MARCH 21 - APRIL 19
MOON: Budding Trees Moon
SEASON: The Awakening Time
WIND: East Winds
DIRECTION: North-East
ELEMENT: Fire
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Hawk Clan
PLANT: Dandelion
MINERAL: Opal
POLARITY WITH: Falcon
COLOR: Yellow/Green
MUSICAL VIBRATION: C Sharp
PERSONALITY: Active.
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Feminine energies
EMOTIONS: Quickly aroused
POSITIVE TRAITS: Pioneering spirit
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Impatient, selfish and often times egotistical.
COMPATIBILITIES: Salmon and Owls
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: To lead, manage head the adventure.
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Learning through experience.
SPIRITUAL PATH: Expanding the individual through discernment
STRENGTHS: Persistence and patience with others
WEAKNESS: Conceit and intolerance.
BEAVER
APRIL 20 - MAY 20
MOON: Frogs Return Moon
SEASON: The Growing Time
WIND: East Winds
DIRECTION: East
ELEMENT: Earth with Fire
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Turtle Clan
PLANT: Wild clover
MINERAL: Bloodstone
POLARITY WITH: Snake
COLOR: Yellow
MUSICAL VIBRATION: D Sharp
PERSONALITY: Resourceful and methodical
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energies
EMOTIONS: High strung
POSITIVE TRAITS: Persistent and often strong-willed.
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Inflexible, possessive and often times self involved
COMPATIBILITIES: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and Geese
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Security through abundance
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Freedom from attachments
SPIRITUAL PATH: To discover that which has lasting value
STRENGTHS: Accepting change, compassion, inner security and confidence
WEAKNESS: Possessiveness and inflexibility
DEER
MAY 21 - JUNE 20
MOON: Corn Planting Moon
SEASON: The Flowering Time
WIND: East Winds
DIRECTION: South-east
ELEMENT: Air with fire
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Butterfly Clan
PLANT: Lily of the Valley
MINERAL: Agate
POLARITY WITH: Owl
COLOR: Green
MUSICAL VIBRATION: E natural
PERSONALITY: Talkative, congenial, moody.
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Feminine energies
EMOTIONS: Sensitive
POSITIVE TRAITS: Friendly, intellectual and quick witted
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Restless, yet insecure
COMPATIBILITIES: Crows and otters
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Bridging gaps
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Mastery of the mind
SPIRITUAL PATH: Sharing what one has learned or experienced for growth
STRENGTHS: Persistence and concentration
WEAKNESS: Moodiness, "day dreaming"
WOODPECKER (FLICKER)
JUNE 21 - JULY 21
MOON: Strong Sun Moon
SEASON: Long Days Time
WIND: South winds
DIRECTION: South-south-east
ELEMENT: Water
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Frog Clan
PLANT: Wild rose
MINERAL: Rose quartz
POLARITY WITH: Goose
COLOR: Rose
MUSICAL VIBRATION: F natural
PERSONALITY: Emotional, vulnerable but protective
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energy
EMOTIONS: Protective, wanting to protect
POSITIVE TRAITS: Tender and sympathetic.
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Moody, often unforgiving
COMPATIBILITIES: Snakes, Wolves, Beavers
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Emotional stability
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Accomplishment
SPIRITUAL PATH: Fitting in with the greater good
STRENGTHS: Resourcefulness, self acceptance and forgiveness.
WEAKNESS: Self-pity, Envy and relying to heavily on others.
SALMON
JULY 22 - AUGUST 21
MOON: Ripe Berries Moon
SEASON: The Ripening Time
WIND: South winds
DIRECTION: South
ELEMENT: Water
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Fish Clan
PLANT: Raspberry
MINERAL: Carnelian
POLARITY WITH: Otter
COLOR: Blue
MUSICAL VIBRATION: F sharp
PERSONALITY: Confident and energetic
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Feminine energies
EMOTIONS: Passionate ">BROWN BEAR
AUGUST 22 - SEPTEMBER 21
MOON: Harvest Moon
SEASON: Harvesting Time
WIND: South winds
DIRECTION: South-south-west
ELEMENT: Earth
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Turtle Clan
PLANT: Violets
MINERAL: Topaz
POLARITY WITH: Wolf
COLOR: Brown
MUSICAL VIBRATION: G natural
PERSONALITY: Practical and industrious
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energies
EMOTIONS: Warm and thought out
POSITIVE TRAITS: Detailed, humble, trustworthy
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Finicky, judgmental and often times hypocritical
COMPATIBILITIES: Geese and Beavers
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Reaching forth, aiming high
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Attaining pure wisdom and truth
SPIRITUAL PATH: Understanding it all
STRENGTHS: Optimism, tolerance and self acceptance
WEAKNESS: Fault finding, pessimism and putting things off
RAVEN/CROW
SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 22
MOON: Ducks Flying Moon
SEASON: Falling Leaves Time
WIND: West winds
DIRECTION: South-west
ELEMENT: Air
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Butterfly Clan
PLANT: Ivy
MINERAL: Azurite
POLARITY WITH: Falcon
COLOR: Blue
