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According to Native American tradition, everything in life is a circle. They saw that the Sun moves in a circle, from morning to night and then back
again to another morning. They saw that, from the waxing and waning of the Moon from full moon to dark moon and back, the Moon too moves in a
circle. And through observing the changing of the seasons, they knew that the Earth moves in a circle as well. Native Americans created the Medicine
Wheel as an expression of all of these life circles. In fact, everything they experienced in life, every object, every thought, every aspect of being, had its
place on the Medicine Wheel. The Wheel showed that everything in life was interconnected and joined together to form one complete whole. And so,
the Medicine Wheel itself represented the whole of Creation.
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The Twelve Moons
The Native people saw that it took twelve moons (i.e. moon cycles or months) to go through a complete cycle of the seasons (or a complete turn of
the Wheel). And so the twelve moons, along with the four seasons, found their places on the Wheel.
They believed that each of these moons had its own set of animal, mineral, and plant totems (as well as others), and that each of these totems
possessed certain qualities that could be passed onto people depending upon the moon under which they were born.
Additionally, they believed that, not only could one possess the traits and qualities of their own birth totems, but that one could also explore and
experience the traits of any and all of the totems at various times in her or his life. As one walked one’s way around the Wheel (i.e. went through life),
s/he would experience many lessons and encounter many challenges, and the totems along the way would be there to guide them and to help them
grow during these experiences.
It should be noted that the characteristics listed for each birth totem are not necessarily the traits that everyone born under that totem possesses. Every
person is unique, and each has her or his own unique personality. Each person moves along the Wheel in their own way and at their own speed.
Personalities are fluid, and over time they change and evolve. But those born under the same moon tend to share certain broad characteristics.
Therefore, the qualities mentioned here are of a general nature, and describe traits that one may possess for a long or short period in their lives, or traits
that one may lack and needs to develop at some point during their lifetime.
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Use your birthday to find your birth moon, then click on it to learn more…
Dec 22 – Jan 19: Earth Renewal Moon
Jan 20 – Feb 18: Rest & Cleansing Moon
Feb 19 – Mar 20: Big Winds Moon
Mar 21 – Apr 19: Budding Trees Moon
Apr 20 – May 20: Frogs Return Moon
May 21 – Jun 20: Corn Planting Moon
Jun 21 – Jul 21: Strong Sun Moon
Jul 22 – Aug 21: Ripe Berries Moon
Aug 22 – Sep 21: Harvest Moon
Sep 22 – Oct 22: Ducks Fly Moon
Oct 23 – Nov 22: Freeze Up Moon
Nov 23 – Dec 21: Long Snows Moon
You can also use your birthday to find your animal totem:
Dec 22 – Jan 19: Snow Goose
Jan 20 – Feb 18: Otter
Feb 19 – Mar 20: Wolf
Mar 21 – Apr 19: Falcon
Apr 20 – May 20: Beaver
May 21 – Jun 20: Deer
Jun 21 – Jul 21: Woodpecker
Jul 22 – Aug 21: Sturgeon
Aug 22 – Sep 21: Bear
Sep 22 – Oct 22: Raven
Oct 23 – Nov 22: Snake
Nov 23 – Dec 21: Owl
And the same applies to your mineral totem:
Dec 22 – Jan 19: Clear Quartz
Jan 20 – Feb 18: Turquoise
Feb 19 – Mar 20: Silver
Mar 21 – Apr 19: Fire Opal
Apr 20 – May 20: Chrysocolla
May 21 – Jun 20: Moss Agate
Jun 21 – Jul 21: Rose Quartz
Jul 22 – Aug 21: Garnet & Iron
Aug 22 – Sep 21: Amethyst
Sep 22 – Oct 22: Jasper
Oct 23 – Nov 22: Copper & Malachite
Nov 23 – Dec 21: Obsidian
Source: crystal-cure
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Cara Mumford · Writer/Director/Producer at Cara Mumford Films
True Medicine Wheels are different for different nations. This Medicine Wheel implies that all
Native traditions are the same, which is far from true. If this is an accurate representation of a
specific Medicine Wheel, then the nation it comes from should be mentioned in the article.
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26 · March 11, 2013 at 12:08pm
Warren Wilkinson · Victoria High School
very interesting thanks!
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1 · March 11, 2013 at 1:32pm
Rachel Brian
that is nice to see that the traditions are being pass on.
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Debra Rincon ·
5 · March 11, 2013 at 6:07pm
Top Commenter · Clackamas Community College
US HERE In OREGON Have many Different CULTURAL BELIEFS than other TRIBES &
NATIONS in the USA & the WORLd. From Debra Rincon Lopez from Klamath & BLACKFEET
TRIBES.
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4 · March 11, 2013 at 8:59pm
Tonya Oaks
different but in all , the same ~
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Ted Atatise
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There are actually 13 moons with 28 day cycles...The moons became confused or
misrepresented as Aboriginals tried to fit them in with The Cesaerean Calender which have
varying days 28,29,30 and 31 days for different months.My Elders tell me there are 13 moons.
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14 · March 12, 2013 at 9:24am
Scott LePage ·
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My friend, there is no such thing as The Cesaerean Calender. It (if I assume you
are referring to the western common calendar in use) is called the Gregorian
calendar. Your point is well taken, though. Before the Gregorian was the Julian,
which lasted until 525 A.D.
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3 · March 20, 2013 at 3:54pm
Rod Dudley ·
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Scott LePage The Julian is also often referred to as the Cesarean - correctly or not
- Julius Cesar
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Tommy Bailey · Ricks College
Ted is absolutely correct. Once again, the conquering peoples wanted things their way. This
is really the true basis for the term "Indn time".
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Dave F Ryan
Time of old has faded into history and with the passing years moving in yet a bigger circle of
not yet, completion. The teachings of old were for those who lived in that frame of motion. We
now of this time are in an expanding motion of Universe's growth. Past knowledge has fed us
with the knowing of tool of then, and now we of this time, need to see where we fit in to the
expanding cycle about us.
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1 · March 17, 2013 at 10:41am
Lisa Mserenity · TMCC Community College
rest/cleansing moon, otter, and turquoise...
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Joel Bernier · Equestrian Marshall Instructor @2nd Life Stables inc at Self-Employed
so much to learn in the past America, deep roots, was great living.
Reply · Like · March 20, 2013 at 4:34pm
Lynn Adamo
Guess I now know why the otter's always been my favorite creature... it's my totem! :) Thank
you for this information.
Reply · Like · March 21, 2013 at 5:36am
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