Today, the stability of the number 6 combines with the benevolent energy of the nawal Aj. This is a day to create harmony and stability in our homes, families and communities. -Mark Elmy
6 (Waqib’): Material World • Matter • Strong • Stable • Structure • Body • Center Axis • Learning Balance • Family & Friendship • Reaction • Practice • Routine • Tests • Overcoming • Refining Pronunciation: “Wahkeeb”
Aj: Authority • Pillar • Spine • Core • Leader • Instrument of Power • Foundations • Virtues • Rectitude • Family • Multiplication • Renewal • Home • Altar • Sacred Spaces
Pronunciation: “Agh” Direction: North Sacred Animal: Armadillo Energy Places: Beaches, Lowland Forests Colors: Brown, White, Yellow 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:
Today’s staff of power and structure harmonizes with the earthy realms of 6: body, home, family, finance, and business. Anatomically linked to the spine, Aj signifies the core principles and convictions essential for maintaining order and rectitude in our lives. Power 6 highlights the challenges, practices, and regimens that help us stay centered. 6 Aj is a day for aligning the foundations and structures of our activities with our highest values.
As the community spiritual leader, Aj sets the proper energetic environment for crops and endeavors to flourish. The energy of 6 grounds our attention in the world of routine and matter. This day invites us to examine what needs change and refinement, especially regarding our pursuits and intentions. It calls us to assess whether our activities, projects, and plans align with our spiritual values, authenticity, and sense of vitality.
At the center point of the Q’anil Trecena, fertile with possibilities for achievement and success, 6 Aj encourages a cautious and gentle approach, ensuring everything is in its right place as we nourish our growth. If the body feels exhausted, our efforts in work or projects may falter, leading to potential errors or discord. Conversely, if we focus too much on external achievements, we may neglect other vital areas such as family or home. 6 Aj calls for equilibrium and alignment in all the core pillars that sustain our lives.
Both Aj and the overarching theme of Q’anil carry the essence of multiplication and renewal. This day reminds us that true success and achievement walk hand in hand with taking full responsibility in every area of our lives.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Purifying the body; physical restorative practices; attention to spine health and posture; physical restorative practices; organizing and cleaning the home; order in the home; addressing family issues; enhancing altar spaces; helping others; leadership and mentorship; adhering to commitments; counsel on domestic or career matters; rectifying business issues; refining business structures and plans; nurturing the health of plants and animals; protecting crops
The bone and cartilage of the Armadillo act like an effective shield. As a result, it is no wonder this creature has strong ties to magic for protection and safety. There are times in everyone’s life when they need greater security – a place to retreat from danger or chaos. Armadillo, as a spiritual energy, offers that lesson.
Armadillo symbolism is wrapped up with other key vibrations, including those for peace, symmetry, kindness, hope, fairness, and empathy. Armadillo Medicine teaches us how to figuratively walk a mile in another’s shoes, so we better understand the reason for their actions/inactions and attitudes. This builds compassionate living. -Bernadette King
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
6 Aj At the top of the sacred hill Paclom, in the centre of Momostenango, is a cross. Unlike many of the crosses you might see, it has two cross pieces. This is known as the patriarchal cross. As such this cross represents the number 6, which is the other name for Paclom, the six place.
For me, this especially represents the power of the number six. It has the horizontal Earthly stability of the four cardinal points, yet is also vertically connected with the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of the Earth.
Today on the day 6 Aj, we see that stability amplified. It is as if the vertical post, or spinal column, that would normally be found with any six day, is energized by the connection of Aj between the Sky and the Earth, the divine masculine and divine feminine essences.
So, what is the point of this energization?To bring this stability and blessing from the Celestial and Earthly realms into our communities and homes.
This is a day on which to ask for, and give thanks for, stability in our homes and communities. It is particularly a day on which we can call upon the “greater powers” to energize us, to give us strength, so that we may sustain those around us.–Mark Elmy
6 Aj This day invites us to honestly observe the relationships around us, as they show us what we sometimes cannot see for ourselves.
We are not isolated beings. We are a whole, in which body and spirit are intertwined. We are more than an individual being, and our healing also transcends the limits of our body; it arises from the relationships with our family, our community, and the nature that surrounds us. Our inner and outer balance are deeply connected.
Today, the energies remind us that even when conflicts arise in our relationships, we can look at them beyond an obstacle. Our connections, even those that discomfort us, can be the tool that allows us to see where our wounds, our fears, or what we need to bring light to are. When we open ourselves to true connection and see from a place of openness and love, we will find what we are looking for. –Denise Barrios
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
How might I bring greater awareness of my spiritual values into the practical aspects of home, work, and family life?
Which routines or systems in my life could be renewed or adjusted to cultivate greater ease and vitality?
