When we are open to listen, the energy of the wind brings us messages and guidance. The universe speaks to us constantly in its language, a language connected to the elements and nature.–Denise Barrios
Iq’: Wind • Air • Breath of Life • Purity • Clarity • Vitality • Change • Words • Anger • Passion • Psychology • Communication • Inspiration • Imagination
Pronunciation: “Eekh” Direction: South Sacred Animal: Hummingbird, Hawk Energy Places: Snowy Mountains, Canyons Colors: White, Dark Blue, Light Blue Body Parts: Respiratory System, Throat Yucatec: Ik Mexica: Ehcatl
Iq’ Glyph: This glyph signifies a window like the ones our Grandfathers used in the Classic Mayan era to let the air through. –Carlos Barrios
Iq’ is the wind, the element that governs ideas and change. It is life and represents renewal. It is a good day for performing ceremonies for the spirit of air and wind. The wind was born on this day, and so began life.
Iq’ symbolizes the vital spirit, lightning, tempests, and air currents. This sign animates energy and represents the space inside our body. It symbolizes the cleanliness and purity of glass.
It is the purifier of the body, mind, and spirit. The image is that of great nourishment for the mind. It is the divine breath that sustains existence, the energy of words and communication. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today, Iq’—the breath of life and winds of change—moves through the feminine potency of Power 9, animating the artistic, subtle, and sensitive landscapes of consciousness. Life-affirming in nature, 9 Iq’ revitalizes thought and creativity, offering clarity and purity through imaginative expression.
Amplifying the feminine, earthy, and maternal qualities of the I’x Trecena, 9 Iq’ symbolically embodies the subtle voice of the Earth carried through women, nourishing dialogue, emotional intelligence, and empathetic exchange. 9’s attributes of fulfillment and effect both energize and complete the movements of Iq’, shaping ideas, heartfelt connections, and powerful changes.
As Iq’ and 9 highlight the imagination’s strength to innovate, this day can be positively used to express heart-centered and futuristic visions, particularly through the emotional power of the word. It is a day of both passion and renewal, infusing new ideas and life cycles with inspiration, joy, and deepened presence.
In its darker aspect, the strength of this day may also manifest as overthinking, impulsiveness, or excessive sentimentality, disconnecting us from reality or stagnating our plans. To nurture balance, it reminds us that dreams, aspirations, and goals are only useful if grounded in action. When met with an active response, today’s combined forces of thought and emotion can realize significant potential at the peak of this 13-day cycle.
This day exemplifies change arising from the innerscapes of sensibility, motivation, and creative movement. As we inhale the mind-expanding, revitalizing essence of Iq’, the energy of 9 encourages us to exhale its influence through our capacity to shape reality and move toward executing our ideas and visions.
Practical Applications & Programming of the Day:
Auspicious for: Reflection and meditation; clearing the mind; breathing exercises; purifying the air (e.g., opening windows, smudging or incense); expressing ideas; storytelling; vocal expression; singing; poetry; podcasts; communicating from the heart; sound healing; connecting with women; women’s gatherings; talk therapy (especially with / for women); creative writing; gathering inspiration from written works; spiritual and psychological studies
The hummingbird is a fascinating species, a symbol of perseverance, joy and freedom. In some cultures, it is regarded as a spiritual messenger, linking the terrestrial world to the spirit world. These colorful little creatures encourage you to be open to change.
In fact, it would be clever for you to explore new opportunities and not let yourself get trapped in complicated situations by restricting yourself. A new job opportunity? Moving house? A new personal project?
So if opportunities arise, seize them. The hummingbird will accompany you on this new adventure. With its ability to fly in all directions, the hummingbird symbolizes flexibility and freedom.
The hummingbird's delicacy, its ability to extract nectar without damaging the flower, teaches the need to treat the fragile elements of life with care. This subtlety is often associated with healing, underlining the importance of adopting gentle, loving approaches when dealing with wounds, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, for yourself and your loved ones. –fauna-protect.com
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
9 Iq’ Sometimes the deepest wisdom appears when we stop analyzing. Not everything we are can be thought.
We often overthink because we don’t give ourselves the time to pause and be with ourselves. Today the energy of Iq’, the wind, connects us with our breath and brings us into presence. It is the energy of ideas, dreams, imagination. It also reminds us that not everything happens in the mind.
This day speaks of the balance between thinking and being. When we live only in the mind we lose touch with the wisdom that lives within us. When we listen to our ideas and our intuition our magic and power emerge. Let us breathe. Let us come back to ourselves, to all that we are. Let us make space for our thoughts and for the clarity that comes when we are fully here. –Denise Barrios
9 Iq’ The breath of life combines with the number of life on this auspicious day. However, this may not necessarily make it the easiest of days to navigate. It has the possibility for big life changes.
With Iq’ representing communication, in particular the inspiring, divine word, or flower word, we can always expect the spoken word to be highlighted on an Iq’ day. Today we see those qualities in association with the number that represents life and the divine feminine.
This is a day to ask for the counsel of women, to listen to what the women in your life have to say and to draw inspiration from their words. –Mark Elmy
✍🏼 Journal Prompts of the Day:
What truth emerges from the deepest nectar of my heart, yearning to be expressed?
How can I articulate this truth in a way that honors my authentic self and resonates deeply within?
When I seek guidance, which women in my life embody the Earth’s subtle voice, offering counsel and support I can trust?
