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Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

January 11, 2011: The Tzolkin Day is Oc; tone nine

Enter Oc! A breakthrough to a new beginning!

Attributes of Oc:

Number: Ten

Color: Teal

Herbs: Red Clover, Witch Hazel, Raspberry

Element: Air

Gemstones: Chrysocolla, Azurite, Indicolite, Lapis

The essence of the Mayan archetype "Oc" clears a path to new beginnings by assisting in the release of old patterns or emotional issues that are a hinderance to optimal well being. This opens to attract companions of destiny, both in spirit and in the physical world, as friends and allies are gathered in purpose to serve the greater good. To the Mayans, Oc represented the dog, a true and loyal companion, here to serve and protect.

Oc can also be helpful for developing relationships with guides, allies and guardians. The purpose of connecting with Oc is to view these relationships as aspects of the self and extensions of ones purpose.

Welcome Oc! Remover of obstacles!

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

January 10, 2011:  The Tzolkin Day is Muluc; tone eight

Enter Muluc! Unveiling truth ~ the path to awareness and self remembrance

"Muluc" ~ Sterling silver with Rubellite Tourmaline $225.00

The essence of Muluc carries the seeds of self remembrance, creating awareness of the divine presence and purpose of being. This Mayan Archetype awakens the third eye and brings to the attention, who you are and why you are here. Enhanced perceptions and wakefulness give Muluc its unique character. Make use of each day! It is a gift - after all, it is "the present"!

Attributes of Muluc:

Number: Nine

Color: Sunset Peach

Herbs: Tarragon, Goldenseal

Element: Earth

Gemstones: Peach Moonstone, Botswana Agate, Apricot Pearl, Rubellite Tourmaline

"Muluc" ~ sterling silver $145.00 with rubber cord

Embracing the energy of Muluc with clear awareness and attention will promote an awakened state of remembrance. This stabilized perception can assist  in clarifying values which in turn allows for clear and direct access to guidance on many levels. This guidance can only serve a higher purpose as we continue to grow and evolve both personally and collectively.

Welcome Muluc! Awakening remembrance to sacred truths!

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

January 9, 2011:  The Tzolkin Day is Lamat; tone seven

Enter Lamat ~ Star-seed and Path Finder offering new perspective and expansion

"Lamat" shown with Citrine and sterling silver chain $225

The Mayan symbol Lamat represents harmony and expansion on many different levels while it serves to unite and stabilize the gifts Lamat offers. It is the Starseed that opens into new dimensions while illuminating the path of new discovery.

Attributes of Lamat

Number: Eight

Colors: Twilight Blue and Gold

Herbs: Comfreey, Blazing Star

Element: Fire

Gemstones: Lapis Starseed Crystals, Star Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire  and Citrine

"Lamat" cast in sterling silver $145

Everyone has within their subconscious being, all of the information necessary to reach their highest potential. The essence of Lamat acts as a catalyst for tapping into the resources of the superconscious simultaneously. Lamat is the path finder, illuminating understanding of the hidden dimensions of the mind while gathering the tools necessary for harmonious growth and change. It is like the unified field of the superconscious mind.

Welcome Lamat! Expanding seeds of consciousness beyond all limitations.

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

January 8, 2010, the Tzolkin Day is Manik

Enter Manik ~ The portal of understanding and threshold to other dimensions

"Manik" in sterling silver with Lapis $225.00 includes chain

Manik represents a gateway to understanding and an opening to new levels of being. Manik is considered a symbol of closure, although this closure is more about the threshold to a new beginning.

Attributes of Manik:

Number: Seven

Color:  Magnetic Blue

Herbs:  Loosetrife, Dogwood

Element:  Water

Gemstones:  Moonstone, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Lapis

"Manik" ~ Cast in sterling silver with rubber or leather cord $145

Manik is a gateway that is like an offering for a new beginning through the act of completion. The transitory nature leads one naturally into a realm of spiritual understanding where one can find all the tools necessary to satisfy the spiritual quest that is unique in ones life. These tools can unlock the many potentials yet to be realized.

I have begun posting the Mayan Jewelry Collection to make these pieces more available to anyone who is wanting to explore the Tzolkin Calendar. These archetypes are tools for consciousness: It is our intention that these pieces being presented hold the integrity of the days attributes by flowing through time sequentially. Please feel free to contact Studio Thirty Three with any questions or personal requests.

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

December 18, 2010, the Tzolkin Day is 11 Cimi

Enter Cimi ~ Acolyte of the Underworld: Perfecting surrender for freedom

"Cimi" in sterling silver with Paua Shell $225.00 includes chain

The Mayan glyph "Cimi" in the Tzolkin represents true surrendering. It provides  the release  for death and transmutation through the acts of forgiveness and humility.

