lamat – the seed of abundance and the star of fertility

Laura LaBrie
Sep 9
3 min read

Series: Glyphs of the Maya – Drawing the Day Signs into Your Life

Key Words: Fertility • Abundance • Harvest • Growth

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. Lamat holds the rhythm of the four seasons and honors the life of humans, animals, and plants alike.

It is also the star Venus, the goddess of fertility, who guides the planting and growth of both crops and ideas. Lamat teaches that abundance begins with a seed — whether it is a seed in the soil, an idea in your mind, or the first act of kindness that blooms into friendship.

Lamat days are ideal for:

Starting a new project or relationship.
Feeding the world — through food, ideas, or generosity.
Stargazing and contemplating the universe.
Planting seeds in the garden or in life.
Giving thanks for abundance.

drawing the lamat glyph

The Lamat glyph reflects the seed’s potential, the crossing of seasons, and the light of Venus over the earth.

How to draw it:

Draw the inner square and the core or heart of the glyph.
Draw the outer square around it.
Draw the breath scrolls flowing outward — these are the life-force of the glyph. In Maya tradition, the breath scrolls show that the glyph is alive and breathing. Without them, it is only a static image; with them, it becomes a living, breathing presence that can work with you.

A note about these glyph images:The drawings you see here are from my personal grimoire. They are on lined paper because they were created during my own magical practice — each line a record of connection. These glyphs are not copied from printed sources; they were drawn by hand, holding the intention and energy of the day sign itself. Some are simplified slightly so you can draw them more easily, even if you’ve never worked with Maya glyphs before. The simplification does not take away their power — the act of drawing them with intention is what awakens their energy.

As you draw, imagine the seed glowing in the dark earth, ready to sprout under the blessing of the morning star.

using the glyph’s energy

in your home

Place it in the kitchen or pantry to bless abundance in food.
Keep it near your workspace when beginning a new project.
Hang it in garden areas to encourage growth and fertility.

on your body

Mark it on your hands before planting seeds or preparing food.
Wear it on a pendant during new beginnings.
Draw it on your belly for fertility or creative abundance.

other ways

Carve it into candles to bless a new relationship or venture.
Draw it in the soil before planting seeds to charge them with abundance.
Write your intentions for growth and prosperity, then draw the glyph over them and keep the paper with your seeds, tools, or creative work.

awakening the glyph

To call forth Lamat’s energy:

Sit with the glyph before you.
Inhale deeply, imagining the seed swelling with life.
Exhale with the words Ahaw Lamat — “Lord Lamat” — addressing the day god with respect and inviting the blessings of Venus and the earth.
- In Yucatec Maya, Ahaw means “Lord” and is the proper form of address when speaking directly to the Day Gods.
Repeat three times.
Whisper: “Ahaw Lamat — bless the seeds I plant, may they grow in beauty and abundance.”