That last paragraph could be used in the boardroom just as well as in nature, could apply to yesterday just as much as a million years ago.

Today we have many styles of divining.  Tarot is a popular form of divination, and decks range from the traditional to animals, angels, and artistic.   Reading the signals or symbolic signs presented by animals is another form of divination, whether we see unusual behavior that signals an upcoming earthquake, or witness an unusual appearance of an animal or bird in our day.  Many study the powers of totem animal spirits, seeking answers about our own world and behavior by looking at the traits that animals represent.

Symbols are another area of study, with the Mayan calendar and the approaching 2012 a hot topic today.  The 20 glyphs and the 13 numbers of the two wheels that create the Mayan Tzolkin calendar each have their own symbolic meaning.  It is my belief that these symbols hold the key to our abilities and the evolution of our souls, and today is the best time to explore the pieces that make us whole with the 2012 shift to the current 5,000 year calendar ending.

We study psychology, and read the signs presented in a persons eyes, the tone of their voice, and their behaviors.  How is this any different than reading the signs presented in nature?  Reading the signs – everyday we can practice the art of seeing beyond our expectations.

Estee Taschereau is co-organizer of the Healing Drum Retreat.  Estee’s newest book, “Being Here Now” is available in paperback and ebook formats.

Each day there is a shift in the Mayan calendar, the turning of two wheels.  The smaller wheel is the number wheel with thirteen numbers.  The number 13 is magical in the Mayan Tzolkin belief system.  There is a larger wheel with 20 glyphs, images that represent what the Mayans called gods, what I perceive as the strengths and abilities available to every individual.  How we utilize those abilities is our choice.

When we combine the number and glyph for the day we have a unique combination.  Looking at this calendar system from an intuitive sense the Mayan Tzolkin calendar can be seen as an insightful meditation tool.

Our world flows in cycles.  The moon cycle is a predominant part of our lives.  The Mayan Tzolkin calendar transitions as well in an ebb and flow that brings together the continued cycle of numbers with an influential attribute.  By giving focus to these attributes we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our potential on both an individual and global level.

The Mayan Daily Insights carries the glyph and tone for each day much further, offering a rich look into the very soul nature.  With 2012 just around the corner and so much change happening in the world today, it is vital that we know ourselves so that we can respond to the world around us with compassion and clarity.

Visit the Mayan Daily Insights for each day’s posting, a free mayan reading, offering a glance at the inner world beyond our day-to-day existence.   Help build our Purposeful Step into 2012, stay up to date on new events and services through our new facebook fan page.