All posts by Denise Barrios

Following the footsteps of her family, Denise started her spiritual path at the age of 15, when she began traveling frequently to the highlands in her home of Guatemala to learn about Maya culture from the elders. She is the author of the book "The Energies of the Day" which is a daily guide to the energies of the Sacred Cholq'ij Calendar.

13 Kawoq – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal Kawoq13 Kawoq makes us aware of our personal mission in life and how it contributes to the collective mission that humanity shares. Keep in mind that every action you take affects the world and that it can help bring consciousness to all. Today is the last day of the Kej trecena (thirteen days), which has brought you lessons and knowledge. Express your gratitude to Kej by lighting a green candle and asking for the well being of Mother Earth and for balance and awareness for humanity.

12 Tijax – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal TijaxTijax, through its double-edged obsidian, knife has the power of healing and harmonizing any of the four bodies ―mental, spiritual, emotional and physical―; it is the Ch’umil of the healers. Number 12 brings with it a good energy to gain knowledge and to help others. Today you can pray for the healers, ask the Creator and Maker that through their healing powers and knowledge they may bring health to any of the four bodies.

7 Aj – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal K'atAj symbolizes the cane, the cornstalk, the sacred staff; it is the pillar that connects the cosmic and telluric energies, the posts that hold up a house, the pillars of strength. Number 7 represents equilibrium and harmony. This is a good day to connect with the energy of the house; to renew it, to energize it and to thank it for being a shelter and sanctuary you and your family. Light some incense to express gratitude to your house for being a home.

6 E – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal EE symbolizes the path of destiny; it is the energy of action that moves us toward our precise objectives and our realization. Number 6 represents trials and conflicts. This day brings with it an ambivalent energy; on one hand it gives you the strength to reach anything you wish, but on the other hand it brings difficulties and fears to take the first step. Even so, and no matter how difficult the journey, don’t become discouraged or lose sight of your final destination and don’t allow any obstacles to stop you.

5 B’atz’ – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal B'atz'B’atz’ represents the thread of time that unfolds before us and weaves our histories, according to the Maya our history is woven from time, just as clothing is made from woven threads. Number 5 symbolizes magnetism and luck. On this day B’atz’ places the threads at your disposal, it is up to you to choose those that benefit you and help you weave the story of your life with happy colors.

4 Tz’i’ – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal Tz'i'Tz’i’ is the guardian of both the spiritual law and the law of man, it represents justice; number 4 projects balance, stability and security. Today these energies are influenced by Kej, the Ch’umil of this trecena (thirteen days), which gives more strength and stability to 4 Tz’i’. This is the ideal day in which to resolve complicated issues that need to be handled with transparency, and to settle any problem that involves justice and the law.