The energy of this day reminds us that every experience is a gift, guiding us to uncover who we are and deepen our connection to our essence. Let us create space for the new opportunities that unfold, releasing what has already fulfilled its purpose. –Denise Barrios
Aq’ab’al: First Light, Dawn, Polarity, Dark & Light, Twilight, Renewal, Hope, Revelation, Change, Clarity, Season, Digestion, Transition, Concept, Maturity Pronunciation: “Aghaball” or “Aghball” Totems: Bat, Fawn Energy Places: Caverns, Valleys, Dusk and Dawn Colors: Red, Navy Blue, Orange Body Parts: Lungs, Kidneys, Stomach, Intestines
Aq’ab’al Glyph: The glyph signifies the owl and represents the light and dark at the same time. The two circumferences at the top represent the energy of creation, and the dots below represent receptive energy. –Carlos Barrios
Aq’ab’al symbolizes both darkness and dawn, those magical times of the day when Night cedes to Day and Day gives way to Night.
These are periods of transition, of grace, of potential–and polarity, which Aq’ab’al naturally embodies. It is light and dark, heat and cold, opposing sides and opposite energies.
Aq’ab’al embodies the essence of the love between a man and a woman, of marriage, romance and all matters of physical, spiritual, and emotional love. It also signifies harmony, truth, hope and solemnity; awakening and enchantment; mystery and devotion.
It is the nawal of clarity and light, a force of renewal, and helps us gain illumination into the issues that impact our lives. –Brigitte Rasine
Diana’s Observations:
Today, the transitional first light of Aq’ab’al illuminates the themes of finality, integration, and the quiet transmutation of past experiences. Within the Trecena of No’j, this day possesses the profound capacity to unveil hidden shadows within the mind and reveal truths that may have long been concealed.
7 Aq’ab’al serves as a threshold between the old and new, uncertainty and clarity, and problems and solutions. As a symbol of hope, Aq’ab’al embodies the essence of a new dawn, presenting opportunities for renewal. Power 7 represents a transformative state of the soul—a point of balance that offers heightened perspectives and an expansion of possibilities. Today, we dispel the shadows of doubt with clarity and a renewed outlook.
The overarching medicine of No’j encourages us to harness our intellect in seeking solutions not only to external challenges but also to our internal barriers—the confines of our trickster minds. No’j impels our commitments to our cherished plans, ideas, and projects. Thus, this day opens a window of opportunity to nurture our creative light, enabling us to transition into new possibilities by releasing doubts, struggles, worries, and anxieties from the past.
This process strengthens our intentions to build a solid foundation, beginning with clarity in our thoughts and an organized approach—key influences of the No’j Trecena.
By freeing ourselves from judgment and worry, we align with the favorable energies of today, allowing us to practice deeper listening to ourselves and the illuminating messages life offers. We can honor today’s energy by resting our minds, replenishing our vital forces, and reflecting on the intuitive guidance we are receiving at this time. This is also an auspicious moment to finalize stages of our projects and plans, review our strategies, and embrace new perspectives that will facilitate important decisions as we move forward.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
7 Aq’ab’al Aq’ab’al, the nawal of the new conception is joined by the number representing completion to suggest that the dawning of the new day has been completed, the Sun has risen.
The sacred calendar can be seen as a representation of life, the development of the world and of both small and large periods of time.
As the dawn, Aq’ab’al is representative of the new day, the basic unit of time used in the sacred calendar. As conception, it is the representative of the new human life, the start of another period of gestation.
Today, Aq’ab’al, is combined with the number 7, representing endings. This is quite a strange combination, seeing the new beginning and the end in the same place.However, perhaps it needs to be observed over a longer period of time.
• 240 days ago was the day 1 Aq’ab’al, the day of the beginning of the new concepts, the new projects.
• Today we see the final 20 days of the count before the next day 1Aq’ab’al arrives. 7Aq’ab’al can be seen as finishing off the new project, particularly over the next 20 days.
• Where 1Aq’ab’al was the first idea that a new day was dawning, 7Aq’ab’al sees the sun clearing the horizon, the day is still new, but the dawning has finished.
There may be some hesitance over where you are going and what you are creating, but today is a day to make decisions, finish what you have started or move on to something new. –Mark Elmy
7 Aq’ab’al Everything that occurs is a gift that life gives us so that we can develop.
Today, the day invites us to open the door to those new opportunities that emerge, remembering that it is through our experiences that we discover who we are, that we find fulfillment and connect with our essence.
The power of this day allows us to restructure our energies and rectify our course. It is the renewal, the discovery of new spaces of opportunity, it is a beam of light in the darkness that emerges with a catalyzing force that allows us to move forward.
The message of this day is to remember that even if we do not know what destiny has in store for us, we should embrace every dawn with open arms. –Denise Barrios
Fawn offers a rich exploration of one's emotions and subconscious, serving as a window into personal reflections and feelings.
The fawn, symbolizing innocence and new beginnings, suggests that you might be embarking on a fresh chapter in your life.
This new phase promises growth, urging you to set aside past constraints and step forward with optimism and wonder. At the same time, the fawn's vulnerability can reflect an inner need for protection, emotional care, and the creation of a nurturing environment for personal growth.
Fawn’s symbolism extends to embracing youthful innocence, encouraging a reconnection with one's inner child, sparking joy, curiosity, and playfulness. In addition, the fawn's graceful movement embodies gentleness, hinting at the importance of adopting a compassionate approach towards oneself and others. This gentle approach, coupled with the fawn's instinctive nature, pushes you to trust your intuition, make genuine choices, and listen to your inner voice.
What hidden truths or insights are emerging from within me today? What cycles, projects, or aspects of my previous self are reaching completion today? In what ways can I practice deeper listening to myself and the messages life is offering me today?
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