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.
Category Archives: Mayan Calendar (Cholq’ij)
NOTE: SAQ’ BE’ IS NOT CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTING CHOLQ’IJ CALENDARS. THIS IS HERE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.
As many of you know, every year Saq’ Be’ travels to the community in Chichicastenango, Guatemala to pick up the traditional Mayan Cholq’ij calendars they produce. We return with them and make them available for sale, returning the profits to the community to support their continued efforts to keep the traditional ways alive. Unfortunately, we do not know when we will be able to return this year and are thus uncertain as to when the 2005 calendars will become available. As a way of compensating for our lack of hard copy calendars, we are making available the same Cholq’ij/ Gregorian overlay on our website, which can be viewed on the front page. We have also made available information on the meaning of the Nawales (glyphs) and numbers presented. Click “read more” to view additional infromation on this calendar. We ask you to please consider supporting Saq’ Be’, a nonprofit organization, by making a tax-exempt donation to assist with our continued efforts for the rescue, preservation and appropriate sharing of these living ancient peoples, traditions and cultures.
10 Tijax- Today’s Ch’umil
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.
9 No’j- Today’s Ch’umil
No’j governs the mind, intellect, knowledge, wisdom, memory and spiritual learning; it is the power of thoughts and ideas. Number 9 is an auspicious day for women; it reflects the feminine energy, love, and spirituality. This is a good day for introspection; connect to the energy of 9 No’j to develop your ideas, your spiritual learning, and your knowledge and wisdom. During this day woman have a special connection to their inner wisdom.
8 Ajmaq- Today’s Ch’umil
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.
7 Tz’ikin- Today’s Ch’umil
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.
6 I’x- Today’s Ch’umil
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.
5 Aj -Today’s Ch’umil
Aj represents the pillars of inner strength, it is the columns that sustain the family home, and it rules over everything related to the home and the family. Number 5 stands for the love that comes into your life and which flows from you. This is a good day to be grateful for your body, which is the home and the altar of your spirit. Accept your body as it is, for it is the beautiful home that your soul has chosen; respect it and take good care of it.
4 E- Today’s Ch’umil
E symbolizes the path of destiny; it is the road of life and our journey through existence. Number 4 represents the perfect measure; it is balance, stability, and security. We are all born with the opportunity of choosing our own path and E opens the roads for you to travel the paths that will lead you to your destination, if the wish of getting there comes from your heart. Ask number 4 to grant you stability and security.
3 B’atz’- Today’s Ch’umil
B’atz’ is the start of life, it is the thread of time that unfolds before us and weaves our histories, and it is evolution and human life. Number 3 represents our children. Light a white candle to ask for the protection of your children, ask that their life and existence will be filled with love and spirituality and that they will be able to evolve and accomplish their purpose in life.
2 Tz’i’- Today’s Ch’umil
Tz’i’ is the guardian of the material and spiritual law, it is justice and it is the day that brings the truth to light. Number 2 represents both polarity and balance; it is the positive and the negative. If you are facing any negative problems light a purple candle to ask the Creator and Maker to help you solve them through the energies of this day, trust him and the blessings he has planned for your life.