Dog Days: Tz’i Trecena Journal Entries
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tz’i embodies the loyalty and love of the dog. This nawal invites us to examine our sense of truth and justice. Tz’i brings an invitation to reconnect with our body’s wisdom, asking us to look at our shadow and vices and release suppressed emotions. The greatest gift of Tz’i is its heart-centered connection and unconditional love.
The next 13 days comprise the trecena of T’zi. According to Mayan day keepers, these days are good for examining our concepts of and beliefs around (material and spiritual) law and authority, fidelity, order, accuracy, and sexuality. Tz’i energy reminds us to avoid ambition, pride, envy, lies, crime, ignorance and ingratitude.
The trecena of T’zi calls us to live the paradox of cultivating beginner’s heart-mind while honing our skills and knowledge in our areas of authority.
Yogic Practices for the Tz’i Trecena and Tz’i Days
Asana
o Cat/dog stretch (cat/cow spinal flexion from the hands and knees, followed by moving the hips from side to side, slowly wagging the tail and looking in toward the hips)
o Cobra/upward facing dog
o Downward facing dog/plank slow flow
o Warriors I, II and III
Pranayama
o Belly breathing
o Breath of fire (rapid and active exhalations, passive exhalations through the nose)
Meditation
When you feel an emotional reaction arising, observe yourself from a place of curiosity and ask yourself about the origin of the emotion. Where did it come from? Allow the emotion to arise and stay conscious of it. Feel the emotional charge and let it move through you. Search for guidance and companionship to help you with this process of emotional deprogramming, as companionship benefits this nawal.
Journal Prompts for the Tz’i Trecena
1 T’zi
The start of a new cycle of intentional unconditional love and justice.
What do authority, justice and law mean—to you as an individual and to your community and society?
2 B’atz
Creativity and artistry in relationship; choosing which way to turn at the crossroads.
What authority do you exercise within your spheres of influence?
Where does it come from? Upon what does it depend?
3 E
Explore the road within, the inward path of meditation.
How much of your authority depends on your race, ethnicity, culture, and class?
4 Aj
Grounding family, home and spiritual community; deepening connection to the Earth.
Who needs your unconditional love?
5 Ix
Jaguar magic; make a meaningful effort and do some work for Mother Nature.
What does justice look and feel like?
6 Tz’ikin
Ultimate stability of your highest vision.
Appreciate and write about the abundance all around you in many forms.
7 Ajmak
An ending and a new beginning.
What media are you consuming?
Why is the “justice system” is often biased and stacked?
How can you invite more truth and justice into your life?
8 No’j
Celebration of the mind and intellect; ideal day for ceremony/ritual.
How can we see through the veil of spun stories and remember our innate goodness and equality?
9 Tijax
Invoke the power of the obsidian to let go of what no longer serves.
How can you connect with the feminine healing power within and around you?
10 Kawok
A cleansing, peaceful rainstorm clears away the pain of yesterday.
How can you connect today with the feminine healing power within and around you?
What is asking to be born through you, at the community level?
11 Ajpu
Embrace your journey.
Let your light shine forth like the sun.
Wander and be spontaneous.
List 10 places you’d like to visit and why.
12 Imox
Great day to plug in to collective consciousness.
Reflect on both a key learning from the distant past and a recent life lesson.
13 Iq’
Be on the lookout for hummingbird magic.
Embrace the strong winds of change.
Have a conversation on the page with your imagination, channeling communication from Spirit or beings across the veil.
