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.

1 No’j – Today’s Nawal & Prayer for New Trecena

Nawal NojNo’j is the connection between the Cosmic Mind and the human mind; it is the power of the mind, of thoughts and ideas. No’j represents patience, nobility clarity and sublime love. Number 1 is an energy that brings creativity and innovation; it represents unity and the beginning. During this trecena (thirteen days) No’j will nurture your mind with the ideas, creativity, and clarity you need for your personal growth.

Prayer from Pedro Ixchop for No’j

On this sacred day of No’j, Ajaw, grant me the wisdom, the good intelligence, so that I can use it to benefit everyone around me. I ask you Ajaw that my intelligence is as soft as cotton, that it expands and that it can understand other world wisdoms; that I can understand and absorb the love for the wisdom of my ancestors, Ajaw. You, Ajaw, are the owner, the giver, the donor, and the bestower of the intelligence of all the creatures over the face of the Heart of Mother Earth. Let my wisdom be righteous and correct, without any influences that can bring insanity and which can harm my intelligence, Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Ajaw, I ask you to give me thoughts that are tolerant and that will sustain the peace at my home. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox.  

Ajaw Great Father of Supreme Being

Maltiox Thank you

11 I’x – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal I'xI’x is the female energy, the creative impulse of the Universe; it possesses the power to expand our mind, and gives us the strength with which to reach high levels of consciousness, granting you inner strength and magic. Number 11 stands for the cycles of life, it symbolizes learning through experience. During this day you can be very sensitive, use this sensitivity to be in harmony with everything and everyone around you. Try to avoid any conflicts

8 B’atz’ – Maya Cholq’ij New Year!

Nawal B'atz'Today is Wajxaqib’ (8) B’atz’ (Maya New Year). This is the first day of the Cholq’ij Calendar; during this day the Ajq’ijab’ (Maya Spiritual Guides) and the Maya community join to celebrate with Fire Ceremonies of gratitude to the Ajaw (Great Father) and to pray for blessings for this new cycle. Join this celebration by lighting 20 candles, one for each of the Nawales and connect through their energy to the hundreds of Sacred Fire Ceremonies that are lit today in all of the Sacred Mayan Altars.

7 Tz’i’ – Today’s Nawal before Cholq’ij New Year

Nawal Tz'i'Tz’i’ represents the spiritual law and the law of man, it is justice and authority. It relates to the written word, especially to sacred writings. Number 7 symbolizes a final step before the summit; it is equilibrium and harmony.Today is Wuqub’ (7) Tz’i’, the last day of the 260 day Cholq’ij Calendar. Tomorrow we will celebrate the Jab’nal (New Year). The counting of the days begins on a day 1 B’atz’ and after one veintena (20 days) it is 8 B’atz’, the first day of the Cholq’ij year. Thank the Father and Mother of the Universe for all the blessings you have received during the past year and ask that this new cycle of 260 days will bring balance and harmony to your mind, your heart, your body and your spirit so that you can continue developing on your path of life.

During the Creation of the Universe the day 7 Tz’i’ brought the words.

The book of the Chilam B’alam of Chumayel explains the creation of the universe. It tells that the world was created in one Maya month (20 days). The process of creation begins on the day 1 B’atz’ and ends in a day 7 Tz’i’, when the first 20 days are completed. After the last day of creation comes the day 8 B’atz’ (Cholq’ij Maya New Year). When Maya people celebrate their new year, they celebrate that the creation of the world has been fulfilled.

6 Toj – Today’s Nawal and Maya Creation

Nawal TojToj is the law of cause and effect; it is a day to make offerings and the energy that repays us for all the good or bad we have done in our life. It is the Sacred Ceremonial Fire, the fire of the Spirit of the Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of the Earth. Number 6 entails learning and responsibilities; it is a day in which to thank the Creator and Maker for everything we have received. Connect to the energies of this day and light a candle to thank the Great Father for all that life has given you.

During the Creation of the Universe 6 Toj filled up the valleys with soil; it did it when the earth had not awakened.

The book of the Chilam B’alam of Chumayel explains the creation of the universe. It tells that the world was created in one Maya month (20 days). The process of creation begins on the day 1 B’atz’ and ends in a day 7 Tz’i’, when the first 20 days are completed. After the last day of creation comes the day 8 B’atz’ (Cholq’ij Maya New Year). When Maya people celebrate their new year, they celebrate that the creation of the world has been fulfilled.

5 Q’anil – Today’s Nawal and Maya Creation

Nawal Q'anilQ’anil means seed and life. It is the day to ask for the germination of sacred corn and everything else that Mother Nature produces; it is fertility in humans, plants and animals. Everything that begins on this day has a positive future. Number 5 is the energy of action which allows you to achieve anything you set your mind into.  This day blooms with possibilities. Ask for the fruition of your projects so that they will bring you personal satisfaction and financial wellbeing.

During the Creation of the Universe 5 Q’anil created the great sewer of the great lagoon of the sea.

The book of the Chilam B’alam of Chumayel explains the creation of the universe. It tells that the world was created in one Maya month (20 days). The process of creation begins on the day 1 B’atz’ and ends in a day 7 Tz’i’, when the first 20 days are completed. After the last day of creation comes the day 8 B’atz’ (Cholq’ij Maya New Year). When Maya people celebrate their new year, they celebrate that the creation of the world has been fulfilled.

4 Kej – Today’s Nawal and Maya Creation

Nawal KiejKej represents the deer that has one leg in each of the four cardinal points; it is balance and harmony, it is the energy that protects the natural world and which is called to maintain balance between humans and Mother Earth. Number 4 projects stability, firmness and security. Today the convergence of these two energies brings stability, any project that you start or work in today will enjoy the protection and steadiness of 4 Kej.

During the Creation of the Universe 4 Kej was the day in which the spirit came.

The book of the Chilam B’alam of Chumayel explains the creation of the universe. It tells that the world was created in one Maya month (20 days). The process of creation begins on the day 1 B’atz’ and ends in a day 7 Tz’i’, when the first 20 days are completed. After the last day of creation comes the day 8 B’atz’ (Cholq’ij Maya New Year). When Maya people celebrate their new year, they celebrate that the creation of the world has been fulfilled.