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.

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

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.

10 Aq’ab’al

Nawal Aq'ab'alAq’ab’al is the renewing force, it represents the cycles of our life that transform our destiny. Number 10 brings with it the energy of flowing. The gift of renewal granted by Aq’ab’al allows you to be the creator of your own destiny, of making the choices that lead you toward your right path. Ask the energies of this day to be the light that guides you.

2 Tz’ikin – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal Tz'ikinTz’ikin is the best day to ask for true love, for partners and friends. Number 2 represents union; its energy is favorable for improving relationships. Today is a good day to revolve around the energy of love, a day to do what you love and to love what you do, to love everyone, especially yourself. Light a red candle and ask 2 Tz’ikin for love to be present in every moment of your life.

1 I’x – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal I'xI’x possesses the power to expand our mind and gives us the strength with which to reach high levels of consciousness; it signifies the creative forces of the universe. Number 1 represents the unity, the beginning; it is the force of creation. Today you are connected to the Universe, to everything that surrounds you, ask it for its strength, wisdom and the power to expand your mind, absorb its spiritual energies. 

13 Aj – Today’s Nawal

AjAj symbolizes the return to our home, to our place of origin, to the Tab’al or sacred Maya altar, to the place where higher energies converge and manifest. Number 13 contains strength and wisdom; it is a number that has gained the experience. This is a good day to work on your body, to gather energy and regain you inner strength; a day to respect your body, which is the physical home and altar of your spirit, remember that your soul has chosen the perfect altar to fulfill its life purpose.