The twenty day signs · Chuwen

Day sign 11 of 20 · faces West

Chuwen · Monkey

B'atz' in K’iche’, also called The Weaver. monkey · thread of destiny · artistry · weaving.

The character of the day Chuwen

Charming, clever and expressive; an attention-drawing natural artist, curious and endlessly interested.

The thread of life and the master of all the arts. Chuwen natives are gifted at nearly everything — artists, performers, and clever weavers of plans who 'roll things up' with ease. Fortunate in love and money, they often mature into leaders of family and community.

What this day is about

The creative inner child; performance and artistry; weaving ideas together; focus as the lesson to learn.

Where it does its work

Artist, dancer, midwife, physiotherapist, therapist.

In its light

Multi-talented brilliance, luck, and the artistry to weave any project to completion.

In its shadow

Perfectionism toward others, arrogance, and struggles with true intimacy.

Gets along with

Monkey, Owl, Crocodile, Death

Growth signs

Monkey, Eagle, Storm, Night, 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.