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In the tonalpohualli, the sacred Aztec calendar, Friday May 15, 2026 is:

Tonalli:

day

Chicunahui Acatl

9 - Acatl (reed)

Trecena:

13-day period

Ce Coatl

Coatl (snake)

Xihuitl:

solar year

Ce Tochtli

1 - Tochtli (rabbit)


Yoaltecuhtli:

Lord of the Night

Mictlantecuhtli

Xiuhpohualli:

365-day calendar

5 - Ochpaniztli (XI)

Long Count:

Mayan calendar

13.0.13.10.13

(Correlation: Alfonso Caso - Nicholson's veintena alignment [adjust])

The significance of this day

Day Acatl (Reed, known as Ben in Maya) is governed by Tezcatlipoca as its provider of tonalli (Shadow Soul) life energy. Acatl is the scepter of authority which is, paradoxically, hollow. It is a day when the arrows of fate fall from the sky like lightningbolts. A good day to seek justice, a bad day to act against others.

The thirteen day period (trecena) that starts with day 1-Coatl (Snake) is ruled by Xiuhtecuhtli, Lord of the Year, the ancient god of fire who stands at the center. The 13 days of this trecena are governed by the forces that have created a power vacuum in the situation. The throne is empty and the rightful heir must struggle with all the pretenders who would claim it. These are 13 days of conflict, intrigues and unexpected developments. The throne will fall to the one who has laid the groundwork, built the alliances and is favored by the timing of events beyond any one person's control. This time will come again: those who are not prepared should bide their time; those who hold the throne should beware. These are good days to act out of strength, bad days to rely on the strength of others.

Aztec facts

Aztecs named a newborn child after its day (tonalli) of birth. The elemental forces ruling over that day strongly characterize a person and its destiny.

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