The Four Pillars (Maya Calendar Wisdom)
Hi, I'm Mark. I have been studying the Maya Calendars for the past 27 years and live in the highlands of Guatemala. The main question I want to explore is "how can we use the Maya sacred calendar to live a richer, more harmonious and more fulfilling life?" I love to share what I have understood from my investigations and personal practices with the sacred calendar. I have been writing a blog about the energies of the calendar for the past 10 years and now I want to make the information more accessible.
Episodes
The Imox Trecena is a time to begin a new dream. It is far from something which can be brought in to place right now, but it gives the opportunity to plant the seeds for the dreams you wish to bring to fruition over the next 260 days.Calendar Workshop
If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 11 am to 3 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from 23rd - 27th February 2026. There are ...
The Q'anil trecena can be seen as the final trecena of our current evolutionary cycle. It provides the opportunity to plant the seeds we wish to mature as we move into the new dream of the coming cycle and begin the final ripening taking us up to the next level.Calendar Workshop
If you would like to dive deeper into the sacred calendar, I will be running a workshop via Zoom from 11 am to 3 pm (Guatemala time, UTC -6) from 12th -...
The Tz'ikin Trecena brings the opportunity to bring forward a new vision for ourselves, our family or our community. It brings a time of re-envisioning how we choose our world to be, and how to create a new time of sustainable prosperity.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
The Iq' trecena is a time to breathe life into something new. It may be a time of turbulence as the old pattern or path makes way for the new arrival. Hold on to your hats, this could be a bit of a wild ride!
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
The trecena of Toj is a time to make our payments, to balance out and give back for all that we have received, a time to resolve our debts.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 11 a...
The Ajmak trecena brings an opportunity to forgive, to turn over a new leaf and embrace the sweetness of being human, leading to the ultimate reward of 13 Q'anil - maturity of spirit! It could be a good time for a 13 day forgiveness practice.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 Worksho...
Somewhere in the darkness, light begins to make its presence known. This is the beginning of beginnings, it is the first spark of the fire. The first spark needs tending, and gentle use of breath and material to grow it into the fire it will become. The spark may represent a new idea that you have, but this is the first thought of this idea. It is something that comes in the waking moment, fresh from the dream world. It has started...
The Tz'i Trecena is a time of renewal of faith, a time to bring new justice to our world, a time to trust our guidance and more than anything, a time to embrace the unconditional love within each one of us.For those of you who prefer a short format daily video, you can also find the trecena video divided into 13 shorter versions on TikTok. You can find me here https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.elmy or as @mark.elmy on the app.
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The No'j Trecena is a time to bring forward new ideas and new solutions, new ways of putting your knowledge into practice.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 20th - Friday 24th October 2025. There are currently spaces available. For more information, please go to https://thefourpillars.net/?page_...
The K'at trecena gives an opportunity to gather something new into our net, and plant a new seed in order to multiply.Readings
*Update* I have also added other readings that I do to the page. These include partnership readings, Tz'ite consultations and path of the plumed serpent 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://thefourpillar...
The B'atz trecena is a great time to begin a new creative project. Whether you are launching your new art form, or beginning to weave something, this is the day to get started.Aztlander Magazine Presentation
At the beginning of September I was honoured to have an article published in the Aztlander Magazine. However, this was only part of the story. The article precedes a presentation I will be giving for the magazine which I wil...
The Tijax trecena presents an opportunity to release what is causing an imbalance in life to promote healing, to cut through to our truth. It could be an excellent time for cleansing, a time of refinement as we polish our inner diamond.
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 Junajpu Journey
The Trecena of Kan gives us new opportunities to learn, to discover new wisdom and to begin to empower ourselves and others.
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...
The Trecena of E' brings us the opportunity to take a new path, a new journey of discovery to colour and enrich our existence. Whether is is a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual journey that we undertake, this is the time to seek the novelty that keeps life fresh.
The Junajpu Journey
Are you feeling ready for a transformative journey? Ready to find your inner hero and overcome your fears? I am currently organising a tra...
The trecena Kawok brings the opportunity to birth something new or to be reborn ourselves.The Junajpu Journey
Are you feeling ready for a transformative journey? Ready to find your inner hero and overcome your fears? I am currently organising a transformative retreat for the Trecena of Ajpu in March 2026. You can find the information about the Junajpu journey here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/
The Trecena of Kame brings us opportunities to face our fears and evolve our souls.The Junajpu Journey
Are you feeling ready for a transformative journey? Ready to find your inner hero and overcome your fears? I am currently organising a transformative retreat for the Trecena of Ajpu in March 2026. You can find the information about the Junajpu journey here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/
The Trecena of Aj allows us to use the qualities of the hero we found within us during the Trecena of Ajpu to bring harmony to our homes and community.
The Junajpu Journey
Are you feeling ready for a heroic journey? I am currently organising one for the Trecena of Ajpu in March 2026. You can find the information about the Junajpu journey here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/
The Trecena of Ajpu inspires us to begin the quest for the divine within each one of us and to embark on our heroic journey.
Junajpu Journey
Are you feeling ready for a heroic journey? I am currently organising one for the Trecena of Ajpu in March 2026. You can find the information about the Junajpu journey here: https://thefourpillars.net/the-junajpu-journey/
Calendar Workshop
The Trecena of Kej gives us the opportunity to reconnect with the energy of the natural world, strengthening the leader within each one of us.
Calendar WorkshopIf 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://thefourpillar...
The Trecena of Ix gives us a new opportunity to connect with the spirit of the Earth, to find new ways to protect her, and to find the magic within each one of us as we connect with the sacred places, the altars and shrines.
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 cu...
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