If there was ever a day of selfless acts it would be 2 Toj, as both Toj and energy of the number 2 have elements of self sacrifice. Whilst Toj implies payment on behalf of the community, the 2 particularly highlights relationships. -Mark Elmy
Toj: Payment • Offerings • Gratitude • Cause & Effect • Causality • SacredFire • Atonement • Restoring Balance • Debts • Karma • Liberation from Past
Pronunciation: “Togh” Direction: North Totems: Puma, Shark Energy Places: Beaches, Big Rocks Colors: Red, White Body Parts: Ears Yucatec: Muluc Mexica: Atl
Toj Glyph: The glyph represents a wheel and its axis. It represents Grandfather Sun and his strength. It is a circle, symbolizing the law of cause and effect. –Carlos Barrios
Toj: A sign of harmony, balance, and equilibrium, Toj embodies not only the power, freedom, and inner peace that these states of grace carry, but also all of the struggles and challenges we go through to achieve and maintain them in our lives. It is, in a word, the sign of karma, the sign of payment and the energy of the law of action and reaction that the concept of karma carries. It also represents offering, payment, fines, and debt. –Brigitte Rasine
Diana’s Observations:
Today’s nawal of debts, payments, and offerings pairs with Power 2’s essence of balance, polarity, and choice. 2 Toj presents the scales of giving and receiving, action and inaction, especially within relationships. Its dual potency can reveal lessons from both opposing and complementary forces in our lives, shaping our path of growth.
This day, merging duality and causality, marks our first steps in watering and growing our seeds of intention within the Trecena of Q’anil, reminding us that every action sows an effect. The energy of 2 highlights both our strengths and weaknesses, as well as the dichotomy between individuality and unity with others.
Toj, anatomically linked to the ear, and 2, signifying calculated steps, invite us to pause and listen deeply to what arises today, especially within relationships–whether with people or circumstances. An opportunity may arise to make a sacrifice, offering something for the sake of harmony or fairness. The sacred fire of Toj calls us to nourish it with the vibration of gratitude.
As this cycle’s theme of new intentions, projects, and results settles in, 2 Toj helps us carefully measure which areas of our relationships need warmth and nurturing to fertilize the foundations of our growth. Today’s convergence of energies reminds us that every investment we make to cultivate balance and harmony will yield positive results.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Sun bathing; solar meditation; fire rituals; prayers and acts of gratitude; offerings; settling debts; offerings of gratitude in partnerships; sacrifices or giving something up; acknowledging what one has received in life; acknowledging what one deserves for what they’ve contributed; returning favors; balancing giving and receiving; releasing grudges; caring for others; deep listening; atoning for mistakes; random acts of kindness; healing and therapy; ear health; sound baths; healing with sound (eg. binaural beats)
Sharks are said to have a sixth sense. They have the ability to detect electromagnetic fields thanks to some of their sensory organs. These organs help them to locate their prey in the ocean. Sharks can also smell blood, albeit in minute quantities and at a distance of over a kilometer.
Sharks' sixth sense is why this totem represents intelligence and instinct. The energy of this spirit animal takes over your life when you're hesitant. It pushes you to take action and bring your intentions to life. The shark also supports you in saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done.
With this spirit guide in your life, you'll become more curious and observant. The shark encourages you to sharpen your mind and use it to your advantage. It helps you think through the best strategy to achieve your goals.
The shark, that predator of the oceans, has the power to make you more perceptive and fearless. They're extremely cool-headed, and very good at tactics and strategy. He never refuses a confrontation. – fauna-protect.com
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
2 Toj This day could be seen as a day of service through self-sacrifice or ceremony. Give freely and unconditionally, even if the recipient is unaware of your actions.
Debts may be a stagnation of energy, where we have taken something without exchange, and may be resolved through simple acts within our community which keep us healthy and keep the cycle of energy moving.
In this way, Toj can be seen as a kind of healing day, where that healing may be effected through our selfless actions. –Mark Elmy
2 Toj Something as simple as giving thanks can be the first step toward reconciling with who we are.
Keb’ Toj offers us a moment to honor our journey, the exchanges and experiences that the past has brought us, recognizing with love and openness what nourished us, what hurt, and what we still need to integrate. This day invites us to look at what we have lived without judgment, so we can transform it into medicine, into fertile ground for our growth.
The Q’anil trecena calls us to take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are, reminding us that healing also means allowing something new to emerge, even from the wounds that once hurt us. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What can I give, offer, or release to bring greater balance and subtlety to a situation?
Am I facing contrasting choices today? How might each path influence the future of my projects or intentions?
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