The wisdom of Wuqub’ Q’anil emerges with this day, and its energy comes to remind us that everything we plant bears fruit. That the work we do within ourselves, the time we dedicate to our growth, and the ideas, words, and actions we nurture, are the seeds that sprout to create our reality. During this period of five days of purification and encounter with our being, let us not forget that we have the inner power to achieve what we want; that the tools that allow us to find harmony and happiness, to create the life we dream of, are within us, we do not have to seek any further.
Con este día emerge la sabiduría de Wuqub’ Q’anil, la energía que nos recuerda que todo lo que plantamos da fruto, que el trabajo que hacemos en nosotros, el tiempo que dedicamos a nuestro crecimiento, las ideas, palabras y acciones que nutrimos son semillas que brotan y van creando nuestra realidad. En este período de cinco días de purificación y encuentro con nuestro ser, no olvidemos que tenemos el poder interior para alcanzar aquello que queremos; que las herramientas para encontrar la armonía y felicidad, para crear la vida que soñamos, están en nosotros, no tenemos que buscar tan lejos.
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WUQUB’ KEJ ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Kej is the energy reminds us that we must return to the consciousness of nature, to understand that we are an integral part of creation, of the spirit of earth and its elements. This Ch’umil calls us to live in balance and harmony with Mother Earth and with every being with whom we share this world.
The energies of this day teach us that in our connection with Mother Nature and all her elements we can find our wisdom and balance, we can harmonize our energy and recharge ourselves during the complicated moments of life. Let us remember that in the plants, trees, animals, crystals, water, fire and in every element of nature there is healing and wisdom, that they are also our ancestors. Let us nourish ourselves today with all the magic and knowledge of Mother Earth.
Kej es la energía que nos recuerda que debemos retornar a la conciencia de la naturaleza, comprender que somos una parte integral de la creación, del espíritu de la tierra y sus elementos. Este Ch’umil nos hace un llamado a vivir en equilibrio y armonía con la Madre Tierra y con cada ser con quien compartimos este mundo.
Las energías de este día nos enseñan que en nuestra conexión con la Madre Naturaleza y con todos sus elementos podemos encontrar nuestra sabiduría y equilibrio, podemos armonizar nuestra energía y recargarnos durante los momentos complicados de la vida. Recordemos que en las plantas, los árboles, los animales, los cristales, el agua, el fuego y en cada elemento de la naturaleza hay sanación y sabiduría, que ellos también son nuestros ancestros. Nutrámonos hoy de toda la magia y saber de la Madre Tierra.
Maya Day of the Dead
One of the pillars of traditional Maya spirituality is that of paying homage to the memory of our ancestors through our ceremonies, prayers, and rituals, as we understand the importance of the roads they walked before us and the power of their heritage, guidance, and wisdom in the path that we are traversing together as a lineage.
We acknowledge how essential and powerful it is that our ancestors remain present in our spirituality and in our hearts, and while we are grateful for and honor our Elders each day, we also have a special time to remember them. This time is the days of November 1st and 2nd, which is when we celebrate the memory of those who left this dimension before us.
Although these dates coincide with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, which is somewhat related to the religious syncretism that took place after the Spanish invasion of America, the Maya Elders tell us that the true importance of these dates lies in the Heart of the Sky. During these days there is a subtle line in which the realities of this world and the world of those who have passed touch, this energetic portal that connects us with the other dimension is opened by the Nadir passage of the Sun. During the Nadir the Sun is directly below us, shining over our ancestors and bringing us closer to them.
The Nadir and the Zenith passages of the Sun —during the Zenith the Sun is directly overhead—, are complementary astronomical events that connect us with the Heart of the Earth and the Heart of the Sky, with the realms and dimensions of above and below.
On this moment of Nadir, let us honor our ancestral Grandfathers and Grandmothers. Let us remember that we come from a long lineage of ancestors and that their accomplishments, struggles, and evolution have been passed down to us as a legacy for our lives. We are influenced by all the ancestors that came before us, which is why reminiscing their memory, their value, celebrating them and being aware that their existence is part of our origin, of our destiny, also helps us to come closer to our own purpose in life.
Today and tomorrow let us have them present in our altar, let us light candles on their memory, let us feed their souls and share with them, connect to their energy, wisdom, and essence. Let us thank them for their heritage, and let us say a prayer to honor them, to remember that a great part of who we are, a great part of our being, exists thanks to them.
