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.

3 Toj – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal TojToj symbolizes Grandfather Sun and his representative on earth, Tojil (The Sacred Ceremonial Fire); it is the law of cause and effect. Number 3 stands for the results of your efforts and actions. This is a day of gratitude and balance, a day to be grateful for all the opportunities you have received throughout your life. Light a candle as a sign of payment; ask the Creator and Maker that both you and the people around you continue to receive the blessings of the Ajaw.

2 Q’anil – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal Q'anilNumber 2 represents duality, the couple, and union; it is a good energy to improve relationships. Q’anil symbolizes the seed, life and creation, it is said that everything that starts on this day will grow. This is a good day to prepare the ground in which the seeds of love will germinate; plant honesty, patience, happiness, love, forgiveness, support, respect, and understanding, along with every feeling you need to improve your relationships.

1 Kej – Today’s Ch’umil and Trecena Prayer

Nawal KiejEnjoy 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 and Mother Earth; it also projects the energy of balance, it has one foot in each of the four cardinal points, and therefore the basic elements.

Trecena Prayer from don Pedro Ixchop

“I thank you for this sacred day Ajaw, I ask you to strengthen my feet and my hands. I also ask you to strengthen my thoughts at every moment of my life, to prevent me from falling into the temptation of the adversary, of the enemy of the Sacred Spirituality. This will be the strength of my eyes, so that they will maintain the prosperity in your presence Ajaw, Heart of the Sky; Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you that my eyes won’t fall into the temptation of the adversaries, and in this way I can continue my spiritual offerings. That the mission that was given to me in this life will help me Ajaw, and that it will help Mother Earth. I ask that my mission of Chuchqajaw will be the strength of all the people that follow me in Maya Spirituality, and that I won’t feel any tiredness while being at your service Ajaw. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox Ajaw.”

Maya Elder Pedro IxchopAjaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Chuchqajaw The name used to refer to the Father and Mother of the Universe. It is also the Name used to refer to the earthly guides or authorities. *In Maya culture what happens in the spirit world is replicated on earth.
Maltiox Thank you

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

Nawal KemeKame is birth and death; it symbolizes the cycles that manifest during this period. Death in the Maya world is a beneficial energy, it represents the dimension where our ancestors dwell, and it means the change in spiritual state. Number 13 is the magic of being able to change and create. This is a good day to make changes and to end with negative cycles, Kame helps you dissipate any adverse situations. This is the last day of the I’x trecena (thirteen days) thank this Ch’umil for the feminine energy, love, and spirituality it has brought to your life during these days.

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

Nawal KanKan is the serpentine fire that activates the sexual energy; it is the force of life, human evolution and spiritual development. On this day you can light a red candle to connect with your inner power. Number 12 can be the fire that ignites the power of Kukulkan ―The Plumed Serpent―, and connects you to his spirit to help you balance your sexual energy, develop your inner fire and work on your evolution.

11 K’at – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal K'atK’at represents the net; it is both the problems that entrap us and the net with which we can bring together the elements, people and knowledge that can be used to achieve self-realization. Number 11 symbolizes learning through experience. Use the energy of this day to disentangle the knots that stop you from reaching your goals, remember that the web that tangles you is mostly of your own making and nothing prevents you from freeing yourself from it.