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 WHITE BUFFALO |
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| WHITE: The color of fresh snow. Renewal and Purity Season: Winter when the earth is asleep Thoughts of the Spirit Closer to the spirit world at night when sleeping Learn many lessons that are not possible while waking New life disquised in Death Rapid Growth disguised as Rest BUFFALO: LIFE Purity, balance, and renewal of life The buffalo gave its life so others could live Renewal of body and spirit Purification of thoughts Must learn the lessons of: Patience, Purity, and Renewal Need to be grounded & be as much a part of the earth as of the sky Learn to let your emotions flow freely |
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 GOLDEN EAGLE |
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| Colors: the red and gold of the rising sun at dawn Illumination and Wisdom Spring: when the earth awakens from her winter sleep Dawn: when the day awakens from the sleep of night A time of awakening both within and without Time to use the knowledge gained from the Spirit during sleep Golden Eagle: Closest to the sky spirit because of its high flight Feathers used when sending prayers to the Great Spirit Need to learn control of vital energy |
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 COYOTE |
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| Trust, survival, and teaching Summer: time of rapid growth and maturity The promises of Spring fulfilled Midday: when the blooms have opened Colors: the yellow of the summer sun Intelligence, mental receptivity, and natural wisdom the green of growing plants Growth, trust, healing, and restoring energy Coyote: The Trickster Tricks people into learning lessons necessary for growth Has a yellow coat (midday sun) mottled with brown (earth) Must learn to trust feelings and intuitions Must be firmly grounded before reaching for things spiritual |
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 GRIZZLY BEAR |
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Strength and Introspection Autumn: growth stops in preparation for winter, the period of renewal Sunset & Twilight: day slows down in preparation for sleep and renewal Evaluate the day in preparation to learn the lessons of night Grizzly Bear: the strongest bear Chief of the Council of Animals Coat the Black of Night, with Silver hairs to honor the stars Colors: the Blues of Twilight merging into the Blacks of Night Blue: spiritual strength,idealism, & selflessness Black: formlessness from which all things come Introspection Leaders and teachers in things of the spirit and in things of the earth Must learn to control the confusion your own power and adaptability can bring Will promote unity or disharmony depending upon your individual honesty and strength |
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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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