10 Aj (24th June 2026)

10 AjThis is a day to restore peace through agreements and negotiation.  This could be within your home, community or wider world. As this occurs in the trecena of K’at, it may require release of what has been bound, including old ideas and understandings.

The nawal Aj is seen as a beneficial nawal. Whilst it is a leader, it has passed the stages of control and manipulation. Aj is wise and noble, it is gentle and respected, primarily for the benefits it brings to the community. It represents the harmony within the home. This comes through Aj’s connections with the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of the Earth. It brings integrity, and the courage to do the right thing. Accordingly, is for the good of all, even when that may be a difficult decision.

Today we see the energy of nawal Aj combined with the energy of the number 10, representing society and community. It can be seen as the fingers of two sets of hands joining together. This can be seen in many ways. These include the shaking of hands representing agreement and friendship and one hand guiding and helping the other forward. It could also be seen as one hand extending to help the bearer of the other up. It shows the benefit gained by all through co-operation and friendliness.

The day 10 Aj is a day to remember that your actions shape the community that you live within. Today is about actively being a member of the community you wish to create, to offer your hand or your assistance where it is required. As a result, this will bring benefits all around, to everyone involved. It brings harmony into your home and community. However, it is also a great day to petition for help from those around you.

The Nawal Aj

The Temple of the Foliated Cross, Palenque
The Temple of the Foliated Cross. This small temple houses one of the most remarkable and beautiful friezes, the Foliated Cross. Together with those of the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Cross, this forms an architectural version of a codex. It shows both mythic and historical accounts of the ruling dynasty. The three temples together form the cross group, the sacred heart of Palenque. Picture by Mark Elmy

The nawal Aj is related to many things which generally revolve around leadership on an earthly level. It is also known as the cornstalk, sometimes the staff of life. It represents the spinal column within the body, which allows us to stand tall, proud and brave. As the cornstalk, it has its roots in the Earth, and its head in the sky.

If we wish to lead in a just manner, we should cultivate our connection with the Heart of the Sky and the Heart of the Earth. Above all, Aj is an authority, it is gentle, yet noble. It works quietly for the community it leads. It does not seek the limelight. This is a day that seeks sustenance for its people, that keeps everything in its rightful place. It is a day when we ask for the courage and bravery to stand up straight and tall, to do the right thing.

The Number Ten

The number 10 is another number which demonstrates the connection between the sacred calendar and the human body. As five represents one hand, ten represents two hands coming together. This can be seen as the shaking of hands creating agreement between people. Ten is seen as a good number, a number of community and the laws of society, of acting in harmony.

New Calendar Page – July 2026

Here are the days of the Chol Q’ij mapped onto the Gregorian month of July 2026.

The Delta Aquarids meteor shower falls on the night of the 29th/30th. This is known as a moderate shower and it will fall exactly on the full moon. Moonset will be around 10.30pm in the constellation of Virgo. The constellation of Aquarius, from where the meteors appear to radiate, will rise in the early evening. Therefore, the best time to see the meteor shower will probably be between 10 pm and dawn.

Readings and Divinations

For many years I have made readings of people’s nawal to help them understand their lifepath, talents and challenges. I also make readings for partnerships and Tz’ite seed divinations on questions. If this is of interest to you, please click this link to book a reading or divination.

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 11 am to 3 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 20th – Friday 24th July 2026. There are currently four spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120

1 Kej / 2026 Calendar

My 2026 calendar is now available. The calendar shows the days of the Chol Q’ij, formatted onto the Gregorian calendar. Currently it is available electronically as a PDF in both English and Spanish. See this link ‎for details on how to get your pdf  https://thefourpillars.net/2026-calendar/

Google Calendar Plugin

For the more technically minded I have also created a plugin for Google Calendar. This enables you to track the days of the sacred calendar on your smartphone. In this way you can ensure that your activities are aligned to the most conducive energies! I have also added a description to every day, just click on the day name. It is available for purchase https://thefourpillars.net/google-calendar-plugin/

July 2026

Gregorian dateDay Name (Clickable)Keywords, ideas, concepts
July
14 AjpuStabilising the holy into the physical world, creation day
25 ImoxWorking on the dream
36 Iq'Stable communication possibly from divine sources
47 Aq'ab'alThe concept is completed
58 K'atCelebration of abundance, Harvest ceremonies
69 KanEmpowerment of women brings wisdom
710 KameSpiritual transformation within society through co-operation
811 KejStrength and determination without direction
912 Q'anilExperience and maturity bring abundance
1013 TojPaying off the debts to the spirit world and ancestoral debt
111 Tz'iNew faith, new laws, new guidance
122 B'atzWeaving together the duality, creation through partnership
133 E'Inner discovery comes from the challenging road
144 AjBringing physical stability and harmony to your home
155 IxWorking on your magic with Mother Earth
166 Tz'ikinStabilising your vision into the physical
177 AjmakFinal forgiveness and redemption
188 No'jThe wholeness of thought and
199 TijaxThe healing of life, day of female healers
2010 KawokNew life comes to the community
2111 AjpuMany ways to divinity
2212 ImoxGathering of consciousness, lifelong dreams
2313 Iq'Strong (spirit) communication, big change
241 Aq'ab'alNew concept, new beginning, first light
252 K'atSelf sacrifice for abundance or liberation
263 KanInner wisdom, outer challenge to power
274 KameTransformation on the earthly plane
285 KejWorking in nature brings vitality, driven work
296 Q'anilStabilising the ripening process, Garden day
307 TojFinal payment of debts
318 Tz'iWholeness of trust, absolute faith, law day