Trecena of Q'anil: Planting the Seed, Nurturing Growth
Energy Theme for April 25th - May 7th, 2025
Day 1 of 13 in the Q’anil Trecena: Planting the Seed, Nurturing Growth
1 (Jun): Beginning • Unity • Purity • Thought • Vision • Intention • Individual • Creation • Strength • Openings • Will • Resoluteness of Character • Action
Pronunciation: “Hoon”
Q’anil: Seed • Beginning • Fertility • Intention • Creation • Sowing • Results • Fruition • Harvest • Achievement • Gestation Cycles • Projects • Harmony • Understanding • Sensual • Procreation • Children • Regeneration • Venus
Pronunciation: “Kahneel”
Direction: West
Totems: Rabbit
Energy Places: Forests, Rivers, Lakes, Highlands
Colors: Green, Brown
Body Parts: Genitalia, Sperm, Eggs
Yucatec: Lamat
Mexica: Tochtli
Q’anil Glyph: The glyph represents a perforation upon the earth with the Tixjob, that is used to separate the earth to deposit the seeds. The four seeds that represent the four colors of corn and the four races of humanity: red, black, white, yellow. –Denise Barrios
Q’anil signifies the seed and its full spectrum of potential—the cyclical, creative forces of Nature. It is the bearer of life: the semen of man and animals, and the seeds of all plants and foods. Its essence carries the possibility of growth, nourishment, and abundance through intention, procreation, germination, regeneration, and the continuation of species.
From the seeds we bless, sow, and nurture comes the harvest—the fruits of our labor.
Rooted in the Earth, Q’anil encompasses the four seasons and the natural cycles that sustain life. It connects us to our own cycles and growth as humans, highlighting the link between intention and productivity: sprouting, blooming, and manifesting into reality.
Carrying the golden light of abundance, Q’anil also signifies the rewards of hard work, celebration, and sharing the fruits of harmony. –Diana P.
1 Q’anil
Today is Jun (1) Q’anil, kicking off a new Trecena (13-Day cycle theme) .
1 is birth and beginnings.
This 13-day cycle of Q’anil is an auspicious time to set intentions, plant ideas, and begin new projects, as its energy makes all things fertile and ready to blossom. Fittingly, Q’anil is also the day sign for pregnant women or those who plan to become pregnant, highlighting themes of fertility and new life.
Q’anil teaches patience and the importance of nurturing growth with care and steady effort. This is a period to be gentle with ourselves and honor the process, allowing ideas, projects, or negotiations to unfold organically and come to full fruition.
As these efforts mature into tangible results and achievements, Q’anil encourages us to celebrate beauty and abundance—while reminding us to practice moderation, as its influence can also lead to excess or overindulgence. This cycle also invites reflection on what it means to live joyfully and appreciate the richness of our present reality. Whether planting physical, spiritual, or emotional seeds, Q’anil’s energy helps bring them to their fullest, most radiant maturity.
–Diana P.
Q’anil Mesoamerican Mythos:
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"Q'anil is rich with abundance. In the Aztec version of the Sacred Calendar, the totem animal for the day sign Q'anil was a rabbit, a common symbol of fertility.
The rabbit associated with this day sign was known in the Aztec myth as "the rabbit in the moon", for he was the servant of the Aztec Moon Goddess, she who invented alcoholic drinks.
The rabbit mixes up the liquor; sometimes Q'anil is abundant to the point of excess. The Mayan Moon Goddess Ix Chel is also frequently depicted with a rabbit as a companion."
"Q'anil is also said to have an association with the planet Venus, for during the Classic Period and in the Post-Classic codices of the Yucatan, the Q'anil symbol also signifies Venus.
The codices make it clear that the rising and setting times of Venus were an important indicator of agricultural cycles and rainfall to the ancient Maya.
—Kenneth Johnson
Rabbit Spirit Animal:
The rabbit spirit animal carries many complex meanings. It is associated with fear because of the rabbit’s timid nature, but also with fertility and creativity.
Rabbits rely on their wits and observational skills to avoid danger. People who identify with the rabbit power animal are often clever and creative, using their intelligence and skill to solve problems that others cannot.
The rabbit totem can also appear as a reminder to avoid neglecting your creative side. If you have let creative projects lapse, it may be time to pick them back up again or find a new one.
Rabbits tend to move in quick, unpredictable ways. They zigzag and dart off suddenly in unexpected directions. The rabbit power animal can be a reminder that a little spontaneity in life is a good thing. –spiritanimal.info
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What intentions am I planting today, and what initial steps will I take to nurture them toward a bountiful harvest?
How can I better recognize and align with the natural rhythms of my life, creating the conditions for a more abundant unfolding of my potential?