A Lion’s Gate long ago. Sky & Telescope
The Opening of the Lion’s Gate, 07/28/2026
The heliacal rising of Sirius is the annual first pre-dawn moment when Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, becomes briefly visible just above the eastern horizon before being washed out by the rising sun. This event occurs annually in late summer and historically served as a critical seasonal marker for ancient civilizations. (Wikipedia: Heliacal Rising)
Historical Significance
- Ancient Egypt: Marked the upcoming annual flooding of the Nile River and served as the first day of their civil calendar year.
- Ancient Greece and Rome: Associated with the hottest days of the year, giving birth to the phrase “dog days of summer” because Sirius sits in the constellation Canis Major (the Greater Dog). (Sky & Telescope: A Real Scorcher! — Sirius At Heliacal Rising)
- Göbekli Tepe: The oldest known temple, frames the Dog Star, Sirius. The site is a Neolithic archaeological site in Upper Mesopotamia (al-Jazira) in modern-day Turkey.
Göbekli Tepe, the oldest known temple, frames the Dog Star, Sirius.
The settlement of Göbekli Tepe was inhabited from around 9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE. It is known for its large circular structures that contain large stone pillars – among the world’s oldest known megaliths. (Wikipedia: Göbekli Tepe)
A Synchronicity of Time
UXMAL Pyramid of the Magician
In 2026, Sirius reaches its peak position in synchronicity with the Highest Climb of Love by the Mayan Calendar. The Holy Day, 9 Monkey/CHUEN, is the Initiation of the Mayan priestess that marks a marriage between the Heart of Earth and the Heart of Sky. The symbolism relates to the Bride of Christ joined with the Father in Heaven.
The Pyramid of the Magician in UXMAL represents the feminine aspect of Mother Earth. It’s elliptical base is proportionate to Earth’s orbit. The name relates to a legend that the pyramid was built overnight by a celestial being born of a Human Mother to prove he was the greatest of all Kings.
UXMAL is the site of the nunnery referred to as the Divine Cosmic University. Divine Wisdom was offered from Above. Some believe it was built by the ancient ones of Atlantis, while others give credit to Ancient Aliens. Both symbolize a Source of Enlightenment lost to ancient history. The Lord’s offering of the Holy Spirit is the True source of all Divine Wisdom. The climb to the top is an Act of Faith.
The Timing
The Lion’s Gate alignment is an annual spiritual event featuring the heliacal rising of the star Sirius with the Sun in Leo. It runs from July 28 to August 12, peaking on August 8.
Sirius was referred to as the “Sun of our Heart”. Dog/OC is the “God of Unconditional Love” that gathers all souls to heaven. The Heavenly Sign of the Son of God is Venus, now rising as the Evening Star in the trecena of Night/AKBAL. AKBAL is the Dark Night — a breakdown that leads to a Divine Breakthrough.
The meaning of the Time was significant to our Ancient Ancestors — important enough to be marked by the oldest known megalith on Earth.
Earth resides near its perfect Aphelion. In its farthest distance from the Sun, the Earth stands up straight in alignment with its Northern Pole of Positive Polarity. From Earth’s view from the farthest distance we are offered the Big Picture of the Sun — the Source and Substance of all Life on Earth.
UXMAL: The Highest Climb to Holy Ground
By tradition, we are called to stand in our most Positive Position of Faith. The distant position also reveals the greatest extremes of Darkness. Our Faith is tested. If we place our Trust in the Lord, we cannot fail. We must, in the Light that leads to the Harvest Moon. The Seeds we sowed in Spring are given the greatest boost of Light to grow as the Central Sun of the Milky Way galaxy, behind our Solar Sun, catches the edge of Earth’s atmosphere to cast the Unseen Light around the world.
Mystical experiences are possible in the trecena of Night/AKBAL. The “Dreamer who believes in his Dream” speaks to us as a Voice in our Dreams.
1 Corinthians 2:10-12 KJV
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
There is a Time for every purpose. The Lion’s Gate is the Time to Know what can only be shared by the Holy Spirit.
The Ascension of the Night/AKBAL trecena occurs on August 5, 2026. 13 Eagle/MEN offers a Vision of the Future. What follows is 1 Wisdom/CIB, the beginning of the 4th Season of Human’s Calendar. 08/08 falls on the first Day of Movement, 3 Flint/ETZNAB — the symbol of the Unexpected Truth that descends like a thunderbolt, revealing the hidden Truth that sweeps away the obstacles of the past. We move forward through the Lion’s Gate on August 12, 2026. The end is 7 Wind/IK, the 7 symbol of Creation and Wind/IK the Power of the Word to reach its end.
