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 Toj – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal TojToj is the energy that repays us for all the good and bad we have done in our life, it is the law of cause and effect. Number 10 symbolizes what we want to experience and manifest. Every action you take and everything in which you believe becomes the way in which you experience your life. You are a source of opportunities and possibilities, it is up to you to decide which ones will form part of your path of life.

9 Q’anil – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal Q'anilQ’anil is the energy of creation, it is the seed of life. Number 9 represents the creative feminine energy, it is an auspicious number for women. This is a day to celebrate and to be grateful for pregnant women, for Mother Earth’s abundance. Light a candle to thank the energy of 9 Q’anil. Ask its energy for the protection of pregnant women, for the fertility of those couples who are trying to get pregnant, and for the protection of Mother Earth.

7 Kame – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal KemeKame symbolizes the teachings of our ancestors, which manifest during this day. Number 7 is an energy that helps us develop spiritually and which allows us to grow inwardly. Connect to the energy of 7 Kame to absorb the teachings of those who came before you, ask that the wisdom you are receiving will give you the tools to walk your path with confidence and that it will guide you in the choices you make in life.

6 Kan – Toady’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal KanKan symbolizes energy and wisdom. It is human evolution and spiritual development; it is every kind of growth. Number 6 represents the energetic highs and lows, which may bring with them a confrontational energy. Use the wisdom of Kan to understand that every person vibrates at their own level and grows through their own experience. Being aware and compassionate about this will help you avoid unnecessary confrontations throughout this day.

4 Aq’ab’al – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal Aq'ab'alAq’ab’al brings with it unforeseen changes that transform our destiny, it is the energy of renewal. Number 4 symbolizes firmness and security. Every change that life sets ahead of us is here to help us evolve, change is a part of the process of life. Take advantage of the changes that come with the energies of this day, for they will help you become better and they will bring stability.

2 Imox – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal ImoxImox is the energy of water. This Ch’umil gives us the force to create whatever we set our mind into, it provides us with the power to change and flow with the energies that come to our life. Number 2 represents duality, it is the positive and the negative. This is a good day to let go of the negative things that don’t allow you to flow. Once you are cleansed from all negativity, you will be able to move forward with the strength of a river.

1 Ajpu – Today’s Ch’umil & Trecena Prayer

Nawal AjpuAjpu symbolizes the old and the new, it is renovation and experience. It is the power of transformation, and it gives us the strength that can help us overcome negative energies. Number 1 is an energy that brings with it new possibilities, creativity, and innovation. This day grants you both the wisdom and the spirit to accomplish anything you want, today the atmosphere is filled with energy of renewal and transformation.
The energy of Ajpu has influence over the next thirteen days (trecena). During these days connect to this Ch’umil whenever you need strength, courage, certainty, and confidence.

Trecena Prayer by don Pedro Ixchop

Ancestors of ours, with your whitened spirits you stand before the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you not to leave me, not to forsake me, not to abandon me, and not to forget me; to watch over my path, over my acts and over my work. Grant me fortitude; grant me strength, so that I am not weakened in my mission, in my Chak Patan. I will always serve you and honor you with candles, so that you will rejoice with their scent in the Heart of the Sky. Pure spirit, I ask you to guide my path so that I am not mistaken in my journey over the face of this Earth; through the four cardinal points. You elders; parents, grandparents, great grandparents, great-great grandparents of my genealogy, of the lineage of my ancestors, receive this offering that I give you. I know that where you are there is no hunger or thirst, because you are with the Ajaw, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Rejoice with the scent of this estoraque, rejoice with the perfume of these flowers, with the scent of this ceremony. Watch over me, hear my prayers, and do not leave me. Watch over my path, because you are the spirits of light, guide my hands and my feet, so that I am not confused, so that I won’t stumble with any obstacles in my path. Guide my steps, so that my feet are protected and guided to your presence Ajaw of the Sky. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox.Maya Elder Pedro Ixchop

Chak Patan spiritual and social work

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being

Estorque a type of incense

Maltiox Thank you