Lamat, Uac, Akb’al

As the gears in the cosmic calendar turn and churn the fabric of time and space, we move into the Day sign Lamat. As the universe’s mechanism causes our Sun 🌞 to rise we transition into the 6th day (Uac) of this Akb'al Trecena (13 day cycle).

As the gears in the Tzolk'in turn we encounter a day sign known as Lamat (Yucatec) or Q'anil (K'iche), which resonates with growth and abundance. This day sign embodies the essence of life’s cycles, much like a field rich with potential where every seed holds the promise of a harvest. Lamat nurtures and sustains, carrying codes for all living things, and reflects not just physical but spiritual and emotional fulfillment, symbolized by corn—a sacred plant representing sustenance, heritage, and the cycles of nature.

Lamat's significance transcends the physical realm, serving as a channel for Love, wisdom, and ancestral knowledge. It connects us to our roots, acting as a living library preserving universal memory. In the natural world, Lamat is the guardian of seeds and fertility, embodying the four sacred corn colors: yellow, white, red, and black. These colors represent not only the diversity of corn but also the Tzolk'in’s twenty day signs, the four cardinal directions, and the four races of humanity, capturing the interconnectedness of all life.

This day sign is linked to the rabbit, a universal symbol of fertility and growth. Lamat aligns to the mystery of the South and the color Yellow. Lamat days are ideal for planting seeds of both crops and new ideas, believed to be infused with positive energy. Embracing Lamat’s influence invites us to nurture our potential and trust in nature’s cycles of growth and abundance, offering a vision of wholeness and connection to ancestral wisdom and the rhythms of the earth.

Uac/ Wakib

The Number 6

In Maya cosmology, the number Six (Uac in Yucatec Maya, Wakib' in K'iche' Maya) represents stability and is deeply connected to family life within the Tzolk'in calendar. Family stability relies on health, understanding, work, friendship, possessions, and a balance of actions, with each element influencing the others. Disruptions in any area, such as job loss or conflicts, can affect the entire family and its ties with the community.

Six also holds cosmic significance, symbolizing the World Tree, the axis connecting earthly and celestial realms. This sacred center, honored at the hill Paclom in Momostenango, Guatemala, represents the universe’s balance. Associated with Chac, the Lightning God, Six embodies divine energy and transformative power, linking earthly stability with spiritual forces.

Those born on days aligned with Six are practical and solution-focused, reflecting the grounded nature of this number. Overall, Six serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness that sustains family life and the broader cosmic order, emphasizing harmony across all levels of existence.

Guardian of the 6th Day

Mictlantecuhtli governs the Sixth Day of the Trecena and embodies the Number Six within the Tzolk’in, referred to as Uac in Yucatec Maya and Wakib’ in K’iche’ Maya. As the Aztec lord of death, he commands Mictlan, the shadowy realm of the dead, alongside his partner, Mictecacihuatl. Portrayed as a skeletal figure adorned with traditional death imagery, his essence represents not just mortality but the transformative nature of existence. Despite his immense authority over the Land of the Dead, tales recount how his calculated demeanor has been exploited by gods who manipulate his rigid adherence to order, highlighting a dynamic complexity in his role as both guardian and challenger within Aztec mythology.

The cosmic date is, Uac (6), the day sign is Lamat of this Akb’al Trecena, or in Gregorian terms, February 24th 2025.

Again I ask, what would the OG Daykeepers advise today as the energies of the Akb’al trecena intertwines with the energies of the Lamat Day sign and the number Uac (6) tone?

Today’s energy calls us to honor the quiet power of beginnings. The Akb’al trecena, with its essence of darkness and the unknown, invites us to sit with the mysteries of our own potential. It is in the stillness of night, when the world rests and the noise fades, that our ancestors believed true vision emerges. Lamat shines as a guiding light within this darkness, symbolizing fertility and abundance—not only of the physical world but of the spirit, mind, and heart. The Uac tone brings balance, urging us to find harmony between action and patience, to recognize when to plant and when to nurture.

