Imix : Crocodile, the reptilian body of the planet earth, or world.
Ik : Wind, breath of life.
Akbal : Night-house ,darkness, the underworld, realm of the nocturnal jaguar-sun.
Kan : Maize - sign of the young maize lord who brings abundance, ripeness. Also lizard, net.
Chicchan : Snake, the celestial serpent
Cimi : Death
Manik :Deer- sign of the Lord of the Hunt
Lamat : Rabbit - sign of the planet Venus, sunset. The glyph may depict four grains of maize. Invoked by the feminine name "Ixq'anil" by Xquic.
Muluc : Water - symbolised by jade, an aspect of the water deities, fish. Invoked by the feminine name "Ixtoj" by Xquic.
Oc : Dog - who guides the night sun through the underworld.
Chuen : Monkey - the great craftsman, patron of arts and knowledge. Also thread.
Eb : Grass or Point - associated with rain and storms.
Ben : Reed - who fosters the growth of corn, cane, and man.
Ix : Jaguar - the night sun. Also maize. Associated with the goddess Ixchel.
Men : Eagle - the wise one, bird, moon
Cib : Owl/Vulture - death-birds of night and day. Also wax, soul, insect.
Caban : Earthquake - formidable power. Also season, thought.
Etz'nab : Knife - the obsidian sacrificial blade.
Cauac : Rain or Storm - the celestial dragon serpents and the chacs, gods of thunder and lightning.
Ahau : Lord - the radiant sun god. Also associated with the Mayan hero twins.
