Enjoy the stability granted by the cycle of the deer; during this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Kej and ask for his protection to advance without encountering difficulties. Kej symbolizes the deer, who is the guardian of the forests and nature, called to maintain balance between humans and Mother Earth; it also projects the energy of balance, it has one foot in each of the four cardinal points, and therefore the basic elements.

Prayer to Kej

I thank you for this sacred day Ajaw, I ask you to strengthen my feet and my hands. I also ask you to strengthen my thoughts at every moment of my life, to prevent me from falling into the temptation of the adversary, of the enemy of the Sacred Spirituality. This will be the strength of my eyes, so that they will maintain the prosperity in your presence Ajaw, Heart of the Sky; Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you that my eyes won’t fall into the temptation of the adversaries, and in this way I can continue my spiritual offerings. That the mission that was given to me in this life will help me Ajaw, and that it will help Mother Earth. I ask that my mission of Chuchqajaw will be the strength of all the people that follow me in Maya Spirituality, and that I won’t feel any tiredness while being at your service Ajaw.  Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox Ajaw.

Ajaw  Great Father or Supreme Being
Chuchqajaw  The name used to refer to the Father and Mother of the Universe. It is also the Name used to refer to the earthly guides or authorities. *In Maya culture what happens in the spirit world is replicated on earth.
Maltiox  Thank you

Pedro Ixchop Soc is a Maya Elder, Ajq’ij and Calendarist, he is founding member of the Association of Mayan Ajq’ijab’ of Guatemala and of the National Council of Restoration of Maya Spirituality of Guatemala.

Kame is birth and death; it symbolizes the cycles that manifest during this period. Death in the Maya world is a beneficial energy, it represents the dimension where our ancestors dwell, and it means the change in spiritual state. Number 13 is the magic of being able to change and create. This is a good day to make changes and to end with negative cycles, Kame helps you dissipate any adverse situations.

Kan is the serpentine fire that activates the sexual energy; it is the force of life, human evolution and spiritual development. On this day you can light a red candle to connect with your inner power. Number 12 can be the fire that ignites the power of Kukulkan ―The Plumed Serpent―, and connects you to his spirit to help you balance your sexual energy, develop your inner fire and work on your evolution.

K’at represents the net; it is both the problems that entrap us and the net with which we can bring together the elements, people and knowledge that can be used to achieve self-realization. Number 11 symbolizes learning through experience. Use the energy of this day to disentangle the knots that stop you from reaching your goals, remember that the web that tangles you is mostly of your own making and nothing prevents you from freeing yourself from it.

Aq’ab’al is the renewing force, it represents the cycles of our life that transform our destiny. Number 10 brings with it the energy of flowing. The gift of renewal granted by Aq’ab’al allows you to be the creator of your own destiny, of making the choices that lead you toward your right path. Ask the energies of this day to be the light that guides you.

For most of the ancient people the cosmic events represented a very important moment and were a time of great celebration. Nowadays these events are no longer relevant, even though they influence our lives. For the Maya people both the Equinoxes and the Solstices mark the beginning of a new cosmic-telluric cycle. This September 23 the Equinox indicates that there is a balance in the energies, which affects us up until December 20.
The energy of this Equinox is influenced by 8 Imox; Imox is the essence of our consciousness and of our mind, number 8 represents the physical and material energies. This day opens up a space to activate our internal power, to develop our vision and intuition; it is the moment to prepare our awareness to find balance between the material and the spiritual. Use the power of this day to materialize your dreams. Remember that those who have allowed themselves to dream about something different are the ones who have transformed the world.

Number 7 represents the final step before the summit; it possesses the power to impel. Nawal Ajpu symbolizes the blowgun hunter, it is accuracy and certainty.  Use the energies of the day to help you in your efforts, Ajpu grants you the ability to hit the target.

The energy of this day brings the conditions that could influence the emergence of conflicts in the family. Kawoq which represents the family and the community, converges with number 6, which brings imbalances. Knowing this ahead of time will help you act with wisdom and tolerance.

Tijax is represented by the double-edged obsidian knife; it is the energy that helps us cut the negative forces. Number 5 projects action; it gives us the power to make changes. The energies of this day can help you cut away any entanglements that have trapped you. Just like chains, any emotional nets prevent you from walking freely; this is the perfect day to be freed of them.

Nobility, patience, prudence and sublime love are some of the greatest virtues of No’j. Today its energy converges with the energy of number 4, which projects balance in the four planes of manifestation. Use the virtues brought by 4 No’j to help you overcome any obstacles that may appear today.