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Kej

Meaning

Deer, strength, authority, the four cardinal points, nahual of the sacred staff, nahual of man and the family.

Color

Beige, yellow

Interpretation

Represents the day of man as an authority, a leader, and guide of the people. It symbolizes the strength and power that bear the destiny of humanity. It represents the four supports, the four pillars of the four cardinal points that were created from the beginning to sustain the earth, the moon, and the stars with strength and energy. It is established as the Bearer of the Year and the Bearer of Time. Kej is the day for the transfer of leadership as mother and father, a day for the value of authority.

Characteristics

People born on the day Kej were conceived on the day Kawoq, and their destiny will be governed by the day Tz’ikin. They can be trained as Ajq’ij, depending on the guidance consulted and the numerology accompanying their day.

Positive Characteristics:

Strong in body and spirit, agile, responsible, intelligent, persuasive, confident, and supportive counselors.

Negative Characteristics:

Angry, demanding, stubborn, indulgent, exploitative, and reckless.

Medical Characteristics:

Their health is good, and they are strong and resilient. However, if they misuse their power, they will weaken and become ill.

Application

Kej is the day to perform initiation ceremonies for an Ajq’ij. These ceremonies are conducted to ask for strength, for blessings in gestation, for healing, and for protection for people. Wajxaqib’ Kej is the day of commemoration for our ancestors, giving thanks for everything we have inherited from them, especially our spirituality. It is also a day to continue ceremonies that have been performed since the beginning of time, from our first ancestors to the present day.


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