Native American Astrology
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| The Native American Astrological System, as practiced by the North American Indians, was in existence well before the first settlers arrived in the new world. In this system the spiritual alignment of an individual or clan is referred to as their totem.
Below 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.
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Native American Totems Chart |
| Dates |
Moon/Element |
Animal |
Plant |
Stone |
Clan |
Color |
| Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Earth Renewal |
Goose |
Birch Tree |
Quartz |
Turtle |
White |
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Rest & Cleansing |
Otter |
Aspen |
Silver |
Butterfly |
Silver |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 |
Big Winds |
Wolf |
Plantain |
Turquoise |
Frog |
Blue - Green |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 |
Budding Trees |
Falcon |
Dandelion |
Fire Opal |
Thunderbird |
Yellow |
| Apr 20 - May 20 |
Frogs Return |
Beaver |
Blue Camas |
Chrysocolia |
Turtle |
Blue |
| May 21 - June 20 |
Corn Planting |
Deer |
Yarrow |
Moss Agate |
Butterfly |
White, Green |
| June 21 - July 22 |
Strong Sun |
Woodpecker |
Wild Rose |
Carnelian |
Frog |
Pink |
| July 23 - Aug 22 |
Ripe Berries |
Salmon |
Raspberry |
Garnet |
Thunderbird |
Red |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 |
Harvest |
Bear |
Violet |
Amethyst |
Turtle |
Purple |
| Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Ducks Fly |
Crow/Raven |
Mullein |
Jasper |
Butterfly |
Brown |
| Oct 24 - Nov 21 |
Freeze Up |
Snake |
Thistle |
Malachite |
Frog |
Orange |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 |
Long Snows |
Owl |
Spruce |
Obsidian |
Thunderbird |
Black |
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| Tribes of the Indian Nation - Map showing the historic/geographic locations of the North American Indian tribes. |
Native American Animal Guides |
 Native American Indian cultures believe that a person is joined with an animal guide at the time of birth. This animal will accompany the person throughout their life as a spiritual navigator and invisible companion.Like a gardian angel in western religion, the guiding animal is thought to be a positive influence in the trek through life.
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| Native American symbols of the natural zodiac - An introduction to the characteristics embodied by each one of the Native American Animal Guides. |
A Sioux Prayer
Translated 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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First People - A huge site about American Indians
Child friendly site about American and Canadian Indians. 1400+ legends, 400+ agreements and treaties, 10,000+ pictures, free clipart, Pueblo pottery, American Indian jewelry, wolf tee shirts and more. |
Native American Lore - Further Reading
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Discovering Your Spirit Guide
The native American Indian's always felt a special oneness with the world around them and also with the creatures who occupied that world. This feeling was not just confined to the surrounding world but also with the world felt inside.
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Origins and Uses For Dream Catchers
Dream catchers are a part of the tradition and culture of many of the native people of North America. The stories of the dream catcher?s origin and use are as different as the tribes who used them.
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Native American Names of Places in the United States
A partial list of well known places in the United States that were named after Native American words or names.
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North American Native Indian
A little history about the North American Indian.
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Using Pow Wow Drums For Native Drumming Groups And Western Decorating
Have you ever wondered how exactly pow wow drums are used? I have, but never really understood that they played such an important role in the Native American culture until I had the opportunity to attend one of these events, and started talking to the American Indian singers about the important part the drum plays in the ceremony.
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