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Kan

Meaning

The yellow horizon, respect, wisdom, the cycle of time, authority, justice, truth.

Color

Green, red

Interpretation

Symbolizes the force of the universe, the heat of Kan, the Q’uq’ Kumatz that appeared on the horizon and, when rising, connected the earth with the sky, manifesting the existence of the Heart of the Sky, Heart of the Earth. Kan represents movement, creator and shaper of the universe, human evolution, spiritual development, justice, truth, intelligence, and peace. Kan is a sign of wealth that multiplies good things. It also symbolizes agility, the wisdom of elders, integration, and gathering. It represents sincerity, balance, power, and authority. It is a very strong day.

Characteristics

People born on the day of Kan were conceived on the day of No’j, and their destiny will be governed by the day of Aj. If connected with the Ajq’ij, they are called to be authority figures. They are good at applying justice, performing healing, and can become an Ajq’ij.

Positive Characteristics:

Wise, sincere, intelligent, a leader, intuitive.

Negative Characteristics:

Angry, resentful, opportunistic, and treacherous.

Medical Characteristics:

Their health is strong and true, though strong emotions can cause pain and suffering. They rarely fall ill unless they are angry.

Application

Kan is a good day to ask the Creator and Former for good thoughts and ideas. The ceremonies held on this day are for asking for justice, wisdom, strength, equality, and the avoidance of imbalance in Mother Nature. It is also a good day to ask for the return of a loved one, for reconciliation, or for a partner.


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