In the sacred Mayan calendar, 3 Tz’i brings movement to the themes of integrity, loyalty, and right relationship. Tz’i is the nawal of sacred law, ethics, devotion, and the moral compass that keeps us aligned with what is true and life-giving. It governs our word, our promises, and the way we show up for love, community, and responsibility. The number 3 adds motion, creativity, and an inward focus that prefers simplicity and closeness rather than outward performance. Today, 3 Tz’i asks us to tend our values gently and honestly, making small but meaningful adjustments that restore trust in ourselves and others.
This is a day to notice where your energy wants to come back into alignment, not through force or perfection, but through care, consistency, and presence.
Today, an old familiar feeling is here. Sluggishness. Laziness. A desire to crawl back into bed and disappear into a nap, even though it’s only midmorning. There’s a subtle sense of dread about going to teach yoga. Part of me resists. Part of me wants to opt out.
And still, I will go. I am going. And I know it will be good.
This is the quiet teaching of 3 Tz’i. Integrity is about how we show up, no matter what else is going on. Devotion doesn’t requires presence. I know from experience that I always feel better after practicing, after moving my body, after breathing with others, after keeping my word—even when it takes effort to overcome inertia. Enthusiasm comes, eventually.
Today, my word is presence.
Not fixing my mood. Not judging my resistance. Simply feeling my feelings. Noticing my thoughts. Gently bringing my attention back to the work at hand, the practice at hand. Trusting that showing up is the medicine.
Tz’i reminds me of the dog’s quiet faith—the loyal companion who walks beside us regardless of weather or mood. The steady power of our words. The strength of our practices. The way trust is built one ordinary act at a time.
Today, presence is enough, and keeping my word is the prayer.
Maltiox, Nawal Tz’i.
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