Tzolkin, meaning the ‘Count of Days’ in Yucatecan, is the Sacred Mayan Calendar that was utilized by Mayan priests for ceremonies, rituals and divination purposes. This sacred calendar was followed by several Mesoamerican civilizations and, although expressed with different names and some nuances, they all consisted of a combination of 20 symbols by 13 numbers. The Cholq’ij, its name in Quiche, is still in use by the Day Keepers in Mayan communities of Highland Guatemala.
The 20 symbols or glyphs are energies or archetypes represented by names, and called Solar Seals in their modern term. The 13 numbers are expressed in dots and bars and are known as Lunar Tones. Both, glyphs and numbers, have a correlation to the human body (twenty fingers and toes and thirteen joints), and the entire 260-day cycle also relates to both human gestation (pregnancy) and agriculture cycles.
Each day has a unique combination of energies that influences us in certain ways. Getting consciously in tune with the cycle daily is a wonderful way to reconnect with our essence, feel part of the web of life and live in harmony with all existence!
Important clarification! There are two counts currently being followed, the Tzolkin in its modern interpretation (based on the Yucatec Mayan) and the Cholq’ij in its traditional form (Guatemalan). While they are based on the same basic components, the correlation with the Gregorian calendar differs, as well as the way of calculating one’s birth chart, among others. I was introduced to the Tzolkin in its modern version in 1999 and I have been following and teaching it for the last 20 years. It has been a truly beautiful, powerful and magical journey ever since, and filled with amazing synchronicities! There is no “right” or “wrong” count or one better than the other, both are great when experienced on a heart level and used in practical ways to grow and bring more beauty into the world! Human consciousness evolves, and so do tools. See what resonates with you and open up to experience its magic.
The Yucatec Mayan Tzolkin is the base of what was further developed in its modern version by Dr. José and Lloydine Argüelles as the Dreamspell, including new components and synchronized with the 13 Moon Calendar.
Each day of the Tzolkin’s 260-day cycle is known as a Kin, which is a combination of a glyph and a number. All 260 Kins create a matrix known as the Harmonic Module or Galactic Spin. Based on the day you were born, you will have one of those Kins or position within the matrix.
Each Kin and its supportive energies conform an Oracle. Becoming familiar with your Oracle of Birth allows you to know yourself better as you open up to a path filled with amazing opportunities of self-discovery and expansion into your greatest potential. ‘Energy flows where Attention goes‘… Once you become aware of your own energies and you get in tune with the cycle, you will be amazed by the increasing synchronicities and magic unfolding in your life!
The following section contains a general overview of the Tzolkin components. If you are interested to learn other features in the Dreamspell and about the 13 Moon Calendar, you can visit www.lawoftime.org.
- Personal Kin
- Archetypes
- Numbers
- Wavespells
- Castles
- Year
- Tzolkin Matrix
- GAP Days
- Mystic Column
- New to Tzolkin
Personal Kin
Archetypes
Numbers
Wavespells
Castles
Year
Tzolkin Matrix
GAP Days
Mystic Column
Mystic Column & Core Days
The Mystic Column, highlighted in purple as a reference, is the seventh and central column representing the middle of the Harmonic Module and Tzolkin cycle.
The 20 Core Days contained in this column represent a period of attunement, a time to be fully present in each moment, to go within, rest and take care of oneself.
This column symbolically represents our spine, which keeps us straight and centered. It is located in between the two GAP-day columns and, while still felt for its strength, it allows us to pause and realign within the intensity of the Blue Castle of Transformation.
To know if you were born on a Core day or see when the next Mystic Column starts, visit the Daily Tzolkin.
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