Galatians 4:9
9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
When we were lost and heavy laden, God gathered us in to save us from our bondage to the world. When we’re relieved of our suffering we face a new temptation. Will we carry on in a new way? Will we still kneel to the One who saved us?
THE TRECENA OF OFFERING/MULUC
5 Reed/BEN
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.
Reed/BEN: Reed persons are the spiritual essence, protectors and guiding light for family and home. They are competent speakers who will take up a cause. Very tough and analytical, Reeds endeaver to bring peace, harmony, and order to all of their relations. Reeds are blessed with great skill at negotiations and consoling which are very often put to the test. Although Reeds need a log of appreciation, many have a marriage or business problems because of inflexible views and high expectations, which erode affinity. The lesson of Reed is to be like a garden hose, not a steel pipe.
Cherokee, Reed I’hya: Symbol-Reed is the Earth, reflection of the Star Chaga of Pollux. Reed made up the Magician Twins who led the journey to bring back to life the daughter of the Sun. The Casket is Gemini. Energy for Intellectual minds, creation, re-creation, new directions, breaking the ties that bind. A trailblazer and leader. From the East, direction of success and happiness, no matter what route is taken, always ending up in the Light.
See the 13-Day Trecena Guide if you’re following along with the trecena.
Daykeeper’s Journal:
The Tzolk’in is the sacred calendar of creation. The 13 Galactic Tones guide us through a process. At step 1 we are guided by inspiration from Spirit to choose an idea or intention that we would desire to bring to life. The following Tones illustrate a sequence of steps for our accomplishment. The Day Sign provides us with a role model – an example of a perspective or an approach that we can follow.
At 5 Reed/BEN, Tone 5 presents the time for our empowerment. Empowerment is defined as an accomplished state of self-responsibility and self-determination. Reed/BEN shows us that the way to be empowered is by seeking our connection to Spirit. All our needs are satisfied as we present them to the Creator through our prayers and offerings. When we know the Truth that Spirit may provide our every need, we will gain a new confidence. We must learn by doing. It is our own responsibility to seek the power of Spirit.
To all my relations, may I be grateful that I never have to walk alone, and that a way to be connected to Spirit is always present and available. When I choose to seek that connection and surrender my own will to the Creator, I am empowered by the Truth that I am given everything I need.
In lak’ech, I am another you
Jaguar Woman, 9 Eagle/MEN
11 Reed/BEN
Galactic Tone 11: Resolution; 11 assists every new thing to find its place in the universe in the process of ‘fitting in.’ some modifications must occur. Eleven is the energy of dynamic actions facilitating change, simplification and improvement.
Reed/BEN: Reed persons are the spiritual essence, protectors and guiding light for family and home. They are competent speakers who will take up a cause. Very tough and analytical, Reeds endeaver to bring peace, harmony, and order to all of their relations. Reeds are blessed with great skill at negotiations and consoling which are very often put to the test. Although Reeds need a lot of appreciation, many have marriage or business problems because of inflexible views and high expectations, which erode affinity. The lesson of Reed is to be like a garden hose, not a steel pipe.
Cherokee, Reed I’hya: Symbol-Reed is the Earth, reflection of the Star Chaga of Pollux. Reed made up the Magician Twins who led the journey to bring back to life the daughter of the Sun. The Casket is Gemini. Energy for Intellectual minds, creation, re-creation, new directions, breaking the ties that bind. A trailblazer and leader. From the East, direction of success and happiness, no matter what route is taken, always ending up in the Light.
We are making a journey through the 13-day trecena of Night/AKBAL. Each day leads through a passage of darkness and the unknown where all potential lies. Through this cycle we may be opened to the highest source of inspiration and guidance, our connection to Spirit.
Spirit is the still small voice within from which we can draw the Truths that sustain us and show the way. Spirit is the Sacred Fire at the altar within.
From the symbology of the glyph, the vertical lines at the top illustrate the nourishment coming down from the sun. The vertical lines at the bottom represent the reeds or cane plants. In Native American teachings, the reed represents the hollow tube through which Spirit descends to the people. The horizontal line is the altar and the cross woven lines depict the reed mat, used for kneeling in front of the altar.
We make our connection by kneeling at the altar of our own Spirit. Here in the silence we have a direct correspondence with Spirit of the Heavenly realms. When we come forward in humility seeking the highest good of all, we are opened to inspiration beyond the limits of our own dreams.
The Night/Akbal trecena is guiding us to see our unlimited potential. At Tone 11 we are encouraged to seek clarity from what we have experienced, as Reed/BEN opens the channel to Spirit. Through our connection to Spirit we are offered a new understanding of our unlimited potential to prepare us for our next journey.
To all my relations, may we be ever grateful for the freedom to choose our own paths. May I be open to hear the guidance from Spirit that leads me forward to the path of my true life’s purpose.
in lak’ech, i am another you,
Jaguar Woman, 9 Eagle/MEN
P.S. (Personal Synchronicities)
I responded to a delayed Thanksgiving text message on my phone. I received a response back, saying it was Kmart who was in possession of the lost phone. I had no way to reach my friend 2,000 miles away in Tucson. I emailed a mutual friend in Mexico, who knew other mutual friends on facebook. She was able to track down the friend’s sister who called her son who lives nearby. She still doesn’t know it, but a long line of connections are in process of returning her phone from a text that was sent to Washington state.
