This day invites us to be thankful for everything that has brought us learning, for everything that is part of our path, for what no longer is and for what is to come. –Denise Barrios
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 means Grandfather Sun and his representative on earth, Tojil, the sacred ceremonial fire. It represents the law of cause and effect and atonement to Mother Earth, all of the elements, and the Creator and Maker. It is the result of the law of action and reaction, or what in the Hindu tradition is known as karma.
This is the day to atone for our lives, for all the benefits we have received so as not to be given more obstacles along the way. It is a day to make payment or to ask that we be free of any negativity. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today's nawal of the sacred fire sparks the risk and results-oriented essence of Power 3. Toj, representing the Sun, fire, payment, and causality, stokes the flames of our passions, contributions, and returns, while 3 amplifies its magnetic forces to reach our objectives. Activating the determined strength of the Kej Trecena, 3 Toj ignites motives towards transformative, beneficial outcomes.
Inviting gratitude and acknowledgment for all that nourishes and sustains our lives, Toj highlights the vitality that emanates from equilibrium in our energetic exchanges—with ourselves, others, and life in general. This balancing act echoes an important theme of the Kej Trecena. 3 Toj kindles the inner power that comes from harmonizing dreams and aspirations with offering, giving, and cooperation. It also suggests tying up loose ends, honoring commitments, and restoring grace where needed.
As a day of causality, results, and effects, 3 Toj may mark the initial milestone of a concept, vision, goal, or endeavor successfully reached. Paired with the energy of 3, Toj can also reveal new obstacles, fears, or challenges to navigate, as well as new goals to pursue. Together, 3 Toj sets the stage for achievement and the emergence of renewed leadership skills that can unfold throughout the Kej Trecena.
This day is propitious for keeping an open mind and open ear, balancing action with intuition, and boldly stepping out of habitual beliefs and comfort zones to produce the results we seek. 3 Toj suggests that this may require creative risk-taking and making certain sacrifices to nourish the seeds of success. It is also a positive day to replenish our body, spirit, and home life as a source of our inner strength and equilibrium to efficiently meet challenges in the external world.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Introspection; solar meditation; spiritually working with fire; gratitude rituals; making offerings; sharing words of acknowledgement; positive self-talk; balancing giving and receiving; working on balancing the home; offering favors and kindness; self-care; self-healing; self-gratitude; paying debts (especially to self); offering gratitude for what one has; kindness to self; inner-work; self-atonement; requesting forgotten payments; deeper listening; forgiving and asking for forgiveness; curing illnesses; offering warmth to others
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:
3 Toj Are we cultivating the things we want to harvest?
Today’s energy reminds us that nothing happens by chance. Everything has an origin, and through our actions and awareness, we hold the power to shape what we live. When we understand this, we begin to notice whether what we do is truly in harmony with what we want to manifest.
We long for calm, but are we meditating or giving ourselves moments of stillness? We seek order, but do we tend to our spaces, our thoughts, the way we move through the day? If we want to learn, are we feeding ourselves with new ideas and knowledge? If we want to feel rooted, do we connect with the Earth? If joy is what we seek, are we living with presence and lightness? If we want results, are we taking action? If we wish for health, are we caring for what nourishes us, inside and out? And if we want to receive, do we also know how to give?
We are what we do, and that shapes our reality. –Denise Barrios
3 Toj In principle, making offerings to pay off our debts is a good thing. We give something back to the community that sustains us through the sacrifice of our time, our energy or our resources. The wheel turns, we give and take, and usually end up in balance. However, today is a day where the wheel may have become stuck. The sacrifices or payments made today may be challenged, blocked or obstructed.
Days which carry the number 3 highlight inner work, both within the home and within the self. Take some time to give yourself what you need, to replenish what has been spent and acknowledge what you owe to your own spirit.
As the saying goes, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” By going within today, you may find other ways in which you can be of service to the world. –Mark Elmy
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What loose ends or commitments in my life need my attention to restore grace and clarity?
How can I restore my inner balance today to ensure I have the energy to fulfill my commitments with dignity and grace?
In what areas am I willing to take creative risks or make sacrifices to nurture the seeds of my success?
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Delightful Diana, I want to show appreciate to you and the gifts you have bestowed upon us. I want to first say thank you to the technology that has allow us to share this incredibly transformative information full of timeless wisdom. I am very thankful for this bridge. Also, I want you to know that you will be hearing from me on all the posts that I have read but have not had a chance to respond, as I feel this work deserves my full attention, so you will hear from all the post I have read from you, this is part of my tying up loose ends today. You do not have to respond to them unless you feel called. I just want to make sure you know, how much this knowledge is appreciated by me and this is one way I can do it. Within this beautifully arranged post, I would like to thank and acknowledge your journal prompts. I have made my own affirmation for the day, something that I connected with when you shared your personal journey to getting you here. I will share more of that information on that post, but here is one of them that I created today thanks to you. I restore my inner balance and ensure I have the energy to fulfill my commitments under grace in perfect ways! Thank you for the spark of life, you will hearing from me soon dear one.
Delightful Diana, I want to show appreciate to you and the gifts you have bestowed upon us. I want to first say thank you to the technology that has allow us to share this incredibly transformative information full of timeless wisdom. I am very thankful for this bridge. Also, I want you to know that you will be hearing from me on all the posts that I have read but have not had a chance to respond, as I feel this work deserves my full attention, so you will hear from all the post I have read from you, this is part of my tying up loose ends today. You do not have to respond to them unless you feel called. I just want to make sure you know, how much this knowledge is appreciated by me and this is one way I can do it. Within this beautifully arranged post, I would like to thank and acknowledge your journal prompts. I have made my own affirmation for the day, something that I connected with when you shared your personal journey to getting you here. I will share more of that information on that post, but here is one of them that I created today thanks to you. I restore my inner balance and ensure I have the energy to fulfill my commitments under grace in perfect ways! Thank you for the spark of life, you will hearing from me soon dear one.