Attributes of Cimi:

Number: Six

Color: Forest Green

Herbs: Valerian, Willow

Element: Air ~ Ether

Gemstones: Malachite, Jade, Emerald, Dioptase, Zoisite, Moss Agate

"Cimi" ~ Cast in sterling silver with rubber cord. $145.00

Although Cimi is an archetypal symbol of death, it is also a symbol of rebirth through the release found in true surrender. This may be simply to an old pattern, idea or lifestyle, or the end of an era in ones life opening up the path for a new beginning. Cimi assists one in the dark place of the unknown when one door is closing to reveal something new beyond.

All of the glyphs being presented here are available to purchase  by contacting Studio Thirty Three. The supply is limited by the fact that these are all handmade. If you are shopping locally, you can find them at Textures on Main, a Fine Arts Gallery in downtown Waynesville.

Decenmber 18, 2010 ~ welcome Cimi!

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

December 17,2012, the Tzolkin day is 10 Chicchan.

Enter Chicchan ~ The flame of awakening and purification; The seat of instinctual wisdom

The Mayan glyph "Chicchan" is represented as the serpent, symbolizing healing and wholeness. Like the energy of a true Shaman, Chicchan healing potentials can rejuvinate and transform disease.

This symbol is known by the Maya as the kultanlilni or kundalini, the energy that moves from the base of the spine up and out through the crown chakra.

Attributes of Chicchan:

Number: Five (center)

Color: Flaming vermillion

Herbs:  Cardamom, fraxinella, cayenne

Element: Earth

Gemstones: Carnelian, Fire Agate, Red Coral, Orange Citrine

"Chicchan" with Salmon Tourmaline in sterling silver: $225.00 with chain

In this particular version of Chicchan, I have set a multi-color Tourmaline, that is salmon, pink and orange in color. It is the stone that felt right for this symbol based on the attributes. I often choose stones based on their merit and the way in which their attributes work with the symbols, even if it is not one of the recommended stones. A lot of this is intuitive. Perhaps you have a stone in mind that you want for a piece, and provided it is readily available, it is generally not a problem. Custom cutting a cabochon can add a little to the cost, but it is minimal.

If you are interested in learning what your Mayan signature is on the galactic spin of the Tzolkin wheel of time, there are a number of websites that have date calculators.

• The Mayan Calendar Portal
• Mayan Majix.com
• Maya Links Page

In the  next few weeks I'll post the static page that will include a calendar converter for your convenience. The page will also give  specs on the Mayan pieces I'm creating.

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

December 16, 2010, The Tzolkin day is 9 Kan.

"Kan" ~ Sterling silver Mayan glyph with gemstone

Pictured here you see "Kan", the Mayan symbol that represents the seed. It is pictured with a Citrine cabochon.

These pieces are cast in sterling silver and fabricated with the setting for the gems and Studio Thirty Three's signature bail.

$225.00 includes chain  |  $195.00 without chain

As all of the pieces in the series are made in a similar fashion, with the 1.8 mm sterling silver snake chain (18" standard).  You can of course purchase the pieces with or without the chains. The alternative is shown below with the black rubber cord. All chains and cords are equipped with a lobster catch. Leather cords can also be provided upon request.

If you are shopping locally in beautiful downtown Waynesville, you can find the Mayan Collection of Sterling Silver Jewelry available for sale at Textures on Main, a fine art and craft gallery located at 142 North Main St. in Waynesville, NC.

"Kan" ~ Sterling silver Mayan Glyph with Rubber Cord

Here are some basic attributes for Kan.

Number:  Four

Color:  Saffron Yellow

Herbs: Sunflower petals, Dandelion

Element:  Fire

Gemstones: Citrine, Golden Calcite, Gold Tiger Eye, Chrysoberyl

To the Mayans, Kan represented the structure of growth and change. Viewing your life as the fertile ground for your thoughts, through the energy of Kan, the process of manifestation follows a natural order much like the gestation period of a seed.

Kan ~ remembering you are the seed that quickens itself to wakefulness taking root.

Kan in Mayan cosmology is represented as the lizard or the Iguana. Kan's seed is also represented by corn, known also as the fertile kernel of creation. Kan encompasses an ordered pattern of light known as entelechy, the power that directs an organism toward the fulfillment of its own nature. The cultivation of your dream seed can be done by aligning with your hearts greater purpose.

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

"Akbal" ~ Mayan glyph in sterling silver with gemstone

Pictured here is "Akbal" the Mayan glyph next in the corresponding order and the day glyph associated with December 15, 2012.

The gemstone used with this symbol is a black tourmaline, as it is one of the gems associated with Akbal.

All of the Mayan pieces in this series are handcrafted and signed by the artist, they come boxed and with a story card that gives a brief description of the symbol. They also come with a small polishing cloth to keep the silver clean. As these pieces age, the patina intensifies and makes these even more attractive. If you are interested in one of these pieces with a particular gem not listed, please feel free to inquire. Soon I will post all the available gems on a page specific to the details of these pieces soon.

