This should be a very interesting day for anyone involved with ancestral knowledge, as the nawal of the brain combines with the number of the spirit world. –Mark Elmy
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 is the energy that governs the mind, knowledge, and memory.
It also governs education, the humanities, and psychology. It is the interaction between expansion and the infinite, on the one hand, and on the other, the rigid concept of reality, the limitations imposed on humans.
It symbolizes the movement of earth and sky. It is the power of thoughts and ideas, the brain, development, and earthquakes. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
No'j—nawal of intellect and wisdom—ascends today with the transcendent intelligence of Power 13. Associated with science, memory, and a deep connection to nature, No’j inspires clarity and a deeper understanding of complex systems and reality itself. The energy of 13 magnifies these cognitive gifts, opening divine channels for spiritual awareness and realization. On 13 No’j, intuitive insights and innovative plans are strengthened by ancestral and spiritual support, empowering them to become practical sources of wisdom.
As the crowning culmination of the transmutative Kan Trecena, 13 No’j marks the pinnacle of comprehension and integrated insight within this cycle. For pioneers of change, clarity of mind and innate analytical organization become potent guides under its influence. The sage-like, pineal-focused qualities of this day offer glimpses of our connection to the divine source of knowing—illuminating how we may anchor its insights into the architecture of our lives, whether in business, relationships, or personal growth.
Fueled by movement and creativity, this energy inspires passionate artistry to craft sustainable systems that nurture our roles in both social and spiritual evolution. Yet, as this dynamic mental force can drive progress and ignite visionary creativity, it also carries the risk of tipping into overthinking or obsessive cycles—potentially disconnecting us from purpose and practical solutions, leaving us wandering in a whirlwind of ideas and mental chatter without grounding or clear direction. The key is to channel and anchor this mental energy into utility and service, resonating with No’j’s essence of transforming knowledge into wisdom.
Today’s guidance supports meeting challenges and finding solutions through thoughtful, methodical, and philosophical means, nurturing harmony in both relationships and endeavors. As the culmination of Kan’s teachings, this day invites the spiritual scientist within to view life not as fragments, but as a unified whole. By embracing a holistic, artistic perspective, we attune ourselves to divine guidance woven through every detail—not only in reason or logic, but in the song, dance, sorrow, and joy that comprise our evolving human experience.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Clearing the mind; meditation and reflection; problem solving; divination readings; seeking ancestral wisdom and healing; communing with ancestors; learning from elders; cultivating prudence and patience; observing and transmuting thoughts; seeking and sharing knowledge; consolidating studies and plans; completing a plan or idea; counsel; fulfilling plans and commitments; balancing intuition and logic 📅 View the Auspicious Applications for All Days of the Kan Trecena
Woodpecker Spirit Animal:
When the woodpecker comes tapping into our awareness, it’s also a signal to use our heads. Just as the woodpecker uses its head (beak) to hammer out solutions (food, shelter), we too can use our intellect in finding solutions to our own barriers.
The symbolic meaning of woodpeckers also point to a need for creative vision. Being opportunistic, woodpeckers can see value everywhere, even in dead trees. Have you ditched an idea or given up on a project? The woodpecker may be trying to tell you to breathe new life into your project, just as they build new homes into dead trees.
Further, the symbolic meaning of woodpecker indicates a return to our roots, or having trust in our basic (gut) feelings. Dr. Carl Jung observed the woodpecker as a symbol of a return to the womb of creativity. In this observation the tree is symbolic of a womb; earthy, grounded, sturdy and secure.
The woodpecker’s home within the tree is analogous of a fierce determination to return and protect that which is sacred to us. When this bird comes pecking, it is a call for us to return to our roots, back to the womb of our ideas and use our intellect and discernment to follow through with our plans. –Avia Venefica
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
13 No’j This day has the potential for true genius. If there is a problem in your life that you know one of your ancestors would be able to solve, today is the day to ask for their help, whether they are still in this world or not.
No’j is usually known for its grounded ideas, the practicality with which knowledge is applied to problem solving. However, the strength of the number 13 may give rise to at least a leap of faith within this process.This is a day when the answers being sought after may come through the whispers of the ancestors, helping you to piece together the information you have.
This is certainly not to say this is a bad thing, just that it may be rather difficult to give any logical working of your solution other than “it just came to me.” –Mark Elmy
13 No’j On this day we are vibrating with the energy of No’j, the power that connects us to our creativity, not only that which is related to art, but the capacity we possess to create our own reality, to shape our existence through the power of our mind, of conscious and directed thought.
And the number Oxlajuj [13] gives us the strength and wisdom that impels our evolution. This day reminds us that when our mind constantly repeats a thought, it gives it more and more energy and this energy materializes it.
Oxlajuj No’j brings us the teaching that when we are aware of the power of creation that we hold, when we know that we are in control of the thoughts to which we give our energy, we can use our being to create, to heal ourselves, to manifest our future. The power of this day reminds us that the brain co-creating with the heart is a powerful and wonderful tool that leads us to the realization of our being.
Today is the last day of the Kan trecena, let us take a moment to thank this Ch’umil for the energy, learning, and power it has transmitted to us during this short cycle of thirteen days. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
In what ways am I anchoring spiritual or ancestral guidance into the practical architecture of my relationships, work, and personal growth?
Which patterns of thought or belief might limit my connection to the wholeness of life, and how can I open myself to a more integrated, holistic perspective today?
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