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Aluna Joy Yaxk’in - February 2000
December 21, 1999 marked the beginning of the last 13-year cycle of the Mayan
Long Count Calendar which ends on December 21, 2012. I was in Palenque with a
small group of spiritual adventures during this time. We traveled to this
site because Palenque is a solar marker for Winter Solstice. At sunset the
Sun shines through a 3-story tower, activating the Hall of Records anchored
in a chamber underneath this small plaza. It was at this time that spirit
guided me to write this article outlining the energy and creative potential
possible for Earth and Humanity in the these last 13 years of a 104,000-year
cycle.
It was clear this is a cycle of time (13 years) when will change life as we
know it. At the end of this 13-year period our lives will be significantly different.
Each cycle of time, no matter how big or small, builds energy like a
capacitor. This is why the last days or years in these cycles are the most
powerful and transforming. Each cycle, no matter how big or small, also
carries an evolutionary intention that was set by the collective whole at the
onset of the cycle. Many things we are experiencing now were set into motion
104,000 years ago, 52,000 years ago, 26,000 years ago… When a cycle shifts,
so do the intentions. Big cycles of time affect larger natural laws, and huge
intentions that mold our world. Little cycles of time affect smaller and
natural laws and subtle intentions.
When big cycles shift to a new higher cycle, we can expect big changes in
every area of our life and big changes in our experiences of reality. But we
are not at the mercy of an angry creator or Mother Earth’s whims. We are part
of the Great Creator and our bodies are part of Mother Earth. We have just as
much to do with what manifests in our reality as the stars above, the planets,
the creative force of the universe, and the creator Gods of all the religions
of the world. We are part of all that is. We are as responsible for the
things we celebrate as the things we grieve over. During the next 13 years we
are being asked to own this fact, to brave unknown territory and to create
new paths of light in the jungle of uncountable possibilities ahead. We are
being asked to become the New Pioneers.
Mayan calendars do not dictate the way we live, rather they issue and define
creative energy that we use with our free will to create anything we desire.
We can use it to pray, heal the past, to send love to our all our relations
and even to dream a new world into manifestation. We are moving past the time
to follow, or to give power to something or someone outside ourselves, into a
time to empower our divine creative process. The energy of the next 13 years
is for us to USE as an unlimited supply of cosmic fuel from which to create.
To understand the energies and focuses of the next 13 years will help one
manifest with greater clarity and passion. We always know when we are moving
out of alignment of our passion. We get bored, depressed, sleepy, uninspired,
etc. When we flow with the universe, our passion for life awakens and life
becomes rich and rewarding again. But aligning with our destiny can be a
journey in itself.
It is the last 13 years of a 104,000-year cycle. It is truly time to stand up
and take responsibility and begin to dream a new world into reality. It is
time to let go of those things that are not serving humanity, Earth, the
heavens, our family and ourselves. This takes great courage, as there is not
going to be anyone ahead of us showing us the way any more. We are the
leaders now.
The 13-year cycle listed below are based on 2 Mayan Calendar counts. I like
to honor these 2 counts, as they are the most widely used in the world today.
Even though there are arguments to which calendar is right, I feel that each
has some deep and interesting insights to offer us and are both valid when we
stay open and have respect for all perspectives.
The Mayan Astrology Count is based on my book "Mayan Astrology" and
can be ordered by contacting me at the address at the end of this article.
This count is a frozen count calendar using March 21 as Mayan New Year and is
based in many sources of modern interpretations of the Mayan calendars. My
fiends in Guatemala also call this count the Yucatec count as much of the
information used is from the Yucatan area of the Maya lands.
The Kiche Count information comes from many Traditional Mayan sources I
personally collected over the last 3 years in Guatemala. Information was
given orally as well as in printed form. The Kiche Count is also called the
true count or long count and is still being actively used in many areas of
Guatemala by Aj Kij (meaning Mayan Daykeeper / priests). The Mayan Calendar
End date of December 21, 2012 comes from this count. December 21, 2012 is 4
AJPU and is considered by many Mayan researchers the last day of this 104,000-year
cycle.
Here is the 13 year count down….
Year 1. Beginning December 21, 1999
Mayan Astrology Count - 12 IK (eek - wind) - A year to understand the spirit
of the wind. Learn to be flexible in this changeable and multifaceted time
and speak from the heart. A year of change versus rigidity. We could
experience difficulties with responsibilities, obligations and decision
making. A year to learn and understand about your fears and confront them.
Kiche Count - 13 BATZ (batz) Modern Yucatec translation - Chuen (monkey) - A
beginning point and thread of time and destiny. Batz is the weaver of history
of humanity and spirituality. It represents the umbilical cord between
Humanity and Earth. Accurate decisions can be made this year. Watch out for
addictions of all kinds. Work on issues concerning trust.