"Akbal" ~ Mayan glyph in sterling silver with rubber cord

Listed here are some of the basic attributes of Akbal. They include:

Number:  Three

Color:  Black

Herbs:  Mugwort, poppy, mandrake

Element: Water

Gemstones: Obsidian, Smoky Quartz,  Black Tourmaline, Charcoal Moonstone, Onyx, Hematite and Black Pearl

The energy of "Akbal" allows one to travel the journey into the self. It is the dark mystery within that often holds keys to access all potentials. Akbal represents the the lessons of human emotion and the shadow of the unconscious.

Akbal is the Dream matrix where reality is created by conscious dreamers.

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Sterling Silver

"IK" ~ Sterling silver Mayan Glyph with gemstone drop

Sterling silver Mayan Talismans with gemstone drop: Retail price $225.00 (price includes chain)  or sold separately without chain for $195.00

Presented here over the next twenty days are the glyphs from the Tzolkin calendar, the Mayan calendar of a 260 solar day count that is thought of as the sacred ceremonial calendar. On Dec. 14, 2010, the calendar correlating day is 7 IK. The number seven corresponds to the tonal quality of Ik. Ik is naturally associated with the number two.

These pieces are cast in sterling silver and measure approximately .75" by 1.5" with the gemstone drop and .75"  by  1" without the stone. The chain lengths available are 16, 18 and 20 inches all in sterling snakes or an alternative  rubber or leather cord.

These Mayan pieces with gemstone accents are available with a variety of different semi-precious gemstone cabochons. I will create a list of gems available on the page that is being created for these specs. We don't have a shopping cart ~ but ordering is easily done by phone by calling Studio Thirty Three. In most cases these pieces will be available to ship within 1 to 3 business days.

"IK" Sterling silver Mayan glyph shown with rubber cord

All of the twenty Mayan Tzolkin solar seals are available with or without a gemstone drop. They can also be purchased with or without the chain.

I have chosen to present them in the order of which they are correlating with the days of the gregorian calendar. This was the my way of incorporating the timing frequencies with these affordable pieces.  I believe that that the Mayans understood the mystery  of time and space and that these archetypal images of the days essences have been offered to humanity as tools for consciousness. I have worked with the symbols in creating talismans for more than twenty years. I am driven by the natural world and inspired by ancient cultures and traditions, always contemplating these very same mysteries, so when I was introduced to the Mayan Calendar, in particular - the Tzolkin, something shifted for me and a new era began.

Please feel free to contact me regarding these or any other pieces you may have in mind.

"IK" ~ Spirit breath, galactic wind, inspire truth and presence!

Ik is thought of as the galactic wind, the spirit that passes through time and space and acting as the breath of life that supports creation. Ik is the divine breath of inspiration that penetrates form. Ik also represents spontaneity and simplicity. Ik is the simple knowledge that invisible forces are always moving in your life, to guide and inspire your path.

Number: Two

Color: Translucent White Light

Herb: Eucalyptus, self-heal

Element: Ether / Air

Gemstones: Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Clear Topaz,

Fine Handcrafted Mayan Archetypes in Precious Metals

The Mayan Collection of  handcrafted jewelry  has  developed over the past few years as a result of the need to produce an affordable signature piece that everyone could  own and wear. The original Mayan pieces that I make are uniquely handcrafted and specially calibrated to the timing sequences that were divined using birthdates to cast personalized Tzolkin charts. Throughout the course of these postings and beginning with this one, I will occasionally feature these specialized, sound activated talismans, but for the sake of staying on track, the next twenty posts following this one will mainly be introducing all twenty star glyphs, in sterling silver with gemstone accents. The customized pieces are still available upon request, however what is intended in this Mayan Collection is that theses Mayan archetypal symbols are readily available as finished jewelry pieces.

Today begins with Imix.There are 20 glyphs and thirteen tones or numbers which results in a total revolution of 260 solar days that it takes to complete one Tzolkin turn. Each one of the twenty Tzolkin glyphs is repeated 13 times in a Tzolkin 260 day cycle, and the number or tone that is associated with the glyph makes it ultimately unique.  Although today is 6 Imix, the number (tone) that is originally associated with Imix is one. The attributes of tone six are:

Balance and receptivity, the ability to respond, dynamic equilibrium, and roots in many directions. Organic balance emerges from who you are in all dimensions. Imix represents the Source of all live. Be true to your divine nature!

The Mayan Archetype "Imix"

Imix represents the original primal waters where the origin of creation can be heard and felt deep within.   Imix   is represented by the color burgundy,    the color of the blood of life. This also represents love, trust and nurturance as found in fertile Earth.

Number: One

Color: Burgundy

Herb: Nettle, Don Quai

Element: Earth

Gemstones: Garnet, Bloodstone, Ruby, Temple Linghams

There are many websites that have calendar conversions to calculate your personal Mayan archetype. We will soon have one installed here, but meanwhile this is an easy link to calculate your Tzolkin signature in the Mayan tradition of calendar systems.

http://www.diagnosis2012.co.uk/mlink.htm

If you are interested in the work we are doing with reproducing the glyphs as talismans, please feel free to contact us!

In l'akech Yelir,

Diannah Beauregard

Designer ~ jeweler

studio33jewelry.com