The twenty day signs · Kib'

Day sign 16 of 20 · faces South

Kib' · Owl

Ajmaq in K’iche’, also called Wisdom or Vulture. vulture · forgiveness · ancestors · the old soul.

The character of the day Kib'

Serious, wise and pragmatic; an old-soul counselor with high standards, hardened by life.

Forgiveness, the ancestors, and the candle's inner light. Kib' people are quiet, shrewd, deeply curious old souls — serious, responsible, realistic about life and often drawn toward status and accomplishment. Whatever their stumbles, their sins are said to be forgiven.

What this day is about

Ancient wisdom and old-soul karma; connection to sacred sites; forgiveness and non-reaction; watching addictive pleasures.

Where it does its work

Strategist, politician, mathematician, preacher, doctor.

In its light

Patient wisdom, keen observation, and a maturing gift for tolerance and forgiveness.

In its shadow

Pride, emotional withdrawal, and swings between over-responsibility and irresponsibility.

Gets along with

Owl, Monkey, Crocodile, Death

Growth signs

Owl, Road, Light, Seed, Rabbit

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.