The twenty day signs · Ak'b'al

Day sign 3 of 20 · faces West

Ak'b'al · Night

Aq'ab'al in K’iche’, also called House or Dawn. night · dawn · house · in-between · eloquence.

The character of the day Ak'b'al

Grounded, logical and deep; orderly, reflective and somewhat conservative, with real staying power.

The half-light between night and dawn; also the house and its sheltering structure. Deep and introspective yet charming and eloquent, Ak'b'al people move easily between polarities — extrovert and dreamer, light and dark. Often youthful-looking, romantic, and blessed with a caretaker spirit.

What this day is about

Mystery and the inner journey; the duality of dark and dawn; security, home and family; the pull toward the unknown.

Where it does its work

Doctor, physiotherapist, writer.

In its light

Graceful eloquence, optimism, and wisdom drawn from both the light and dark sides of life.

In its shadow

Secretive moods, blurry boundaries with truth, and extremes in love.

Gets along with

Night, Cane, Knife, Rabbit

Growth signs

Night, Monkey, Eagle, Storm, Deer

The signs on the left are the easy company. The ones on the right are the friction that makes you grow — which is not the same as the company you enjoy.

A day sign is only half of your Tzolk’in signature — it is carried by one of thirteen Galactic Tones, and it meets your Western chart in the full reading. A glossary describes the day; a reading describes you.