Pronunciation: “Nogh” Direction: North Sacred Animal: Woodpecker Energy Places: Tropical Forests, Woodlands, Lakes, Mountains, Clouds Colors: Dark Blue, Light Blue Body Parts: Brain, Skull, Pineal Gland Yucatec: Caban Mexica: Ollin
No’j Glyph: The glyph symbolizes learning. The drawing in the middle represents the brain, and the circles are degrees of increasing human spiritual betterment. –Carlos Barrios
No’j turns knowledge and experience into wisdom. It is the connection between the Universal Cosmic Mind and the human mind–intellect, knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual learning. It also governs education, the humanities, and psychology. It is the power of thoughts and ideas, the brain, development, and earthquakes.
No’j is the guide to life as long as all experience and knowledge are imparted in wisdom. People have good ideas but aren’t wise and therefore need to meet as council in order to share them, develop theories, and ask Ajaw for wisdom. The Elders meet as a council under the protection of No’j. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today’s nawal of thought and reasoning aligns with the cooperative and impeccable essence of Power 10. No’j connects our mind to the cosmic-collective mind, transforming knowledge into wisdom. Combined with 10’s supportive presence, this marks a special day for enriching knowledge and developing solutions through advice, negotiations, and supportive agreements. 10 No’j expresses intelligent cooperation that turns strategies into solutions.
The arrival of 10 No’j within the Q’anil Trecena signals a time to nurture projects and aspirations by uniting ideas, especially for relational, social, or collective well-being. It is a day to plan, design, and develop systems that harmonize connections and sprout deep fulfillment, not only for ourselves but for others. As the nawal of idealism, No’j invites us to use communication as a tool for positive change and socially beneficial endeavors.
This day calls for analytical thinking, strategic intelligence, and methodical planning. The convergence of these energies is like an experienced chess player in a match–using clear, analytical thought and foresight to see several moves ahead. Clever and prudent, the chess player anticipates both obstacles and opportunities. Approaching problem-solving today with clarity and prudence is essential.
No’j days also warn against overthinking-such as “analysis paralysis,” a form of mental rigidity that can stagnate or derail progress. However, 10’s influence encourages us to connect with others and unite ideas, keeping solutions flowing. Decision-making through cooperation is key today in serving our goals and nurturing both individual and collective growth.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Meditation; clearing the mind; observations; data analysis; team organization; agreements and contracts; group council; designing; forming plans; planning group projects; studies and education; psychology; strategy assessments; philosophical pursuits; creative problem-solving; thinking outside the box; scientific research; biological studies; vision-boarding; improving memory; trusting inner knowing; integrating thought and action; therapy; psychology; arts and writing
Tap, tap, tap. Again and again, Woodpecker sends out Morse Code to the world. What does it all mean? Woodpecker symbolism is tied to communication and resourcefulness. Woodpeckers find the hidden treasures in a tree’s trunk which sustain them.
When Woodpecker Spirit Animal knocks on your door, you may have an opportunity that really stretches your creativity. When it comes, do not tarry, get distracted, or give up. Stick to it like glue and see what you proverbially “knock out.”
Woodpecker as a Power Animal can be called upon when you want to improve your communication skills; Woodpecker’s rapping stands out from all other sounds in nature and is easily recognizable. The creature helps you find your distinct voice while supporting clear, concise expression. By helping you refine the clarity of your message, it makes it easier for others to understand your signals, subtle cues, and unspoken communication. -Bernadette King
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
10 No’j Some days should work out well, with a strong and positive effect coming from both the nawal and the number. Today, the clear thinking, and analytical energy of No’j is combined with the socially helpful 10. Therefore, join minds with your friends, colleagues and neighbours to intuit unique and novel solutions to problems. New communal ideas may solve issues that have perplexed you for some time.
One slight drawback could be that the energy of the nawal No’j sometimes brings thought without action. It may be a day where the mind drifts through many ideas of how to resolve situations within the community, without actually initiating those ideas.
However, this could even result in the ideas themselves becoming muddled. Lines of thought may be expressed and followed without actual realization into the physical world. Whilst the energy of No’j does have a practical edge to it, it can on occasion end up lost in its thoughts.
A logical solution to this may come through cooperation. However, despite your combined solution being obvious to you and your group, be aware that you may still be ahead of your time. Be patient with those you explain your new big idea to, they might need a little time to catch up.–Mark Elmy
10 No’j Clarity does not always come from thinking more. Sometimes it arrives when the mind quiets, when we make space. Letting go of control can also lead us toward wisdom.
Learning, unlearning, relearning. Changing our minds, transforming our beliefs, questioning what we have been taught—this is part of our growth. And doing so is not a sign of weakness, but of openness. It is recognizing that our being is not a rigid structure, but consciousness in motion.
Sometimes we need to let go of what we think we know, forget for a moment who we think we should be, and simply be. Today, we can remember that our wisdom does not demand perfection, only presence, because it is from there that everything blossoms. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
Which connections in my life can help harmonize and sprout deeper fulfillment for myself and others today?
Where can I practice prudent, chess-like foresight in my decision-making today-anticipating both obstacles and opportunities?
😮 “a problem shared is a problem halved” jup, lol crying in her DM this morning 🥹😂 ‘getting back in touch with our inner knowing’, trusting my bodies signs and intuition was what she showed me! Remarkable Diana. Just riding the magenta waves 🌊🧚🏼♀️✨💞
😮 “a problem shared is a problem halved” jup, lol crying in her DM this morning 🥹😂 ‘getting back in touch with our inner knowing’, trusting my bodies signs and intuition was what she showed me! Remarkable Diana. Just riding the magenta waves 🌊🧚🏼♀️✨💞