“Oh Great Grandfathers and Grandmothers, great ancestors who have preceded us in this reality, in this day in which your presence is stronger we want to honor and remember you, we want to thank your legacy, your guide, and your protection. Our heart calls you so that your heartbeats attune with ours; we are your descendants, the seeds that you planted, the offspring that succeed you in the transit through this reality to carry on with the process of healing and growth of your legacy, for this we give thanks. Your consciousness has influenced the lineage of which we are a part, your achievements and shortcomings have brought us to this moment and for this, we ask that together we can move forward to fulfill the destiny that was outlined at the beginning of Creation. We ask your guidance to fulfill our individual life’s purpose and the destiny that we share as a lineage. We give thanks for your existence, your heritage, and your energy in our lives. We honor the life of each and every one of you and for it, we give thanks, three times we give thanks.”
JOB’ KAME ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Literally, the energy of Kame symbolizes death, but this energy does not only speak to us of a physical death, it is also the closing of the cycles of life to open ourselves to each new experience, it is every step we advance in our evolutionary process, every turn we take in the spiral of space-time. Kame is the energy that teaches us to appreciate each moment of our existence, through its power our learnings and experiences are integrated to the essence of our being and accompany our spiritual development in each plane we transit. Today this Ch’umil converges with the number Job’ which is an energy that brings with it great wisdom, its power elevates us to higher states.
On this day, the energies remind us that we are beings in constant transformation and evolution, that every pain we have lived, every loss, laughter, love, and each experience have brought us to where we are, they have shaped the being we are becoming, that being that is increasingly connected to its divinity. That even when it seems that we are not going where we want to go, we are always walking in the right direction. That when we look back we can understand and be grateful for what we experienced and for the things that were not, so let us trust, let us live without resistance or anger, giving a yes to our reality.
Literalmente, la energía de Kame simboliza la muerte, pero esta energía no nos habla solamente de una muerte física, es también el cerrar de los ciclos de la vida para abrirnos a cada nueva experiencia, es cada paso que avanzamos en nuestro proceso evolutivo, cada vuelta que damos en la espiral del espacio-tiempo. Kame es la energía que nos enseña a apreciar cada momento de nuestra existencia, a través de su poder nuestros aprendizajes y experiencias se integran a la esencia de nuestro ser y acompañan nuestro desarrollo espiritual en cada plano que transitamos. Hoy este Ch’umil converge con el número Job’ que es una energía que trae consigo una gran sabiduría, su poder nos eleva a estados superiores.
En este día las energías nos recuerdan que somos seres en constante transformación y evolución, que cada dolor que hemos vivido, cada pérdida, cada risa, cada amor y cada experiencia nos han traído a donde estamos, han dado forma al ser en el que nos vamos convirtiendo, ese ser cada vez más conectado a su divinidad. Que aún cuando pareciera que no estamos caminando hacia donde queremos, siempre vamos en el rumbo correcto. Que cuando vemos hacia atrás podemos comprender y agradecer aquello que experimentamos o aquello que no fue, así que confiemos, vivamos sin resistencia ni enojo, dando un sí a nuestra realidad.
KAJIB’ KAN ~ Today’s Ch’umil
For the Mayan elders the serpent, symbolized by Kan, is what represents energy, Kan is the inner fire that activates our consciousness. It is the spiritual catalyst, the feathered serpent that connects the cosmic with the earthly.
Kan is the Ch’umil that brings evolution and spiritual development, it is growth in every sense. If we are not balanced, its power can provoke in us energetic ups and downs. Today this Ch’umil converges with the number Kajib’ that drives our development in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, that helps us to balance each of these manifestations so that we find the equilibrium of our being.
Kajib’ Kan opens the opportunity for us to do energetic work. Let us remember that today we are deeply connected to the cosmic-telluric power and to our inner power and energy. That the energies of this day give us the wisdom and strength we need to harmonize ourselves in each of the four manifestations, so that our inner fire flows through our body and activates our essence, strength, and power in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. On this day our meditation and work can be focused on each of these manifestations so that we can find balance and activate our powers through the energy and strength of Kajib’ Kan.
Para los abuelos Mayas la serpiente, simbolizada por Kan, es quien representa la energía, Kan es el fuego interno que activa nuestra conciencia. Es el catalizador espiritual, la serpiente emplumada que conecta lo cósmico con lo terrestre.
Kan es el Ch’umil que trae evolución y desarrollo espiritual, es el crecimiento en todo sentido. Si no estamos equilibrados, su poder puede provocar en nosotros altibajos energéticos. Hoy este Ch’umil converge con el número Kajib’ que impulsa nuestro desarrollo en lo físico, mental, emocional y espiritual, que nos ayuda a equilibrar cada una de estas manifestaciones para que encontremos el balance de nuestro ser.
