NATIVE AMERICAN ASTROLOGY


Clans & Winds

Tortoise Clan
(earth)
stands for corporality, focus, stability, structure and orderliness.


Butterfly Clan
(Air)
represents intellect,. Thought, interest, movement and flexibility.


Hawk Clan
(Fire)
indicates spirit, creativity, intention and action.


Frog Clan
(Water)
Contains soulfulness, emotions, receptivity, devotion, silence and empathy.





East wind
The wind of spring ( Falcon, Beaver, and deer) supports astuteness and spirituality.


South Wind
The wind of summer (woodpecker, salmon, and brown bear), promotes perception and emotion.


West Wind
The wind of fall (Raven, Serpent, and owl), promotes insight and knowledge.


North Wind
The wind of winter (Goose, Otter, and Wolf), supports recuperation and renewal.





Now the Animals for the months


The Falcon-March 21-19 (Aries)
A time of awaking-
Element- Fire
Clan- Hawk
Wind- East wind

Falcon Character: observant, confident, open, direct and honest. Falcon People are passionate and independent, spontaneous and uncomplicated. They are wonderful friends.



The Beaver-April 20-May 20 (Taurus):
A time for Growth
Element- Earth
Clan- Tortoise
Wind- East Wind

Beaver Character: Industrious, untiring, and sensible in all things. Beaver people need for security, and stability. They relish comfort and sensuality, and rarely take risks.



The Deer: May 21-June 20 (Gemini)
A time for Blooming
Element- Air
Clan: Butterfly
Wind: East wind

Deer Character: sensitive, relaxed and carefree. Open-minded and intellectual. Deer people are flexible and have quick reaction. They like stimulating changes and value open communication.



The Woodpecker-June 21- July 21(Cancer)
A time of consolidation
Element- Water
Clan- Frog
Wind- South Wind

Woodpecker Character; Desire emotional involvement, but carefully protect their boundaries. At times moody, Woodpecker people are deeply careing, especially of family and friends.



The Salmon- July 22-Aug 21 (Leo)
A time of Ripening
Element- Fire
Clan- Hawk
Wind- South Wind

Salmon Character; self-confident with a big heart and sunny disposition. Willing to accept responsibility salmon people are innate leaders and have good judgment. They enjoy recognition.



The Brown Bear- Aug 22- Sept 21 (Virgo)
A time of harvest
Element- Earth
Clan- Tortoise
Wind- South Wind

Brown bear Character: practical, rational, focused and independent. Bear people are reliable, industrious, and have an eye for detail. They are often perfectionists and are familiar with stress.



The Raven Sept 22- Oct 22 (Libra)
A time for Retreat
Element- Air
Clan- Butterfly
Wind- West Wind

Raven Charter; harmonious, diplomatic and accommodating. Raven people have a strong sense of fairness and justice. They are careful observers, but dislike confrontations.



The Serpent Oct. 23- Nov 22 (Scorpio):
A time of Death and Transformation
Element- Water
Clan- Frog
Wind- West Wind

Serpent Character; attractive, fascinating, and formidable. Serpent people pursue their goals vigorously and logically. They are attracted to the dark and mysterious.



THE OWL NOV 23- DEC 21(Sagittarius)
A time of Hibernation
Element- Fire
Clan- Hawk
Wind- West Wind

Owl Character; idealists who strive for a deeper understanding and a more profound truth. Owl people need freedom and independence, and they like a good debate for exchanging new ideas.



The Goose DEC 22-Jan 19 (Capricorn)
A time of Renewal
Element- Earth
Clan- Tortoise
Wind- North Wind

Goose Character; persistent, perseverance, realistic, sensible and responsible. Goose people prefer quality above quantity. They also have remarkable energy and vitality.



The OTTER Jan 20- Feb 18 (Aquarius)
A time of Preparation
Element- Air
Clan- Butterfly
Wind- North Wind

Otter Character: creative and humorous, full of hope and supporting positive changes in society at large. Rebels and revolutionaries.



The Wolf Feb 19- March 20 (Pieces)
A time of Renewal
Element- Water
Clan- Frog
Wind- North Wind

Wolf Character: Helpful, empathetic, devoted, sensitive and keenly aware of needs of others. Wolf people need solitude for recharging and for delighting in dreams and fantasy.



This information was obtained off an emailing list I belong to... They got this from out of the Magical Blend Magazine Issue #67

Written by: Winfried Noe'- a German writer who has drawn extensively upon Native American Cultures and the medicine wheel to create this unique astrology system. His book Native American Astrology, The Wisdom of the Four Winds aligns twelve animal totems with the traditional signs of the Zodiac.

Hope you all enjoy this, to read find your sign and then read what it says and go back to the top to find out your Clan and what it means and go to the winds and see what it says about your sign as well.




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