B’ELEJEB’ NO’J ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal NojOn this day in which the energy of No’j rules together with Ajaw Toj let us give thanks for the knowledge we have acquired along the path of life, for the power we have to nourish our mind with the wisdom that feeds our spirit, for all the knowledge and creative power we possess within our being. Today as these two Ch’umilal merge, a special ability to understand the messages of the Sacred Fire arises, let us pay attention to what this sacred element has to tell us.

No’j is the deep and conscious thought, the intellectual and spiritual learning. It is the wisdom we acquire from the external world, from our relationships, from interacting with what surrounds us. It is the magical wisdom that impels us in our development, that connects our mind with the cosmic-universal mind, that opens for us the knowledge of Mother Earth. It is also the wisdom that we acquire from the relationship with ourselves, with our inner world; it is the learning that comes from connecting to our divine essence. Its energy reminds us that developing our wisdom integrally, learning from both the external and the internal, is what allows us to reach a higher level of consciousness and spirituality, it is what leads us to true realization. Ajaw No’j is kindness and harmony, its power creates the balance between rational and magical knowledge, its essence impels our creative thinking, for this is one of the Ch’umilal that gives us the power to create our own reality. Number 9 brings intuition, it is a creative force that is connected to the feminine energy, it is a spiritual power that connects us to the subtle.

En este día en el que el No’j rige en conjunto con Ajaw Toj demos gracias por el conocimiento que hemos adquirido durante el camino de la vida, por el poder que tenemos de nutrir nuestra mente con la sabiduría que llena nuestro espíritu, por que todo el conocimiento y poder creativo poseemos dentro de nuestro ser. Hoy que estos dos Ch’umilal se fusionan surge una habilidad especial para comprender los mensajes del Fuego Sagrado, prestemos atención a lo que este elemento sagrado tiene para decirnos.

No’j es el pensamiento profundo y consciente, el aprendizaje intelectual y espiritual. Es la sabiduría que adquirimos del mundo externo, de nuestras relaciones, de interactuar con todo lo que nos rodea. Es la sabiduría mágica que nos impulsa en nuestro desarrollo, que conecta nuestra mente con la mente cósmica-universal, que nos abre a los conocimientos de la Madre Tierra. Y es también la sabiduría que adquirimos de la relación con nosotros mismos, con nuestro mundo interno; es el aprendizaje que viene de la conexión con nuestra esencia divina. Su energía nos recuerda que el desarrollar integralmente nuestra sabiduría, aprendiendo tanto de lo externo como de lo interno, es lo que nos permite alcanzar un nivel más alto de conciencia y espiritualidad, es lo que nos lleva a una verdadera realización. Ajaw No’j es la nobleza y armonía, su poder crea el balance entre el conocimiento racional y el saber mágico, su esencia impulsa nuestro pensamiento creativo, pues este es un de los Ch’umilal que nos otorga el poder de crear nuestra propia realidad. El número 9 trae intuición, es una fuerza creativa que está conectada a la energía femenina, es el poder espiritual que nos conecta a lo sutil.

WAJXAQIB’ AJMAQ ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal AjmaqAjmaq speaks of the importance and power of the energy of forgiveness, it comes to remind us that we are not perfect, that we can make mistakes, that we should not feel guilty for our past errors, for we did everything from the consciousness we had at the time and guilt is only an obstacle to our evolution. Let us rather turn our mistakes into tools for growth, let us give thanks for each obstacle on the way and each fault that has led us to develop into the being we are today. Let us take a pause to go within ourselves and seek for the harmony that comes from forgiveness.

Ajaw Ajmaq brings the energy of curiosity, that which leads us to explore, to learn from other environments and people in order to grow, to continuously shape our existence and discover our true self, our true purpose. Its power drives us in the search for knowledge, it is self-discovery, the return to our inner self to find freedom in ourselves. It is the expansion of our mind, the achievement of enlightenment. This is a day for reflection, to meditate on our actions and their consequences, to recognize our deepest essence. Ajmaq brings forgiveness, its energy helps us transform the discords of the past to create harmony in the present and the future, it is our ability to forgive, to heal emotionally. Number 8 gives us strength and energy, its power connects us with the physical and material world, with our experience in this reality.

