Number 8 represents the male and physical energy. No’j is our connection to the Universal mind; it is the energy that turns knowledge and experience into wisdom. This is a good day to take action; it is through the actions that we take during the course of our life that we acquire the knowledge that will be transformed into wisdom.
7 Ajmaq – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Ajmaq is a favorable day to focus on the word and message of our ancestors; it is a day for forgiveness and introspection. Number 7 symbolizes spirituality; it is the manifestation of the Creator and Maker on earth. Today we can delve deeper into the purpose and direction of our life.
Sarayaku: Living Well and Resisting Oil
Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the community of Sarayaku has sustained their way of “Living Well” by keeping extractive oil industries out of their territories. Saq’ Be’ has a long time connection with the community. In 2004, my wife and I travelled to Sarayaku where we got to know the people of the community and recognize a way of life that embodies the potential that humans have when in balance with each other and our place. We had the privelage of being welcomed by the children of Sabino Gualinga, a powerful medicine man, with deep roots in a profound healing lineage. It was also a time when the petrol companies were deploying numerous strategies to remove the community from the territory – modern day versions of the same tactics used to extract people and resources throughout history. You can read more about that experience here: Cry in the Jungle: Defending Life, Resisting Devastation
The struggles Sarayaku has faced is indicative of both the challenges and the hope that Indigenous communities around the world hold. These communities have much to to teach the world about how we live our lives and relate to our home:
Sarayaku residents describe sumac kawsay as “choosing our responsibility to the seventh generation over quarterly earnings, regeneration over economic growth, and the pursuit of well-being and harmony over wealth and financial success.”
Through our board member, Karen Marrero, we hope to continue to provide much needed support to the community in their successful efforts to turn back extractive industries, live in right relationship, and to bring that wisdom forward into the world. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing to support these developing efforts to help Sarayaku.
Please read this timely, and eloquent article that appears in Yes! Magazine:
6 Tz’ikin – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Tz’ikin is the emotional and material luck; it is represented by the bird, who gives you the power of an expanded and panoramic vision. Number 6 is an unstable energy; it symbolizes life’s trials and personal development. Use the energy of Tz’ikin to open your wings and fly with harmony and freedom; ask it for its luck to overcome any challenges that may rise during this day.
5 I’x – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Number 5 represents the love that comes into your life and flows from you. I’x is the feminine and feline energy that gives you power, strength, and cunning; it is the power of expanding your mind and reaching high levels of consciousness. Use the energy of love to connect with everything and everyone that surrounds you and to expand your consciousness.
4 Aj – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Aj is the energy that protects the home and the children. Number 4 brings stability and security. This is a good day to ask for the wellbeing of the children and young adults; connect to the energies of today and ask for the unity of the family and the strength to support and understand your children.
3 E – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Number 3 represents the rhythm of life, it is creativity and optimism. E symbolizes the path; it is the energy and the means by which we travel our road. Walk with rhythm, creativity and enthusiasm on the paths that open before you, this will lead you to a journey of joy and happiness.
2 B’atz’ – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
B’atz’ signifies unity and infinite time, it is love and its energy governs over marriage. Number 2 symbolizes the partner, the union and relationships. Let the love of B’atz’ be your guide during this day, allow it to strengthen the ties that unite you to your partner, so that you can support each other with affection and share good times together.
1 Tz’i’ – Nawal & Prayer for Trecena
Tz’i’ represents authority and justice; it is the energy of the material and spiritual law, of the righteous path. Number 1 is the beginning; it contains a great power, but it lacks the experience. During this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Tz’i’ and ask for its power and intervention to solve any problems and injustices that may appear on your path.
Prayer from Pedro Ixchop for Tz’i’
In this sacred day Cholq’ij Tz’i’ Ajaw, I ask that in your presence Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth there is no rumor, slander, or defamation from false accusers that can involve me; that all blasphemy from my enemies is discarded by your divine force. I ask that all falsehood in the words is abhorred by the people, so that we can live at peace, Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you to purify my ears from the gossip and the false testimony, I ask you to purify my mind, my hands, my feet, and my soul Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth.
I ask you Ajaw that all lies are soon completely elucidated so that they cause no harm in me and in my sons and daughters. I’m grateful, Ajaw, for not being involved in any rumors from people who are unfaithful to your sacred word, so that there is no threat or intimidation to me or to the creatures that follow you, Ajaw. For this reason I kneel in your presence, I talk with you, and I worship you with all my heart and devotion , because I trust you Ajaw, because I have had faith in you from the beginning until the end of my existence, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you to save me and free me from all wicked gossips throughout my life. Free me from all temptation of lust, arrogance, and lie; let all those desires be vanished with your divine force, Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox.
Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Maltiox Thank you
13 Toj – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Nawal)
Toj symbolizes the Sacred Ceremonial Fire; it is the sign of payment and the energy that repays us for all the good and bad we have done in our lives. Number 13 contains strength, wisdom, and experience, it is the magic of being able to change and create. This is a special day for making offerings to the Ajaw thorough the Sacred Fire, thank him for everything you have and will receive, for all you are, and for what you have accomplished. This is the last day of the No’j trecena (thirteen days) thank the Creator and Maker for all the knowledge and wisdom you have received.