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.

1 Tz’i’ – Today’s Ch’umil & Trecena Prayer

Nawal Tz'i'Tz’i’ represents authority and justice; it is the energy of the material and spiritual law, of the righteous path. Number 1 is the beginning; it contains a great power, but it lacks the experience. During this trecena (thirteen days) connect to the energy of Tz’i’ and ask for its power and intervention to solve any problems and injustices that may appear on your path.

Trecena Prayer from Don Pedro Ixchop

In this sacred day Cholq’ij Tz’i’ Ajaw, I ask that in your presence Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth there is no rumor, slander, or defamation from false accusers that can involve me; that all blasphemy from my enemies is discarded by your divine force. I ask that all falsehood in the words is abhorred by the people, so that we can live at peace, Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you to purify my ears from the gossip and the false testimony, I ask you to purify my mind, my hands, my feet, and my soul Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you Ajaw that all lies are soon completely elucidated so that they cause no harm in me and in my sons and daughters. I’m grateful, Ajaw, for not being involved in any rumors from people who are unfaithful to your sacred word, so that there is no threat or intimidation to me or to the creatures that follow you, Ajaw. For this reason I kneel in your presence, I talk with you, and I worship you with all my heart and devotion , because I trust you Ajaw, because I have had faith in you from the beginning until the end of my existence, Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. I ask you to save me and free me from all wicked gossips throughout my life. Free me from all temptation of lust, arrogance, and lie; let all those desires be vanished with your divine force, Ajaw Heart of the Sky and Heart of Mother Earth. Maltiox, Maltiox, Maltiox, and four times Maltiox.Maya Elder Pedro Ixchop

Ajaw Great Father or Supreme Being
Maltiox Thank you

13 Toj – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal TojToj symbolizes the Sacred Ceremonial Fire; it is the sign of payment and the energy that repays us for all the good and bad we have done in our lives. Number 13 contains strength, wisdom, and experience, it is the magic of being able to change and create. This is a special day for making offerings to the Ajaw thorough the Sacred Fire, thank him for everything you have and will receive, for all you are, and for what you have accomplished. This is the last day of the No’j trecena (thirteen days) thank the Creator and Maker for all the knowledge and wisdom you have received.

11 Kej – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KiejKej projects the energy of balance; it represents harmony and it is a good day to find balance with the four elements and with Mother Nature. Number 11 brings spiritual tests; it is a day to transmute our experiences into wisdom. If number 11 brings you unbalance during this day, take a walk in nature or light a candle to connect to Kej and obtain its equilibrium and positive energy.

10 Kame – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KemeNumber 10 symbolizes the communication with the Cosmic and Telluric energies. Kame is the energy of our ancestors, of our spiritual and family lineage. The energies of this day open a channel that connects us with other dimensions and allows our ancestors to guide us and advise us. Light a purple candle to honor the memory of those who have parted and to thank them for their help and guidance.

9 Kan – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal KanNumber 9 symbolizes the circle of life; it is the development of a person throughout their life. Kan is the energy that strengthens your inner fire and through it the Creator and Maker of the Universe pours its energy and wisdom into you. You are in a constant dance with the Universe and its energies, connect to them and use their wisdom for your personal development.

8 K’at – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal K'atK’at represents the net that helps us group and bring together the elements we need to accomplish our life’s purpose; but it is also the energy that can tangle us in a web, mostly of our own making. Number 8 is a strong power that symbolizes the complete energies of the physical world. Today the results will depend on your actions, they may help you acquire whatever you wish, or they can trap you and complicate your efforts.

6 Iq’ – Today’s Ch’umil

Nawal Iq'Iq’ represents the wind that nourishes our mind. Number 6 symbolizes learning and responsibility; it is an energy that may bring conflicts and imbalances. Your mind can play tricks with your throughout this day, bringing out your fears and creating confusion; be patient and reflect before taking any decisions. Light a stick of incense and connect to the energy of the wind, ask it to take away any confusion and unbalance.