Jan 3 – 6 Aq’ab’al (Akbal) Technically, the word aq’ab’al means “darkness.” If you want to say “goodnight,” you say “Xoq aq’ab.” But when they teach you about the day signs, they will tell you that Aq’ab’al actually symbolizes the dawn. Dawn of each new day. Dawn of enlightenment. Dawn of consciousness. And, very importantly, the dawning of love. Aq’ab’al is the principal calendar day for love and romance. B’atz’ may be slightly better for an actual marriage ceremony, but Aq’ab’al is the day for all your romantic dreams to manifest. There used to be a rather charming custom in Momos, only parts of which remained by the time I got there. When a young man wanted to marry a girl, he would choose a group of “marriage singers” (many of whom seem to have been born on Aq’ab’al days) to walk down the street, serenading the girl until they reached the house of her parents, where they would negotiate the marriage arrangements. This kind of public serenade could be the most delightful moment in a girl’s life – unless, of course, she didn’t know the boy had feelings for her, in which case it could be jaw-droppingly embarrassing. At present, they still have specialists who do the negotiations, but to the best of my knowledge they no longer walk down the street and sing. In any case, I have never seen it. Women born on Aq’ab’al days are known for their romantic temperaments. Aq’ab’al men are known for their artistic flair, especially when it comes to words. What to do today? Arrange a romantic evening with the one you love. Write a poem. Dust off the guitar you played in college and pick a few tunes. If you are in need of a job, look for one today. They Maya say that Aq’ab’al is favorable for job hunting – probably because it’s such a charming day that people will have a good impression of you.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 15:55:32 +0000
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