The day of Ajaw Ajpu, or Father Sun’s day, manifests its splendor today. We have previously pointed out that it is important to witness the sunrise, the sunset, as well as the Sun’s passage through the Zenith at the center of the celestial vault, its movement through the Nadir, and also each intermediate point between these—because this gives us a reference for how the cycle that opens before the reality we live in is unfolding. It is Grandfather Sun who guides us, who gives us strength; for our existence is tied to his emanation. That is why our actions must carry the projection of the destiny we seek. This is not something to take lightly, and as the Elders always remind us, it is our responsibility. The awareness of this moment gives us a special power—determination is the key.
Ajaw Ajpu is clarity, certainty, strength, power, magnetism, and cleverness. It is also about facing everything with courage. The determination carried by this Ch’umil is an energy to be used for our benefit; it grants us the wisdom and strength to overcome the obstacles in life.
The inner light of each being is in harmony with that of the Heart of the Sky, of Father Sun.
~Elder Carlos Barrios
El día de Ajaw Ajpu o día del Padre Sol hoy manifiesta su esplendor. Antes hemos apuntado que hay que ver el amanecer, que es importante el atardecer, al igual que su paso por el cénit en el centro de la bóveda celeste, su paso por el nadir y también cada paso intermedio entre estos, porque eso nos da la referencia de cómo viene el ciclo que se abre ante la realidad que vivimos. Es el abuelo Sol quien nos guía, nos da fuerza; pues nuestra existencia está ligada a su emanación. De ahí que nuestras acciones deben tener la proyección del destino que queremos. No es algo a tomar a la ligera y, como siempre nos indican los abuelos y abuelas, es nuestra responsabilidad. La consciencia de este momento nos da un poder especial, la determinación es la clave.
Ajaw Ajpu es la claridad, la certeza, la fuerza, el poder, el magnetismo y la astucia. Es también el enfrentar todo con entereza. La determinación con que se presenta este Ch’umil es una energía a utilizar para nuestro beneficio, nos da la sabiduría y fortaleza para vencer los obstáculos en la vida.
La luz interna de cada ser esta en concordancia con la del Corazón del Cielo, del Padre Sol.
~Tat Carlos Barrios
Is that “sense of belonging in life” necessary for your development as a human being and for your spiritual work, or does individuality offer more freedom to reach that sense of fulfillment?
There are many things in life that limit you, that keep you stuck—people who divert you from your goals. There are also situations or individuals who make you dependent on them and don’t allow you to grow or live with the resources you need, whether economic or in terms of opportunities. We have bad habits and are often unable to make decisions that would allow us to change our destiny. This can happen to us to a greater or lesser extent, and many people don’t even allow themselves to see that something is affecting them. Today’s energy allows us to recognize everything that limits us, even those situations or feelings we do not give the importance they deserve. We tend to minimize them, yet they are present, and they still affect us. What is important is to determine them with clarity and begin to set priorities. It is about being impeccable when facing each of the things that affect us, especially with each person to whom we have granted such power. Today we can take a deep look at how we act and see what we want to change—everything is possible; it simply deserves our attention. The strategy lies in our attitude. Remember that we are the architects of our reality. Change comes from within us, from truly wanting it to happen.
No’j is the true and profound knowledge of things, the kind that enables us to interact with reality. However, it is knowing ourselves that truly allows us to experience the fullness of life.
For the ancestral Maya culture, the Spiritual Guide—once known as the benefactor—was seen as more than a teacher. They were considered the pillar of traditional groups, the person entrusted with the mission of teaching the science and wisdom of their clan, preserving ancient knowledge, and continuing the research. Wisdom, after all, is always an interactive process, enriched by every new experience in the realm of impeccable knowledge. This, Don Pascual told us, is how continuity is maintained, and its foundation is curiosity, which is represented by Ajmaq. This curiosity serves the purpose of seeking beyond the conventional, beyond what is established. It is a quest that begins with questions about the unknown and offers us answers from a magical world, where the terms by which we define reality are constantly shifting. Ajmaq encourages us to create space for curiosity in all things, as every experience brings learning and growth. Curiosity allows us the intention to search into the mystery, into what limits us, and to develop our hidden powers; it brings us closer to fulfillment as human beings.
A trecena of great power begins on this day, this trecena is symbolized by the bird, who is the Nawal (spirit animal) that contains the magic to transmute the energy, that activates the inner powers, and that is our protector in the face of difficulties, the bird brings us luck and opportunities in the moments in which we face adversity.
Magic is not something we search for; we find it when we stop forcing things.
Each path, no matter how difficult or unexpected it may seem, holds something we need within it.
True connection with life does not come from trying to change what is outside; it begins when we understand what is happening within us.
Let our deepest wisdom guide us, connecting us with a spiritual force that transcends the mind.