Ajmaq nos habla de la importancia y el poder que posee la energía el perdón, nos recuerda que no somos perfectos, que podemos equivocarnos, que no debemos sentirnos culpables por nuestros errores pasados, pues todo lo hicimos desde la consciencia que teníamos en ese momento y la culpa solo es un obstáculo para nuestra evolución. Convirtamos más bien nuestras equivocaciones en herramientas de crecimiento, demos gracias por cada obstáculo en el camino y cada equivocación que nos ha llevado a desarrollarnos en el ser que somos hoy. Tomemos un pausa para ir a nuestro interior y buscar la armonía que surge del perdonarnos.

Ajaw Ajmaq es la curiosidad, esa que nos lleva a explorar, a aprender de otros entornos y personas para crecer, para continuamente dar forma a nuestra existencia y descubrir nuestro verdadero ser, nuestro verdadero propósito. Su poder nos impulsa en la búsqueda del conocimiento, es el autodescubrimiento, el regresar a nuestro interior para encontrar la libertad en nosotros mismos. Es la expansión de nuestra mente, el alcanzar la iluminación. Este es un día para la reflexión, para meditar acerca de nuestros actos y sus consecuencias, para reconocer nuestra esencia más profunda. Ajmaq trae el perdón, su energía nos ayuda a transformar las discordias del pasado para crear armonía en el presente y el futuro, es nuestra capacidad de perdonar, de sanar emocionalmente. El número 8 nos da fortaleza y energía, su poder nos conecta con el mundo físico y material, con nuestra experiencia en esta realidad.

WUQUB’ TZ’IKIN ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Tz'ikinMay our voice sing today like a bird at dawn to give thanks for the good fortune that constantly flows into our lives, for all the abundance that the universe gives us and to which we can synchronize, for the love that arises from and towards us, for our relationship and communication with the supreme energies. On this day 7 Tz’ikin reminds us that luck is nothing more than being aware that we are the creators of our own reality, that at any moment we can connect to the energy of abundance, of love, and happiness.

Tz’ikin is the energy that opens the space for us to communicate with the supreme. This Ch’umil, represented by the bird of power, allows us to elevate ourselves towards the Heart of the Sky, to move through space-time without losing our connection to Mother Earth, to reach the higher wisdom, and connect with our deepest spirituality. The feathers, which represent the energy of this powerful animal, were used in ancient times by the rulers and Ajq’ijab’ as a symbol of their magic, power, and connection. Tz’ikin is the sacred vision, the capacity to see beyond the apparent. From its strength comes the vision of the future, for it is the Ch’umil that activates our dormant senses, that gives us the gift of intuition and vision. Its energy protects us and brings good fortune, opening possibilities in both the material and spiritual world; it is the luck, good relationships, and love that are activated through its power. Number 7 is a catalyst that drives us to move forward on the path of our life, it symbolizes the last step before reaching the summit. Its power impels us to go within, for it is in our inner self where we can find balance and harmony.

Que hoy nuestra voz cante como el ave al amanecer para agradecer por la buena fortuna que fluye constantemente a nuestra vida, por toda la abundancia que el universo nos regala y a la que podemos sincronizarnos, por el amor que surge desde y hacia nosotros, por nuestra relación y comunicación con las energías supremas. Hoy 7 Tz’ikin nos recuerda que la suerte no es más que el ser conscientes de que somos los creadores de nuestra propia realidad, que en cualquier momento podemos conectarnos a la energía de la abundancia, del amor y la felicidad.

Tz’ikin es la energía que nos abre el espacio a la comunicación con lo supremo. Este Ch’umil, representado por el ave de poder, nos permite elevarnos hacia el Corazón del Cielo, movernos por el espacio-tiempo sin perder nuestra conexión con la Madre Tierra para alcanzar así la sabiduría superior, para conectarnos con nuestra más profunda espiritualidad. Las plumas, que representan la energía de este poderoso animal, eran utilizadas en la antigüedad por los gobernadores y Ajq’ijab’ como un símbolo de su magia, poder y conexión. Tz’ikin es la visión sagrada, el poder ver más allá de lo aparente. De su fuerza surge la visión del futuro, pues es el Ch’umil que activa nuestros sentidos dormidos, que nos otorga el don de la intuición y la visión. Su energía nos protege y nos trae la buena fortuna, abriéndonos posibilidades tanto en el mundo material como en el espiritual; es la suerte, las buenas relaciones y el amor que se activan a través de su poder. El número 7 es un poder catalizador que nos impulsa a avanzar en el sendero de nuestra vida, simboliza el último peldaño antes de alcanzar la cima. Su fuerza nos impele a ir hacia nuestro interior, pues ahí es donde podemos encontrar el balance y armonía.

