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.

7 Aj – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal AjAj symbolizes the cane, the cornstalk, the sacred staff; it is the pillar that connects the cosmic and telluric energies, the posts that hold up a house, the pillars of strength. Number 7 represents equilibrium and harmony. This is a good day to connect with the energy of the house; to renew it, to energize it and to thank it for being a shelter and sanctuary you and your family. Light some incense to express gratitude to your house for being a home.

6 – E Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal EE symbolizes the path of destiny; it is the energy of action that moves us toward our precise objectives and our realization. Number 6 represents trials and conflicts. This day brings with it an ambivalent energy; on one hand it gives you the strength to reach anything you wish, but on the other hand it brings difficulties and fears to take the first step. Even so, and no matter how difficult the journey, don’t become discouraged or lose sight of your final destination and don’t allow any obstacles to stop you.

5 B’atz’ – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal B'atz'B’atz’ represents the thread of time that unfolds before us and weaves our histories, according to the Maya our history is woven from time, just as clothing is made from woven threads. Number 5 symbolizes magnetism and luck. On this day B’atz’ places the threads at your disposal, it is up to you to choose those that benefit you and help you weave the story of your life with happy colors.

4 Tz’i’ – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Tz'i'Tz’i’ is the guardian of both the spiritual law and the law of man, it represents justice; number 4 projects balance, stability and security. Today these energies are influenced by Kej, the Ch’umil of this trecena (thirteen days), which gives more strength and stability to 4 Tz’i’. This is the ideal day in which to resolve complicated issues that need to be handled with transparency, and to settle any problem that involves justice and the law.

3 Toj – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal TojToj symbolizes Grandfather Sun and his representative on earth, Tojil (The Sacred Ceremonial Fire); it is the law of cause and effect. Number 3 stands for the results of your efforts and actions. This is a day of gratitude and balance, a day to be grateful for all the opportunities you have received throughout your life. Light a candle as a sign of payment; ask the Creator and Maker that both you and the people around you continue to receive the blessings of the Ajaw.

2 Q’anil – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Q'anilNumber 2 represents duality, the couple, and union; it is a good energy to improve relationships. Q’anil symbolizes the seed, life and creation, it is said that everything that starts on this day will grow. This is a good day to prepare the ground in which the seeds of love will germinate; plant honesty, patience, happiness, love, forgiveness, support, respect, and understanding, along with every feeling you need to improve your relationships.