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.

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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.

Prayer from Don Pedro Ixchop

In this sacred day Kame I am grateful, Ajaw, for you are my Divine Judge, you liberate me from any difficulty, form the injustice of the invader, of the enemy. You help me solve all the precarious problems; you help me bring justice in your presence Ajaw. Allow me to be the light of the judges through your divine justice. I ask you, Ajaw, to bring balance to my feet, to my hands, to my path, to my destiny, to bring balance to my future, to bring balance to my life, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Ajaw you are the healer of my body, you rejuvenate my body and my soul. You are my Divine Doctor, I ask you to grant me the Divine Operation Father Ajaw of the Sky and of the Earth. Heal my body from any disease. Heal my wounds, heal my vices, heal my pain, heal my internal organs Ajaw, because you are the only one who can heal me, for you, Ajaw, are the doctor of doctors. I ask you Ajaw to be the guide that guides the knowledge and science in the doctors, in the hospitals. Your supernatural force enters my whole body, the bodies of my daughters and my sons, Ajaw, because I kneel in your presence. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox and four times Maltiox.

Maya Elder Pedro IxchopAjaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Maltiox Thank you

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

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.

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

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 Maya Day Sign (Ch’umil)

Nawal TijaxTijax represents the double-edged obsidian knife; it is a strong energy that contains both positive and negative. Today number 6 could emanate unbalanced energies. You have to be cautious with the convergence of these two energies, the knife of Tijax, if not managed properly, could be hurtful and stabbing towards those around you. Ask Aj, the Ch’umil of this trecena ―thirteen days― to provide you with the harmony and sweetness you need to manage your knife during this day.