For myshell711:)

The Flicker

Clan - Frog
Spirit Keeper - The south
Moon - Strong Sun Moon
Crystal or mineral - Carnelian
Tree or plant - Wild rose
Color - pink

The flicker is a beautiful colored bird. There are two kinds of flicker int he United States. The yellow-shafted flicker, found in the east, and the red-shafted flicker, found west of the Great Plains. Both types can be seen on farms and even suburubs. Flickers are drummers who play their songs on wood. Usually they drum on trees, but they can also drum on wooden houses, sometimes to extract insects, but sometimes just for the sheer joy of it. The flicker displays a magnificent talent for music!

Working spiritually with the flicker can teach you about communicating, music, joy, nurturing, courage, protection, and your connection with the universe.

Individuals born under the sign of the flicker, one of the most perplexing signs, can range from timid, shy, dull, and withdrawn to brilliant, friendly, and famous. They can have a wide range of emtoions, and they possess strong parental instincts. Fundamentally, people born under this sign are conservative and home loving by nature. They appreciate the security of a home base to which to retire when the stresses of life become too much to bear.

Individuals born under the sign of the flicker can appear uncompromising and obstinate, but this stance is often a facade that they use to hide insecurity. Their loved ones may see a different character, one with sympathy and sensitivity to others. In their personal relationships, these people are often a mixture of toughness and tenderness. They can be emotional, romantic, and loyal, on one side, and possessive and moody, on the other. When it comes to their love ones, especially small children and pets, nobody can be more caring.

Those born under the flicker sign can have closed minds, they can be opinionated, and they never forget an injury. They will also never allow others to forget an error. They are led by their emotions, and they will either be the best of the worst of friends. The overall nature of these individuals is deeply emotional. Although reserved, they possess sensitivity and sympathy. Rarely will they stand on pretence. What appears to be out in front is nothing more than a protective shell, but within its tough armor often resides an intuitive and needy individual who yearns for a deep exhange of love and understanding.

For Txsgal3333:) You will be the first on this thread that will represent the grizzly bear!

The Grizzly Bear

Clan - turtle
Spirit Keeper - The South
Moon - Harvest Moon
Crystal or mineral - Amethyst
Tree or plant - Violet
Color - purple

The grizzly bear is considered a gentle and yet powerful animal. Grizzly bears make their dens in holes, in caves, beneath buildings, or beneath waterfalls. They are generally careful and quiet, and they eat anything they can get their paws on. Once they reach adulthood, their only enemies are humans and the only dangers they face are forest fires. Bears are naturally curious, and they move slowly, taking in everything around them. They take time to watch and learn from the things they see around them. During their time of hibernation, the females have to be awake to nurse their young, but the males usually continue to sleep.

To Native Americans, the bear is a very special animal. Many legends of the animal world recognize them as the spirit keepers and the head of the animal council. In most tribes the bear represents medicine, leadership, and defense of the clan. If you carry out spiritual work with the bear, you can learn about deliberation, pleasure, observation, slow and steady movement, strength, healing, and teaching.

Individuals born under the sign of the grizzly bear are naturally fastidious regarding cleanliness, hygiene, and health. In this respect, as in all others, they strive for perfection. People born under this sign have attractive personalities and are often witty and charming. Others regard them as efficient, shrewd, and logical. Nevertheless, those born under this sign often feel as though they are not good enough. Some of these feelings may be holdover from a childhood during which others in the family were valued more highly or where these individuals were made to feel worthless.

People borun under the grizzly bear sign seldom seek the spotlight; they are somewhat introverted, and they usually prefer to work behind the scenes. This is actually a strength rather than a weakness, because these painstaking types are just as valuabe as the "stars" of this world.

Typical people born under this sign are always immaculate and carry themselves well, projecting an aura of dignity and self-assurance. They are always well groomed and stylish Natural born analyst, they strive for perfection in every area of their lives. They find it hard to handle criticism, probably because they are already far too hard on themselves.

