The day 12 Aj is a day to draw on your life experience in order to nourish your community, family and home. This is a day where your life experience clearly shows you how to do the right thing. –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
12 (Kab’lajuj): SocialGroups • Community • Family • Collective • Cultural Influences • Grouping • Bundling • Integrating • Synthesis • Catalyst • Security
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 cultivates the knowledge of human nature gained through joint, community work. It personifies integrity, honesty, and rectitude. It has the characteristics of cosmic expansion. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today, Aj’s staff of power harmonizes with the integrative essence of Power 12, marking a potent time for reflection, adaptation, and centering. Aj symbolizing home, family, and multiplication, is amplified by the communal and grouping elements of 12, encouraging both measured and decisive leadership for the health and flourishing of our family and community.
Individually, 12 Aj brings our lessons, changes, and experiences back to our core, illustrating how the elements we bundle together construct the sacred temple of our mind and spirit, as we move towards spiritual wealth and abundance.
12 Aj can be depicted as the wise grandfather, offering guidance, loving consolation, and solid advice from a wealth of profound experience. Through heart-felt memories and conversations, this day can provide clarity on what’s been purified and renewed during the Iq’ Trecena. It shows how a cleaner perception can straighten our spine, enabling us to stand tall, make better decisions, lead by example, and maintain confidence in harvesting our seeds of intention.
As we near the completion of the Iq’ Trecena, which offers mental and communicative purification, 12 Aj establishes its cleansing energy firmly at the heart of matters. This day offers opportunities to refine the construction of our character and apply what we’ve learned into our relationship dynamics and exchanges.
The pillars of light supporting relationships are strengthened on this day, bridging earth and sky. This reinforcement can reveal synchronicities, dreams, and omens designed to harmonize our earthly commitments and give firmness to our purpose and projects.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
12 Aj An experienced pillar of the community could be represented by this day. The energy of the nawal Aj is associated with the home and leadership within the community. Today it suggests leadership through life experience.
The nawal Aj is it a solid and dependable energy, helpful and supportive. As a representation of the spinal column, Aj is the one which holds everything in its rightful place. It holds us erect and connects us with the energies from above and below.
We also use the the word “backbone” to represent honor, integrity and courage. All of these qualities can be seen in the energy of Aj. Your past experiences can bring you strength and courage. They help you to stand up for what is right should you need to.
They also provide examples that you can pass on to others within your community to help them to grow. It is certainly a day to stand up as an experienced pillar of the community. –Mark Elmy
12 Aj Aj is our spiritual power and strength. The number Kab’lajuj (12) connects us to the cosmic and subtle planes, it opens our consciousness and elevates our being. This day invites us to be aware of all that we are, not only physically but also energetically.
Kab’lajuj Aj reminds us of the importance of caring for our whole being, working on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, as each of these aspects is a foundation that supports and strengthens us.
Let us learn to listen to our body and its natural rhythms, let us breathe and become aware of our being, so that we can follow its harmonious rhythm.–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 conversations or memories can provide clarity on what has been purified and renewed? How can I reflect on past experiences to inform my current path and relationship decisions? How can I bundle my experiences and lessons to construct a stronger spiritual foundation?
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Your readings are always so illuminating, gently potent, and relatable! I love the armadillo's symbolism and wisdom! <3🙏