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

Nawal K'atK’at represents both the net that entraps us and that has the power to unite the people and elements required to accomplish our development in life. Number 3 symbolizes the rhythm of life, it is communication and creativity.  The energy of 3 K’at allows us to see the connection between all human beings, connect to the energies of this day to find the similarities and the things that bring you together with the people that around you instead of worrying about the differences; by working together we can accomplish much more.

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

Nawal ImoxImox connects us to our intuition; it represents the unusual and the eccentric. Number 13 symbolizes realization and magic, it is the energy that allows us to change and create. Connect to the energies of this day by lighting a white candle to develop your intuition and your dreams. This is the last day of the of the Toj trecena (thirteen days) give thanks to this Ch’umil for everything you have received during these days.

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

Nawal AjpuAjpu is the energy of the spiritual warrior, it symbolizes vitality and strength and it gives us the power to transform and the certainty and acuity we need to reach our goals. Number 12 represents creativity and dreams; it grants us the energy to materialize our dreams. During this day put your creative mind to work, 12 Ajpu will grant you the ingenuity and the certainty to achieve your goals.

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

Nawal KawoqKawoq is the energy of abundance, both material and spiritual; it represents the family, the community, the society, and anything that can be grouped.  Number 11 expresses experience and spiritual learning, it is a day to learn through experiences and transmute experiences into knowledge. This is a good day to ask for the common good, to share your abundance with your family, your community, and with the world; to look around you and see the abundance that the universe is sharing with you and to connect to this energy.

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

Nawal TijaxTijax is the double-edged obsidian knife which has the energy of healing, harmonizing and cutting the illnesses. Number 10 symbolizes self-exploration and the manifestation of one’s self; it is the energy that connects us to the cosmic and the telluric. This is a good day to analyze and define which things bring blessings to your life, and to cut off those things that are no longer good for you. Let go of all that is halting your development so that you can flow and dance through life.

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

Nawal Tz'ikinTz’ikin is the bird which it is the intermediary between the Sky and the Earth, between the Creator and Maker and human beings; it represents the sacred vision. Number 7 symbolizes spirituality; it is the manifestation of the Supreme Being, Ajaw, and our connection to Him. This is the perfect day to elevate your prayers to the Creator and Maker, to ask the energy of 7 Tz’ikin to transmit your words to the Ajaw.

6 I’x – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal I'xI’x symbolizes the feminine and feline energy; it possesses the power to expand our mind and it allows us to develop higher powers. Number 6 represents learning and responsibility; it is an energy that may bring conflicts and imbalances.  During this day sensitivity is at its peak, it is up to you to use it to solve situations and to find harmony, or to create conflicts. Try to be gentle with your words and actions.