An ancestor might tell us that today is not a time for haste but for thoughtful cultivation. They might remind us that in the rich, dark soil of Akb’al, seeds do not rush to the surface but gather strength beneath it. Lamat’s energy is the promise that those seeds, whether they are ideas, relationships, or dreams, hold the potential to flourish beyond our expectations if we tend to them with love and intention. The wisdom of Uac teaches us to walk in rhythm with life, neither pushing too hard nor retreating too far, finding that sweet spot where growth feels natural and true.

They might advise us to use the night as a sanctuary, a place to connect with our deeper selves. Listen to the whispers of your spirit, they might say, for within those whispers are the blueprints of your path forward. Engage with your dreams, both the visions you have while asleep and the aspirations that light up your waking hours. Trust that what you nurture in this quiet, fertile space will emerge into the light when the time is right, vibrant and ready to thrive.

Reflection of the Day

Looking back at my life, I see my beginnings mirrored in the quiet, overlooked journey of a seed buried beneath the surface. My early years were shrouded in darkness—a fertile yet harsh environment where family trauma, gang violence, and rampant drug use, particularly methamphetamine, were everyday realities. I was initiated into this drug at an age when innocence should have prevailed. Selling and using it became my norm, and its relentless grip on my mind and spirit led me into a labyrinth of sleepless nights and shadowed visions. I’d stay awake for five, sometimes six days straight, teetering on the edge of reality, haunted by “shadow people” and drowning in paranoia. Even then, as meth tightened its hold, life presented me with a glimpse of light through LSD, a substance that, unlike meth, seemed to pull me toward the edge of a much-needed awakening.

Escaping methamphetamine was like finding a crack in the darkness—just enough space to breathe. But the soil I was rooted in hadn’t changed. I still lived among the same influences, and soon, cocaine took meth’s place. This new addiction wrapped itself around me, not as viciously but with a deceptive sense of control. I sold it, used it, and the cycle continued. Alcohol and cocaine became my weekend companions, dragging me into sleepless binges and malnourished days. Paranoia hung over me like a storm cloud. I saw betrayal where there was none, peered through blinds expecting spies, and heard helicopters as if they were sent just for me. What began as a comforting escape had transformed into a trap, turning social interactions into a torturous and isolating experience.

These were my seedling years, spent absorbing the darkness, every experience pressing into me like roots into the earth. And then, rays of light broke through. First came Nancy, whose presence felt like the warmth of dawn. Then, Charlie, our dog, who became more than a pet—he was a catalyst for change. It was Charlie who ultimately led me away from selling and using cocaine. With Nancy, I explored the world of psychedelics, growing a small batch of mushrooms beneath her bed. We journeyed together, and these experiences unraveled the knots within me, offering glimpses of the bigger picture. Just as with meth and LSD, it was the introduction of psychedelics—substances whose very nature resists addiction—that shifted my path. Unlike the grip of hard drugs, psychedelics offer rapid tolerance and diminishing returns, naturally encouraging space and integration. It’s in those pauses, in the stepping away, that the real work begins—the work of healing, of learning, of becoming.

I consider myself fortunate to have broken free from those chains. My heart breaks for those still caught up in addiction, trapped in cycles of paranoia, cognitive fog, and the fragmentation of relationships. From my experience, I know that true change can only come when the individual is ready. Love was my way out, but not everyone has had the chance to recognize love in its true form. Trauma, especially when embedded in childhood, creates a veil through which love can seem unrecognizable.

For those who struggle, it’s okay to extend a hand—to try once, even twice—but it is also okay to step back when toxicity continues to surface. We must guard our own peace, for our well-being is the soil from which our future grows.

Today, as I reflect on the energies of Lamat, Uac, and Akb’al, I see myself still as a sproutling, no longer lost in the dark. I am reaching toward the light, growing. I hope that my story, these roots of struggle and the leaves of healing, might serve as a signpost for anyone wandering through their own shadows. There is always a path forward, and sometimes, the journey through the night is what prepares us to embrace the dawn.

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