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.

13 Q’anil – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal Q'anilQ’anil represents the seed of life, the energy of creation and constant regeneration; it is the symbol of sharing. Number 13 contains strength and experience; it is realization and it has the magic of being able to change and create. Plant inside you the seeds of awareness, wisdom and self realization, so that you can then share the fruits with those around you. Work on your own development and self-realization, but always remember that you are also an important part of a greater being called humanity.

12 Kej – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal KiejKej, represented by the deer, symbolizes the balance and the strength of this animal; it is the energy that protects the natural world and is called to maintain balance between humans and Mother Earth. Number 12 represents the consciousness of being. Connect through the energies of this day to the energy and wisdom of nature, hug a tree and connect to its energy to take in its wisdom and consciousness, to absorb its ability to grow with stability and strength.

11 Kame – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal KemeKame represents death; it is all the cycles that manifest during our life. Number 11 is the energy of spiritual tests and payments, a day to learn thorough experience and transmute experiences into knowledge. All the challenges that you face during life come to you because your spirit is ready to evolve and grow, they come to bring you spiritual strength and to allow you to advance on the cycles of life. Embrace these challenges and transform their teachings into strength, wisdom, and spirituality.

10 Kan – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal KanKan symbolizes energy; it is the energy of the serpent that moves through our spine, it is the force of life. Number 10 represents the cosmic and telluric energies that connect with our body through our fingers and toes. Allow these energies to penetrate your body and course up your spine with all the energy of the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of Mother Earth. This day is charged with life forces, connect to it.

9 K’at – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal K'atK’at symbolizes the net; it is the energy that either tangles us in a web, mostly of our own making, or helps us group and bring together the people, thoughts and elements we need for our development. Number 9 represents the circle of life; it is the power of love, wisdom, and spirituality. The nets that trap you and prevent you from achieving what you want in life were created by you, but you also have the strength and power to tear them down, don’t become entangled in things that are not important.

8 Aq’ab’al – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal Aq'ab'alNumber 8 represents the physical and material world. Aq’ab’al represents the polarity in this world of duality, it is also the first ray of light in the sunrise.  Today is an opportunity to rise above the physical challenges we face by deepening our realization of the unity that connects us together.  Let today’s energy bring a new light to transcend feelings of separation and move us towards our deeper purpose in this physical plane.

6 Imox – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal ImoxImox is the energy that governs change; it puts the mind in a receptive mode, creating the interconnection of ideas. Number 6 symbolizes challenges and confrontation. Connect through the energy of Imox to your intuition; trust your gut feeling and your ability to create whatever you set your mind to. If you don’t trust yourself you will always have to depend on others to accomplish your life purpose and this can bring you dissatisfaction and inner confrontation.

5 Ajpu  – Today’s Maya Day Sign (Ch’umilal)

Nawal AjpuNumber 5 symbolizes elevation to creation; it is the energy of action. Ajpu, represented by the blowgun hunter, is the Spiritual Warrior who brings certainty and acuity; it is the force that helps us overcome the negative. Today number five brings opportunities and luck, and Ajpu gives you the ability to overcome any obstacles you may find in the way. Walk your path with courage; don’t be afraid of the challenges that may rise, you have the strength to face them and to obtain what you are aiming for.