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.

9 Kame – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal KemeKame represents death and birth; it symbolizes reincarnation, the spiritual and family lineage, and our invisible guardians. Number 9 reflects the energy of love, wisdom and spirituality. The energy of this day is used to ask for protection both for ourselves and for the community. Light a white candle and ask the Great Father for you well being and the well being of those who need to be protected.

6 Aq’ab’al – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal Aq'ab'alAq’ab’al represents the sunshine and the sunset, the light and the shadows, it is the opposite, yet harmonious energies that renew us and allow us to head toward new destinations as we experience cyclical changes during our lifetime. Number 6 entails learning and changes; it stands for life’s trials and personal development. Use your inner strength and choose to have a positive attitude when facing life’s problems, this may be a day filled with challenges; keep in mind that these may represent a change of course and a new cycle of your life.

4 Imox – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal ImoxImox represents the essence of our consciousness; it puts our mind in a receptive mode, increases our spiritual strength and provides us with the power to understand nature’s messages in order to plan our next steps in life.  Number 4 projects stability, firmness and security. Pay attention to the signs that may occur during this day and light a blue, pale-blue and white candle to activate your intuition and visions.

13 No’j – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)

Nawal NojNo’j is the energy that governs the mind, knowledge and memory. Number 13 symbolizes the magic of being able to change and create. During this day you can turn knowledge and experience into wisdom and spiritual evolution, just remember that spiritual knowledge does not come only from the brain, it also comes to you through every action you take, through every person you meet and through the constant flow of life. This is the last day of the Kan trecena (thirteen days), light a red candle to thank Nawal Kan for all the energy and fortitude it has brought to your life during these thirteen days.