WAQIB’ I’X ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal I'xThe energetic convergence of Waqib’ I’x with the Toj trecena causes us to be very sensitive during this day. Being conscious of this allows us to use our sensitivity not as a shadow, but to stay connected and in harmony with ourselves, with the people around us, and with the situations that arise.

Today the energies remind us of the importance of being gentle in our thoughts, words, and actions. They invite us to be a loving and non-judgmental mirror for others, yet bearing in mind that while it is beautiful to contribute to the growth of someone else, our real work is not that of teaching them a lesson, but rather focusing on our own healing and growth through giving ourselves love and time, understanding and listening to ourselves with gentleness and sensitivity.

Now that we are in the trecena of Toj, which opens a deep connection not only to our emotions but to the Sacred Fire, we can light a candle and ask its transmuting fire that through the power and magic of Waqib’ I’x it may dissolve any wounds. Let us ask for the light to find its way through us.
La convergencia energética de Waqib’ I’x con la trecena de Toj propicia que estemos muy sensibles durante este día. Ser conscientes de ello nos permite utilizar nuestra sensibilidad no como una sombra, sino para estar conectados y en armonía con nosotros mismos, con las personas que nos rodean y con las situaciones que se surgen.

Hoy las energías nos recuerdan la importancia de ser gentiles con nuestros pensamientos, palabras y acciones. Nos invitan a ser un espejo amoroso y sin juicio para los demás, pero teniendo presente que aunque es hermoso aportar al crecimiento de otros nuestro verdadero trabajo no es enseñarles una lección a los demás, sino enfocarnos en nuestra propia sanación y crecimiento dándonos amor y tiempo, sintiéndonos y escuchándonos con dulzura y sensibilidad.

Ahora que estamos en la trecena de Toj, que nos abre una conexión profunda no solo con nuestras emociones sino con el Fuego Sagrado, podemos encender una vela para pedir a este fuego transmutador que a través del poder y la magia de Waqib’ I’x disuelva cualquier herida, pidamos que la luz encuentre su camino a través de nosotros.

WUQUB’ AJ ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal AjThe energies that flow on this day remind us that for us to rise higher, we must first strengthen our roots.

Let us remember that we are beings of the Earth expanding into the Cosmic and that our body is what connects us to this reality, what allows us to express who we are, and what relates us to all life. Its energy is like that of a tree, which ought to be well grounded and have strong roots in order to be able to rise towards the sky.
Las energías que fluyen en este día nos recuerdan que para elevarnos hacia lo alto primero debemos fortalecer nuestras raíces.

Recordemos que somos seres de la Tierra en expansión hacia lo cósmico y que nuestro cuerpo es quien nos conecta con esta realidad, quien nos permite expresar quienes somos, quien nos conecta con toda la vida. Su energía es como la de un árbol que necesita estar bien arraigado a la tierra, tener raíces fuertes, para poder elevarse hacia el cielo.

KAJIB’ E ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal EOn this day let us be thankful for each road we have traveled in our walk through life; let us continue to have the confidence that in this journey through existence our intuition, spirit, and heart always guide us along the right paths. When we have no doubt that each path that opens up for us emerges to bring out the best in ourselves, we can fully enjoy each of the views that surround the roads we travel.

​​The wisdom of Ajaw E leads us in our journey through the road of life, it is the power that guides our steps, that opens paths of knowledge and discovery. It is the path we travel throughout our existence and it is especially our Saq’ B’e, the white and spiritual road that brings us to our purpose of being, the journey we undertake towards our inner self in the search for fulfillment. E symbolizes the destination and the journey, it is the Ch’umil that provides us with the necessary strength to fulfill the mission for which we were born. It is the power of action that leads us to a precise objective, that seeks fulfillment on every plane of existence. It is the sacred paths of the Cosmos and Mother Earth, the energy that brings together the material and the spiritual, the mental and the emotional, it is the path to the expansion of our being. Number 4 brings the wisdom that arises from the four directions and the four prime elements, it is the knowledge that we possess in each of our manifestations; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, it is a power that brings balance and stability to our life.

Agradezcamos hoy por cada sendero que hemos transitado en nuestro andar por la vida y sigamos teniendo la confianza de que en este viaje por la existencia nuestra intuición, espíritu y corazón siempre nos guían por los caminos correctos. El no dudar que cada camino que se abre surge para que podamos sacar lo mejor de nosotros mismos, nos permite disfrutar plenamente de cada uno de los paisajes que rodean los senderos que transitamos.

