Ajpu

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.

Ajpu embodies duality, talent, courage, triumph, and renewal—an allegory of transmutation and spiritual awakening. Its energy emanates through acts of courage and self-realization. With its solar brilliance, it illuminates paths in the courageous facing and overcoming of internal and external battles. Ajpu cleverly breaks the spells that eclipse our radiance—fears, pride, weaknesses, and insecurities—transforming them into radiant certainty.

This force propels victory and spiritual awakening by inspiring one to embrace life’s struggles with an open heart and to aim toward higher aspirations with acuity and precision. Ajpu calls us to invigorate our inner light, harness our unique talents as armor, and walk boldly on the path of self-mastery.

Ajpu: Sun • Man • Warrior • Leader • Hero • Blowgun Hunter • Talent • Valor • Certainty • Transmutation • Brilliance • Magic • Paternal • Battle • Acuity • Precision • Aim • Victory

Pronunciation: “Aghpoo”
Direction: West
Sacred Animal: Human Being
Energy Places: Beaches, Jungles, Sunlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Colors: Yellow, Red, Terracota
Body Parts: Thorax, Chest, Eyes, Lungs
Yucatec: Ajaw
Mexica: Xochitl