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Native American Astrology
The native american zodiac, spirit guides and totems
Native American Astrology is an Ancient SystemThe Native American Astrological System, as practiced and taught by the North American Indians, was in existence well before the first settlers arrived in the new world. It is a system based on the natural world and how we fit into the cosmic scheme of things.The Storytellers
 From generation to generation these beliefs were passed on by the elders to the children of the tribe. Through story and song both the history and theology of the tribe was transferred from one lifetime to another. Inspired by these teachings the new generation would make these beliefs the cornerstone of their faith as they continued the journey of life.
The Native American ZodiacNative American symbols of the natural zodiac form the basis of north american indian astrology. This  is an introduction to the characteristics embodied by each one of the Native American Animal Guides. Here you will find your Native American animal sign and it's meaning.
See: Native Americal Symbols of the Natural Zodiac - Native American zodiac animals and signs
Discover your Spirit Guide
Native American Indian cultures believe that a person is joined with an animal spirit guide at the time  of birth. This animal will accompany the person throughout their life as an invisible companion. A spiritual conselor who will always be there to bring you confidence and hope.
See: Discovering your spirit guide - Spirit guides for our inner world
Native American Totems
In this system the spiritual alignment of an individual or clan is referred to as their totem. The totem  pole represents this alignment. Here is a brief overview of each totem and moon, based on the birth date of the individual. Each totem corresponds to a specific element, animal, plant, stone, clan, and color.
See: Native American Totems - Spiritual alignments and natural order.
The Native American Medicine Wheel
The medicine wheel teaches us that all lessons are equal, as are all talents and abilities. Every living  creature will one day see and experience each spoke of the wheel, and know those truths. It is a pathway to truth, peace and harmony. The circle is never ending, life without end.
See: Medicine Wheel - The Native American Circle of Life
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A Sioux PrayerTranslated by Chief Yellow Lark - 1887 Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds
Whose breath gives life to the world, hear me
I come to you as one of your many children
I am small and weak
I need your strength and wisdom
May I walk in beauty
Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
And my ears sharp to your voice.
Make me wise so that I may know the things you have taught your children.
The lessons you have written in every leaf and rock
Make me strong--------!
Not to be superior to my brothers, but to fight my greatest enemy....myself
Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes,
So that when life fades as the fading sunset,
May my spirit come to you without shame.
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| See: Tribes of the Indian Nation - Historic/geographic locations of the North American Indian tribes. |
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