La sabiduría de Ajaw E nos guía en nuestro transitar por el camino de la vida, es el poder que orienta nuestros pasos, que abre senderos de conocimiento y descubrimiento. Es el camino que recorremos a lo largo de la existencia y es especialmente nuestro Saq’ B’e, ese camino blanco y espiritual que nos conduce hacia nuestro propósito de ser, ese viaje que emprendemos hacia nuestro ser interior en la búsqueda de la realización. E simboliza el destino y los viajes, es quien nos provee de la fuerza necesaria para cumplir la misión para la cual nacimos. Es la energía de la acción que nos lleva hacia un objetivo preciso, el aspecto de la vida que busca la realización en cada plano de existencia. Es los senderos sagrados del Cosmos y de la Madre Tierra, la energía que vincula lo material y lo espiritual, lo mental y lo emocional, es el camino a la expansión de nuestro ser. El número 4 trae consigo la sabiduría que surge de las cuatro direcciones y de los cuatro elementos primigenios, es el conocimiento que poseemos en cada una de nuestras manifestaciones; físico, mental, emocional y espiritual.

OXIB’ B’ATZ’ ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal B'atz'We were created in harmony and connection with the whole, we are a strand in the fabric of existence, connected to the earth, to the universe, to every existing being. Let us take a moment today to be aware of the threads that connect us to everything that exists outside and inside of us, let us appreciate the magic that is life, which in this connection opens for us every possibility. Let us be grateful for these threads that unite us, that bring us harmony with existence and nourish us with wisdom and tools to reach our purpose and contribute to our shared destiny.

B’atz’ is the infinite thread of time that weaves our history. Its energy symbolizes the beginning of everything, it is the force that gives us life and existence, that allows us to develop as human beings, it is evolution. The thread of B’atz’ connects us to others, it reminds us that we are part of a whole. It is our union with the divine and with existence, it is the umbilical cord that symbolizes the source of life. Its energy vibrates in synchrony with the energies of love, art, and creativity, it is the healing power that emerges from these forces, for this Ch’umil contains within it the power of healing. Ajaw B’atz’ is also the sign that rules over marriage and relationships. Number 3 contains the wisdom that reminds us that everything we do bears fruit, it is the result of our actions.

Fuimos creados en armonía y conexión con el todo, somos una hebra en el tejido de la existencia, conectados a la tierra, al universo, a cada ser existente. Tomemos un momento hoy para ser conscientes de los hilos que nos conectan con todo lo que existe fuera y dentro de nosotros, apreciemos la magia que es la vida que en está conexión nos abre todas las posibilidades. Agradezcamos estos hilos que nos unen, que nos traen armonía con la existencia y nos nutren de sabiduría y herramientas para alcanzar nuestro propósito y aportar al destino compartido.

B’atz’ es el hilo infinito del tiempo que va entretejiendo nuestra historia. Su energía simboliza el principio de todo, es la fuerza que nos da vida y existencia, que nos permite desarrollarnos como seres humanos, es la evolución. El hilo de B’atz’ nos conecta a los demás, nos recuerda que somos parte de un todo. Es nuestra unión con lo divino y la existencia, es el cordón umbilical que simboliza la fuente de la vida. Su energía vibra en sintonía con el amor, el arte y la creatividad, es el poder curativo que surge de estas fuerzas, pues este Ch’umil contiene dentro de sí la sanación. Ajaw B’atz’ es también el signo que rige sobre el matrimonio y la pareja. El número 3 contiene la sabiduría que nos recuerda que todo lo que hacemos da frutos, es el resultado de nuestras acciones.

KEB’ TZ’I’ ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Tz'i'We have all come to this plane to develop and much of that development arises from the situations we live, from the family in which we grow, from the shadows that compose us, for the purpose of each of these elements is to teach us, that we can transcend them so that they can impel us in the process of becoming the wonderful being that we are. So let us embrace our life experience and thank the universe for giving us all the perfect and necessary circumstances for our growth. Today Ajaw 2 Tz’i’ reminds us of the importance of not judging ourselves so harshly.

Tz’i’ is the symbol of justice, of cosmic and spiritual authorities, of earthly laws. It is the adviser and guide, the energy that reminds us that each one of us are authorities and counselors, teachers and guides. It is also the law of consciousness, of respect for all that exists and for ourselves. It is that inner voice that guides us and helps us to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. Its wisdom reminds us that we are the authorities of our life, that we are responsible for our existence and for what we create through it, that we determine our destiny and therefore we must try to be what Tz’i’ represents, we must walk the straight path, live in harmony with what surrounds us. Tz’i’ is the power of the written word, it is the energy that allows us to understand the sacred messages. Its power helps us to bring the truth to light and its force is the one that can free us when we make bad decisions. Number 2 provides us with the tools and power that allow us to integrate our polarities, it is the symbol of balance and union.

