The Trecena of Wisdom

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The Trecena of Wisdom Today we embark upon the journey of the 9th trecena, the Trecena of 1 Chicchan. Chicchan, the Serpent, embodies deep, instinctive wisdom and intelligence, but also profound, powerful emotion and energy that can cause great upheaval and change. We could say that could be good or bad. But we would presume too much: what for some is change that is unwelcome, for others it is heaven-sent. We of the human species tend to place value-relevant labels on events, people and situations; and in the realm of the sacred, things are never black and white. Things simply are. There is no judgment, no value placement, no assessment. The ideal is balance and one-ness, rather than quantity and volume (as in wealth, power, fame). That is where the sacred lies, and that is the challenge of the Serpent. Be open to lifelong learning, lifelong discovery, and lifelong impact. Remember, also, that with great power comes great responsibility. The more you know, the more you command, and thus the greater your responsibility to wear that power well and wisely. The greater your power, the more critical the need to live balanced and calm, so that those you impact may follow a steady path. There is a lovely saying in India… wisdom is not something you acquire, it is something you become. Happy Holidays from the MCP Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, whether you follow a faith, religion, cultural custom or none at all, this is a time of year for all of us to relax and nestle into the warmth and comfort of our families and loved ones, and, perhaps more importantly still, into the warmth and comfort of our own hearts and souls. All year long, we work, we care for others, we provide and we shelter, we nurture and we give. There is a time to nurture ourselves, to give and to care, for our needs and our desires, and that time should be every day. Have your sacred time not just during the holidays, but every day. The ancient Maya of course did not celebrate Christmas, as they had their own spirituality and their own calendar. Today, the living Maya’s holidays are a blend of Christian and Maya beliefs, keeping intact their traditional worship of and respect for the natural world. They have not lost their spiritual essence and their connection to nature, and neither should we. We are, and shall always be, one vast human family, nurtured by a beautiful blue planet turning timelessly through space. On behalf of all of us at the Mayan Calendar Portal, we wish you and your families and loved ones a blessed holiday and the best and brightest in health, joy and peace for the New Year. Thank you for your presence, your spirit, your energy and your continued friendship and support. You are what makes the Mayan Calendar Portal a true global family. We’ll see you again next Trecena, and in the Western calendar, next year!