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.

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

Nawal KiejEnjoy the stability granted by the cycle of the deer; during this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Kej and ask for his protection to advance without encountering difficulties. Kej symbolizes the deer, who is the guardian of the forests and nature, called to maintain balance between humans and Mother Earth; it also projects the energy of balance, it has one foot in each of the four cardinal points, and therefore the basic elements.

Trecena Prayer from Don Pedro Ixchop

I thank you for this sacred day Ajaw, I ask you to strengthen my feet and my hands. I also ask you to strengthen my thoughts at every moment of my life, to prevent me from falling into the temptation of the adversary, of the enemy of the Sacred Spirituality. This will be the strength of my eyes, so that they will maintain the prosperity in your presence Ajaw, Heart of the Sky; Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you that my eyes won’t fall into the temptation of the adversaries, and in this way I can continue my spiritual offerings. That the mission that was given to me in this life will help me Ajaw, and that it will help Mother Earth. I ask that my mission of Chuchqajaw will be the strength of all the people that follow me in Maya Spirituality, and that I won’t feel any tiredness while being at your service Ajaw. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox Ajaw.

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Chuchqajaw The name used to refer to the Father and Mother of the Universe. It is also the Name used to refer to the earthly guides or authorities. *In Maya culture what happens in the spirit world is replicated on earth.
Maltiox Thank you

13 Kame – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KemeKame is birth and death; it symbolizes the cycles that manifest during this period. Death in the Maya world is a beneficial energy, it represents the dimension where our ancestors dwell, and it means the change in spiritual state. Number 13 is the magic of being able to change and create. This is a good day to make changes and to end with negative cycles, Kame helps you dissipate any adverse situations. This is the last day of the I’x trecena (thirteen days) thank this Ch’umil for the feminine energy, love, and spirituality it has brought to your life during these days.

12 Kan – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KanKan is the serpentine fire that activates the sexual energy; it is the force of life, human evolution and spiritual development. On this day you can light a red candle to connect with your inner power. Number 12 can be the fire that ignites the power of Kukulkan ―The Plumed Serpent―, and connects you to his spirit to help you balance your sexual energy, develop your inner fire and work on your evolution.

11 K’at – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal K'atDon’t miss Carlos Barrios’ special article for today: Supermoon: Opportunity to Redirect Our Purpose

K’at represents the net; it is both the problems that entrap us and the net with which we can bring together the elements, people and knowledge that can be used to achieve self-realization. Number 11 symbolizes learning through experience. Use the energy of this day to disentangle the knots that stop you from reaching your goals, remember that the web that tangles you is mostly of your own making and nothing prevents you from freeing yourself from it.

5 Tijax – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal TijaxTijax is represented by the double-edged obsidian knife; it is the energy that helps us cut the negative forces. Number 5 projects action; it gives us the power to make changes. The energies of this day can help you cut away any entanglements that have trapped you. Just like chains, any emotional nets prevent you from walking freely; this is the perfect day to be freed of them.