Todos venimos a este plano a desarrollarnos y gran parte de ese desarrollo surge de las situaciones que vivimos, de la familia en la que crecemos, de las sombras que nos componen, pues el propósito de cada uno de estos elementos es enseñarnos, es que los podamos trascender para que nos impulsen en el proceso de convertirnos en ese maravilloso ser que somos. Así que abracemos nuestra experiencia de vida y demos gracias al universo por que nos regala todas las circunstancias perfectas y necesarias para nuestro crecimiento. Hoy Ajaw 2 Tz’i’ nos recuerda la importancia de no juzgarnos tan duramente.

Tz’i’ es el símbolo de la justicia, de las autoridades cósmicas y espirituales, de las leyes terrenales. Es el consejero y orientador, la energía que nos recuerda que cada uno de nosotros somos autoridades y consejeros, maestros y guías. Es también la ley de la conciencia, del respeto hacia todo lo que existe y el respeto que tenemos hacia nosotros mismos. Es esa voz interior que nos guía y nos ayuda a distinguir entre lo que es correcto y lo que no. Su sabiduría nos recuerda que nosotros somos la autoridad de nuestra vida, que somos los responsables de nuestra existencia y de lo que creamos a través de ella, que nosotros determinamos nuestro destino y por ello debemos intentar ser lo que Tz’i’ representa, debemos transitar el camino recto, vivir en armonía con lo que nos rodea. Tz’i’ es el poder de la palabra escrita, es la energía que nos permite comprender los mensajes sagrados. Su poder nos ayuda a sacar la verdad a la luz y su fuerza es la que puede liberarnos cuando tomamos malas decisiones. El número 2 contiene las herramientas y el poder que nos permiten integrar las polaridades, es el símbolo del balance y la unión.

ECLIPSES

In Maya Cosmovision, the Sun and the Moon exert a strong influence on the life of beings. Both stars are considered to be energies of creation, supernatural forces that are essential for life. They symbolize a manifestation of the Sacred.

We must have an awareness of certain cycles that exist for life to continue on Earth, as we rely on nature to survive. This understanding, which has been gathered gradually through time since the dawn of civilization, has evolved into a body of knowledge regarding the movement of specific stars and their relationship to human fate. For the Maya, understanding these natural events and their order was more than a scientific thought, it was a spiritual approach: the divine and human worlds were inextricably intertwined and the actions of one reverted on the other. Astronomy was never an abstract science among the Maya; rather, it was the study of the relationships between celestial beings that influence human existence, allowing them to know, predict, and eventually change the effects of the universe on humans.

The vast majority of our knowledge regarding the astronomical calculations of the ancient Maya, which served as the foundation for their complex calendars, comes from writings carved on monuments or recorded in codices. Of all the people, the Maya were perhaps the most intrigued by time, having records of it written on nearly every stele, lintel, stairway, frieze, or panel. Every significant event, whether natural or human, was documented.

Since pre-Hispanic times, the wise sages calculated the dates of a solar eclipse with exceptional precision, although the telescope and all the equipment needed for close observation had not yet been developed.  Evidence of this can be found in the Maya Codex that is in Dresden in what is known as the eclipse tables, which indicate that they knew when an eclipse would occur even if it were not visible in the Maya area. At the same time, they placed great importance on other cosmic phenomena such as the passage of the Sun through the Zenith, the Equinoxes and Solstices, and the movement of celestial bodies such as the Pleiades, Venus, and Mars, among others, as these events mark the beginning or end of a cycle, generating effects on the planet and our being. Thus, in addition to being a time marker, the Sacred Calendar was used by the sages to forecast health, births, harvests, life purpose, and marriages, among other things.

The ancient Maya viewed eclipses as the union of the Sun and Moon. The oral tradition relates that this is a moment when we celebrate the coming together of the Heroe Twins Junajpu and Xb’alamke, who became the Sun and Moon upon overcoming the trials of Xib’alb’a. It is at this point that they come together, reminding us of the importance of remembering that we are all part of Uk’u’x Kaj and Uk’u’x Ulew, the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of Mother Earth. That we all share and are the convergence of these cosmic and telluric forces and that we are all in the process of walking our own cycles, of working with our dual nature, which is nothing more than our completeness. That by releasing and integrating, we come closer to becoming the being of light that each one of us is, thus developing our evolutionary potential.

