B’atz is the living thread of time—the beginning and the end, bridging the past and the unfolding of human destiny. It is the umbilical cord that joins us to life’s beginnings and the origin of time itself—carrying natural codes of renewal, the unrolling of cycles, and the celebration of life in motion.

E’ is the nawal that gently guides us along the journey of life, inspiring us to fulfill our purpose and mission. It is both destiny and the sacred road—symbolizing not only the physical journey but also the spiritual direction leading us toward growth, discovery, and self-realization.

Aj embodies the central pillar connecting Earth and Sky. Its name, meaning “cane plantation,” aligns with symbols of the reed, bamboo, or rod—evoking uprightness, structure, and the vital channel through which energy flows both cosmically and terrestrially.

I'x embodies the feminine, creative, and reproductive source of the universe, as well as the strength, vitality, and spirit of Mother Earth. Represented by the jaguar, I'x guards the natural balance of jungles, hills, plains, and mountains, capturing the totality and raw essence of the blossoming world.

Tz'ikin means "Bird”, a symbol of vision, freedom, prosperity, and connection to the divine. Associated with birds like the eagle and quetzal, it embodies foresight and intuition, offering a broad, panoramic perspective through keen observation and spiritual insight.

Ajmaq encompasses the wisdom of the Earth and our ancestors. It is our connection to the evolution of consciousness, free will, and love, bridging past experience with present learning.

No’j is the connection to the universal cosmic mind, representing intellect, memory, knowledge, and spiritual insight. It is the pulse and rhythm that moves through the brain, ideas, collective memory, and earthquakes.

Tijax—nawal of the obsidian blade—mirrors the penetrating clarity and sharpness of this ancient stone. Just as obsidian reflects reality with its clear and polished surface, Tijax serves as a mirror of truth to ourselves and to those around us.

Kawoq is the nawal of rain, lightning, and thunder, embodying nature’s voice and the staff of authority. As guardian of well-being, fertility, and versatility, Kawoq is linked to the feminine, new life, and the midwife, signifying the maternal love that unites, nourishes, and strengthens the home.

Ajpu embodies the sun, the warrior, leader, and hunter. Governing solar and lunar eclipses, its energy is rooted in the mythological legacy of the Hero Twins who die and resurrect in the underworld, ultimately defeating the lords of death.

Imox is the spirit of rain and water, intrinsically linked with the collective unconscious and the hidden forces of the universe. This nawal represents the womb of creation, the origin from which all thought and life emerge. Imox incubates pure potential and nourishes existence with the vital, amniotic fluids of its boundless seas.

Iq’ represents the primal element of air and its expression in all forms. It is the nawal of the wind symbolizing the breath of life and the vital force that sustains all living things. It governs all ideas and change. As a teacher of communication, it is closely linked to language and the power of words.

Aq’ab’al symbolizes twilight: darkness and the first rays of light ushering in a new day and budding stages of life. Representing polarity - light and darkness, dawn and sunset, creativity and receptivity - it heralds new beginnings, hope, youthfulness, and innovation. Like two sides of a coin, opposites meet and merge, each containing a part of the other.

K’at means “the net” or “network”—the force that gathers, collects, and unifies all things into the woven fabric of existence. It holds the power of attraction, gravity, and magnetism: the subtle pull that brings people, resources, skill, memories, and intentions together.

Kan is the feathered serpent—Q’uq’umatz, Quetzalcoatl—an archetype of nature’s vital currents, bridging Earth and Sky as the bearer of movement, power, and eternal mystery. Known as Regent of the Sky and Keeper of Time, Kan embodies the dynamic force that animates creation and unites cycles of change, growth, and evolution.

Kame symbolizes the eternal present and the sacred cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Though its name means “death,” Kame represents the transformation of energy and is received as a beneficial nawal. Uniting closure with surrender to the unknown, Kame embodies the sacred balance between endings and new beginnings.

Kej personifies the fourfold nature of the Universe and the solid, integral, untamed vitality of the natural world. The four legs of the mighty stag symbolize the four cardinal directions and the four elements—fire, earth, air, and water—which together uphold and sustain all existence.

Q’anil signifies the seed and its full spectrum of potential—the cyclical, creative forces of Nature. It is the bearer of life: the semen of man and animals, and the seeds of all plants and foods. Its essence carries the possibility of growth, nourishment, and abundance.

Toj symbolizes the Sun and the sacred fire’s essence—purity, balance, and transformative power. It embodies the law of causality, illustrating that every action has a cause and consequence. As a force of karmic balance, Toj highlights payment, reciprocity, and debt-clearing to ensure personal well-being and collective harmony.

Tz’i symbolizes the dog, representing loyalty, guidance, balance, and justice, reflecting both spiritual and material law. All living beings are governed by two laws: Divine Law and Natural Law, with Social Law as an extension of this natural order.