Kajib’ Kan nos abre la oportunidad de hacer un trabajo energético. Recordemos que hoy estamos profundamente conectados al poder cósmico-telúrico y a nuestro poder y energía interior y que las energías de este día nos otorgan la sabiduría y fuerza necesaria para armonizarnos en cada una de las cuatro manifestaciones, para que nuestro fuego interior fluya por nuestro cuerpo y active nuestra esencia, fuerza y poder en lo físico, mental, emocional y espiritual. En este día nuestra meditación y trabajo puede enfocarse en cada una de estas manifestaciones para que encontremos el equilibrio y activemos nuestros poderes a través de la energía y fuerza de Kajib’ Kan.
OXIB’ K’AT ~ Today’s Ch’umil
If we learn to listen, our being always guides us toward the purpose we have come to fulfill in this reality. So, when we sense that everything is entangled or stuck, when a situation or person lowers our energy, causes us anxiety or discomfort, or when things do not flow or go wrong, it may be the sign that is trying to indicate to us that we are headed in the wrong direction.
This day reminds us that our wisdom lies in consciously observing the sensations that arise, being mindful and trusting in our being who knows the way. The trecena of Iq’ awakens our ability to interpret the messages that come to us and Oxib’ (3) K’at helps us learn to let go of that which diverts us from the path.
Si aprendemos a escuchar, nuestro ser siempre nos guía hacia el propósito que venimos a realizar en esta realidad. Cuando sentimos que todo se enreda o se bloquea, cuando una situación o persona nos baja la energía, nos provoca ansiedad o molestia, o si las cosas no fluyen, salen mal, puede que sea esa señal que nos está tratando de indicar que por ahí no es.
Este día nos recuerda que nuestra sabiduría está en observar conscientemente las sensaciones que surgen, prestar atención y confiar en que nuestro ser conoce el camino. La trecena de Iq’ despierta nuestra capacidad de interpretar los mensajes que vienen a nosotros y Oxib’ (3) K’at nos ayuda a aprender a soltar aquello que nos desvía del camino.
KEB’ AQ’AB’AL ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Aq’ab’al brings the energy of dawn and dusk; it is that ray of light that illuminates the darkness to bring us clarity, the light that teaches us, protects us, and guides us on the path, that is a spiritual awakening and that allows us to observe ourselves and recognize our fears, our darkness, to ignite the flame that shines within us. This Ch’umil connects us to the eternal present, it is the energy that opens with each dawn a new opportunity to live, to do, and to transform. The number Keb’ (2) holds the tools and the power that allow us to reach harmony, balance, and union in every aspect that forms part of us.
The past gifts us with learning and experience, it grants us the knowledge we need to evolve. Today Aq’ab’al helps us to integrate the wisdom we obtained from our past, but it also reminds us at the same time that we should not anchor ourselves to it, that the magic lies in feeling the present moment, in living this day to the fullest. Let us be completely present so that we can nourish ourselves with the wisdom that this day brings us, let us begin now making the changes we want to see in our lives, Aq’ab’al and Iq’ provide us with the power to reinvent ourselves.
Aq’ab’al trae la energía del amanecer y el atardecer; es ese rayo de luz que ilumina la oscuridad, que nos trae claridad, esa luz que nos enseña, nos protege y guía en el camino, que es un despertar espiritual y que que nos permite observarnos a nosotros mismos y reconocer nuestros temores, nuestras oscuridades y encender la llama que brilla en nuestro interior. Este Ch’umil nos conecta al eterno presente, es la energía que abre con cada amanecer una nueva oportunidad de vivir, de hacer, de transformar. El número Keb’ (2) contiene las herramientas y el poder que nos permiten alcanzar la armonía, el balance y la unión de cada aspecto que nos compone.
El pasado nos regala aprendizaje y experiencia, nos da el conocimiento que necesitamos para evolucionar. Hoy Aq’ab’al nos ayuda a integrar la sabiduría que obtuvimos de nuestro pasado, pero nos recuerda al mismo tiempo que no debemos anclarnos a él, que la magia está en sentir el momento presente, en vivir plenamente el hoy. Estemos totalmente presentes para poder nutrirnos de la sabiduría que nos trae este día, iniciemos hoy a hacer los cambios que queremos ver en nuestra vida, Aq’ab’al e Iq’ nos dan el poder de reinventarnos.
JUN IQ’ ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Today we begin a new trecena under the energy of Jun Iq’ that connects us to that ability we possess to create through the power of the mind, who reminds us that when we allow ourselves to imagine, to dream great dreams, and bring wonder and magic to our words, thoughts, feelings, movements, and relationships, to every space of our sacred life, we can create anything we can imagine.
During these thirteen days let us intend to give wings to our creativity, to make of each moment a magical time.
Hoy inicia una nueva trecena bajo la energía de Jun Iq’ que nos conecta a la habilidad que poseemos de crear a través del poder de la mente, que nos recuerda que cuando nos permitimos imaginar, tener grandes sueños, traer el asombro y la magia a nuestras palabras, pensamientos, sentimientos, movimientos y relaciones, a cada espacio de nuestra sagrada vida, podemos llegar a crear todo cuanto imaginemos.
