Aj days bring a focus on our homes and communities and the harmony within them. For this harmony to exist a certain amount of control is required. The 11 brings with it a changeability. It listens to its intuition and acts accordingly, sometimes moving off the logical path. –Mark Elmy
Aj: Authority, Pillar, Spine, Leader, Instrument of Power, Foundations, Virtues, Rectitude, Renewal, Family, Multiplication, Home, Altar, Sacred Spaces Pronunciation: “Agh” Sacred Animal: Armadillo Energy Places: Beaches, Lowland Forests Colors: Brown, White Body Parts: Spinal Column
Aj Glyph: The vertical lines or stalks at the top of the glyph that come only partway down signify spiritual growth. The horizontal line, symbolizing multiplication and the horizon, is an altar table, and the sacred trees, such as the ceiba and coral tree, with their roots, trunk, and canopy, also represent a table or altar. –Carlos Barrios
Aj: Aj symbolizes the pillars of inner strength, it is the channel that connects us to the cosmos and the earth, which unites us with everything so that we flow in sync with life. It is our spine, the structures of our body, of our home, it is the energetic foundations that sustain the essence of everything, that sustain creation and our reality. –Denise Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today, the pillar of light and staff of power represented by Aj is met with the tests, lessons, and reorganizing qualities of 11. With Aj symbolizing the home, family, and the authority that maintains order, this day invites us to recollect and re-center ourselves from the core of our foundations. This energy can be likened to the wise grandfather reminding us of the importance of order, health, and vitality in our home and center.
While 11 can pull our attention in many directions, Aj can stabilize and ground its dispersive qualities, meaning today may bring a multitude of choices in putting our affairs in order and purifying our internal state, or distract us from what’s important. The key today is to focus on maturity and order.
With the overarching influence of Aq’ab’al guiding us toward a new dawn, 11 Aj represents the process of returning home—to rebalance our roots and recharge from this foundation to cultivate the clarity needed to navigate the dualities and challenges present in the final days of this Trecena.
Aj also represents multiplication and abundance, and the wisdom that comes from honesty, love for humanity, and thoughtful expression. This day highlights the health of our inner temple, inviting us to nurture ourselves with gentleness, great care, and beauty in our thoughts, words, and relations. Aj teaches us that the more we engage with this practice, the more our surroundings will reflect and multiply the vitality we cultivate inwardly.
This is an auspicious time to clean and organize our thoughts, altars, sacred spaces, home, and work systems. Ultimately, 11 Aj encourages us to stay focused on what truly needs adjustments, alignments, and replenishment from the inside out.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
11 Aj It is an interesting combination of energy with the mild mannered energy of the nawal Aj combining with the highly energetic, yet meandering qualities of the 11.
Perhaps this is one of the few days that can actually ground the energy of the 11 and put it to good use within the home.
It may be a distracting day when it comes to projects to nourish your community or family, starting many “important” jobs, yet not finishing them. Be assured you may be laying the groundwork for an upcoming masterpiece to sustain all. –Mark Elmy
11 Aj Today, [Aj] flows with the number Julajuj [11], placing before us the challenges we need to overcome in every plane of existence in order to continue on our spiritual path.
Every challenge that arises on our journey is a gift from life, as it holds the perfect lesson for this moment in our existence. There is always a blessing in every experience.
Today is a good day to renew our energy and reclaim our inner strength.
Let’s gift ourselves a moment to be in our Sacred Altar or a place of power in nature, to nourish our whole being with the strength and magic that converges there.–Denise Barrios
Armadillo symbolism encompasses many rich layers of meaning.
This unique animal reminds us to connect with the earth, protect our inner self, and adapt to challenges without losing our essence.
The armadillo meaning also relates to establishing healthy boundaries, feeling secure in our own “skin,” and exploring life’s mysteries. Like a spirit guide, the armadillo urges us to root down while remaining flexible, illustrating its connection to the earth.
The armadillo spirit animal is also strongly connected with healing and renewal. Its natural armor reminds us that we should never forget the comforting protection of our spirit. It encourages us to stay open and filled with love, despite any fear or anxiety about the future. –Richard Blanton
What does 'returning home' mean to me today? Is it about reconnecting with my roots, recharging my energy, or rebalancing my priorities? How is this relevant to letting go of old versions of myself to welcome a new reality?
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