MUSICAL VIBRATION: A natural
PERSONALITY: Tolerant and friendly
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Feminine energies
EMOTIONS: Sensitive
POSITIVE TRAITS: Diplomatic, often romantic and overly optimistic
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Gullible, indecisive and often holds a grudge
COMPATIBILITIES: Otter and Deer
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Partnership
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Balance and harmony
SPIRITUAL PATH: Peace and balance
STRENGTHS: Caution, making decisions and letting go
WEAKNESS: Taking sides, indecision and trusting to much
SNAKE
OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21
MOON: Cold Winds Moon
SEASON: The Frosting Time
WIND: West Winds
DIRECTION: West
ELEMENT: Water
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Frog Clan
PLANT: Mums
MINERAL: Amethyst
POLARITY WITH: Beaver
COLOR: Lavender
MUSICAL VIBRATION: B natural
PERSONALITY: Impulsive, ambitious
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energy
EMOTIONS: Hidden, keeping things inside
POSITIVE TRAITS: Discerning and imaginative
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Stubborn, mistrustful, often stubborn
COMPATIBILITIES: Woodpeckers and wolves
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: Acceptance
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Spiritual balance
SPIRITUAL PATH: Expressing inner intuition
STRENGTHS: Creativity, ability to change and sensitive to others
WEAKNESS: Egotistical, often aloof and distant
ELK
NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21
MOON: Snowy Moon
SEASON: Starry Night Moon
WIND: West winds
DIRECTION: North-west
ELEMENT: Fire
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Hawk Clan
PLANT: Poinsettia
MINERAL: Obsidian
POLARITY WITH: Deer
COLOR: Gold
MUSICAL VIBRATION: C sharp
PERSONALITY: Laugh-hearty, loving and independent
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Feminine energy
EMOTIONS: Caring
POSITIVE TRAITS: Adaptable, trustworthy
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Restless and loud
COMPATIBILITIES: Falcons and Salmon
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: To understand the spirit and the human nature
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Applying the spiritual to the physical to bring about healing
SPIRITUAL PATH: Spiritual evolution
STRENGTHS: Optimistic, happy and focused
WEAKNESS: Often exaggerates, and is concerned with "status"
SNOW GOOSE
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19
MOON: New Moon
SEASON: The Renewal Time
WIND: North wind
DIRECTION: North-north-west
ELEMENT: Earth
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Turtle Clan
PLANT: Bramble
MINERAL: Peridot
POLARITY WITH: Woodpecker
COLOR: White
MUSICAL VIBRATION: D sharp
PERSONALITY: Reliable, high standards of self
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energy
EMOTIONS: Self concerned
POSITIVE TRAITS: Ambitious, never gives up
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Rigid, driven, often too focused on succeeding
COMPATIBILITIES: Beavers, Bears and Crows
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: To succeed
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: To rest and rejuvenate
SPIRITUAL PATH: To learn patience and the flow of life
STRENGTHS: Sociable, well spoken
WEAKNESS: Self-doubt, can't see the forest for the trees.
OTTER
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18
MOON: Cleansing Moon
SEASON: The Cleansing Time
WIND: North Winds
DIRECTION: North
ELEMENT: Air
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Butterfly clan
PLANT: Fern
MINERAL: Turquoise
POLARITY WITH: Salmon
COLOR: Silver
MUSICAL VIBRATION: E natural
PERSONALITY: Sociable, talkative and independent
SPIRITUAL ENERGY: Masculine energy
EMOTIONS: Creative, unconventional
POSITIVE TRAITS: Inventive, soothing and very perceptive
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Nosy, unpredictable, often times too blunt
COMPATIBILITIES: Crows, Falcons and Deer
CONSCIOUS DESIRE: To gain knowledge
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: To attain wisdom
SPIRITUAL PATH: Applying spiritual knowledge to daily life
STRENGTHS: Tolerance, courage, is often an original thinker
WEAKNESS: Considered to be rebellious, and often times eccentric.
WOLF
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20
EARTH INFLUENCE: The Blustery Winds of Time
WIND: The North Winds
DIRECTION: North-north-east
ELEMENTS: Water with Air
ELEMENTAL CLAN: Frog (Water) clan.
PLANT: Plantain
MINERAL: Jade
POLARITY: Brown Bear
COLOR: Blue/Green
MUSICAL VIBRATION: F sharp
PERSONALITY: Compassionate, Benevolent, Generous, Artistic and Gentle.
SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY: Yin predominates.
STARTING TOTEMS: Wolf, Buffalo, Frog, Plantain, Jade and Brown Bear.
FEELINGS: Deep
INTENTION: Understanding
NATURE: Trusting
POSITIVE TRAITS: Sympathetic, Adaptable, Impressionable and Sensitive.
NEGATIVE TRAITS: Impractical, vague, timid, indecisive.
SEX-DRIVE: Tender
COMPATIBILITIES: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and snakes.
CONSCIOUS AIM: Freedom
SUBCONSCIOUS DESIRE: Identity
LIFE-PATH: Love
MUST CULTIVATE: Intuition, Creativity and Understanding.
MUST AVOID: Timidity, Indolence and Impracticality.
