3 Kan: Effects of Power Dynamics, Discerning Nuance

Energy of the Day for February 21, 2025

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Today may prove to be an excellent day for introspective searching, finding and listening to your inner wisdom. –Mark Elmy

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Kan: Quetzalcoatl, Life Force, Vitality, Agility, Transmutation, Evolution, Dynamic Changes, Strength, Power, Sexual Energy, Physical Movement, DNA
Pronunciation: “Kahn”
Totem: Snake, Feathered Serpent
Energy Places: Beaches, Mountains, Starry Nights
Colors: Green, Red
Body Parts: Nervous System, Spine, Genitalia

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3 (Oxib’): Effect • Results • Consequence • Fruits • Offspring • Risk • Fear • Doubt • Obstacles • Insecurity • Consequences • Home & Hearth

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Kan Glyph: The glyph signifies the serpent. The drawing in the upper left is the one who has snakes painted on his back, as are the dots. This is seen in every representation of Kukulkan, or Q’uq’umatz. –Carlos Barrios

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Kan: Associated with the mystical Feathered Serpent, Kukulkan or Quetzalcoatl, it is one of the most powerful day signs in the Cholq’ij.

As the Regent of the Sky and the Ruler of Time, Kan symbolizes the transformation of time, transcendence, peace, spiritual development and human evolution, and represents those predestined for spiritual vocations.

Yet it is also the lord of all material things and represents the concepts of work, autonomy, precaution, power, law, intelligence, and justice. As the nawal of education and training, it signifies the power that learning imparts to individuals and communities.

[Kan] embodies a powerful connection with the inner fire, called koyopa among the Maya and kundalini in Eastern traditions. –Brigitte Rasine

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Diana’s Observations:

Today's nawal of Kan, embodying wisdom, power, and evolution, intertwines with the consequential qualities of number 3, illuminating the effects and results of how we channel our vital energy and wield our power. Within the polarized, dual teachings of the Aq'ab'al Trecena, today's circumstances may reveal distortions in how we exert influence over others or allow ourselves to be seduced or controlled by others.

In its most positive aspect, Kan's wisdom may catalyze breakthroughs of internal and external obstacles with serpentine intelligence and agility, cultivating lasting transformation. Conversely, its shadow aspect cautions that impulsive or forceful actions born of anger or vengefulness can trigger upheavals and inflict irreparable damage on relationships and situations.

Aq'ab'al's teachings guide us to seek nuance in every polarized encounter, illuminating the wisdom that emerges from understanding and skillfully navigating the intricate laws of duality. Today's 3 Kan amplifies our capacity to intervene in and harmonize opposites.

Kan also symbolizes the alchemical transformation of knowledge into wisdom, inviting us to pierce the veil of illusions, deception, and conditioning. Coupled with the unstable yet risk-taking energy of 3, today's journey may guide us to transcend deceptions, shedding the old skins of limitation, outdated belief systems, and self-deceptive patterns.

This day builds upon yesterday's shadow work of 2 K'at, compelling us to further shed habits, attachments, and relational entanglements that no longer align with our evolutionary path. The overarching influence of Aq'ab'al reminds us of the light inherent in every challenging circumstance, revealing how obstacles can redirect us towards new possibilities and renewed states of being, transmuting adversity into wisdom.

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Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:

3 Kan
The nawal Kan, combines with the number 3 to create a possibly challenging day when it comes to issues of power and wisdom. However, the correct application of these may bring benefits.

It may be a day on which big decisions are best avoided, your wisdom may be obscured. This is certainly not a day to attempt to use power to push through any obstacles, even if it worked, the consequences may be undesirable.

You may start to see behind any hypnotic facades that have been projected towards you by those trying to deceive you or hold power over you.

A positive way to work with the energy of this day may be to direct the power and wisdom of Kan internally, both towards the home of your body and the home of your soul. –Mark Elmy

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3 Kan
The energies of this day remind us that while reaching our dreams can sometimes feel scary or risky, the greatest rewards usually come from daring to walk our own path, to persevere in achieving our dreams, for life is so short that we should have the courage to take action and do the things that are born from our heart.

When we clearly define what we want to accomplish and we pursue it with all our energy by taking action, by creating, we will realize that we have an unstoppable power within us. –Denise Barrios

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Snake Spirit Animal:

“Transformation”, “Guidance in spiritual journeys”, “Healing”, “Life force”, “Strengthening of Inner Power”

The Kundalini, Ouroboros, the Aztec Quetalcoatl, and a myriad of snake deities symbolize the creation of the inner and outer cosmos in numerous cultures.

Receiving snake medicine is akin to receiving an invitation to embark as the winds of change approach. “Bon Voyage” says the cosmos as you enter into an experience that shifts your course.

From external environment and relationships all the way up to awareness level, there is potential for change. With change comes letting go, so prepare yourself with one of the sagest of practices: detachment.

Through snake medicine, you are gently informed that soon you’ll be riding the wave of transformation so be aware and enjoy. Letting go allows fresh currents to push new creation towards you. –Brynja Magnusson

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What 'skin' of outdated beliefs or self-imposed limitations am I shedding, and how is this process revealing new potentials? Where in my life am I experiencing the consequences of wielding power, and how can I bring more nuance and balance to these situations?

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