Aq’ab’al symbolizes polarity; it is the dusk and the dawn, the light and the dark, the sunrise and the sunset. Number 2 represents the positive and the negative; it is both polarity and balance. Today both Aq’ab’al and number 2 bring the energy of duality; keep you mind focused and take your time when making any choices, not everything is what it seems to be.

Iq’, the wind, is the element that governs ideas and change; it activates and renews our energy. Number 1 contains the strength and power of the beginning. Let the wind of 1 Iq’ remove the things that are holding you back, ask its energy to push you forward and to allow you to flow. This is the first day of the Iq’ trecena (thirteen days), during these days connect to the energy of Iq’ to dissipate through its fresh air all the negative energy that lies in your mind, ask it for its renewing energy that brings new ideas.

Prayer from Pedro Ixchop for Iq’

On this sacred Cholq’ij day of Iq’ I ask you Ajaw to grant me the breath of life, for you are the giver of the breath of life to all the creatures over the face of the Earth. You are the breath of the body and the soul, the breath of my hands and my ears, the breath of my wisdom, my senses and my calmness. You are the one who refreshens and calms the violence of my enemies, Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth, I ask you that all the bad in me will be vanished by your divine power, that all the pain that lies inside me will be dispelled, calmed, removed, or cut off. I ask that I won’t drown in the problems I have, that you will grant me the power of your divine breathing, Ajaw B’itol Tz’aqol. Maltiox, maltiox, maltiox, and four times maltiox.

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Tz’aqol and B’itol Creator and Maker
Maltiox Thank you

Imox connects us to our intuition; it represents the unusual and the eccentric. Number 13 symbolizes realization and magic, it is the energy that allows us to change and create. Connect to the energies of this day by lighting a white candle to develop your intuition and your dreams. This is the last day of the of the Toj trecena (thirteen days) give thanks to this Ch’umil for everything you have received during these days.

Ajpu is the energy of the spiritual warrior, it symbolizes vitality and strength and it gives us the power to transform and the certainty and acuity we need to reach our goals. Number 12 represents creativity and dreams; it grants us the energy to materialize our dreams. During this day put your creative mind to work, 12 Ajpu will grant you the ingenuity and the certainty to achieve your goals.

Kawoq is the energy of abundance, both material and spiritual; it represents the family, the community, the society, and anything that can be grouped.  Number 11 expresses experience and spiritual learning, it is a day to learn through experiences and transmute experiences into knowledge. This is a good day to ask for the common good, to share your abundance with your family, your community, and with the world; to look around you and see the abundance that the universe is sharing with you and to connect to this energy.

Tijax is the double-edged obsidian knife which has the energy of healing, harmonizing and cutting the illnesses. Number 10 symbolizes self-exploration and the manifestation of one’s self; it is the energy that connects us to the cosmic and the telluric. This is a good day to analyze and define which things bring blessings to your life, and to cut off those things that are no longer good for you. Let go of all that is halting your development so that you can flow and dance through life.

No’j is the knowledge and the wisdom, the ability to grow the intellect and be guided by the sacred wisdom of the universe.  Number 9 represents the emotional and the intuitive; it is love, compassion, and spirituality. Connect with today’s energy and ask for the knowledge that may guide our development and be of service to those and the world around us, that which is revealed to become known may be activated by the wisdom that is drawn from the mystery that surrounds us.

Ajmaq is forgiveness, it is a day to manage harmony and discord and its energy allows us to recognize our innermost essence and degree of spiritual evolution.  Number 8 is harmony and unity; it is a day of physical strength. Remember those that are less fortunate, the energies of this day grant you the strength and the opportunity to mend your past mistakes through helping others. 

Tz’ikin is the bird which it is the intermediary between the Sky and the Earth, between the Creator and Maker and human beings; it represents the sacred vision. Number 7 symbolizes spirituality; it is the manifestation of the Supreme Being, Ajaw, and our connection to Him. This is the perfect day to elevate your prayers to the Creator and Maker, to ask the energy of 7 Tz’ikin to transmit your words to the Ajaw.

I’x symbolizes the feminine and feline energy; it possesses the power to expand our mind and it allows us to develop higher powers. Number 6 represents learning and responsibility; it is an energy that may bring conflicts and imbalances.  During this day sensitivity is at its peak, it is up to you to use it to solve situations and to find harmony, or to create conflicts. Try to be gentle with your words and actions.