The twenty day signs · Manik'

Day sign 7 of 20 · faces West

Manik' · Deer

Kej in K’iche’, also called The Hand. deer · four pillars · strength · freedom.

The character of the day Manik'

Calm on the surface, strong within; generous, artistic and cooperative, yet nomadic, outspoken and independent.

The deer and the four pillars that hold up the world. Manik' natives are strong, quietly powerful leaders — sensual, artistic, even eccentric — torn between devotion to family and community and their nomadic instinct for freedom. Fierce defenders of causes, gentle in demeanor.

What this day is about

Inner power used wisely; spiritual guidance and life-coaching; devotion in love; art, nature and freedom to roam.

Where it does its work

Sociologist, judge, psychologist, mathematician.

In its light

Steady strength and natural leadership hidden behind a graceful, refined presence.

In its shadow

Domineering tendencies, wandering restlessness, and losing their own direction while championing others.

Gets along with

Deer, Road, Earth, Wind

Growth signs

Deer, Monkey, Eagle, Storm, Night

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.