Year 2. Beginning December 21, 2000
Mayan Astrology Count - 13 MANIK (man eek - hand) A peace loving year filled
with generous acts of kindness and inspiring cooperation, yet outspoken and
individualistic. A year to heal past issues and to remember cosmic truth. We
will need companionship balanced with freedom and will desire to travel to
sacred lands. Unconventional lifestyles, experimental relationships and
controversial subjects will be a focus. A year to trust and respect yourself
and be comfortable with your individuality. Learn to balance contradictory
desires.
Kiche Count - 2 NOJ (noh) Modern Yucatec translation - Caban (earth) The
power of intelligence, knowledge and wisdom anchors great potential in this
year. Patience, dignity, honor, even genius are qualities of this year. A
year where the stories of the ancient ones will be revealed. A year to honor
ancient traditions and become social defenders of human rights. Foster
peacekeeping, be flexible to new ideas and watch for pride issues.
Year 3. Beginning December 21, 2001
Mayan Astrology Count - 1 EB - (eb - human) A year of great influence of the
Source of All That Is. A year to foster free will and expand wisdom. A
relaxed, courteous and careful year. A year to begin to formulate new ideas.
We may be overly sensitive, touchy and easily hurt this year, but will also
be ambitious and hard-working. Work on issues of inner anger versus the
desire for peace as well as self-interest versus self-sacrifice. Learn to
express feelings and foster purifying and healing actions.
Kiche Count - 3 IK (eek) Modern/Yucatec translation - Ik (wind) A year of the
spiritual breath and the voice / concept of the universe. A window to the
ancestors. A place of power that new and profound ideas come from. Could be a
year with natural disasters, i.e. lightning, storms, hurricanes, etc. Issues
with lung and respiratory systems could occur this year. A year filled with
clear ideas and actions and will flow within any situation. Watch for mental
rigidity and quell the desire to force ideas on others.
Year 4. Beginning December 21, 2002
Mayan Astrology Count - 2 CABAN (ca bon - earth) A liberal, rational,
controversial year that begins new things. Very mentally active, rationalizing,
clever and practical. Liberal and progressive and often controversial,
magnified with strong convictions. Learn to balance a stable lifestyle with
being changeable. Learn to hold focus and life together according to plan.
Become more flexible and patient with life experience.
Kiche Count - 4 KIEJ (kee eh) Modern/Yucatec translation - Manik (hand)
Symbolizes our connection to Earth and sky. Fingers are the connection to the
heavens; toes being connected to the Earth. A year to get in touch with
nature and the guardians of natural spaces. A year with tests of deception. A
powerful year filled with responsible, intelligent yet gentle authority and
actions with good equilibrium/balance. A year of outward calm and quiet, but
inward compulsion with the potential of exhibiting anger. Appreciate the
things you accomplish.
Year 5. Beginning December 21, 2003
Mayan Astrology Count - 3 IK - A year to live in the presence of the spirit
of the wind. Be flexible within this changeable and multifaceted time. A
heart centered spirit filled year. Change, change, change. We could
experience difficulties with responsibilities, obligations and decision
making, focusing may be difficult. A year to learn and give your fear to
spirit and live in the moment without attachment to security.
Kiche Count - 5 E (Eh) Modern Yucatec translation Eb (human) A year that
represents the spiritual path in life and way shower for the people. A year
for thanks and gratitude. A year filled with love of humanity. It is a year
of hard work blessed with deep connections from spiritual guides. Caution, do
not build a big wall around yourself for protection. Learn to be open in each
moment.
Year 6. Beginning December 21, 2004
Mayan Astrology Count - 4 MANIK - A peace loving year filled with generous
acts of kindness and inspiring cooperation, yet outspoken and
individualistic. A year to define past issues and to define cosmic truth. We
will need companionship balanced with freedom and will desire to travel to
sacred lands. Unconventional life styles, experimental relationships and
controversial subjects will be a focus. A year to trust and respect, in spite
of it weirdness. Learn to balancing contradictory desires. Learn to be
comfortable with your individuality.
Kiche Count - 7 TIJASH (tee hash) Modern Yucatec translation - Etznab
(Mirror) The cutting sharp double-bladed ceremonial knife of life mirroring
all that is not in integrity and truth. It perfectly reflects the energy that
is in front of us. A year of the power and swiftness of the wolf. A year of
nobility, liberation, but also health issues, sacred offerings, and sacred
wounds. This year offers good endurance, optimism, courage, and cooperation.
