The noble authority of the nawal Aj and the stability of the number 4 should give rise to dependable and solid day.It is a day to focus on supporting people through real world issues, rather than non-physical dilemmas. –Mark Elmy
4 (Kajib’): Stability • Solidity • Physical • Solar • Integral • Materialized • Form • Durable • Structure • Grounding • Security • Equilibrium • Natural Pronunciation: “Kaheeb”
Aj: Authority • Pillar • Spine • Staff of Power • Leadership • Profession • Virtues • Principles • Rectitude • Renewal • Multiplication • Work Instrument • Home • Family • Community • Foundations • Altar • Clairvoyance • Telepathy
Pronunciation: “Agh” Sacred Animal: Armadillo Energy Places: Beaches, Lowland Forests Colors: Brown, White Body Parts: Spinal Column Yucatec: B’en Mexica: Acatl
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:
Aj—the nawal of the spine, rectitude, and sustenance—anchors today with the stabilizing strength of Power 4. Through principled effort and natural leadership, Aj channels wisdom to inspire right action in home, work, and daily routines. The presence of 4 grounds integrity and reliability with tangible steadiness. On 4 Aj, lasting foundations for growth are cultivated through equanimity and steady productivity in all worldly engagements.
Within the justice-oriented Tz’i Trecena, 4 Aj combines resilience with steady renewal. By uniting the stewardship of Aj with the stability of 4, this day supports the rise of authentic authority and nurtures the continued flourishing of our efforts. It is a propitious time to set the conditions for intentions to take root, especially in matters of family, vocation, and communal projects.
As both Tz’i and Aj emphasize the sacred power of the word, this day reminds us that communication becomes a living vessel through which balance and enduring loyalty are made manifest. As pillar and spine, Aj teaches that transformation and growth arise from healthy soils and strong roots—affirming that a sound mind and body serve both as anchors through cycles of change and as the foundation for spiritual advancement.
Practicality and responsibility take precedence today. As Tz’i calls us to renew our inner sovereignty, 4 Aj encourages order within and without, setting boundaries that uphold both well-being and commitment. Aj reminds us to lead with an open heart—knowing when to rest and when to serve through grounded action. In doing so, we become living pillars, like the tree whose deep roots sustain its reach, trusting that what we nurture with patience will ripen in its perfect time.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Reflection and meditation; strengthening the body; spinal care or adjustments; nourishing self and home; enhancing and cleansing altars or sacred spaces; fulfilling commitments with integrity; practical leadership; home renewal; building solid structures; seeking counsel for family, legal or healing matters; tending emotional and spiritual foundations; optimizing workspaces and systems; setting boundaries; and addressing authority or domestic concerns
The Armadillo, with its unique bony shell and habit of burrowing, was recognized in ancient Central American cultures as a master of protection, boundaries, and the realm beneath the surface.
Its natural armor made it a clear symbol of self-defense and security, representing the inner strength required to guard one’s spiritual and physical being. The armadillo’s deep connection to the Earth through its digging habits linked it to the underworld and the hidden flow of energy and resources. Its image spoke to self-containment, solitude, and the ability to thrive by establishing firm limits.
One can invoke the spirit of the Armadillo to strengthen personal boundaries and self-confidence, to practice grounding and self-care by retreating inward, and to develop cunning and resourceful ways of dealing with external threats or challenges.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
4 Aj This is a day of support and courage, particularly for those who take the lead. There is possibly no greater steadying influence greater than that of the nawal Aj.
Aj is the one who keeps order, the pillar which both supports and sustains. It keeps everything in its rightful place in order to bring harmony and growth to the community it supports. It brings leadership qualities of the most altruistic kind. It provides an energy which organizes to ensure that the community is cared for.
Today it is combined with the number 4. This brings with it an essence of stability, particularly in the Earthly plane. This represents the most basic level of the material existence.
This could be seen as the arrival of of a stable leader who will work to ensure that the most basic of material needs are fulfilled. It does not necessarily take into account any other planes of existence, the focus is purely in our world. –Mark Elmy
4 Aj One of the essential teachings of the Maya path is to live our existence in balance and harmony, not only with what surrounds us but also with ourselves.
According to the teachings of the Elders, we are made up of four bodies: physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional. Our strength and balance are found when we recognize and develop each of them.
All of them are here for our development, and neglecting one, over-cultivating another, or not navigating them authentically can prevent our flourishing and inner harmony. We are here to grow by experiencing the totality of our being. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What core elements are needed to ensure my aspirations are built upon solid ground?
Which areas of life—relationships, work, health, or home—am I called to strengthen to support lasting growth and stability?
What small, consistent choices can I make today to fortify these roots and bring greater harmony to my daily rhythm?
you photos are amazing... i really appreciate today's.