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New Aztlander Magazine Article and Presentation

For the past few years I have been receiving both The Aztlander and the Institute of Maya Studies magazines. I have also had the pleasure of attending many live presentations by some of the foremost people in the fields of archaeology, archeoastronomy, anthropology and linguistics. These excellent programs have greatly expanded my understanding and knowledge. I would highly recommend subscribing to the IMS magazine, and signing up for The Aztlander.

To request free monthly issues of The Aztlander: Magazine of the Americas (and/or to make a donation) contact editor Jim Reed at: [email protected]

If you would like to subscribe to the IMS, here’s the link https://www.instituteofmayastudies.org/

In early spring of this year, Jim Reed, the editor in chief of The Aztlander magazine approached me to ask if I would like to make a presentation and submit an article. He suggested an article on the El Mirador trek, something I have a great passion about. We first talked about it before I went to El Mirador in March, so this project has been with me for some time. I actually already had an article published in the April edition of The Aztlander while I was at El Mirador.

Jim gave me the date of September 22nd 2025 for my presentation, and told me that my article would be published in the September edition of The Aztlander magazine. September 22nd is my Gregorian birthday, and what better celebration could there be than making a presentation about my passion?

It is with great pleasure that I share this link to The Aztlander Magazine with you https://publuu.com/flip-book/288247/2107713

My article begins on page 10 of the September 2025 edition, but as you will see, the whole magazine is fascinating and well worth reading.

My presentation will take place at 8pm ET on September 22nd 2025, here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84027561067

I would love for you to join me on this journey!

 

September 2025

Here are the days of the Chol Q’ij mapped onto the Gregorian month of September 2025.

Astronomically, there are two interesting events this month, especially for those in New Zealand and Australia. First, a partial lunar eclipse will occur on 6 Aq’ab’al (7th September) at 15:28 UTC. This is a total eclipse with the moon showing the red colour of the Earth’s shadow. It will be visible worldwide apart from the Americas (With the exception of a small part of eastern Brasil)

Two weeks later, on the day 7 No’j (21st September) at 17:29 UTC, a partial solar eclipse will be visible over Antarctica, but will also be visible from southern New Zealand and the far south east of Australia.

The equinox will then fall the next day on 8 Tijax (22nd September) at 12:19 Guatemala time (18:19 UTC).

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 10 am to 2 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 1st – Friday 5th September 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

The Trek to El Mirador and the Junajpu Journey

I recently completed my sixth trek around the El Mirador basin.  While there is a tough, physical element to this, I also consider it a deeply spiritual journey. It is a pilgrimage, and a deeply transformative journey. If you would like to see what it’s like, I made a series of videos about our experiences on each day of the trek. My highlights were days 1, 3 and 5, but day 4 was incredible too! You can find the videos here https://thefourpillars.net/the-trek-to-el-mirador/

If watching the videos inspires you, maybe you would like to join me for the Junajpu Journey in March 2026 when I will make the El Mirador trek again. This time I am creating a truly intentional journey, weaving in ceremony and spiritual practice. You can find out more here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/

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/

Please click the calendar for a larger version to print out if you would like to. Below the calendar are clickable links to my interpretation of the energy of each of the days. Please be aware that although they might refer to Gregorian dates in the past. The energy of the day according to the sacred calendar will be the same.

September 2025

Gregorian dateDay Name (Clickable)Keywords, ideas, concepts
September
113 No'jIdeas and solutions from the spirit world, ancestral knowledge
21 TijaxThe beginning of the healing
32 KawokNew life in relationships, self sacrifice brings rebirth
43 AjpuFinding the divinity within, challenged to see it in the world
54 ImoxStabilising the dream to the physical plane
65 Iq'Working  on communication and change
76 Aq'ab'alStabilising the new dawn or new concept
87 K'atEnd of the harvest, end of the burden
98 KanCelebration of empowerment and wisdom
109 KameTransformation through the feminine principle
1110 KejStrength through cooperation and community
1211 Q'anilMany ways to ripeness, abundance all around
1312 TojPaying back life debts
1413 Tz'iFaith in the spirit world, justice from and for the ancestors
151 B'atzCreating the new fabric, the new weaving
162 E'Exploring partnership, self-sacrifice for your path
173 AjInner balance brings harmony in the home
184 IxPhysically stabilising the magic
195 Tz'ikinWorking on your vision to thrive
206 AjmakForgiveness from or for the family
217 No'jFinishing the ideas, choosing between the plans
228 TijaxHealing ceremony day
239 KawokCelebration of midwives and female healers
2410 AjpuFinding the divine in community
2511 ImoxStrong, but directionless dreams
2612 Iq'The voice of experience speaks
2713 Aq'ab'alConception from the spirit world
281 K'atBeginning to gather the harvest
292 KanSelf-sacrifice brings wisdom, power in relationships
303 KameLook inside for spiritual transformation

 

New Calendar Page – August 2025

Here are the days of the Chol Q’ij mapped onto the Gregorian month of August 2025.