A year where bad is really bad, but good is really good, extremes from both
light and dark worlds. A year filled with good friends that can express love.
Community oriented and peace loving. Learn not to make other people’s
problems your own and avoid gossip.
Year 7. Beginning December 21, 2005
Mayan Astrology Count - 5 EB - A year of great influence of cosmic
empowerment. A year to empower freewill and expand wisdom. A relaxed,
courteous and careful year. A year to empower the formulation of new ideas.
We may be overly sensitive, touchy and easily hurt this year, but will also
be ambitious and hard-working. Work on issues of inner anger versus the
desire for peace as well as self-interest versus self-sacrifice. Learn to
empower feelings and foster purifying and healing actions.
Kiche Count - 8 AKABAL (ak a bal) Modern/Yucatec translation - Akbal (night)
The difference between night and day - Sunrise / Sunset - Negative /
positive. Birth of a new day. A time of being born again and becoming the
holder of truth, clarity, devotion. A year of hope and opportunity. A place
of great mystery and the ability to access the mystery. Well protected
against the darkness yet can be a year full of storms with many test to
overcome. Watch for issues concerning the stomach.
Year 8. Beginning December 21, 2006
Mayan Astrology Count - 6 CABAN - A liberal, rational, controversial year
that we will understand and discover the cycles of nature and the repeating
cycles in one’s life. A year when we come to understand our destiny’s path
based in past cycles or lives. Very mentally active, rationalizing, clever
and practical. Liberal and progressive and often controversial magnified with
strong convictions. Learn to balance a stable lifestyle with being
changeable. Learn to hold focus and life together according to plan. Become
more flexible and patient with life experience.
Kiche Count - 9 KANIL (ka neel) Modern/Yucatec translation - Lamat (star) A
year of the feminine aspect. A year to plant seeds for the future. Symbolizes
life, self-realization, knowledge and love. A restless year activating the
inner adventurer. An intuitive and harmonious hard working and responsible
cycle. A year that exhibits a great sense of love. Quiet on the outside, but
developing great inner strength. Can have a lot of trials in this year if
living out of self-centeredness. Do not over over-analyze life, as truth will
be clouded or even lost. Be ready to voice your issues in a peaceful manner
and not let them build into covert hostile actions.
Year 9. Beginning December 21, 2007
Mayan Astrology Count - 7 IK - A year to be a bridge between the spirit and
physical worlds. Be flexible, expect the unexpected, for it will be a
changeable and multidimensional year. A year to speak from the heart. A year
of change versus rigidity. We could experience difficulties with
responsibilities, obligations and decision making. A year to learn and
understand about your fears and confront them.
Kiche Count - 10 AJ (ak) Modern Yucatec translation - Ben (pillars of light)
AJ is a year that represents the staff of authority and the development and
power of our personal space, destiny and spiritual path.. It is a year of
resurrection and reincarnation. All that is started in this year has the
potential to grow. A year with accelerated clairvoyance. Watch for changeable
moods, overeating and laziness.
Year 10. Beginning December 21, 2008
Mayan Astrology Count - 8 MANIK - A peace loving year filled with generous
acts of kindness and inspiration and cooperation, yet outspoken and
individualistic. A year to harmonize past issues and to transduce cosmic
truth. Companionship balanced with freedom and a desire to travel to sacred
lands will have our interest. Unconventional life styles, experimental
relationships and controversial subjects will also a focus. A year to trust
and respect, in spite of it weirdness. Learn to balance contradictory
desires. Learn to be comfortable with your individuality.
Kiche Count - 12 KAWOK - Ka wak) Modern Yucatec translation - Cauac (Storm) A
year represented by transforming flashes of light that anchor a deep focus
for family and community. Represents the sustaining energy for the world and
being fully realized, in contact with the celestial Gods. A good year for
healing ceremonies. A year that helps us be good students and teachers with
natural clairvoyance A year of activating impeccable order, physically and
spiritually and emotionally. A year when we will not allow control. Watch for
being insensitive and getting involved with other’s business without
invitation. Can have spiritual tests this year that make us reconsider and
question our beliefs.
Year 11. Beginning December 21, 2009
Mayan Astrology Count - 9 EB - A year of great solar influence. A year to
empower free will and expand wisdom. A relaxed, courteous and careful year. A
year to empower the formulation of new ideas. We may be overly sensitive,
touchy and easily hurt this year, but will also be ambitious and
hard-working. Work on issues of inner anger versus the desire for peace as
well as self-interest versus self-sacrifice. Learn to empower feelings and
foster purifying and healing actions.
