It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ajq’ij, elder, and driving force behind the formation of Saq’ Be’, Don Carlos Barrios. Carlos passed away yesterday morning. Carlos was tireless in his efforts to support the elders, traditions and wisdom of the Maya as well as Indigenous
Number 3 stands for the results of your actions. Ajpu represents the hunter and the warrior; it brings material and spiritual certainty. Every decision you make in life opens a path of possibilities for you, the things and situations that are meant for you will come to your life.
I’x possesses the power to expand our mind and gives us the strength with which to reach high levels of consciousness; it signifies the creative forces of the universe. Number 1 represents the unity, the beginning; it is the force of creation. Today you are connected to the Universe, to
Number 1 is the force and power of the beginning; it is unity. Aq’ab’al symbolizes the sunrise, the first ray of sunshine in the darkness; it is letting go and heading to a new direction. With every new day comes a new opportunity, you just need to be observant to
Tz’i’ represents authority and justice; it is the energy of the material and spiritual law, of the righteous path. Number 1 is the beginning; it contains a great power, but it lacks the experience. During this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Tz’i’ and ask for its power
Number 10 connects you to the cosmic and telluric energies; Imox represents water, which is the essence of life. Use the energies of this day to awaken the power of the water in your body and connect through it to the cosmic and telluric energies, use it as the means
Number 1 represents the beginning; it gives you the impulse to start new projects. Tz’ikin attracts material fortune, luck and love. The energy projected by this day is charged with possibilities. This is the first day of the Tz’ikin trecena (thirteen days), ask this Ch’umil to grant you its power
Kame represents the cycles that manifest during our life. Number 1 is the beginning, it is an auspicious day to begin new projects or make significant life changes. It is not always easy to end the cycles of our past, but it is a necessary step to be able to
Enjoy the stability granted by the cycle of the deer; during this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Kej and ask for his protection to advance without encountering difficulties. Kej symbolizes the deer, who is the guardian of the forests and nature, called to maintain balance between humans
Thanks to the generosity provided by Saq’ Be’ supporters and the hard work of Juan and Miguel Ignacio and their community, some amazing progress has been made on the construction of the Casa de los Nawales in Chichicastenango. You may recall this past fall that Saq’ Be’ set out to
