The number 8 is highly auspicious. If 1 and 7 are the beginning and the end, then 1 + 7 = 8, making 8 a number of completion or wholeness, much like the number 4. This is why there is some sort of ritual for almost every 8 day, and why some extremely traditional communities have a special local shrine dedicated to the number 8. Of course, 4 + 4 = 8, so the wholeness implied in the number 4 is doubled here, as if the wholeness of the fourfold universe were seen from the viewpoint of both polarities: night and day, light and darkness, sun and moon, yin and yang. The number 8 has been said by Maya teachers to represent the weaving of life, the thread or cord of time. It is also sometimes said that the Mayan symbol for 8, a bar with three dots over it, has a symbolic meaning, with the three dots on top representing humanity and day, and the bar underneath representing Mother Earth.
MANIK (KEJ) THE PILLARS OF THE UNIVERSE: Signifies the deer, and is the
nawal of all kinds of four-footed animals. It is also the
nawal of the Mayan religion and of the rainforest. This is the day of the
aj q’ijab or Mayan priests; it is power, authority, hierarchy, force, the four cardinal points. This is the
nawal of the four corners of the earth, and is sometimes said to have an association with the planet Saturn. Upon this day, we pray for harmony among one and all. This extends to the natural world around us as well as to other human beings; one gains great power and energy if one is able to spend this day in nature or in the wilderness.
(http://www.jaguarwisdom.org/blog/)
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Personality traits for those born on
Tone: 8 (Justice)
- First of the six cosmic tones
- Patterns
- Work
- Creativity
- Joy in what one does
- Resonance signal
- Electrical Pulse
- Justice
- Harmony
- Demonstration of balance realised as substance
Harmony and balance are the intent of Eight. Eights carefully weigh all evidence to reach a balance of justice. Eight is the power of organization demonstrated in the statement, As above, so below. Tone Eight people also tend to be more aware of patterns that exist in everything. From simplicity to infinity, the energy of Eight organizes all levels of creation. Some Eights are Neat Freaks. Tone Eight is the energy that gives creation a pattern through which to form and remain in place. People born on Tone Eight days are helping to hold harmony. Tone Eight is about patterns - Justice and balance.
Manik - West
Symbolism:
The Mayan name for this day,
Manik (mah-NEEK), does not translate easily and is, unfortunately, not useful as a clue to the symbolism of this day-sign. The glyph itself, which appears to be a hand in grasping position, is not suggestive of anything in particular either.
Personality:
The Manik type is peaceful, generous, cooperative, artistic and inspiring. While they are generally placid people, they can also be very bold in speaking up for what they feel to be right.
They can be mentally powerful and, as one would expect, are not easily convinced or swayed from their intellectual positions. Manik people need companionship.
For these natives, community and family are of great importance, but so is their freedom to follow their nomadic instincts. Manik is a sign of participation in the community. Those born under it are often deeply involved with family traditions, and in some cases, socio-political traditions.
Family or community based completely on these elements. Manik types are also very sensual, artistic, and even eccentric. Their aesthetic sense is usually highly developed, and they often dabble in one or other of the arts. Those born on this day-sign are very sensual and sexually inclined, yet are also quite intuitive and very sensitive to the needs and conerns of other beings.
Challenge:
To be free, independent and secure in relationships.
Solution:
To accept and be comfortable with their own individuality, no matter what strange characteristics it may entail. Manik
1-Ahau
Beneath the 1-Ahau surface personality lies a self that is romantic and attracted to a glamorous lifestyle. Such a person may find success in a life in fashion or as a performer or public personality. The greatest weakness of Ahau people is in matters of relationship. In this area they tend to be idealistic and can often make poor choices that lead to problems.
G-6 (West)
Persons born under this Lord seem to be self-controlled, practical, traditional, and markedly entrepreneurial.
They often create a self-sufficient kind of lifestyle or career and may be self-employed.
They have a strong desire to build things and are very hard workers. Their work is rarely of a solitary nature; more often than not, they deal directly with the public, perhaps as a consultant or counselor.
They take responsibility for themselves and are very self-reliant, but this makes other people less important for them in the process of achieving happiness.
They are strongly motivated by fame and worldly success, and they hold themselves to high standards of performance. They are driven to success in the world because they strive to be accepted by others. Their drive for independence and approval is part of a quest for self worth. This inner insecurity is their dark side, and they need to ask why they drive themselves so hard.
They are sensitive to the rhythms and nuances of life and may develop a special interest in and respect for the feminine side of life. Overall, however, their intentions are good and others recognize this fact. Mars and Saturn are often prominent in their charts, along with the sign Leo.
(http://xzone.com.au/maya/personality.php?YEAR=2011&MONTH=3&DAY=29)
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Tzolkin: 8 Kej Long Count: 12.19.18.4.7Kej symbolizes the day of man as the authority and guidance of the principal people. It is the strength and power the fate of humanity contains. Kej represents the four corners, the four pillars and the four cardinal points that were created from the beginning to sustain the force and energy of Earth, the moon and the stars. Constitutes the bearer of the Years, the bearer of Time. Kej is a day for delivery of service as mother and father, a day of the value of the rod of authority.
(http://mayancalendar2012.org/)
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Tone: 8 - Justice, Sun Sign: DEER (KIEJ*MANIK)
(1st Night of Universal cycle)
(http://www.mayanmajix.com/TZOLKIN/DT/DT.html)
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