Durante estos trece días tengamos el propósito de dar alas a nuestra creatividad, a hacer de cada momento un momento mágico.
OXLAJUJ IMOX ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Imox connects us with the spirit of water. It is an energy that brings cleansing and healing, that teaches us to flow with life and impels us. It is a power that raises our awareness, that opens for us the possibility of perceiving the energies that surround us. This Ch’umil is the lens that allows us to see the imperceptible, that puts our mind in a receptive state and gives us the ability to understand the messages that come to us. Today its power converges with that of the number Oxlajuj, which is a magic force that helps us to transform and create, that supports us in the process of our integral development.
On this day we can connect with water as a purifying energy. Let us begin by offering to it and giving thanks for the life it brings. Let us take a moment to enter in contact with this element so that its purifying energy cleanses us and removes any blockage or negative energy that we may have accumulated in our body, mind, heart or spirit. Let us experience how this water brings a medicinal power that cleanses all those things that are not beneficial for us, allowing it to awaken the powers of our being and raise our awareness.
Remember that these days of the Toj trecena are days for cleansing, healing, and being grateful. On this last day of the trecena, we thank you Elder Fire for opening our being to a state of healing and light.
Imox nos conecta con el espíritu del agua. Es una energía que trae claridad y sanación, que nos enseña a fluir con la vida y nos impulsa. Es un poder que sensibiliza, que nos abre a percibir las energías que nos rodean. Este Ch’umil es el lente que nos permite ver lo imperceptible, que pone nuestra mente en un estado receptivo y nos da la capacidad de comprender los mensajes que vienen a nosotros. Hoy su poder converge con el del número Oxlajuj, que es una fuerza mágica que nos ayuda a transformar y crear, que nos apoya en nuestro desarrollo integral.
En este día podemos conectarnos con el agua como una energía purificadora. Iniciemos por ofrendarle, por agradecerle por la vida que trae. Tomemos un momento para entrar en contacto con este elemento, para que su energía purificadora nos limpie y retire cualquier bloqueo o energía negativa que pudiéramos haber acumulado en nuestro cuerpo, mente, corazón o espíritu.
Sintamos como esta agua trae un poder medicinal que limpia todo aquello que no es beneficioso para nosotros. Permitamos que despierte los poderes de nuestro ser, que nos sensibilice.
Recordemos que estos días de la trecena de Toj son días para limpiar, purificar y agradecer. Hoy que es el último día de la trecena, te damos gracias Abuelito Fuego por abrir nuestro ser a la sanación e iluminación.
Kab’lajuj Ajpu ~ Today’s Ch’umil
Ajpu is the Ch’umil that represents Grandfather Sun. Its energy, which rules over the changes and cycles that we go through as humanity, is a power that allows us to evolve and renew ourselves, that gives us the certainty and determination we need to go through the cycles of our own existence. Ajpu gives us clarity and strength on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Today its energy merges with that of the number Kab’lajuj, which is a force that ignites, a spiritual catalyst.
During this day let us open ourselves to receive the force and energy that emerges from our connection with the Sun gives us. Let us allow the illumination and power brought to us by Qamam Q’ij, our Grandfather Sun, who gives us the strength and clarity that helps us to determine our direction, who renews our energy on every plane of existence, to fills us with his light and power.
Let us take a moment to meditate under the sunlight, we can light a candle representing Toj, the energy of the trecena, to absorb all that Kab’lajuj Ajpu brings to us.
Ajpu es el Ch’umil que representa al Abuelo Sol. Su energía, que rige sobre los cambios y ciclos que atravesamos como humanidad, es un poder que nos permite evolucionar y renovarnos, que nos otorga la certeza y determinación que necesitamos para transitar los ciclos de nuestra propia existencia. Ajpu nos da claridad y fortaleza a nivel físico, mental, emocional y espiritual. Hoy su energía se fusiona con la del número Kab’lajuj que es un fuerza que enciende, un catalizador espiritual.
Durante este día abrámonos a recibir la fuerza y energía que nos da el conectar con el Sol. Permitamos que nos penetre la iluminación y la fuerza que nos trae Qamam Q’ij, nuestro Abuelo Sol, quien nos da la fortaleza y claridad que nos ayuda a determinar el rumbo a seguir, que renueva nuestra energía en cada uno de los planos de existencia y nos llena de su luz y poder.
Tomemos un momento para meditar bajo la luz del Sol, podemos encender una vela que represente a Toj, la energía de la trecena, para absorber todo eso que Kab’lajuj Ajpu trae para nosotros.