Genesis 1:14-19
14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16 God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. 17 God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, 18 to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.
The Day the Lion’s Gate closes (August 12, 2026, 7 Wind/IK) offers three heavenly signs.
August 12, 2026 is being called the Biggest Skywatching Day of the Year. Three signs include six planets that align before sunrise, a solar eclipse, and a moonless Night when Perseid meteor showers peak after dark.
Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus Saturn, and Neptune are aligned on the Earth-facing side of a major Solar event. Eclipses mark the end and beginning of a new cycle of Solar Light. Earth makes the 7th planet. In the Darkness of the New Moon, August 12, 2026, dozens of bright colorful Perseid meteors fly across the sky.
Signs are given for those with the eyes to see. Signs from God aren’t true, unless they mean something to you. We’re not supposed to turn to another Human Being to hear the Creator speak — that’s “divination”.
There is a Time for every purpose. The Lion’s Gate is the Time to Know what can only be shared by the Holy Spirit. Isn’t it the Time we’ve been praying for? If the Sign means something to you, stand in Faith that God’s Love offered the Truth and the Way.
Offer prayers of Intercession for one another. God’s Dream is to gather all souls to heaven. Pray for your enemies, just the same. Pray for all living things on Earth – and Remember Jackie, too.
love, in lak’ech, “i am another you”
Debra
THE TRECENA OF NIGHT/AKBAL: THE LIGHT BEYOND THE VEIL
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
5 Deer/MANIK (man ‘eek), Cherokee Deer Ahwu’sdi, Destiny Kin 187, Position 7
July 28, 2026, 07/28/2026; Times Before: 11/10/2025, 02/23/2025, 09/22/2023
Psalm 23:4 KJV
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Deer/MANIK guides us to be Vigilant in our prayers and to meet the Lord at the alter of a Sanctuary within in Humility and Thanksgiving – Every Day. Tone 5 marks the Intention of Empowerment.
THE TRECENA OF NIGHT/AKBAL: THE LORD’S DREAM IS TRUE
Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide Page for the “Tzolk’in Field Guide: A Daily Practice for Personal Discernment.” My gift for the Tzolk’in round offers an overview for each 13-day trecena and the aspects of each day of the Tzolk’in round. The page also offers a link to resources for your own practice of counting the days to conceive your own discernment of the Meaning of Time.
The Night/AKBAL trecena is found at the end of the 3rd Season of the Tzolk’in Guide:
VOLUME 2: Tzolk’in Seasons 3 and 4 (PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 20, 2020)
NOTE: If you haven’t kept a Journal of your Count of Days, you can look for the Synchronicity of Time in the major experiences of your life.
5 Deer/MANIK (Hand), Cherokee Deer/Ahwu’sdi – Day 5 of 13 of the 1 Night/AKBAL trecena.
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Free Tzolk’in Date Calculator preserved on MayanMajix.com
Galactic Tone 5: Empowerment. At the center of the cube we find Five. Five is an intelligent, organizing force which manages communications and materials, knowledge and application. Fives are natural networkers who gather what is needed. These persons can probe directly to the core of any situation making them excellent investigators.
Deer/MANIK (Hand): Deer are spirit tools. Silence itself is a spiritual experience for Deer. For Deer life is a pilgrimage. Deer are dominant persons who defend the people and will make sacrifices for others. The spirit of Deer upholds the pillars of the four directions. With the power inherent in the number four, Deer pushes away bad influences or negative energies. Skill and quality of work are very important to Deer. They are presented with tools for every task in life and it is with these that they are able to rise above limitations. Deer has a habit of keeping every tool it has ever used. This leads to clutter and indecision, loss and procrastination. When confronted with promises not kept, Deer becomes stubborn, manipulative and evasive.
A GOOD DAY TO: Be of service to others.
Cherokee, Deer/Ahwu’sdi: Symbolized by Constellation Galagina, the Stag, known as Taurus, the Bull. It does not include the Pleiades and Hyades clusters which in Cherokee are viewed as separate. To feed, gatherers of food and supplies, they enjoy rituals, ceremonials, feasts, the souls of hospitality, sociability. Freedom versus security issues often inspire leadership and unique solutions. Combined with artistic and inspiring energies in harmony with lunar cycles, they nourish the clans. Ability to create harmonic resonance.
[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]
