Fertile Freedom: The K’at Trecena
“The telling and hearing of stories is a bonding ritual that breaks through illusions of separateness and activates a deep sense of our collective interdependence.” ~ Annette Simmons
We are living in the space between stories. The old story of separation no longer holds water. We are exploring what freedom truly means and how to live from the heart and overcome old obstacles and fears that no longer serve. We are beginning to glimpse the new paradigm, even if we aren’t living it fully quite yet. A new story is being written, on the personal and collective levels.
According to the Mayan cosmovision, the 13-day period that begins tomorrow is ideal for cooperation, community, networking, connections and remembering the truth of interdependence. These are the days to remember that everyone’s destiny is bound up together. These days are superb for exploring our freedom and embodying our purpose.
This trecena is ruled by K’at: the net. Its animal totems are spider and lizard. In The Serpent and the Jaguar: Living in Sacred Time, Birgitte Rasine writes that K’at (Kan in the classical Mayan system) “represents the magic of germination and growth, in the form of new offspring, new crops, and the expansion of future generations.”
K’at energy is creative, fertile, intense and potent. K’at is also associated with fire and the forces of nature.
Look to nature as a reminder to move at your own pace, be patient, and live in the present. Watch a dog leap when reunited with his owner or a cat napping in the sun. Contemplate a tree, its deep roots and strong branches remaining steadfast throughout its long lifetime.
We are human animals, and the more we can live in tune with our instincts and intuition, the better. Above all, remember that we are a part of nature, and nature is made up of the same stuff as us. Separation is an illusion.
K’at days are a special time to remember the truth of interdependence. We are all part of the same web. It’s time to revise the Golden Rule; we mustn’t treat others as we wish to be treated, we must realize: there are no others.
Here’s to embodying the patience and work ethic of the spider and exploring what we want to carry forward and what we’re ready to release. Here’s a summary of the energies of the next 13 days:
1 K’at (August 10): Gathering things together, seed of connection, good day to be in touch with your network
2 Kan (August 11): Relationship dynamics, yes or no, sexual energy, be inspired by wisdom teachings
3 Kame (August 12): Inward focus on death and transformation, meditate, stay close to home if possible
4 Kej (August 13): Ground your connection to the wilderness, take a hike in nature, call to the four directions
5 Q’anil (August 14): Put some elbow grease and effort into planting seeds today (literal and/or intentional)
6 T’oj (August 15): Make an offering, pay your dues, align your calendar, connect with sacred fire and water
7 T’zi (August 16): The pinnacle of unconditional love. Which way to truth and justice? Avoid indulging in too many vices.
8 B’atz (August 17): Extra special day in the sacred Mayan calendar. Waxajib B’atz is a celebration of the threads of time coming together to weave the totality of life in all its shapes, colors and variations.
9 E (August 18): Connect with the divine feminine and resonant goddesses as you continue the lifelong walk along your spiritual path
10 Aj (August 19): Corn harvest, manifestation of the fruits of your labor, ideal community celebration day
11 Ix (August 20): Earth magic, jaguar medicine, creativity, dissonance and wandering
12 Tz’i’kin (August 21): Eagle eye view of your life from above and the most memorable and essential twists and turns you have taken to get here.
13 Ajmaq (August 22): Forgiveness practice, ancestral healing, timeless wisdom, good day for tarot reading, astrology and the like.