Elder Isidro, one of the guides of our teacher, Carlos Barrios, shared through his stories that Eclipses are a space of union between the solar and the lunar in which the confluence of Grandfather Sun and Grandmother Moon generates a great force that opens energetic portals. Tata Isidro said that his teachers had transmitted to him the significance of a Solar Eclipse because this event, which is not frequently visible in the same location, creates a window of darkness that allows us to release those things that no longer strengthen us, enabling our light to shine brighter.

We can also find prophecies relating to eclipses in the Book of Chilam Balam: “… as the 13 Ahau is the time when the Sun and the Moon will meet and coincide; it will be the night and at the same time the dawn of the Oxlajuj Tiku’ (cycle of positive energy)…”

“Our attention must be focused on achieving our intentions, in particular those of humankind, as in these times we have reached the point of experiencing transcendent changes, hence, we must strive for this purpose. As Humanity and Mother Earth, this is a time for us to fulfill our purpose of existence, and this is precisely what we are witnessing, for this reason, meditating, concentrating, connecting with the great grandmother stars, lighting candles, and doing our own ritual is both an individual and a collective action. Consequently, we should focus our attention on doing a concentration exercise to balance the energies that may arise from this moment, any spiritual practice we undertake should include and be channeled towards this purpose.” -Tata Carlos Barrios

May the guidance of the wise Elders inspire us to open ourselves to that communication with the Universe and the Earth, to reconnect with those important moments that mark a rebirth, that lead us to our care, personal growth, and evolutionary development.

Andy Rocca & Denise Barrios

We suggest that you do not use this energy to manifest or set intentions, but rather we can make space for some activity that does good to the heart to nourish self-love, to reflect and rest.

JUN TOJ ~ Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal TojThe energy of this day speaks of gratitude, it teaches us that through this sacred act we harmonize with the whole, that every time we give thanks we generate a force that creates miracles. Today a new trecena begins that teaches us that our greatest power is to vibrate in the magic of gratefulness, let us then fill ourselves with gratitude for life, for everything that it gifts us. During these 13 days, let us make gratitude a conscious act.

Toj symbolizes the Ceremonial Fire, it is the power of transmuting through the force of this sacred element, of liberating to find the balance of our existence, to reconcile ourselves with our inner self and reach harmony with everything that surrounds us. Its energy is connected to the magic of gratitude, it is the act of offering and giving thanks. It is being grateful for life, for the roads traveled, for the opportunities that arise and for the learning obtained. It is also the Ch’umil of reciprocity, it is the results of what we do and the power we have to create through our actions. The light of Toj ignites our spiritual being, it is the flame that can illuminate even the darkest path, it is the ritual that connects us with the supreme, and the sacred fire that keeps the teachings of grandfathers and grandmothers and transmits through its signs the ancestral knowledge. The number 1 symbolizes the beginning, it is the force that gives us the impulse to start anything we want to do, it is the power of creation.

La energía de este día nos habla del agradecimiento, nos enseña que a través de este acto sagrado nos armonizamos con el todo, que cada vez que damos las gracias generamos una fuerza que crea milagros. Hoy inicia una nueva trecena que nos enseña que nuestro mayor poder está en vibrar en la magia del agradecimiento, llenémonos entonces de gratitud por la vida, por cada cosa esta que nos regala. Hagamos durante estos 13 días que el agradecer sea un acto consciente.

Toj simboliza el Fuego Ceremonial, es el poder de transmutar a través de la fuerza de este sagrado elemento, de liberar para encontrar el balance de nuestra existencia, para reconciliarnos con nuestro ser interior y armonizarnos con todo lo que nos rodea. Su energía está conectada a la magia de la gratitud, es el acto ofrendar y agradecer. Es el dar gracias por la vida, por los caminos recorridos, por las oportunidades que surgen y por el aprendizaje obtenido. Es también el Ch’umil de la reciprocidad, el resultado de lo que hacemos y el poder que tenemos de crear a través de nuestros actos. La luz de Toj enciende nuestro ser espiritual, es la llama que puede iluminar hasta el camino más oscuro, es el ritual que nos conecta con lo supremo y el sagrado fuego que guarda las enseñanzas de los abuelos y abuelas y transmite a través de sus señales el saber ancestral. El número 1 simboliza el inicio, es la fuerza que nos da el impulso para comenzar cualquier cosa que queremos llevar a cabo, es el poder de la creación.

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