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.

12 Tijax – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal TijaxTijax, represented by the obsidian, possesses the power of the lightning and the thunder, which give the obsidian stone its strength. Number 12 is an energy that allows us to acquire new knowledge that will bring good to our community. On a day Tijax one should ask for wisdom regarding the use of crystals and minerals. Connect to these energies to receive this knowledge and ask them to open that paths that will help you use it for the benefit of all.

10 Ajmaq – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal AjmaqAjmaq represents curiosity, it is the energy that drives us in our search for knowledge and which allows us to explore the mysteries of life. Number 10 is the energy that connects us to the cosmic and the telluric. Open your mind and your heart to connect to the higher energies, to learn new things and dream new possibilities. Those who dare to dream new things are the ones who change the world.

8 I’x – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal I'xThe mystic and feminine energy of I’x flows today with number 8, which represents strength and the male energy. This is the perfect day to work in harmonizing the male and the female powers, to create a balance between the material and spiritual, the physical and the ethereal. Take some time to meditate, focus your meditation on creating an inner harmony between these complementary energies.

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

Nawal AjAj, represented by the cane and cornstalk, is the energy of rooting, regeneration, and abundance. Number 7 gives us the impulse we need to reach the peak. These energies help you grow and achieve. Use your potential, experience, and powers to move to higher levels, to grow and to help others grow. Remember that when you share, you multiply and create abundance in every level for yourself and for all.

6 E – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal EE symbolizes the path that leads each human being to their destination, it is the steps we take in order to fulfill our purpose in life. Number 6 is the energy that brings us the challenges we need to evolve. Our mission in this life it to learn and grow, to become who we are meant to be. Take advantage of the teachings and obstacles that life puts in your path, they will help you develop.

5 B’atz’ – Today’s Ch’umil (Maya Day Sign)

Nawal B'atz'B’atz’ is the thread of destiny; anything that has occurred to us in the past, anything that is happening now, and everything that will occur in the future is the essence of B’atz. This Ch’umil also represents love, it is the energy that unites people. Number 5 symbolizes the love that we receive and which flows from us. Love is a very powerful healing energy. Share the love that you have inside, imagine what we could do if we all spread the energy of love, we could change the world.