you. In her, you will find balance and security. Your very destiny is carried in her. Follow Manik into the wild places and rest there with her. She will draw you back to nature, back to the foundations of creation, of life, and of learning. She will re-connect you with the power that is held deep within the elements that you might find your own inner strength and learn to stand both with her and in her as you master balance and come into sync with the vibrations of creation itself.
Today is a good day to:
Spend time in nature
Meet with your spirit guides and earthly teachers
March 21: 4 Lamat the Seed
Key Words: Fertility, Venus, Flower
Animal: Rabbit
Direction: South
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energy: Harvest, Endings
Energetic Places: Forests, Rivers, Lakes, Highlands
Gemstone: Hematite
Lamat brings the lovely energy of newness, creation, abundance, and fertility. Her color is gold like the four golden corn seeds, the sweet golden sugar cane, and the golden brilliance of Venus, the Morning Star. When Lamat comes to you, she fosters new friendships and causes new romantic relationships to bloom. She also births new ideas and pours out the rich and bounteous energy needed to plant flowers, begin creative projects, and start new businesses. She is the lover and the bringer of the new child and she encourages you to gaze up at the stars, contemplate the vastness of the universe, and consider the abundance of life as it cycles through the four seasons. She holds prosperity in her hand and offers it to you like a profusion of glorious golden flowers!
Today is a good day to:
Begin new relationships
Start a new business or project
Feed the poor
Plant flowers
Star gaze and think about the universe
March 22: 5 Muluk The Moon
Key Words: Make Offerings, Give Sacrifices
Animal: Shark
Direction: East
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energy: Beginnings, Unity
Energetic Places: Beach, Big Rocks
Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Muluk brings with her the mysterious and feminine energy of the moon. Beautiful and dark and an aspect of the water deities, she is often found reflecting in the oceans and seas where her intuitive energy is magnified, and her emotional intelligence is heightened. She is compassionate, wishing an end to all suffering and the alleviation of pain. Her desire is not just an end to the suffering of people, but an end to the suffering of animals and of the earth herself too. When Muluk comes to you, ask her to bring the dark things to light and the deep things to the surface. Bring her sacrifices and give her offerings and she will bring you the ability to see clearly in the dim airs of the night so that you might make good decisions and avoid mistakes. She will illuminate your path with her silver and transcendental light
Today is a good day to:
Give offerings to the moon and the sea
Ask for dark things to come to light
Work to end suffering
Pay off debts
March 23: 6 Ok the Dog
Key Words: Guide, Friendship, Fidelity
Animal: Dog
Direction: North
Color: White
Element: Air
Energy: Transparency, Clarity, Truth
Energetic Places: Mountains, Beaches, The Natural World
Gemstone: Bloodstone
Ok is the one who guides the night sun through the Underworld. He is a faithful and expert pathfinder, teacher, and advisor. When Ok comes to you, he brings faithful friendship that will stand by you through thick and thin and bring you through the dark places and into the light. Seek his counsel and he will gladly give it. Because he is the Nawal of both material and spiritual justice, you can be sure that the energy is now available for you to ask for the justice you have been waiting for.
Ok is a loyal friend, devoted to standing by you and committed to helping you receive the answers you need. Ask him to reveal hidden truths for he has walked through the Underworld and he knows its secrets.
Today is a good day to:
Seek good counsel
Look for hidden truth
Dispense and receive justice
Ask for the prevention of poverty and misfortune
Speak your truth
March 24: 7 Chuwen the Monkey
Key Words: The Great Craftsman, Creativity, Destiny, Continuity of Life
Animal: Monkey
Direction: West
Color: Blue
Element: Water
Energy: Duality, Change
Energetic Places: Forests, Lakes, Night skies
Gemstone: Aventurine
Chuwen is The Great Craftsman who measures out both the thread of time and the development of humans and nature. He connects the future path of your destiny with the past, ensuring the continuity of life through the ages.
When Chuwen comes, you will feel creative energy pulling you into something wonderful and new: a new business venture, a new building project, new friendships, or even a new romantic relationship or proposal for marriage. When you feel the energy of Chuwen, look not only forward, but also to the past, for your ancestors are here to help you. Follow the old ways and incorporate creative ways of connecting the old and the new. Be open to receiving advice from your elders, both those who are living and those who are lovingly watching from the great cloud of witnesses. They are here for you!
Today is a good day to:
Start a building or creative project
Follow the ways of your ancestors
Make a commitment
March 25: 8 Eb’ the Path
Key Words: Life Path, Travel, Destiny
Animal: Mountain Lion
Direction: South
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energy: Harvest, Endings
Energetic Places: Mountains, Cold Forests, Rivers
Gemstone: Malachite
Eb’ is the path of destiny. He is your life path, your way, your direction. In Yucatec Mayan, the greeting we translate as, “How are you?” actually literally means, “How is your path?”
Eb comes to help you create the life you want, to follow your dreams, to consider your future, define your desires, and come into agreeing vibration with where your destiny lies. When Eb’ appears, you can know that your ancestors are ready to listen if you want to ask for their help, direction, and advice. You can also be assured that good luck in both spiritual and material matters is at hand.
In addition to being about you path in life, Eb’ also brings opportunity for travel. So, if you are longing to go on an adventure, planning to take a trip, visit faraway places, or even just explore the town you live in, Eb’ brings with him the energy for a lovely experience in seeing what’s around the next bend!