August will be rather an interesting month astronomically. Here in this part of Guatemala, the solar zenith passage happens around the 11th – 13th of August. This is also the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. This year the solar zenith will be closer to 12th August, on the day 6 No’j. The timing of the solar zenith is very important as it signifies a time to plant the second crop of corn. The rains come back soon after, and there will be enough of the rainy season remaining to ensure its full development. Corn planted after the solar zenith may not come to its full potential.

The Perseid meteor shower can be one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year. Unfortunately, this year the moon will rise just after 9pm, illuminating the sky and washing out all but the brightest of meteors. The peak will be around 3.30 am on 13th August but with the moon one would be fortunate to see 10 meteors per hour. They radiate from the constellation of Perseus, which you can find in the northeast sky.

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 10 am to 2 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 1st – Friday 5th September 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

The Trek to El Mirador

I recently completed my sixth trek around the El Mirador basin.  While there is a tough, physical element to this, I also consider it a deeply spiritual journey. It is a pilgrimage, and a deeply transformative journey. If you would like to see what it’s like, I made a series of videos about our experiences on each day of the trek. My highlights were days 1, 3 and 5, but day 4 was incredible too! You can find the videos here https://thefourpillars.net/the-trek-to-el-mirador/

If watching the videos inspires you, maybe you would like to join me for the Junajpu Journey in March 2026 when I will make the El Mirador trek again. This time I am creating a truly intentional journey, weaving in ceremony and spiritual practice. You can find out more here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/

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/

Please click the calendar for a larger version to print out if you would like to. Below the calendar are clickable links to my interpretation of the energy of each of the days. Please be aware that although they might refer to Gregorian dates in the past. The energy of the day according to the sacred calendar will be the same.

August 2025.

Gregorian dateDay Name (Clickable)Keywords, ideas, concepts
August
18 KameMarriage day, Ceremony for the ancestors
29 KejEmpowerment of female spiritual leaders, the high priestess
310 Q'anilGarden day, co-operation brings abundance
411 TojSettling many debts
512 Tz'iFaith in life comes through experience, as does justice
613 B'atzSpirit empowers creativity, Weaving ancestral patterns
71 E'The new path begins
82 AjHarmony in the home and relationship
93 IxChallenges to external magic, look inside yourself to find it
104 Tz'ikinStabilises the vision into the physical, brings physical prosperity
115 AjmakWorking towards forgiveness brings sweetness
126 No'jPhysical plans, divinely inspired
137 TijaxThe final cut, completion of the healing
148 KawokCeremony for the newborn and their mothers, rain ceremony
159 AjpuThe divine feminine, seeing the divinity in life
1610 ImoxThe collective dream, community consciousness
1711 Iq'Communication from many directions, unpredictable changes
1812 Aq'ab'alDrawing on life experiences for new concepts
1913 K'atThe harvest empowered by spirit, releasing ancestral burdens
201 KanThe beginnings of wisdom, new empowerment
212 KameSpiritual transformation through self sacrifice
223 KejLook for strength and spiritual leadership within
234 Q'anilBringing the light to the physical, planting day
245 TojWork to repay debts, day of social work
256 Tz'iStability through faith, divine justice in the physical
267 B'atzFinishing the weaving, the final touches
278 E'Celebration of both life path and journeys
289 AjHarmony in the home through the divine feminine
2910 IxCommunal action for Mother Earth
3011 Tz'ikinMany visions may bring prosperity
3112 AjmakForgiveness through experience of human nature

New Calendar Page – July 2025

Here are the days of the Chol Q’ij mapped onto the Gregorian month of July 2025.

The Delta Aquarids meteor shower falls on the night of the 29th/30th. This is known as a moderate shower and it will fall approximately 1 week after the new 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.

Podcasting

If you have been enjoying my trecena videos over the past 7 years, you maybe interested to know that I am now making them available as podcasts in addition to the usual YouTube video. You can find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Castbox and iHeart Radio.

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 12 pm to 4 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 14th – Friday 19th July 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

The Trek to El Mirador

I recently completed my sixth trek around the El Mirador basin.  While there is a tough, physical element to this, I also consider it a deeply spiritual journey. It is a pilgrimage, and a deeply transformative journey. If you would like to see what it’s like, I made a series of videos about our experiences on each day of the trek. My highlights were days 1, 3 and 5, but day 4 was incredible too! You can find the videos here https://thefourpillars.net/the-trek-to-el-mirador/

If watching the videos inspires you, maybe you would like to join me for the Junajpu Journey in March 2026 when I will make the El Mirador trek again. This time I am creating a truly intentional journey, weaving in ceremony and spiritual practice. You can find out more here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/

