Today, on this last day of the Tijax trecena, we embark on a path leading to a twenty-day period that begins tomorrow under the energy of Jun B’atz’, preparing us to welcome a new Cholq’ij cycle. This final day of the trecena is accompanied by Oxlajuj Tz’i’, reminding us that our life’s journey is sacred, that we are here to express our true selves and live each moment as if it were the only one. We are the authors of our destiny, the ones responsible for our existence and what we make of it. Our purpose is to dare to live the life we long for—the one that guides us toward our purpose, bringing us closer to our deepest essence and divinity.
Let us also take a moment today to give thanks to the energy of Tijax for the healing power it shared with us over these thirteen days, for the obstacles it helped us clear from our path, and for the new doors it opened in our lives.
Hoy, en este último día de la trecena de Tijax, se abre camino a un período de veinte días que comienza mañana bajo la energía de Jun B’atz’, preparándonos para recibir un nuevo ciclo Cholq’ij. Este último día de la trecena viene acompañado de Oxlajuj Tz’i’, quien nos recuerda que nuestro sendero de vida es sagrado, que estamos aquí para expresar nuestro ser verdadero y vivir cada momento como si fuera el único. Somos nosotros quienes escribimos nuestro destino, somos la autoridad responsable de nuestra existencia y de lo que hacemos con ella. Nuestro propósito es atrevernos a vivir la vida que deseamos, aquella que nos guía hacia nuestro desarrollo, que nos acerca a nuestra esencia más profunda y a nuestra divinidad.
Tomemos también en este día un momento para agradecer a la energía de Tijax por el poder sanador que nos compartió durante estos trece días, por los límites que nos ayudó a retirar del camino y por los nuevos senderos que abrió en nuestra vida.
Today, we are guided by the energies of Toj, which symbolizes the power of fire; Kab’lajuj, representing community and unity; and the trecena of Tijax, which opens paths to healing. Reflecting on this energy, I felt inspired to share one of the teachings of my father, Carlos Barrios. He often spoke of fire, the hearth, as the heart of the home, a force that united us and accompanied humanity for thousands of years. Around the fire, we listened to the wisdom of our elders, came together as one, nourished each other with knowledge, and passed down our stories. But we replaced it with artificial light. Today, we find ourselves far from that force that once formed the foundation of our greatness. Yet this day offers us an invitation: to light a candle or a small hearth, to gather around it, to share, and to reconnect as family, as brothers and sisters. Let us take a moment to communicate, to give thanks, and to ignite the spark of love that unites us. May this fire bring warmth to the spirit of our home and open us to the light, healing, unity, and the magic gifted to us by the Sacred Grandfather Fire.
The number Julajuj reminds us of the perfection in every lesson we’ve received on the journey of life, inspiring us to give thanks for the seeds of abundance, love, happiness, and knowledge we’ve harvested—seeds that embody the energy of Q’anil. Today is a day to give thanks for Mother Earth, for the sustenance she provides us each day, and to ask for forgiveness for the harm we have caused her through our unconsciousness. It is a day to thank those who plant and harvest the foods that nourish our bodies and beings. To give thanks for the seed that our children, grandchildren, and all our descendants represent. To express gratitude for every idea, every project, every relationship that has blossomed in our lives. On this day, we can offer a candle in gratitude for all that life gifts us each day.
Today we are guided by Kej, represented by the deer with one leg in each of the four directions. This speaks to us of balance, of the energies of the four quadrants that divide space-time, the four elements, and the four manifestations of our being (physical-spiritual, mental-emotional), all of which converge at a single point. The magic of this point is that it is where all our strength is concentrated. In this moment, Kej converges with Lajuj, whose energy, when activated, drives us to reach our purposes.
When we find ourselves making too much effort to hold on to something, it might be a sign that it isn’t meant for us. Letting go of what doesn’t belong to us creates space for the new. Life always offers beautiful possibilities, but we need to release what isn’t ours to sustain. Our inner self holds the wisdom to guide us in what we need to let go of; it’s just about listening to ourselves with honesty, observing which parts of our lives feel blocked, and asking if what we’re doing truly contributes to our happiness.
Aq’ab’al represents light and dark—two opposing yet harmonious energies that complement each other to form a whole. Similarly, every human being carries opposing characteristics seeking integration. To experience wholeness, we must approach ourselves honestly, shedding light on the aspects we need to observe and address rather than remaining in unconscious patterns. As we identify and inhabit what we feel, we can bring it to a state of harmony. Yet, when we deny or reject these aspects, they return more persistently and instead of finding harmony and wholeness, we become further entrapped in conflict. Let us honor and work with every part of ourselves, for it shapes who we are and unlocks the possibilities of who we can become.
Whenever we offer advice, let us take a moment to truly listen to ourselves. Often, what we say to others reveals what we need to accept, integrate, or work through within ourselves. The wisdom in our words when we offer advice may be exactly what we need to hear. Let us stay open to the guidance that comes to us as we share with others.
When we ignore the emotions, thoughts, and energies that affect us, instead of working with them to heal them, they can manifest as illness in our physical body. Today, with the guidance of Kajib’, which helps us find balance; Imox, the cleansing force of water; and Tijax, offering its healing and liberating power, let us take a moment to release what weighs us down.
The convergence of Oxib’ Ajpu and the Tijax trecena creates a space for us to recognize our experiences and processes as an essential part of our awakening. Its power reminds us that, in becoming light, we must sometimes pass through moments of darkness and missteps. This is neither good nor bad; it is simply part of a whole that is complete and perfect.
The wisdom passed down by the wise Elders through their stories, their spirituality, and their every action, reminds us of the importance of caring for one another, honoring Mother Earth, and treating animals, plants, insects and every form of life with love and respect. Let us return to this way of living, support one another, and make choices that are conscious and kind to all life on this planet.