The energy of Toj is expressed through cause and effect, action and reaction; it is the day to repay Mother Earth and the Creator and Maker for what we have done, for what we are, and what we have received. Number 9 is a good energy to ask for forgiveness; to act with compassion. This is a good day to light a red candle to ask the Creator and Maker to help you understand the results your past actions have brought you; to ask that your future actions will be guided by His light and will help you create the destiny you wish to have.
Understanding Lineages
Saq’ Be’ works to support the movement of living lineages into modern times. Many may wonder what “lineages” mean exactly, and why they are relevant? We view this as the transmission of knowledge and wisdom, over time and generations (and often place) from one set of keepers of a tradition to a next generation. It is essential that these lineages trace back to their origin. We consider the lineages themselves to be alive, representing the present manifestation that contains the cosmology, ontology, knowledge, wisdom and energy of ancient traditions, that have evolved into their current form, serving to guide the evolutionary path of humanity within the cosmos.
If all this sounds confusing, don’t worry. It’s an attempt to explain something simple and somewhat intangible through intellectual means. The beauty of these lineages lies in their wisdom of simplicity.
For those of you who may be technically inclined, here is an amazing example of tracing lineages over time. The Tibetan Buddhist Resources Center collects and digitizes Tibetan Buddhist texts from around the world to preserve and further the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. They have discovered a clear record in those texts that delineates the lineages of the tradition. Have a look, and let us know what you think about living lineages in the comments here and on social media.
July 2014 Visit Images
Here are some images from Lina and Denise’s July, 2014 visit to Santa Fe, NM. As the fire ceremony ended, thunders came and the sky opened up on us, ending the ceremony with a bang!
8 Q’anil
Q’anil means germ, seed, life and creation; in this day B’itol and Tz’aqol ―the Creator and the Maker― sowed the seeds of life in this part of the universe. Number 8 represents the complete energies of the material world. 8 Q’anil brings with it the energy of creation. Today you can ask the Creator and the Maker for a good planting and a good harvest; for the protection of the crops, and for the recovery of sterile ground.
NYT – Beyond Energy, Matter, Time and Space
It is becoming increasingly clear that modern civilization is coming to a point where it must question some of its fundamental cosmological assumptions. This article points out the need for intellectual humility in understanding the world around us. Might we be able to draw forth from ancient, living lineages to not only shift our cosmology, but to understand and relate to our inner and outer world in different ways, perhaps altering the path of humanity? Article via Mind and Life Institute:
Beyond Energy, Matter, Time and Space
7 Kej
Kej is the energy that protects the natural world and it is called to maintain balance between humans and Mother Earth; today its energy converges with number 7 which projects balance and harmony. Seek the stability you yearn for in nature, in the energy of the trees. If you have a chance take a walk in the woods; meditate to connect with the ancestral wisdom they hold, this is the perfect day to understand Mother Nature’s teachings.
6 Kame
Kame is the energy of our spiritual and family lineage; it symbolizes death and communication with our ancestors. Number 6 entails learning, changes and responsibility. This is a good day to do away with bad death, accidents, and illnesses; a day to ask for protection for travels, for the safety of our communities and that there may be no wars. Light a purple candle to ask the Creator and the Maker to drive away the bad energies.
5 Kan
Kan is the serpent of fire whose energy resides at the base of the spinal column; it is a special day to increase the physical force, to build the internal fire and spiritual evolution. Number 5 is the energy of action. Today you need to keep your energy moving, give your best to everything you do; Kan grants you the energy go further.
4 K’at
Prepare your net to catch and gather the things that will contribute toward creating a stable life for yourself and your family. K’at is the net that can bring together the people and the elements necessary for your growth; number 4 projects stability, firmness and security.
3 Aq’ab’al
Aq’ab’al represents the sunrise and sunset, light and dark, two opposing and harmonious energies. Number 3 is the results of your efforts. Like Aq’ab’al, all human beings have positive and negative characteristics. This is a good day to bring a ray of light to your negative side and enhance the positive aspects of yourself, as well as to focus on the virtues of others; as a result you will be filled with peace and joy.