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 2025

Gregorian dateDay Name (Clickable)Keywords, ideas, concepts
July
13 Tz'ikinInner vision, challenges to prosperity
24 AjmakPhysical acts of forgiveness or redemption
35 No'jWorking on ideas
46 TijaxPhysical healing from divine sources
57 KawokEnd of the storms, finalising the new birth
68 AjpuBeginning and end of the light
79 ImoxLife emerges from the primordial
810 Iq'Community communications
911 Aq'ab'alMany strong new concepts
1012 K'atGather life experience to collect abundance
1113 KanThe power and wisdom of the spirit world
121 KameThe beginning of transformation
132 KejStrength through partnership
143 Q'anilInner light, external challenges to growth
154 TojPaying off physical debts
165 Tz'iWorking on faith and loyalty
176 B'atzPhysical creations divinely inspired
187 E'End of the road, choose your path
198 AjCeremony for harmony in the home and civic leadership
209 IxThe day of Mother Earth, women's magic, magical side of life
2110 Tz'ikinVision for prosperity of the community
2211 AjmakMany ways of forgiving
2312 No'jIdeas forged from the experience of life
2413 TijaxDivination for healing, spirit empowers discernment
251 KawokClearing the way for new life to enter, re-birthing
262 AjpuDivinity through self sacrifice, seeing the holy in partnership
273 ImoxInner creativity, obstructed connection to the collective
284 Iq'Stabilising change in the physical through solid words
295 Aq'ab'alWork to bring the dream into being, the new concept
306 K'atStabilising the abundance, gathering divine inspiration
317 KanFinalising the wisdom, choosing how to employ power

New Calendar Page – June 2025

This quick link takes you to the June 2025 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the many major astronomical events of June 2025! Click here to navigate to the page.

June 2025

Podcasting

If you have been enjoying my trecena videos over the past 7 years, you maybe interested to know that I am now making them available as podcasts. You can find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Castbox and iHeart Radio.

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 12 pm to 4 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 9th – Friday 13th June 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 2025 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/2025-calendar/

Printed versions, in English, are available locally in Guatemala in San Marcos at Lava Love Cacao and Palo Santo. They are also now available in the USA through Soul Lift Cacao through this link https://bit.ly/4etcGZl

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/

New Calendar Page – May 2025

This quick link takes you to the May 2025 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the many major astronomical events of May 2025! Click here to navigate to the page.

May 2025

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 10 am to 2 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from Monday 5th – Friday 9th May 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 2025 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/2025-calendar/

Printed versions, in English, are available locally in Guatemala in San Marcos at Lava Love Cacao and Palo Santo. They are also now available in the USA through Soul Lift Cacao through this link https://bit.ly/4etcGZl

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/

New Calendar Page – April 2025

This quick link takes you to the April 2025 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the many major astronomical events of April 2025! Click here to navigate to the page.

April 2025

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 2025 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. Printed versions, in English, are available locally in Guatemala in San Marcos at Lava Love Cacao and Palo Santo. They are also now available in the USA through Soul Lift Cacao. See this link ‎for details on how to get your pdf.

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 here.

Readings

If you would like to know what your nawal brings to your lifepath, please follow this link to get a reading with me https://thefourpillars.net/maya-lifepath-reading/

Calendar Workshop

If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 12 pm to 4 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from 21st – 25th April 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120. 

New Calendar Page – February 2025

This quick link takes you to the February 2025 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the major astronomical events of February 2025! Click here to navigate to the page.

February 2025

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 2025 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/2025-calendar/

Printed versions, in English, are available locally in Guatemala in San Marcos la Laguna at Lava Love Cacao and Palo Santo, and in San Juan la Laguna at the candle shop of Nana Maria Feliciana. They are also now available in the USA through Soul Lift Cacao through this link https://bit.ly/4etcGZl

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 here.

New Calendar Page – January 2025

This quick link takes you to the January 2025 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the major astronomical events of January 2025! Click here to navigate to the page.

January 2025

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 13 Iq’ (2025) calendar is now available. The calendar shows the days of the Chol Q’ij, formatted onto the Gregorian calendar. At this moment it is only available in electronic (pdf) format in both English and Spanish. It will soon be available physically too, locally to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and through Soul Lift Cacao in the USA. See this link for details on how to get your pdf.

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 here.

Calendar Workshop

Would you like a more profound exploration of the sacred calendar? I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 10 am – 2 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from 20th – 24th January 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120 

New Calendar Page – December 2024

This quick link takes you to the December 2024 calendar page. As usual, you can see the days of the Chol Q’ij plotted onto the Gregorian month and the major astronomical events of December 2024! Click here to navigate to the page.

December 2024

13 Iq’ / 2025 Calendar

My 13 Iq’ (2025) calendar is now available. The calendar shows the days of the Chol Q’ij, formatted onto the Gregorian calendar. At this moment it is only available in electronic (pdf) format in both English and Spanish. It will soon be available physically too, locally to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and through Soul Lift Cacao in the USA. See this link for details on how to get your pdf.

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 here.

Calendar Workshop

Would you like a more profound exploration of the sacred calendar? I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 10 am – 2 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from 2nd – 6th December 2024. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_id=1120