ANIMALS OF THE MAYA COSMOVISION
Each animal is traditionally known as a ‘nahual’ and represents the frequencies of the external energies.
Below you can reference the 20 nahuales with an accompanied poem.
All artwork was done in collaboration with local Denver artist, Evan Lorenzen
Poems written by myself, articulated by my interpretation of the energies
a secret disguise
creative knowledge
concealed in your dream
the surface is seen
dive beneath
grasp onto nothing
return to more
- crocodile -
white breath blowing
swaying change
nature’s dance
effortless grace
seek no guidance
feel me here
delicate quiver
hidden whisper
- hummingbird -
examine your shadow
glistening gleam
through darkness
light ignites
hidden pain
strength arises
sole affliction
passion ripples
self healing
love orchestrates
- bat -
curated connection
woven intently
threading your web
mindfully driven
detach from past
recurrent ties
tangled in new
opportunities arise
- spider -
enlightened journey
coiled in bends
intuitive course
transform your force
closed eyes
answers arise
ground to grow
expansion in tow
- serpent -
it’s through great cycles
that wisdom is attained
from cradle to grave
you learn and you change
true evolution
is a voluntary game
are you up for the role
can you handle the toll
- owl -
the helping hand
strengthened by community
aligned pursuit
protector of harmony
articulated passion
firm on your own
stand for others
breaking down barriers
- deer -
stars in the sky
seeds in the earth
one in the same
on the physical plane
bursting ideas
endless renewal
abundance is plentiful
when you nourish and care
- rabbit -
conveyed words
surrounding sounds
a sought out release
to project the inner dreams
sit still, hear
offer your presence
surrender response
listen
- puma -
a simple life
playful and free
spiritual essence
authentic to be
the force of justice
right and wrong
buried with lessons
willpower held strong
- dog -
conscious carrier
connecting souls
a beautiful fabric
energy pulls
artistic abilities
delighted pursuits
master your love
serve with grace
- monkey -
a myriad of options
seeking all realms
which road to take
which to turn down
get lost on your journey
experience to expand
enjoy the ride
destiny lies ahead
- lynx -
the familiar feeling
comfort in knowing
warm and nurturing
home
step out to live
come back to trust
- armadillo -
mystery and power
the voice of ancient wisdom
speaking in signs
cultivate and listen
dance between the realms
relish in belief
your aspirations are both
here and there
- jaguar -
deep visions occur
a visceral knowing
behind closed doors
continuous growing
soar with luck
ease in resolve
joyful freedom
perspective is yours
- eagle -
to fully accept
dismiss each fault
trust in yourself
let go of the rest
great lessons are learned
by the authentic sound
- bee -
insightful infusion
inner knowing
community driven
intensified nature
deepen your knowledge
in order to thrive
allow the mind
to wander outside
- coyote -
a powerful force
divine connection
self realization
a karmic cleansing
grab hold of the blade
eliminate to aid
when the ties are cut
you’re open to heal
- owl -
soft inception
a gentle sound
chaos rises
thrashing down
elevate your strength
stabilize and flow
each storm’s end
purified and cleansed
- turtle -