For Seakolony:)

The Cougar

Clan - frog
Spirit Keeper - The North
Moon - Big-winds Moon
Crystal or mineral - turquoise
tree or plant - plantain
color - turquoise

The cougar is an animal that is feared and misunderstood. The cougar, also known as the mountain lion, the puma, and even the panther, is a member of the feline family; it can weight from 150 to 300 pounds. Cougars were found all across the United States before civilization. Now they are found mainly in the western United States. The best climbers of all the felines, cougars are also swift runners. They have large individual territories, and they do not allow their territories to overlap. Cougars are hunters, and they like to chase. They often work with their mates or relations to hunt, and they hunt for only what they can eat. They hunt farm livestock only when their natural food supplies have run out. The female cougar is a better hunter than the male.

When working on a spiritual vibration, cougars can teach you about speed, grace, territoriality, sensitivity, mystery, and communication.

If you were born under the sign of the cougar you are one of the most malleable of the twelve signs. You possess a gentle, patient nature, but one that can be molded. Those born under the cougar sign can be impressed and completly absorbed into their environment, and they adapt to their surroundings quickly, whether good or bad.

People born under the sign of the cougar are generous, friendly, and good natured, with a sense of kindness and compassion. These people are sensitive to everything around them, including hte feeling of others. They are popular folk because of their easy and likable manner. They have an uncanny sense of perceiving what others need, and they can often deliver it. These individuals are not initiators, because they would rather allow cirumstances and events to unfold around them and motivate them. when faced with change, they respond quickly and efficiently.

People born under the sign of the cougar are not practical people. They are too ephemeral for normal day-to-day living. They are sensitive and instinctual, rather than intellectual or mechanical. When they find the right route forward, they are capable of some incredible deeds. They might then become completely absorbed in their chosen path or field, to the exclusion of everything else.

For Tribbles:)

The Snow Goose

Clan - turtle
Spirit Keeper - The North
Moon - Earth-renewal Moon
Crystal or mineral - Quartz
Tree or plant - Birch tree
Color - White

The snow goose, a white bird, has been called "the goose from beyond the north wind" because of its migration in the spring. Some species of snow goose travel five thousand miles each year. The snow goose is very gregarious, so it is not unusual to see twenty or thirty thousand birds resting in one location. At nesting grounds the young geese show respect for tradition by allowing older birds to have the first choice of sites. Both goose and gander stay with their eggs. Snow geese like everything to be perfect; they are literal nitpickers. They will spend hours happily picking mosquitoes from under their feathers. People born under the sign of the snow goose are perfectionists.

If you were born under the sign of the snow goose, you are a practical person who tends to like everything to be in order. You are a serious character with a dry sense of humor. If you were born under the sign of the snow goose, you are independent and as steady as a rock, the kind of person everyone turns to in a crisis. Snow geese reflect earthy qualities. Mostly cautious but quietyl confident, you can be obstinate and strong willed. You are very hardworking and you hate to let others down.

Those who are born under the sign of the snow goose are practical managers who set high standards for themselves and others. It can be quite hard to live up to these people's expectations sometimes. People born under the sign of the snow goose are also quite self-critical. They work well in a disciplined environment but demand equal measures rom suboridnates. Highly organized, they excel in multitasking and juggling more than one project at a time. Although firm, these individuals are also fair to the people they deal with. Those who are born under the sign of the snow goose value tradition.

Oh yes you are right. They call that the totem walk where you find visions to find your totem animal. It is important that the animal comes to you when you do this spiritual search. I can also give you information on how to do this if you like. :)

For Kimmy :)

Your sign is of the Red-tailed hawk.

