He is approaching death wind in Yucatanthat fresh air that blows announcing the Hanal Pixán and it is much more than a change in climate: it is a spiritual and cultural signal deeply rooted in the heart of the Mayan people, which marks the imminent reunion between the living and the dead.
Mérida, Yucatán.- October is prelude to a season full of nostalgia in which we remember those who preceded us along the way and, in the last days of the month, the air begins to blow with more force than usual.
And although there is an explanation for the meteorological reason for the change in climate due to the arrival of autumn, in the Mayan culture it is believed that at this time, the gusts of wind announce the visit of those who left this earthly plane, and have transcended to wait for us on the other side.
What is death air in Yucatán?
The scientific explanation for dead air is the change in wind and temperature patterns that usually occur at the end of October, with the entry of the winter season. cold fronts that brings with it autumn and implies a greater entry of humidity from the seas towards the Yucatan Peninsula.
It is usually felt more intensely in the afternoons, when the gusts raise dry leaves and the air smells of wet earth and flowers.
In Yucatán, the wind not only moves the leaves… it also moves the memory.
And in the region, there is a deep-rooted belief that the deceased wind anticipates the arrival of the souls, which is why it feels different: fresh, but at the same time warm like a hug.
According to tradition, it is the announcement that the souls of the deceased are about to return to live with their loved ones in the earthly world.
Then the meaning we give to that air changes, accompanied by emotions and sensations, where longing for memories for family and friends is mixed, but also joy that we feel them close again during his annual visit.
The grandparents say we should show respect, as well as present offerings at an altar for our visitors.
Wind symbolism and beliefs
The wind of the deceased represents the threshold between worlds: the one of the alive y that of the muertos.
This makes sense because, in Mayan, the words “wind” or “air” translate as ik’and also means “vital energy”, according to studies of this culture.
It is believed that open the roads spiritual so that the souls can descend and find their altars, guided by aroma GDP, lit candles and marigold flowers.
In Yucatan the Day of the Dead o Hanal Pixán (food of the souls), a celebration full of symbolism with a worldview that has been transmitted from generation to generation and that today we enjoy in homes.
What is Hanal Pixán in Yucatán?
Hanal Pixán in Yucatán It is a time to enjoy with all the senses, with family, in food in the cemetery.
And it is a tradition to prepare food for the faithful departed who come to see us and that includes the delicious and traditional start o mucbipollothe bread of the dead, the balchedhot chocolate, traditional sweets, xe’ek’.
Thus, the wind of the deceased is interpreted as the air that the spirits bring with them when they approach the earth.
And they also usually bring a cloudy sky, sometimes rainy, in a setting that blends with the aroma of incense and copal from the cheerful altars with colorful decorations and candles.
He Government of Yucatan details each day of this special commemoration as noted below.
| Date | Day | Who is it dedicated to? |
|---|---|---|
| October 31 | You don’t know | Food of children’s souls |
| November 1 | The might | Adult Soul Food |
| November 2 | The old spirits of her pantone | General offering in cemeteries |
Living tradition in the Yucatecan towns
And UNAM work explains that in municipalities such as Yaxcabá, Tinum, Tizimín or Valladolid, in Yucatán and also in some towns in Campeche and Quintana Roo, the wind or air related to the deceased remains part of the local identity.
The elders teach the young that this air is not only meteorological, but a spiritual messenger.
For this reason, in some homes the windows are opened when it starts to blow, as a gesture of welcome to the pixanes. In others, candles are placed or prayers are said so that the souls arrive without getting lost.
In summary in Yucatán, The wind of the deceased is an invisible caress that announces the return of the souls and the beginning of Hanal Pixánone of the region’s most beloved traditions.
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