The 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.
Let us thank the grandfathers and grandmothers who planted in us the seeds of wisdom and spirituality that today guide us along the path, that are our compass in this time of change.
Kej is the deer that by having its legs firmly grounded in each direction finds its balance, strength, and connection with the Earth and its elements. This Ch’umil teaches us that we are united with all that surrounds us, as we are an integral part of creation. Kej speaks to us of connecting with our earthly essence, returning to live in harmony and communication with Mother Nature, remembering that in order to connect with the universal energy we need to be grounded to the earth. The number Kab’lajuj (12) is a catalyzing force that increases our sensitivity, its energy rules over the family and the community.
Kame symbolizes the opening and closing of cycles, it is death and rebirth. Its power teaches us the importance of embracing every moment of life, every step we take in our evolutionary process, and every turn we make in the spiral of space-time. Its energy also speaks to us of the importance of honoring our ancestors, it is Kame that connects us to our lineage, to the grandmothers and grandfathers who have transcended, so that they can transmit us their wisdom, give us their protection and guidance. The number Julajuj (11) symbolizes the learning we get through our experiences, its teaching reminds us that we must trust the processes of life, seek the teaching that lies behind every obstacle.
Kan is the Ch’umil that symbolizes energy, it is the energetic movement that elevates everything to higher levels, it is energy in evolution. Its strength, which is related to the power of the Feathered Serpent, connects us to the cosmic-telluric wisdom, it reminds us that the knowledge of the Universe and the Earth are part of us. The number Lajuj (10) brings us the teaching of the power we achieve when we move energy, it reminds us that our action or inaction, our awareness or disconnection can impel or stagnate our purposes.
K’at represents the net; it is both the problems that trap us and the net with which we can bring together the elements, people, and knowledge that can help us to find self-realization. The energy of K’at can thus be a limit or a valuable tool for our development, it all depends on how we use it. The number B’elejeb’ (9) is a subtle power that connects us to the spiritual and creative energies and to the power of love.
On this day, the energy that allows us to reach plenitude is available, waiting for us to open ourselves to receive it, to take advantage of every possibility that arises for us to create our abundance and happiness.
Iq’ symbolizes the spirit of the wind. It is the conscious breath that nourishes our whole being, that helps us to free ourselves, to find stillness, and to remember the wisdom that lies within us. It is the wind that brings with it the messages of the wise elders and it is also the power of our word. The number Wuqub’ (7) is a catalytic energy that gives us strength and motivation, it is the symbol of balance and harmony.
This day could bring confusion or imbalance for which being mindful of the feelings, thoughts, and words that we tell others and ourselves is especially important. Remember that worrying does not solve anything, it only clouds our vision and makes it harder for us to find good paths, so if we feel that things are stagnant let us then work on flowing; let us breathe, meditate, sing, or move, let us take a walk to be in nature, to enjoy the sun, or let us do those things that lighten us and help us to release our burdens. Bear in mind that Waqib’ (6) Imox is a power that allows us to break with the structures that limit us, so sometimes its energy makes us uncomfortable to help us get out of the mold in which we find ourselves, to move that which is stagnant and flow on the path of our growth.
Ajpu brings the wisdom of the seer and the hunter, of the dancer and flute player, it is the spirit of the light warrior who holds the clarity and certainty to connect with their inner light, to radiate it, for Ajpu is the force of the Sun, that which also shines within us. The number Job’ (5) reminds us of the importance of moving, of taking action, and flowing with life, its power opens space for the elevation of our being. Today these energies converge in the trecena of Ajmaq which calls us to make a journey within so that we can discover and cultivate our inner selves.