Number 3 stands for the results of your actions. Ajpu represents the hunter and the warrior; it brings material and spiritual certainty. Every decision you make in life opens a path of possibilities for you, the things and situations that are meant for you will come to your life.

The energy of this day projects strength in union. Kawoq represents the family and the community; it is a good day to ask for the common good. Number 2 alludes to duality and union. Join hands and hearts with others to work towards the wellbeing of your family, your community, your country and your world.

Within Tijax lies the strength of Mother Earth, which gives you the ability to manage any changes and complications that may come to your life. Number 1 contains great force and power. The energies of this day provide you with the necessary elements to achieve anything you want; number 1 has the strength of new beginnings and Tijax helps you open new paths. Use the strength and power of Tijax during this trecena (thirteen days).

Trecena Prayer by Don Pedro Ixchop

In this sacred day Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth, I ask you that nothing gets in the way of our progress in life; that no obstacles come to the path of our life. I ask you, Ajaw, that the personal purposes I want to accomplish are not taken away from me; that the faith of following your path is not taken away from me. I ask that there is no despair or doubts in your heart that can harm my prosperity. That all laziness will fade away from my body, from my hands, from my feet, from my ears, and from my mind. Grant me the cornerstone of intelligence at every moment of my life, so that anything I study, any wisdom, will bring strength to my mind. Do not allow anything to cause me to lose my studies, my job, and my prosperity, before your presence Ajaw, for I wish to achieve success in my path. I ask you to heal me through your divine power with the medicines that nature has left for us; I ask that there is no threat, intimidation, sudden death or unforeseen accident that may come to me, because you are always with me, ahead of and behind my footsteps wherever my feet guide me over the face of Mother Earth. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox and four times Maltiox.

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being

Maltiox Thank you

No’j is the energy that governs the mind, knowledge and memory. Number 13 symbolizes the magic of being able to change and create. During this day you can turn knowledge and experience into wisdom and spiritual evolution, just remember that spiritual knowledge does not come only from the brain, it also comes to you through every action you take, through every person you meet and through the constant flow of life. This is the last day of the Kan trecena (thirteen days), light a red candle to thank Kan for all the energy and fortitude it has brought to your life during these thirteen days.

Number 12 gives you the ability of acquiring new knowledge. Ajmaq represents the wisdom of the elders, it is the day of reconciliation with the Great Father; through its energy you can recognize you innermost essence, grow and bring your mind to a state of forgiveness and enlightenment. Meditate to be in spiritual communion and to access the energies of this day.

Tz’ikin represents the Eagle, which is free from the constraints of time and space, and has the power to mediate between the Great Father, Ajaw, and the human beings. However, today number 11 may bring some unbalance and trials to your life. Even if it feels that things are not on track, you need to trust on the luck and power of Tz’ikin, who will always come to help you and guide you through any difficulties.

I´x possesses the shrewdness, strength and power of the Jaguar. Number 10 connects you to the Cosmic and Telluric energies. Use these energies to activate the force and qualities of the Jaguar inside you to help you face the challenges that will come to your life.

Aj represents the cane and the cornstalk which provide abundance and the knowledge of knowing how to grow by sharing. Number 9 projects love and compassion. Light a green candle to the Ajaw ―Great Father― to ask for the abundance of food for humanity, and elevate your prayers to ask for abundance for you and your family.

B’atz’ is the thread of destiny; it represents everything that has occurred to us in the past, anything that is happening now, and everything that will occur in the future. Number 7 symbolizes faith, spirituality and stability. Through these energies you can work on your inner balance, confidence and spirituality and project them to every aspect of your life to add color, depth and texture to the fabric of your existence.

Number 6 symbolizes discord and disruption, but today its energy converges with that of Tz’i’, which represents the authority and the guardian of the material and spiritual law. Ask for the protection and guidance of this Ch’umil, so that it assists you and leads you toward the path of harmony and justice. Today is the winter solstice; connect to its energy to activate your inner powers.