Today is a good day to:
Travel
Dream of what you want to manifest in life
Ask for good luck
March 26: 9 B’en The Skywalker
Key Words: Divine Power, Harvest, Success
Animal: Armadillo
Direction: East
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energy: Beginnings, Unity
Energetic Places: Beaches, Warm Forests
Gemstone: Turquoise
B’en is the Rod of Virtues of Divine Power, the Magic Wand, the Staff of Power. When he comes to you, he brings success and astonishing triumph. His rod is symbolic of the spine which holds an internal fire that rises and activates the secret powers. It is linked to the four directions and the energies they hold—unity and duality, beginnings and endings—and to the heart of earth, the heart of sky, and the grounding, connecting center of all that exists. B’en is abundance in every area of your life; family, planting and growing, children, home, shelter, and domesticated creatures. His day is a very meaningful, extremely significant day. It is a day to listen to your intuition and pay attention to your dreams, for B’en opens the door to other dimensional planes so that you can receive messages from your spirit guides, your ancestors, and the elemental beings who live just beyond your vision.
Today is a good day to:
Follow your intuition and dreams
Study and investigate things
Speak with your ancestors
March 27: 10 Ix the Magic Jaguar
Key Words: Feminine Energy, Things of the Earth, The Goddess Ixchel
Animal: Jaguar
Direction: North
Color: White
Element: Air
Energy: Transparency, Clarity, Truth
Energetic Places: Ceremonial places, Pyramids, Forests, Mountains
Gemstone: Moonstone
Ix is the sacred name of divinity on earth. Her energy is strong and feminine and is linked to the goddess Ixchel—the goddess of childbearing and storms. When Ix comes to you, it is a time to tap into your feminine energy and to harness your inner magic. Ix brings lovely vitality and sacred wisdom. As a protector of the Earth, Ix reminds you to connect with and honor Mother Nature. She asks you to give thanks to the Earth for everything she provides and to do your part in protecting her. Ix reminds you of the alter where we present offerings and gifts and asks you to ask forgiveness for any part you might have taken in exploiting nature. A beautiful feminine energy, Ix wraps you in the mysterious magic of the natural world and invites you to partake in it!
This is a good day to:
Make offerings and give gifts to the Earth
Use feminine energy
Work magic
March 28: 11 Men the Eagle
Key Words: Wisdom, Vision, Ambition, Flying High
Animal: Eagle or Quetzal
Direction: West
Color: Blue
Element: Water
Energy: Duality, Change
Energetic Places: Mist, Lakes, Upland forests, Mountains
Gemstone: Unakite
Now is the time to fly high with the eagle, Men. Raise your vision. Set your sight higher than ever before. The supernatural bird symbolizes the Creator of the Universe and all that is space and time. He is the wise one. Climb on his wings as he soars up, up on the winds of revelation. Ride with him up into the heights where you can see your future, see your hopes and dreams materializing, and see the various paths you can take to get there. Men brings you the opportunity to dream up new ambitions, envision new goals, and create a life that will fill your heart and allow your spirit to soar. Now is the time to release old expectations. Now is the time to find your tribe and to dream with them for a brighter future. Now is the time to put your energy into manifesting things you never before dreamed possible. Men brings with him the finances you need, the plans to make the impossible possible, and the connections you need to work together with those whose hearts and vibrations match your own.
Today is a good day to:
Invest in your future
Build connections with your tribe
March 29: 12 Kib the Warrior Owl
Key Words: Candle, Illusions of The Material World
Animal: Owl or Vulture
Direction: South
Color: Yellow
Element: Earth
Energy: Harvest, Endings
Energetic Places: Caves, Cenotes, Streams, Ocean
Gemstone: Smoky Quartz
Kib comes to you as a spiritual guide. He lights his cosmic candle to show you that this material world is simply an illusion. It is a vibrational painting that is beautiful, but ethereal. He illuminates realms beyond this one, planes of existence, dimensions, elemental beings, ancestors, and spiritual guides. He invites you to wash your clothes today as a symbol of cleansing and renewal. He asks you to forgive those who have hurt you in order that you might more clearly see what lies in the mystical beyond without the clouds of bitterness to obscure the glorious revelations that he brings. Kib is the light in the darkness. When he comes to you, be assured that he brings the opportunity to reconcile the darkness in your life and walk in light. His energy is here for reconciliation in your family, among you friends, and in your own heart. Remember that forgiveness is not relegated to others only. Kib gently invites you to forgive yourself, love yourself, and find you inner and outer world expanding.
Today is a good day to:
Light a candle
Ask for and grant forgiveness
March 30: 13 Kaban The Earth
Key Words: Wisdom, Thoughts, Ideas, Science, Logic
Animal: Woodpecker
Direction: East
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energy: Unity, Beginnings
Energetic Places: Rain forests and Cold forests, Lakes, Clouds
Gemstone: Agate
Kaban enters with formidable power. He is the earth and the earthquake, the shaking of foundations of old ideas, and the release of new wisdom and new understanding. When Kaban comes to you, you will feel his resonance as it stirs thought, inspires new veins of logic, and unlocks the secrets of the Universe. He is science as it links to intuition. He is thought. He is knowledge. He is the investigations of known reality that uncover treasures and release ancient mysteries. Kaban invites you to come into alignment—into vibrational agreement—with The Creator. He invites you to join ideas together and be open to receive both inspiration and revelation. He woos you to connect with him in his form of Earth, to step onto the green grass, put your feet in the sand or the mud, and to lift your hands to the sky and feel the flow of all creation as he shakes the foundations of what you thought you knew and brings you deeper and more profound revelation of the Universe and all that is.
Today is a good day to:
Study science and the mysteries of the Universe
Be connected to the Earth