Chicchan 5: February 15th, 2011

[Myriel RAouine]

The Sacred Mayan Suns of the East
Aluna Joy Yaxkin
October 1994
 

In the sacred calendar of the Maya, the Tzolk'in, there lives 20 glyphs, or as I call them suns. These suns define our reality. They define our creative intentions that we place into action. As discussed last month the numbers are the spirit of the sacred calendar. The 20 suns are the body or the measure of the sacred calendar. The 20 suns and the 13 sacred numbers work together to merge spirit and form into the reality we experience on a daily basis. The traditional Mayas refer to these 20 sun, as the Gods of the calendar, the Gods of time.

Within the 20 suns of the sacred Mayan calendar there are four groups of 5 suns each that hold directional positions. These are the suns of the East, the suns of the North, the suns of the West and the Suns of the South. Each of these directions also have a corresponding color. East is represented by the color red. North is represented by the color white. West is represented by the color blue. South is represented by the color yellow.

Within the directions, these 5 suns hold a common theme or intention. The 4 directions evolve the creative pulse of life in a cyclic fashion beginning with the initiating, pulsing force of the East. East creates the intention and gives it life and pluses forward to the North. Then in flows inward with the energy and intention of the North. When North internalizes the intention then it releases it to the West. West integrates, transforms the information into a refined, polished idea or creative intention. West merges with the collected information it has received from the North. Then we move into the direction of South with ascension, fruitfulness and mature power. South completes the picture. It is the last stroke of the painters brush. The intention is fulfilled.

Within the four directions, we experience this evolutionary force of ascending cycling directions every four days on planet earth. These four directions cycle over and over again building upon one another, using the completed prior cycle for the foundation for the next cycle. These directions are alive with life force and intention and are the initiating force behind our creations.

Understanding the Suns of the East

The Mayan word for east is "Likin". East is represented by the color red. In Mayan it is called "Chau" The suns of the east are represented by the Suns IMIX, CHICCHAN, MULUC, BEN and CABAN. East is where the sun rises. It is the direction of "coming to power" or the "birth", the renewal of life. These Eastern days can be very powerful. It is a good time to start projects or at least begin to create them in your dream time. In the suns of the east, issues such as struggling with personal problems or concerns with the establishment of self arise. Let us look at these five suns in detail.

CHICCHAN - cheek’ chan - The Serpent. Chicchan lives by instinct. Things always work out for this sun but it is not quite sure why. Chicchan like all other suns of the east initiates or births ideas or creation. Chicchan remembers and receives knowledge, and is ruled by the crown chakra. Chicchan is a water Sun that is strong willed, extremist, powerful and charismatic. It has a very penetrating almost harsh energy. Chicchan has strong emotions and feelings that affect others powerfully. Chicchan is ruled by the asteroid belt. This sun is always challenged to experience powerful transformations in a conscious way. Also on Chicchan days be kind to yourself, accept changes in your life as part of the learning process. On these days it is good to trust your instinctual hits. Truth and trust are good key words for the Serpent to remember.

KAN = Chicchan. A powerful day for cosmic energy. Eternal fire. A day to develop.

CHICCHAN - cheek’ chan - Serpent - East/Red - Instinct/Physical; crown chakra; water. Strong willed, extremist, powerful and charismatic.

Strong emotions that affect others.

 

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#5. Ho (Integration; Merging of movement and measure; Empowering the creative force; 90º dimensional shift.) All energy and intention to this point has been gathered up into itself to empower and intensify the intention, and to facilitate the pulse forward to the next phase.

5 JOB = Elevation of creation.

The 5th element of ether.

Is a helper to #8.

5 “Ho” Integration - Empower it.

 

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Additional thoughts and insights

 

Chicchan 5: Red Overtone Serpent

Red refers to the sign being a sign of the EAST. Overtone refers to the number five, the centre point.

 

Chicchan and the Kundalini have a lot in common ... This sign is about body wisdom, vitality and passion, intimacy, integration, instinct and creativity.  You can meditate with the following mantra:

 

"I am the flint and tinder.

I spark the holy Fire"

 

Chicchan can help you to cleanse and purify and remove blockages which still hinder you to reach your full potential. Today pay attention to your passions. Use them as portals to access higher consciousness. Do not surrender! Learn to trust your intuition and instinct but do not overidentify with your body and its desires. You can learn a lot about yourself in this way!

 

The number five tells you to establish focus. Find your power - and transfer it to your Crystalline Heart Centre. You are the centre point of your own universe. You are the centre, the axis mundi of your world. In combination with chicchan, this day carries enormous potential to transcend your bodily desires and realize what your truly long for, instead!

 

Have a blessed Chicchan 5 day :-)

 

Sonja Myriel