Tzolkin Trecena Notes
Tzolkin Trecena Notes – 1 Ben (Reed)
Day 53 of the 260 Day Tzolkin
Gregorian Date: July 18, 2010
Year Bearer: 11 Manik
Trecenas are thirteen-day periods in the Tzolkin. Each Trecena starts with the
Number 1, but with a different Day Glyph. As a wave of the Thirteen Heavens, the
underlying energy is governed by the First Day Glyph of the Trecena and influences
all thirteen successive Day Glyphs. Being aware of the predominant energy of the
First Day of the Trecena, we can align our intentions with that energy and allow our
goals to manifest.
This Trecena starts with 1 Ben (Reed/Corn) ambitious, strong, confident, inner power,
authority, crusader, champion, journeying in new directions, energy connector
between heaven and earth, sharing connections with others.
In Mayan prophecy, the god-king Feathered Serpent or Quetzalcoatl would return to
humanity in the year 1 Reed. According to legend, as a spiritual leader he advocated
the replacement of human sacrifice with flowers, songs and meditation. It was told
that he erected a pillar in the city of Tula “Place of Reeds” symbolizing the World Tree
as an energy conduit between heaven and earth.
Reed energy, like a pillar receiving sunlight energy, serves as the connection
between heaven and earth. Thus Reed energy becomes a conduit of light energy,
photosynthesis on a spiritual level, our continual link through many levels from the
primordial cellular level to the higher vibrational level of multidimensional existence.
This photosynthesis of energy brings out the best in us, especially our passion for a
concept we believe in. We feel inclined to begin a crusade for change, and many may
gravitate to those born on the Day of Reed because of their clear visions of changing
the world for the better.
Another representation of the Trecena is that of a creative wave beginning at 1 and
ending at 13, with the numbers 6, 7 and 8 representing the crest of the wave. The
crest could be interpreted as a strong influential energy, although the underlying
influence on the Trecena would still rest in the beginning. This conduit of light
energy crests on 6 Etznab (Flint), mirror or reflection, exposing our inner selves; 7
Cauac (Storm), gathering energy to clear and cleanse our spirit; and 8 Ahau (Sun),
embodiment of light energy which encourages our inner spirit to flower.
As we journey through each day of this Trecena:
1 Ben – July 18, 2010 – Conscious Convergence
2 Ix – July 19
3 Men – July 20
4 Cib – July 21
5 Caban – July 22
6 Etznab – July 23
7 Cauac – July 24
8 Ahau – July 25
9 Imix – July 26 (2nd Night of the Tzolkin)
10 Ik – July 27
11 Akbal – July 28
12 Kan – July 29
13 Chicchan – July 30
Utilize the energy of Reed to recognize and honor our inner power and authority.
Now is the time to access this higher vibration in order to make positive changes in
our individual lives and thus, the world. As we participate in the Conscious
Convergence, now is the time to use this Reed energy (connect to our higher
selves) in order to set our intention of co-creation and unity consciousness.
In Lak’ech (I am another you),
William and Viola
©2007 William and Viola Welsch