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 Kame – Today’s Ch’umil & Trecena Prayer

Nawal KemeKame represents the cycles that manifest during our life. Number 1 is the beginning, it is an auspicious day to begin new projects or make significant life changes. It is not always easy to end the cycles of our past, but it is a necessary step to be able to move forward and receive the blessings that come with new opportunities. This trecena (thirteen days), that begins today, gives you the opportunity of evaluating the changes you need to make; connect to the energy of 1 Kame to get the strength to change and open yourself to new energies.

Trecena Prayer by Don Pedro Ixchop

I ask you Ajaw that during this sacred day there will only be harmony in your presence. I ask you that there will only be endless harmony and gentleness over the face of Mother Earth. That there will only be endless love in me before your presence Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth.

Maya Elder Pedro IxchopOnly in you, Ajaw, I find true hope and love, because you are my hope, my gentleness, my clarity, my perennial sweetness, the love that penetrates my mind. I ask that your gentleness and hope will manifest in my heart, in my whole body, because I can feel your true love for this body, because you are the universal gentleness over the face of Mother Earth. I ask that all your children may experience love, because you are the path of hope, of peace and love. I ask that all your children will have faith in one another. I ask that there will be faith in myself, in my home, in my family.  I ask that the feeling of mistrust will be dispelled forever in your presence Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth.

I ask you that when I speak your word it will bring sweetness to all your creatures, to the communities, to all who listen when I speak in the paths of your mission Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. You are the one who brings the sweetness to the words for the ears of those who listen; you are the one who gives the wisdom to those who listen to your word Ajaw. I ask you that your sweet words will manifest in the hearts of my children forever and that they will bring them wisdom. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox and four times Maltiox.

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being

Maltiox Thank you

13 Kan – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal KanThis day is filled with energy. Kan represents the serpentine fire; it is the energy of the inner fire that activates us. Number 13 contains strength and wisdom, it is fulfillment and magic. These energies help you transform your knowledge in to wisdom and convert your thoughts into actions. Today is the last day of the Aj trecena (thirteen days) which has brought you the opportunity of renewing your energy. Light a white candle to thank Aj.

12 K’at – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal K'atK’at is the net that stores our knowledge, memories, and experiences. It is the energy that helps us trap the elements and ideas that allow us to accomplish our purposes in life. Number 12 projects creativity and dreams. The energies of this day will provide everything you need to achieve even your biggest dreams. Transform your ideas into action and believe in them, anything is possible.

11 Aq’ab’al – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal Aq'ab'alAq’ab’al gives us the opportunity to change and transform both ourselves and the situations that we are facing. This Ch’umil symbolizes a ray of light in the darkness. Number 11 represents learning and experience, it is the tests of life that we transmute into knowledge. This day brings a new opportunity for you to change, to free yourself from any burdens that don’t allow you to walk your path with lightness. Light a candle to the energy of 11 Aq’ab’al. Ask it to provide you with the ray of light that you need, to illuminate you, and show you the actions that you need to take.

10 Iq’ – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal Iq'Iq’ represents the divine breath that instills life in us, it is the wind that activates the energy of our body and which purifies us. Number 10 is our connection to the Geo-Cosmic energies. This is a day to recharge yourself. Allow the spirit of the wind to go deep into your inner self through practicing mindful breathing. Today you vibrate with the energies of the cosmos and the earth.

8 Ajpu – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal AjpuAjpu represents the spiritual warrior; it is a day of greatness and the strength of life. Number 8 is a number filled with physical energy and is auspicious for men. Today’s masculine energy connects us to the material world and its strength, connect to this energy and vibrate with it; use its power to strengthen your spirit and to overcome challenges with the force and self-confidence of a spiritual warrior.

6 Tijax – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal TijaxTijax symbolizes the challenges that we must overcome in life, it is a healing power that cuts away negative energies and obstacles. Number 6 represents change and responsibility, it is the conflicts and challenges we face in life. The convergence of these two energies helps you cut and change the aspects of yourself that don’t allow you to advance. This is a good day to recognize your fears and weaknesses. Find one or two aspects of your life that affect you. Once you have recognized and analyzed them and their origin, think of the way in which you can release them. Use the energy of Tijax to help you cut them out of your life and to heal yourself from the wounds they have left in you.