Pronunciation: “Eekh” Direction: South Sacred Animal: Hummingbird, Hawk Energy Places: Snowy Mountains, Canyons Colors: White, Dark Blue, Light Blue Body Parts: Respiratory System, Throat Yucatec: Ik Mexica: Ehécatl
Iq’ Glyph: This glyph signifies a window like the ones our Grandfathers used in the Classic Mayan era to let the air through. –Carlos Barrios
Iq’ is the wind that sweeps clean the heart and psyche, the body and mind. This is the breath of life that heals all negative energy and illness, be it of a physical or psychological nature, but especially if the problem stems from anger or rage.
It’s the energy of words and communication, the conception and expression of ideas. A day sign of cleansing and purification, Iq’ is the nawal of the moon and the air, of the divine breath and vital spirit of human existence.
Iq’ symbolizes the purity and translucence of glass, and graphically represents the T-shaped windows of temples, which served the dual purpose of determining what kind of wind was blowing by the sound it made through the window, and observing astronomical phenomena and movements of stars and planets. –Brigitte Rasine
Diana’s Observations:
Today, Iq’—nawal of purifying winds and expression—moves through Power 11’s stewarding presence. Sweeping through the psyche, stirring ideas, emotions, and the impulse to speak, Iq’ offers renewal through sound, story, and the sharing of insight. Its urge to give voice meets the earned authority of 11, in service to integrity. On 11 Iq’, responsibility is measured by what moves through the throat and carries into the world.
As a point of revitalization within the path-forming E’ Trecena, 11 Iq’ marks an initiation point for the way-shower. Inspiration and character development converge into the capacity to influence and lead. At its height, it brings a clear sense that choices carry consequences in the seen and unseen field, along with an impulse to direct light, truth, and messaging authentically—like a traveler whose long journey ripens into words that carry both weight and guidance.
Paths taken and sacrifices made want to organize into a living structure so conviction can stand and speak. When this inner knowing is repressed—out of fear, external pressure, or hiding behind roles—the colder edge of the day can surface as frustration, like trying to hold the wind until it swirls into an inner storm. The key is to let the revitalizing spirit of Iq’ move through real channels of expression, letting words and lived insights reveal what experience has taught. At this initiatory point of 11, speech carries a dual potential; the same voice can serve as medicine or harm depending on how consciously we wield it.
On 11 Iq’, enthusiasm asks to become something disciplined and reliable. True expression demands courage: it asks us to be visible and vulnerable, knowing that what we release will echo through others and the shared field. It’s a day to commit to living fully and expressing in a way that stays transparent to what we know and what we’re willing to stand behind. Touched by E’, the seasoned walker feels the living breath of spirit meet maturity, holding authority steadily so their words, actions, and movements can cleanse and revitalize like the wind itself.
Hawk Spirit Animal
The hawk is a bird of prey. Having this animal as a spirit guide emphasizes your ability to lead and influence others. When the hawk is present in your life, it could signify that it’s time to take more initiative and being active. It was believed that if you followed the hawk, you would be traveling on the right path.
Hawks symbolize the power of observation. This spirit animal’s guidance may also indicate that you have the opportunity to study a situation before taking action. Observe the situation and then act when the time is right.
Hawks also indicate that something or someone is trying to send you a message. Are you listening? Are you paying attention? As the hawk glides through the air high in the sky, it reminds you to see things from a higher perspective. Can you connect to the magic of life? Are you accessing your intuition? –Elena Harris
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
11 Iq’ I once described the energy of 11 days rather like a firework with a broken stick. It has a great deal of energy to expend but lacks direction. Even when it starts in a direction, it may change in the blink of an eye.
With the energy of many nawales, this might be relatively easy to deal with, but Iq’ is also unpredictable. Iq’ can move from its soft, gentle breeziness to its hurricane force very quickly.
With Iq’ governing communication, we could expect a similar experience concerning our interactions with others today too. The energy of this day could lead to a lot of chatty conversations. These could again be rather directionless, although that is not to say that there will be no wisdom in them – it just may take a long time to get to the point.
This is where the lessons of Iq’ may come to the fore. Iq’ teaches us to learn to adapt, to embrace the changes it brings, to learn to be flexible.
When we learn to “ride” the wind we may find it is rather enjoyable, just watch birds playing in the wind. However, if we try to resist this flow today, it may lead to meeting one of the other properties of Iq’; anger. The power of the wind is too strong for us to influence.–Mark Elmy
11 Iq’ Mindfulness is one of the most powerful tools we have to change our lives; let us simply observe how things take on a new shape when we are present in our actions, thoughts, and words.
Today, the energies invite us to reflect on the awareness we need in how we communicate. Let us take a moment to pay attention to what we say to ourselves and how we relate to others. Let us observe what emotions arise from our internal and external conversations, whether we’re being compassionate or harsh with ourselves and those around us.
Let us consciously choose the messages that nourish our mind, heart, and spirit. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
Where in my life is there a gap between what I know and what I’m actually willing to stand behind in my words?
What truth, perspective, or lived insight has my path already ripened in me that’s asking to move through my throat today?
