4 Aj: Solid Foundations, Equanimous Leadership
Energy of the Day for February 9, 2025
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
Aj: Authority, Pillar, Spine, Instrument of Power, Profession, Gentle Leadership, Community Leader, Foundations, Virtues, Principles, Rectitude, Renewal, Multiplication, Home, Altar, Sacred Spaces
Pronunciation: “Agh”
Sacred Animal: Armadillo
Energy Places: Beaches, Lowland Forests
Colors: Brown, White
Body Parts: Spinal Column
4 (Kajib’): Stability • Solidity • Foundations • Solar • Structure • Physical • Body • Security • Integrity • Grounding • Consistency • Balance • Natural • Elemental
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 expresses fortified structures sustained by the four cardinal points, elements, and planes of existence. Aj—representing authority and the physical foundations of our lives (profession, family, community, home, altar)—is anchored by power 4, lending stability and security.
4 Aj is the epitomal expression of solid foundations. Today invites reflection on areas needing reliability and firm principles to fortify commitments to ourselves and others. While yesterday's 3 E' focused on internal recalibration of our sovereign path, today's energy extends toward strengthening the foundations encompassing our emotions, connections, aspirations, and spirit.
Like a strong foundation beneath a home, this nawal allows us to build efficiently upon challenges and changes. The overarching Tz’i Trecena guides us in renewing our personal authority—refining our instincts to establish inner and outer order. 4 Aj highlights the essential foundations needed to achieve this.
Today’s Armadillo medicine reminds us to set the necessary boundaries for overall well-being and to manifest our intentions. These structures apply to health, legal matters, projects, family dynamics, or enhancing physical systems and spaces. Practicality and responsibility take precedence, and Aj invites us to lead with equanimity.
It is a day to give thanks for the capacity to stand tall, act with integrity, and embody strong principles. Aj invites us to lead with heart, serving our family and community in simple and pragmatic ways. With communal strength and solid foundations, anything is possible.
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.
This is a day to put your energy into ensuring that the basic needs of your family and community are met. It is a day to focus on supporting people through real world issues, rather than non-physical dilemmas. –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
Armadillo Spirit Animal:
“Fertility”, “Strength”, “Protection”, “Endurance”, “Adaptability”.
Armadillo is one of the few mammals to have developed bony armor on the outside of its body. Their layered bony plates make it possible for them to walk the earth wearing armor.
Their physicality gives armadillo totem the meaning of boundaries. Boundaries are necessary on both ends of any spectrum to prevent an excess of either extreme.
For example, self-discipline is a form of limitation that keeps one from overindulging in expenses, food, or apathy. However, imposing habitual self-discipline that exceeds healthy limits will result in rebellion. The body will override the mind to balance the deprivation caused by restriction.
When armadillo totem comes to you it is a reminder to take stock of your material reality and where you find the limit of what is good for you. Look for situations where your boundary has been slowly encroached and bolster that wall. Learn to enclose yourself safely within a shield of love and detachment.
There are ways to enforce shields around yourself besides physically, such as support groups, techniques, visualizations, and voice. –Bryjna Magnusson
What are the essential elements needed to ensure my dreams are built on solid ground? Where in my life (relationships, work, health, home) do I need to reinforce the foundations to support long-term growth and stability? What practical steps can I take today to strengthen these areas?
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