In the chain of creation, Kajib I’x is the moment when life is born from the womb of Mother Earth. It is the plants, the fish, the birds, the trees—everything that arises from this powerful, life-giving feminine energy. Today, we receive the wisdom of this Ch’umil, which connects us to intuition, creativity, subtlety, and the high magic that emerges from our feminine side and reveals to us the wisdom of the Jaguar, the animal spirit that grants the mythical B’alameb’, jaguar men and guardians of the four corners and the four elements, their magic, power, and strength.
Let us connect today with the high magic and creativity that flow under this energy, so that the power of this Ch’umil awakens our inner magic and connects us to the wisdom that comes from the sacred feminine we all possess and from the powerful Jaguar.
En la cadena de la creación, Kajib I’x es el momento en que la vida nace del vientre de la Madre Tierra. Son las plantas, los peces, las aves, los árboles, todo lo que surge de esta poderosa energía femenina dadora de vida. En este día recibimos la sabiduría de este Ch’umil que nos conecta con la intuición, creatividad, sutileza y alta magia que surge de nuestro lado femenino y que desvela para nosotros la sabiduría del Jaguar, espíritu animal que da a los míticos B’alameb’, hombres jaguar guardianes de las cuatro esquinas y los cuatro elementos, su magia, poder y fortaleza.
Conectémonos hoy con la alta magia y creatividad que fluyen bajo esta energía, que el poder de este Ch’umil despierte nuestra magia interior y nos conecte con la sabiduría que proviene de ese sagrado femenino que todos poseemos y del poderoso Jaguar.
Today, the power of Oxib’ Aj manifests, the Ch’umil who at the moment of creation emerges to lay the foundations. Its energy creates the conditions for the planetary systems and galaxies to take shape, so that everything in the Universe and on Earth finds its place, its foundation. This is the essence of Aj: to establish and sustain. It is the structures that uphold this reality and strengthen our being, the pillars that support us and connect us with the whole.
Today, we receive the wisdom of Keb’ E, the guardian of paths and destinies. The energy that wove the fabric of space and time yesterday now finds direction, a path. E embodies the infinite expansion of the universe. Within the chain of creation, this Ch’umil arises to open the pathways that energies will follow to shape reality. The Chilam B’alam of Chumayel tells us that Keb’ E created the first stairway for the supreme energy to come down through the sky and through the water.
In creation, everything is interconnected, a sequence where each of the twenty energies arrived to shape reality. While each of these energies carries its own power, wisdom, and unique qualities, we should not observe them only as separate entities, but also as part of a whole, as they are all interconnected.
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.
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.