The nawal of prosperity and vision combined with the number of stability should give some interesting properties to this day. -Mark Elmy
Day 4 of 13 in the E’ Trecena: Path of Self Discovery
4 (Kajib'): Stability • Solidity • Physical • Solar • Integral • Materialized • Form • Durable • Structure • Grounding • Security • Equilibrium • Natural
Pronunciation: “Kaheeb”
Tz’ikin: Fortune • Vision • Foresight • Revelation • Messenger • Communication • Prediction • Money • Love Relationships • Intuition • Dream • Liberty • Omen
Pronunciation: “Zeekeen”
Direction: East
Totems: Eagle, Quetzal, Condor
Energy Places: Mountains, Lakes, Highland Forests
Colors: Dark Blue, Light Blue, White
Body Parts: Eyes
Yucatec: Men
Mexica: Cuauhtli
Tz’ikin Glyph: The glyph symbolizes and eagle’s head. The top part is bald, and the vertical lines are the feathers on the back of the head. –Carlos Barrios
Tz’ikin: Tz’ikin is the far-seeing Eagle, the great bird that soars far above the highest peaks of mountains and pyramids, high above the din of mankind, where only sacred silence and the breath of winds reign.
Sweeping across vast stretches of sky on broad, powerful wings, Tz’ikin enters the dreams of men and women to impart important messages and revelations.
Made of legend, his breadth and acuity of vision surpasses that of any other living thing, and this is why this day sign embodies vision, clarity, perception, and profound understanding. –Brigitte Rasine
Diana’s Observations:
Tz’ikin, the nawal of vision, fortune, and well-being, stabilizes with the balancing nature of Power 4 today. Represented by the far-seeing eagle, Tz’ikin brings forth visionary messages touching the realms of love, finances, and business. Guided by 4’s energy—offering stability, patience, and resilience—this is a day to ground visions of true wealth and well-being through practicality and strategic balance.
Within the reorienting and self-discovery themes of the E’ Trecena, this day invites us to focus our attention on creating improvements and restoring balance along our path—whether in relationships, finances, trade, or vocation. Heightened attunement to the omens and visions of Tz’ikin may also call for moments of stillness to restore and renew mind and body. In any case, 4's grounded, stabilizing tone, united with Tz'ikin's foresight, guides a harmonious and purposeful way forward.
The convergence of Tz’ikin and 4 brings a key lesson on the path of destiny—receiving vision, luck, and sacred messages is just the beginning. It’s the energy of 4 that grounds these gifts, reminding us that strong foundations and steady commitment are what turn inspiration into reality. What comes through Tz’ikin’s spirit-sent sight asks to be nurtured and realized through tangible effort, patience, and the practice of living with heart and integrity.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Noticing dreams and signs; implementing insights; manifesting dreams and visions; applying knowledge; business planning; seeing the whole picture; collaborative projects; improving relationships; trying new approaches; building foundations; strategizing; establishing structures; securing assets or investments; recognizing opportunities; forecasts; divination; focus on prosperity and growth of wealth; effective communication; eye care
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Eagle Spirit Animal:
The eagle is associated with power, vision, and connection to the Great Spirit in many indigenous traditions. Eagle symbolizes courage, wisdom, and spiritual strength.
The eagle has incredible powers of concentration. Its animal spirit invites focus on goals and on the important things in life. It encourages one to not allow distractions to cloud intentions moving forward. If there’s an idea in mind or a project in progress, it will help one stay on course and complete the task in hand.
Spreading its wings across the boundless sky, the eagle embodies far-reaching sight. With the eagle as a spirit guide, one can gain the gift of visionary perception, both near and distant.
The eagle totem symbolizes rebirth; a call for renewal and bold reinvention with fierce determination. At life's crossroads, amidst change and new perspectives, it guides one toward profound personal and spiritual growth.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
4 Tz’ikin:
When flying high, the bird can see the way ahead. It can perceive this new path stretching out ahead of us. We are only on the fourth day of this trecena of E’, the new path that we are taking.Today allows us to envision the path ahead. When we have foresight of both the challenges and the benefits of the path, we can take appropriate action. Appropriate action then leads to prosperity.
Combining these properties with the physical stability of the number 4, it becomes obvious that manifesting your vision into the physical today is likely to bring success.It should also be noted that the power of creativity through words is highlighted on Tz’ikin days, these are days to watch your speech and be aware of what you are asking for. –Mark Elmy
4 Tz’ikin:
In the moment of our creation, as our eyes fluttered open and our pupils adjusted to the light, our soul saw a world anew. During our explorations, caressing the earth with every small step, everything seemed to be unknown yet so beautiful. A drop of water or a leaf pirouetting as it danced in the wind was magical. Slowly, as the earth became more and more familiar, we shut down our vision.There are some people who were born without sight, and there are others who personally choose to be blind. During Tz’ikin it is important to ask the question: what did I really see today?
We were gifted with the vision of an eagle, so complete that it can have a panoramic sight, yet zoom in on the details. In this modernity, we lost the practice of truly seeing the world around us. Let us reconnect with this value today. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What visions or messages are coming to me today, and how can I nurture them through practical action and patience?
In what areas of my life can I anchor inspiration into tangible improvements and balance?