Kiche Count - 13 KAT (cat) Modern/Yucatec translation - Kan (seed) - A year
to uncover that which is hidden. KAT is represented by a net and makes this a
year to collect information. Can be quite a difficult year filled with what
we might consider punishments or tests, but can also be filled with
effortless abundance. Watch out for arising demanding, hoarding natures. KAT
is a good protector as it is focuses on survival issues and will also active
a desire to improve ourselves with education, purifying our bodies, and
working to improve our spiritual life. New inspiring ideas will emerge this
year We will set high goals and will work and achieve these goals with
passion. A high-strung year that may be hard on the nervous system.
Year 12. Beginning December 21, 2010
Mayan Astrology Count - 10 CABAN - A liberal, rational, controversial year
that we will harness the power of manifestation. Very mentally active,
rationalizing, clever and practical. Liberal and progressive and often
controversial, magnified with strong convictions. Learn to balance a stable
lifestyle with being changeable. Learn to hold focus and life together
according to plan. Become more flexible and patient with life experience.
Kiche Count - 1 TOJ (toh) Modern/Yucatec translation -Muluc (water) - A year
to offer payments to the spiritual world and to settle unfinished business,
pay back loans of all kinds (material - emotional - spiritual). A year to
purify our lives from all the past life karma, with ceremony and offerings. A
year filled with hard lessons of the negative egos. A year to balance truth
and love. A hard working year balanced with a great love for personal
freedom. In a Toj year we can be easily angered, often moody, short sited,
restless, self-destructive, and accident prone. We can also be attracted to
entertainment in all forms and this can take us off our path. A year that can
activate huge control issues and will rebel if we can’t control. Watch for
aggressiveness over petty things. Do not react to life out of egos but from
love.
Year 13. Beginning December 21, 2011 - Ending
December 20, 2012
Mayan Astrology Count - 11 IK - A year to be dissolve the barriers between
the spirit and physical worlds. Be flexible, expect the unexpected, for it
will be a changeable and multidimensional year. A powerful year to let go and
let God. Speak from the heart and balance change with security. We could
experience difficulties with responsibilities, obligations and decision
making. A year to learn and understand your fears and confront them.
Kiche Count - 2 ISH (ish) Modern Yucatec translation - Ix (wizard) - A year
of the intelligence and awesome power of the jaguar. It is considered the
heart of the planet - the map of the world - map of the cosmos. A year we
have the ability to make swift and accurate decisions based in reality but
still able to change our minds and direction easily. Watch for anger and the
need for attention and power.
December 21, 2012 … The beginning of a NEW
104,000 year cycle
Mayan Astrology Count - 12 MANIK - A peace loving year filled with generous
acts of kindness and inspiring cooperation, although outspoken and
individualistic. A year to come to a deep understanding on past issues and to
understand universal cosmic truth. A year when it all come together.
Companionship balanced with freedom and a desire to travel to sacred lands
will interest us. Living the dreams of unconventional life styles,
experimental relationships. A year to trust and respect our uniqueness, in
spite of our apparent weirdness. Learn to balance contradictory desires.
Learn to be understand our unique individuality.
Kiche Count, 4 AJPU (ak poo) - Modern/Yucatec translation - Ahau (Sun) - AJPU
is the light from which we emerge and the light to which we all will return.
A year of the vision of the EAGLE and its connection with Grandfather Sun and
the solar mind. The Lord of the Age of Flowers. Balance in the material and
physical worlds. Strong, intelligent, hard working, yet tender and brave.
This year anchors a spiritual certainty and the understanding of cycles of
time and the interdependence of all living things. It offers us the ability
to use the creative power of the universe. We will pass many tests of the
mind and will. Remember to act from trust and let go of the belief in struggle.
Aluna Joy Yaxk'in is an internationally known speaker, author, and
photographer, Mayan Astrologer and Sacred Site Essence Formulator. Aluna’s
work has been influenced by a life long interaction with the Star Elders and
a series of shamanic experiences that began on her first visit to the
Mayalands in 1986 which deepened her spiritual path. She has continued to
travel to the ancient sites of the Maya, Inca and Southwest, drawing wisdom
and teachings from various indigenous wisdom keepers along the way. She now
acts as a cross cultural guide on unique spiritual pilgrimages, blending her
vast experience in Maya Cosmology, Andean Mastery, and Ascended Master
Teachings. Aluna is author of Mayan Astrology and The Mayan Daykeeper, and
her articles have been published worldwide. She can be reached at Center of
the SUN - Aluna Joy Yaxk'in, PO Box 1988, Sedona AZ 86339 Ph: 520-282-6292
Ph/Fax: 520-282-4622 Webpage: www.1spirit.com/alunajoy E-mail:
alunajoy@1spirit.com
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