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Comment on 1 Imix (May 27) by jaguarwisdom

jaguarwisdom — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:06:35 +0000

I never heard any particular day-sign referred to as the “right hand.”

I think the basic idea is that most of us live in the world of ordinary consensus reality, which is the “right hand.” But those born upon an Imix day are frequently uncomfortable with ordinary reality, and relate more easily to the “left-hand” world of dreams and visions. At their absolute best, this produces individuals who can bring us into contact with deep archetypal realms — both Walt Disney and Frederico Fellini were born on Imix days. At their worst, these folks get captured by the power of the unconscious, and slip into delusional states, obsessions, and so on.

Comment on 1 Imix (May 27) by Abadi Jehne Morse

Abadi Jehne Morse — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:24:34 +0000

If Imix if considered “the Left Hand of God”, what is considered “the Right Hand of God”?

oh…and the day was, went to a photography exhibit Yousef Karsh and so many changes in the agenda….but from the exhibit came…”the importance of light & balance” and his words ‘There is a brief moment when all that there is in a mans mind & soul & spirit may be reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude. This is he moment to record, this is the elusive moment of Truth.”

Comment on A Daykeeper’s Journal — Introduction by jaguarwisdom

jaguarwisdom — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:29:52 +0000

Dear Georgia: Much thanks. I don’t understand the reference to “tones,” but I have a blog on the Mayan Calendar Network entitled “The Mayan Philosophy of Numbers” which addresses this issue. Basically, ceremonies and rituals are performed on days numbered 1, 6, 8 and 9, which is why I typically post journal entries on these days. In Momostenango, there are actually public shrines dedicated to these numbers. The “1 Place” is near a stream where Daykeepers collect water used in ceremonies, while the “6 Place” is a hill in the middle of town and represents a kind of “world center” or “axis mundi” and so on.

Comment on A Daykeeper’s Journal — Introduction by Georgia

Georgia — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:43:41 +0000

Thank you for helping me to understand and keep up with each day’s energy.
I hope that you’ll soon give more information about the 13 tones/numbers.
(Or maybe it’s an issue that each one of us has to decode by her/himself )

Comment on 9 Chuen (March 18) by jaguarwisdom

jaguarwisdom — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:05:22 +0000

Although some anthropological writings can easily cause one to think that certain days are “inauspicious,” I was often told, in Momostenango, that “every day is good for something.” Since Chuen is commonly regarded as the most favorable day in the entire tzolk’in, it is often said that almost any action can be successfully performed or initiated on a Chuen day. In terms of important rituals, a 3 day would probably not be favored, simply because the Maya prefer the middle days, i.e. 6, 8, or 9 (but not 7, though that is a whole different story). Sometimes the meanings of numbers are different in personal astrology than they are in planning ceremonies or activities. People born on a 3 day have a reputation for being a little bit indecisive.

Comment on 9 Chuen (March 18) by Diane

Diane — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:33:54 +0000

is 3 Chuen an auspicious day? I think it may be a seal on a maya tomb?

Comment on A Daykeeper’s Journal — Introduction by jaguarwisdom

jaguarwisdom — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:42 +0000

The material included in my Daykeeper’s Journal is not in the least speculative. The prayers and rituals associated with each day are based directly on the teachings of contemporary aj qi’jab, notably Andres Xiloj and Rigoberto Chanchavac of Momostenango and Roberto Poz of Zunil. It represents the keeping of the days and their meanings as commonly understood and practiced among the K’iche’ of highland Guatemala. The Sacred Calendar of the Americas has been a vehicle for speculation even in pre-contact times. For example, while the Classic Maya practiced the Long Count, the Yucatec Maya shaped their vision of history by the 260-year katun cycle, and the Aztecs preferred to accentuate the 52-year Calendar Round. Therefore Mr. Calleman is perfectly entitled to design his own time cycles, as he has done. I called the Borgia COdex “poorly understood” because it is by no means certain that the meanings of the numbers is intended to correspond with the personalities of the deities mentioned in connection with them. In any case, the present-day Maya practice an entirely different system of numerology.

Comment on A Daykeeper’s Journal — Introduction by Irv Thomas

Irv Thomas — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:24 +0000

You dismiss Carl Calleman ever so lightly, referring to “his own highly speculative interpretation of poorly understood material” — yet unwilling to acknowledge that your own readout has to be just as speculative. He is at least coming at it as a classically trained scientist, and his books evidence a quite serious and extensively considered study. Based on that, he was able to very accurately predict the timing of this year’s economic collapse, with a lead-time of better than five years — which is a far better ‘batting average’ than the financial community, presumably much better qualified, had on it. I think you should reconsider your hasty judgment. And perhaps have a look at his latest offering on the topic, just out.

Comment on A Daykeeper’s Journal — Introduction by Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:27:12 +0000

I have started to consult with the Mayan calendar recently in keeping track of the passage of time.

Comment on 8 Ix (October 12) by Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:23:51 +0000

This message came to me at an exact perfect time – one day after I prayed for Mother Earth, her sacred and sparkling oceans, and for us (humanity.) Deep joy and abiding peace to all who read this.