[9 Kawoq’s] teaching reminds us that abundance comes through sharing, that we create abundance when we think as a community, when we work together, when we are not seeking to hoard.–Denise Barrios
Kawoq: Rain Storm, Divine Lightning, Community, Family, Groups, Society, Collective, Difficulty, Conflict, Disputes, Cleansing, Versatility, Abundance, Growth, Birth, Nourishment Pronunciation: “Kahwok” Sacred Animal: Turtle Energy Places: Forests, Especially Pine or Cypress Colors: Green, Blue Body Parts: Heart, Nerves
Kawoq Glyph: The group of spheres represents the members of a family and a group of families that belong to a community. The crosshatching means assistance or collaboration.
Kawoq is a community day, generally beginning with the individual. It means group relationships and descent, the eternal return to life of future generations. It is society, the village, the town, the country, the continent, the planet, the planetary system, the galaxy, the universe, and expansion.
It means the strength of unity, greater consciousness, the unfolding of the cosmic plan, growth, and fertility. It is the energy for abundance, in both the material and spiritual sense. It is the energy that brings the rains for good harvests. It symbolizes the woman or the wife and the sacred spiritual staff; dignity, the representation of power and authority, and total realization: rain, lightning, fire, wind, and water. –Carlos Barrios
Diana’s Observations:
Today, the convergence of 9 and Kawoq highlight a powerful expression of feminine authority, emphasizing nourishment, connection, and the intelligence of the heart. This day integrates the cycles and changes of life with the sensitivity, creativity, and intuition inherent in the feminine aspect of consciousness. Kawoq’s representation of the collective—family and society—combined with 9’s nurturing essence, influences the loving care of our communal bonds and networks.
During this Trecena of B’atz, which focuses on new beginnings through our connections with others, 9 Kawoq encourages us to cultivate waves of well-being, compassion, and creative nourishment within our shared spaces. It is an ideal day for collaborative efforts aimed towards nurturing abundance and resolving difficulties in our relationships.
This day invites us to prioritize the authority of the heart over the mind. The Trecena of B’atz reminds us of our responsibilities and the impact of our actions, touching upon the spiritual dimensions of our existence. Today’s 9 Kawoq spreads our intentions and creativity throughout our networks.
While yesterday’s 8 Tijax introduced a cutting energy to release the old, today’s 9 Kawoq embodies the metaphor of a midwife—a healing energy that assists in gently clearing away excess materials that no longer contribute to the beauty of our new tapestry.
Traditionally, ceremonies held on Kawoq days focus on praying for the well-being of the community, resolving disputes, and supporting rightful authorities. It is also a day to seek wisdom in cultivating medicinal plants and to request gentle rain for nourishing crops.
Practically, this day serves as an opportunity for gatherings, social activities, community service, and actions that empower and unify groups. It encourages us to secure the well-being of our families, ensure the success of our projects, and ask for abundant prosperity for all lives that intersect with ours.
Observations by Mayan Spiritual Guides:
9 Kawoq The energy of 8 Tijax may have helped some rather drastic changes to happen, but it can also leave us feeling a little tender after the “surgery.” Now the most compassionate aspect of Kawoq enters to help to soothe and comfort us as we move forward into our new being.
Whilst this might sound rather weak, it should be remembered that Kawoq has the power of the rainstorm behind her. She brings the new life, but she also has the power to wash away the old.
She may do this in a compassionate way, and with the overall goal of bringing in the new, but nonetheless will do so with vigor.
This is an important day for any women engaged in forms of healing. It is a day which maximizes and highlights these abilities, a wonderful day for women’s healing rituals.
This is a day to ask women for their assistance in your healing, but also in helping you to move forward. If something is restricting your progress, ask your female friends for their wisdom or guidance with regards to breaking through this blockage.–Mark Elmy
9 Kawoq 9 Kawoq represents the moment of creation in which the energy of coexistence comes into being.
This Ch’umil helps us understand that our purpose as humans is to reach our individual development in connection to the shared evolution, for we are connected to every living being, we are a manifestation of Mother Earth and we must evolve in harmony and together with her.
Kawoq teaches us to embrace our differences, knowing that these gift us with great abundance and wealth. –Denise Barrios
According to Native American legend, the turtle symbolizes Mother Earth. This is because turtles are one of the few animals that carry their homes on their backs, just as the Earth carries all of us.
The turtle is a significant spirit animal in both Mayan and North American Native traditions, symbolizing Mother Earth, longevity, and protection.
Turtles are seen as guardians of the earth, embodying resilience and the ability to endure life's challenges. Their hard shells symbolize perseverance, serving as a reminder of the strength found in grounding oneself and remaining connected to nature.
The turtle also embodies the qualities of patience and introspection. It teaches the importance of taking life at a slower pace, encouraging individuals to reflect on their journeys and appreciate the present moment.
This slow and steady approach to life allows for deeper connections with oneself and the environment, for a sense of peace and stability.
What practices can help me tune into the subtle messages from my heart? What small acts of service can I offer today to uplift others? How might these actions create a ripple effect of positivity within my family or community?
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