Initiation:  A Trial by Fire

THE TRECENA OF REED/BEN: A SANCTUARY BUILT BY THE HIGHEST ONE
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
13 Serpent/CHICCHAN, Destiny Kin 65, Position 5
July 11, 2025, 07/11/2025; Rounds Before: 10/24/2024, 02/07/2024

Greetings Beloved Kin,

Serpent/CHICCHAN represents the Fire that ignites a Power Within that awakens the Gifts of Spirit. CHICCHAN holds Position 5, a symbol of Empowerment that leads to a Major Change on a scale of Life and Death.

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.  The adage is attributed to Lord Acton (1834–1902), British Politician, Historian and Moralist, though he wasn’t the first to express the thought.

Acton conveyed the opinion that, as a person’s power increases, their moral sense diminishes. Lord Acton, expressed this opinion in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton in 1887. He cited examples of monarchs who corrupted their power, including Roman emperors who declared themselves gods, and Napoleon Bonaparte, who declared himself an emperor. (Source: Phrase Finder, Phrases.org)

The Reed/BEN trecena drew us into a Sanctuary within to a channel of Divine Communion that connected us to the Power and Wisdom of the Holy Spirit. A “trial by fire” is a test of someone’s abilities to perform under massive pressure. The phrase is generally applied to situations where the challenge is so severe that the outcome clearly measures a person’s competence or determination. Humans are not worthy to hold the Power of the Holy Spirit until our works are proven to be Wholly-Dedicated to the Will of God.

 

1 Corinthians 3:13 KJV
13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

The passage doesn’t relate to our Salvation, but refers to the work we carry out by the Power of the Holy Spirit. If a believer’s work is burned up in the fire, they will suffer loss, but they will still be saved (though perhaps barely, “as through fire”). The Wisest Choice is to leave the Power in God’s Hands. We don’t need to hold the power when we hold Faith in God to complete every Divine End.

The Knowledge of God’s Power empowers our Faith in the Word of God. That is the Intention for the Haab Year 1 Wind/IK, to realize what God can and will do to fulfill every Word of Truth.

Matthew 5:18 KJV
18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Human is easily misled by the lies of the evil one that tempt us through a lust for personal power. Lust is the first step into the downward spiral of Dante’s inferno. God’s Power is Sovereign to the Ancient of Days, the original Light of the Creation before Time began. A Power above all Powers will burn away every work that we create for a selfish Human intention. We guarantee the wrath of God on the “Day of Judgement” that declares the Truth.

Proverbs 1:7 KJV
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

13 Serpent/CHICCHAN was the Guardian of the 1st Season that revealed everything a Divine Creator intended for us to be as the Word written in the Seed. For those who Fear the Lord, the Fire of Spirit will ignite the Power of Creation carried out by the Hand of God. We are empowered by the Christ Spirit born in God’s Sanctuary within. CHICCHAN is the Quickening of our Spirit that comes with a Divine Revelation.

Cherokee, Serpent/DO’TSI: Serpent’s symbol is Constellation Serpens. Serpent people are Sky people who come to earth periodically as Educators. As above-So below, on Earth the Serpent is the roots of the tree of knowledge. Serpent power is vital energy, the moving force, the instinct and desire for creativity, the trigger that sets off the action. It lights the fuse that magnifies and explodes the life force itself. Knowledge, combining science, technology and psychology, plus spirituality are seeded on the planet.

Reed/BEN led us to claim the Truth that God Answers our Prayers, when we kneel in Humility to our Human limitations. Jesus warned the disciples to be watchful as he knelt in the Garden before his “trial by fire.”

Matthew 26:40-42

40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

The Day of Judgement

Revelation 8:1
1 The Lamb opened the seventh seal. Then there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

We can never know the Day or the Hour, but the Symbol of the Time is always “about 3.” 13 is the symbol of Ascension and the Power of theurgy, a power held by Humans to call upon God to intervene in human affairs through our rituals and sacred ceremonies of prayer. Lighting the candles on an altar is a ritual that invites and acknowledges the presence of God’s Fire of Spirit in a Sanctuary.  Prayers of Song and Movement magnify the Sound and Vibration of our prayers in Harmony with the Song of God’s Divine Uni-verse.

Jesus shared the humble Truth of his Human limitations. God welcomes the authentic expression of the fears that will be imposed by the evil one until we reach God’s final end. It doesn’t mean we’ve lost Faith. It only means we’re Human until our final hour when God’s work is fulfilled.

Revelation 2:2-5
2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

God’s Highest Work is loving one another as we did in the beginning.  Love is not a feeling. It’s a Choice.

God loved us from the beginning. Jesus saved the penitent thief that hung beside him in his final hour. If we ever offered the Love of Christ, there is a “divine work” that God will Remember.

love, in lak’ech, i am another you

Debra

Moses was given the blessing of Love we can offer on behalf of the whole by the Power of the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew tradition pauses for a moment of silence after each verse for an offering of gratitude.

Numbers 6:24-26

24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, to every Generation. AMEN

THE TRECENA OF REED/BEN: LIGHT THAT GUIDES US HOME

The “Tzolk’in Field Guide” is my gift to download that includes the Count of Days with the aspects for each Destiny Kin and highlights for a personal practice with each trecena. It’s designed as a companion for daily practice.

Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide. to download a free copy. Volume 1 covers the first two seasons of the Tzolk’in, and Volume 2 covers the 3rd and 4th to the end of the Tzolk’in round.

1 Reed/BEN is in the first season of the Tzolk’in round, found in Volume 1. There’s something more to see when you discern the Truth for yourself.

Also see Daykeeper Resources for calculators and calendar links, and the Spiritual Tools page for ways to add to cause for a higher effect.

13 Serpent/Chicchan (Cherokee, Serpent/DO’TSI) – Ascension, Day 13 of the  1 Reed/BEN trecena

Galactic Tone 13: Ascension; Thirteen assists us to go to the next higher step, propels us to try something new or to try again. Thirteen energy takes us over the next mountain just to see what is there. Thirteen carries the last success to the newest effort. Thirteen is a number associated with the Ascended Masters, creation, expansion, and manifestation.

Serpent/CHICCHAN: Movement and the creation of time. Sensual and dramatic, this sun sign embodies intense instinctual wisdom and creates a connection from Earth bound, to Heavenly aspirations. By sincere service to others, Serpent opens and expands its heart. Serpent aligns authority and the truth to bring justice that is quick and sure. Serpents are very adaptable, even fluid until trapped in a corner, and then they explode. Serpents, venomous temper poisons itself as well as others by creating resentful, suppressive and even destructive attitudes.

A GOOD DAY TO: Ask for flexibility and fluidity.

[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]