Native American Astrology
Animal Guides and Totems
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Native american astrology
 The 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. From generation to generation these beliefs were passed on by the elders to the children of the tribe. Inspired by these teachings the new generation would make these beliefs the cornerstone of their faith as they continued the journey of life. We can learn much from this rich heritage.
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The native american zodiac
 Native American symbols of the natural zodiac form the basis of north american indian astrology.Animal guidesThis 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 Natural Zodiac |
Discover your spirit guide
 Native American Indian cultures believe that a person is joined with an animal spirit guide at the time of birth.Spirit guidesThis animal will accompany the person throughout their life as a spiritual navigator and invisible companion. A spiritual conselor who will always be there to bring you confidence and give you hope.
See: Discovering your spirit guide |
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Native american totems chart
 In this system the spiritual alignment of an individual or clan is referred to as their totem. The totem pole represents this alignment.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. Select your animal sign for more information.
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Dates
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Moon/Element
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Animal
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Plant
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Stone
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Clan
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Color
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| Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
Earth Renewal/Air |
Goose |
Birch Tree |
Quartz |
Turtle |
White/Silver |
| Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Rest & Cleansing/Air |
Otter |
Aspen |
Silver |
Butterfly |
Silver |
| Feb 19 - Mar 20 |
Big Winds/Air-Water |
Wolf |
Plantain |
Turquoise |
Frog |
Blue/Green |
| Mar 21 - Apr 19 |
Budding Trees/Fire |
Falcon |
Dandelion |
Fire Opal |
Thunderbird |
Yellow/Green |
| Apr 20 - May 20 |
Frogs Return/Fire-Air |
Beaver |
Blue Camas |
Chrysocolia |
Turtle |
Blue/Yellow |
| May 21 - June 20 |
Corn Planting/Earth-Fire |
Deer |
Yarrow |
Moss Agate |
Butterfly |
Yellow/Blue |
| June 21 - July 22 |
Strong Sun/Water |
Woodpecker |
Wild Rose |
Carnelian |
Frog |
Pink |
| July 23 - Aug 22 |
Ripe Berries/Water-Fire |
Salmon |
Raspberry |
Garnet |
Thunderbird |
Red |
| Aug 23 - Sep 22 |
Harvest/Water-Earth |
Bear |
Violet |
Amethyst |
Turtle |
Brown/Purple |
| Sep 23 - Oct 23 |
Ducks Fly/Earth-Air |
Crow |
Mullein |
Jasper |
Butterfly |
Blue/Brown |
| Oct 24 - Nov 21 |
Freeze Up/Earth-Water |
Snake |
Thistle |
Malachite |
Frog |
Violet/Orange |
| Nov 22 - Dec 21 |
Long Snows/Earth-Fire |
Owl |
Spruce |
Obsidian |
Thunderbird |
Gold/Black |
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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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Tribes of the Indian Nation
Map showing the historic/geographic locations of the North American Indian tribes.
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