 Just
like in astrological charts of Europe and Orient, the belief system
of the Northern American aboriginals, embedded in the Medicine
Wheel, divides the year into twelve periods with their own particular
characteristics and destinies. Every period is guided by a certain
moon. In accordance with an ancient, traditional Native philosophy,
the
moon under which you are born, determines the totem to which
you belong in animal, plant, and mineral realms. The Native people
believe that the Medicine Wheel, a magical circle keeping the
universal knowledge, encompasses all of the world and has a power
and the ability to connect people to infinity. The essence of
it is not only wisdom of life, but also constant movement and
change.
As
each moon has a particular totem in all three levels of life,
people who are born during that moon share the same qualities
with their totem animals, plants, and minerals. By learning about
your totems, you also learn about yourself. In accordance with
the Native philosophy, people should pay respect to their totem
creatures as they are able to protect us, share their energy,
and teach us many valuable lessons in life.
The
first of the year, Earth Renewal Moon (December
22 - January 19), begins at the time of the winter solstice and
belongs to Waboose, Spirit Keeper of the North.
People born under this moon, share qualities with Snow Goose,
Birch Tree, and Quartz totems. It is followed by the Rest
and Cleansing (January 20 - February 18, totems of Otter,
Quaking Aspen, and Silver) and the Big Winds
(February 19 - March 20, totems of Cougar, Plantain, and Turquoise)
Moons. Those three moons of Waboose signify renewal,
purity, and rest. They bring along the energy of contemplation
over spiritual achievements of the previous year and help us prepare
for the growth and renewal of the year to come. People born under
the signs of these three winter moons, usually have above-average
abilities to both understand the magical kingdoms and to learn
how to use their supernatural powers. Also, they all share a need
to ground themselves and to learn how to be of earth as well as
the sky. Many of such people possess the power of rejuvenation
and can become healers or shamans if they develop their psychic
powers. They also need to let their emotions flow freely and to
learn to trust other people.
The
three spring moons belong to Wabun, Spirit Keeper
of the East, and signify the time of awakening growth,
illumination, and wisdom. The first moon of Wabun is called the
Budding Trees Moon (March 21 - April 19, totems
of Red Haw, Dandelion, and Fire Opal) and it starts at the time
of the spring equinox. The Frogs Return (April
20 - May 20, totems of Beaver, Blue Camas, and Chrysocolla) and
the Cornplanting (May 21 - June 20, totems of
Deer, Yarrow, and Moss Agate) Moons follow. Those
born under the warming moons of Wabun, represent the fresh and
young energy of the spring and have an ability to reach to the
realms beyond those of earth. They are naturally intuitive and
possess deep wisdom and the possibility to bring enlightenment
and illumination to themselves and those they touch. Although
they can work well with all levels of the reality, they have to
learn how to control their vital energy, so that it does not overwhelm
those around them. It can be difficult for them as their energy
is so strong and vibrant and sometimes even aggressive that it
often has a life of its own.
Next
come the moons of Spirit Keeper of the South, Shawnodese,
who protects the rapid growth in nature and trust in relationships
among people and natural forces. The Strong Sun Moon
(June 21 - July 21, totems of Flicker, Wild Rose, and Carnelian
Agate) begins at the time of the summer solstice. Then follow
the Ripe Berries (July 23 - August 22, totems
of Sturgeon, Raspberry, and Iron) and the Harvest
(August 23 - September 22, totems of Brown Bear, Violet, and Amethyst)
Moons. Those three summer moons guided by the
powers of Shawnodese, usually give birth to people who are capable
of rapid spiritual growth, but only if they have firmly grounded
themselves into the earth. Such people are loving, friendly, and
gregarious and can easily touch many others with their energy,
knowledge, and love.
The
autumn brings along the three moons of Mudjekeewis,
Spirit Keeper of the West: The Ducks Fly
(September 23 - October 23, totems of Raven, Mullein, and Jasper),
the Freeze Up (October 24 - November 21, totems
of Snake, Thistle, and Copper), and the Long Snows
(November 22 - December 21, totems of Elk, Black Spruce, and Obsidian)
Moons. The winter moons signify the time of introspection
and gathering strength for the future. People born under the autumn
moon signs represent the strength and power that come to the earth
in the autumn - the season of looking within. They are powerful
and patient and have the ability to become teachers and leaders,
as long as they have learnt to control the confusion of their
own extreme powers and adaptability.
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