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Birth TotemsAnimal: Brown Bear Plant: Violet Mineral: Amethyst Color: Purple |
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A crystalline form of quartz Lilac, purple, or violet in color Considered to be symbolic of good judgment, justice and courage Attributed with the power to protect its wearer from intoxication Used by many peoples to help achieve spiritual attunement, a good balance between the energies of the physical and spiritual levels. | |
Violet | |
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A cool forest flower associated with warm sentiments Found in damp woods & shady places Both leaves & flowers have been used medicinally Used as an antiseptic & expectorant Used as a thickener in soups and stews Tea is used for breathing difficulties Also used for sore throat, fever, ear problems, and headaches |
 Brown Bear |
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The brown bear is the same as the black bear. When two cubs are born, it is not unusual for one to be black and the other brown The black coloring is more common in the East, while the brown coloring is more common in the West Also called the cinnamon bear Omnivorous Only enemies are fire and humans Curious, but slow and deliberate Cheerful and good natured the head of the council of animals because of his fairness, his strength, & his courage In most tribes, the Bear clan was the medicine, leadership, or defense clan |
Purple |
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| Inspiration & Spiritual Insight Practical Idealism Love of Humanity Wisdom Negative shades can signify someone using spiritual power for personal gain |
Harvest Moon |
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| The last moon of Shawnodese Growth & Trust Growth keeps you from becoming too set in practicality Trust keeps you from becoming too cynical The moon of the autumn equinox The time to reap what has been sown |
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| Good judgement, justice, and courage High degree of discrimination used to reason out fair and judicious decisions Know enough to "get in out of the rain" When in balance, can help others to achieve balance Powerful speakers, good supervisors, and teachers Cooly rational Precise in thought and presentation accurate in statement Practical and down to earth Will sometimes limit your reach for the things of the spirit because realism may make you cynical about anything you cannot see Can lead to the misuse of the powers you have been given If used for personal gain can have bad results for you and those around you. When out of balance, can suffer from diseases affecting the stomach, bowels, or heart. Must release your energy blocks. Feel things strongly, but often conceal feelings with action Like to run a clean, tight ship, with everyone's hands honestly on deck Can see through the lies of others Not terribly home-oriented But require neatness and organization Curious about what makes everything work Like to fix things Enjoy life |
| Astrological: | Mutable Earth |
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For more information read:The Medicine Wheel by Sun Bear and Wabun. Copyright 1980. Rainbow Tribe by Ed McGaa (Eagle Man). Copyright 1990. Black Elk Speaks by John Neihardt. Copyright 1957. Spirit Medicine by Wolf Moondance. Earth Medicine by Kenneth Meadows. Rainbow Medicine by Wolf Moondance. |
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