Category Archives: Daily Ch’umil

The Cholq’ij Calendar is a powerful tool for revealing natural cycles that relate to humans. By understanding the Nawal and number (energy) of each day, we are able to harmonize our lives and activities with the natural rhythm and order, advancing our personal and collective development. This tool requires more than an intellectual understanding; we realize it’s potential in our lives as we work with the energies on a daily basis.

Thanks to Denise Barrios, we are able to make this information more accessible by publishing the Nawal and number for each day, as well as an explanation for it’s meaning. This information is also being pushed out via social media.

9 Q’anil – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Q'anilQ’anil symbolizes fertility; it is the day of the seeds and the semen, of our reproductive organs, of life and creation. Number 9 reflects the feminine energy; it is an auspicious day for women. Light a white candle to ask the energy of this day for the protection of pregnant women, for the strength of the babies in their womb and for the women who are trying to get pregnant.

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8 Kej – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KiejKej is the energy that protects the natural world; it is the deer that stands firmly in its four legs, thus it represents balance. Number 8 is filled with physical energy and it is auspicious for men. Today stand firmly on the ground and allow its power to recharge you; raise your arms to the sky to absorb the cosmic energies.

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6 Kan – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KanKan symbolizes the strength of the Universe, the power and force of the serpent; however, today it converges with number 6 that represents imbalances that may affect us in the physical world. Watch your level of energy, for this day may bring energetic highs and lows. Ask Kan to balance your energy, and connect to Ajpu, the Ch’umil that rules over this trecena (thirteen days), to obtain the strength of the spiritual warrior.

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5 K’at – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal K'atK’at symbolizes the net that can be thrown into the water to fish or that can be used to entangle our own selves; it means that everyone shapes their own thoughts either in a positive or in a negative way. Number 5 is an energy that allows you to achieve anything you set your mind to. On this day you can catch all your dreams if you believe it, if you use your thoughts to attract and trap positive things.

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4 Aq’ab’al – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Aq'ab'alAq’ab’al symbolizes the dawn; it is the first rays of Sun that bring light, that bring a new day and a renewing energy. Number 4 represents balance and stability. Use the power of number 4 so that harmony and balance prevail in everything you do during this day. Aq’ab’al brings a renewing force that will regenerate you. Today great opportunities might come your way.

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2 Imox – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal ImoxImox puts the mind in a receptive mode; it provides you the power to understand the messages of universe. Number 2 creates a link between the material and the spiritual. Connect to the energy of 2 Imox; use its power to understand the messages that come to you through dreams, ask the energies of the day that your mind will become a tool through which you will be able to create your reality.

1 Ajpu – Today’s Ch’umil & Trecena Prayer

Nawal AjpuThis trecena (thirteen days) brings the fortitude and spiritual strength of Ajpu, the hunter and spiritual warrior. Connect to its energy and ask for its protection and power to overcome any negative situations and to have the accuracy of the hunter to achieve your intentions during this cycle. Today number 1 gives you great force and power.

Trecena Prayer from Don Pedro Ixchop

Ancestors of ours, with your whitened spirits you stand before the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you not to leave me, not to forsake me, not to abandon me, and not to forget me; to watch over my path, over my acts and over my work. Grant me fortitude; grant me strength, so that I am not weakened in my mission, in my Chak Patan. I will always serve you and honor you with candles, so that you will rejoice with their scent in the Heart of the Sky. Pure spirit, I ask you to guide my path so that I am not mistaken in my journey over the face of this Earth; through the four cardinal points. You elders; parents, grandparents, great grandparents, great-great grandparents of my genealogy, of the lineage of my ancestors, receive this offering that I give you. I know that where you are there is no hunger or thirst, because you are with the Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Rejoice with the scent of this estoraque, rejoice with the perfume of Maya Elder Pedro Ixchopthese flowers, with the scent of this ceremony. Watch over me, hear my prayers, and do not leave me. Watch over my path, because you are the spirits of light, guide my hands and my feet, so that I am not confused, so that I won’t stumble with any obstacles in my path. Guide my steps, so that my feet are protected and guided to your presence Ajaw of the Sky. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox.

Chak Patan spiritual and social work
Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Estorque a type of incense
Maltiox Thank you

13 Kawoq – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KawoqSupport Saq’ Be’ today, #givingtuesday.  See bottom of post for details.  13 Kawoq makes us aware of our personal mission in life and how it contributes to the collective mission that humanity shares. Keep in mind that every action you take affects the world and that it can help bring consciousness to all. Today is the last day of the Kej trecena (thirteen days), which has brought you lessons and knowledge. Express your gratitude to Kej by lighting a green candle and asking for the well being of Mother Earth and for balance and awareness for humanity.

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12 Tijax – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal TijaxTijax, through its double-edged obsidian, knife has the power of healing and harmonizing any of the four bodies ―mental, spiritual, emotional and physical―; it is the Ch’umil of the healers. Number 12 brings with it a good energy to gain knowledge and to help others. Today you can pray for the healers, ask the Creator and Maker that through their healing powers and knowledge they may bring health to any of the four bodies.