Clan - thunderbird
Spirit Keeper - Spirit Keeper of the East
Moon - Budding-trees Moon
Crystal or mineral - opal
Tree or plant - dandelion
color - yellow

The red-tailed hawk is the only hawk with a broad wingspan and fan-shaped wings. Farmers often call the red-tailed hawk the "chicken hawk," because they insist that it steals their poultry. Crows, magpies, and overprotective songbirds sometimes attack red-tailed hawks during territorial disputes. These attacks rarely end in injury to the red-tailed hawk, so the birds can go on to live to be fourteen years of age. They usually nest in tall trees, and they are found all over the United States, but mainly in the western states. Both parents of the red tailed hawk look after their young. They are very adaptable birds, and they can survive almost anywhere, as long as the location is one where humans will not disturb them. Thir call is like the sound of steam escaping a kettle, and they are magnificent flyers.

Red-tailed hawks are special to Native-American people. These hawks have a special connection with the sky and sun. Because the hawks fly high, they are thought to have magical powers, and their feathers are often used in ceremonial prayers to the sun and the wind. Their feathers are also used in healing ceremonies. The red-tailed hawk is often used to refer to the head of a clan because of the great importance and status with which the bird is credited.

If you work on a spiritual vibration, studying the habits of the red-tailed hawk can tach you about grace, flying, survival, clear-sightedness, intensity, optimism, and openness.

People born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are open, enthusiastic, and individualistic. They can be outspoken, alert, and quick to act and speak, and they would rather speak than listen. These individuals are ambitious, with lots of drive and a strong desire to lead. They make poor followers. They are fiercely independent, and they usuallly take the side of the underdog in any controversy. People born under this sign are champions of lost causes and battles. This trait is due to a strong belief in their ability to turn any situation around.

Those born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are more intellectual than spiritual, and they are people of action rather than dreamers. They demonstrate little subtlety, and they are frank and amiable, so they make quick decisions and grasp ideas very quickly. Individuals born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are also quick to anger; they are known for their impatience, and they can be prone to arrogance.

People born under this sign have a strong self-image and the ability to size up a situation in an instant, to some extent through intuition. These people calculate risks with lightning speed and make decisions accordingly. An adage that fits these individuals well is "A straight line is the shortest distance between two points." They do not waste time and energy beating around the bush; they come straight to the point.

For plastic_pancakes :)

You are of the Elk for the Native Americans.

Clan - Thunderbird
Spirit Keeper - Spirit Keeper of the West
Moon - Long-snows Moon
Crystal or mineral - Obsidian
Tree or plant - Black Spruce
Color - Black

The elk is the largest and most regal member of the deer family, and its large antlers enhance its stately appearance. The elk lives in the woodlands. They seem to have a sense of responsiblity, because when the ground is covered with heavy snow, elks will take turns breaking up the snow to create a trail for others to follow. Elks often prance around or break into a gallop of joy, and can run at speeds of up to thirty miles per hour for short distances.

The elk has few enemies. Cougars, bears, and wolves will sometimes succeed in bringing down a sick or ederly animal, but no animal is to match for a bull in his prime. Before the start of the twentieth century, most elk were slaughtered, and frequently the only reason for killing them was to make two of their teeth into jewels!

People born under the sign of the elk need to guard against being overly argumentative and erratic or difficult when in intimate relationships. If you choose to work with the elk on a spiritual level, you will earn about strength, responsiblity, joy, speed, and protection. The elk represents insight, independence, and fearlessness.

Individuals who are born under the sign of the elk have a ntuarlly positive outlook on life and are enterprising and full of energy and vitality. Versatile and adventurous, they are eager to expand their range beyond the comfortable and familiar. They enjoy travel and exploring and their minds are continually searching for new experiences. They are ambitious and optimistic folk, and while they can be self-pitying at times, they are the first to admit that luck is often on their side.

People born under this sign are idealists, and this trait seems to keep them going when tye face disappointments. They are believers and they are willing to fight for their beliefs. They are both loyal and independent, and they manage to balance both traits. Keen students, they are always on the lookout for new experiences. Often intuitive and original thinkers, these individuals are better at adapting than inventing. They work well in collaboration with others.

For Msmyka :)

The Snow Goose

Clan - turtle
Spirit Keeper - The North
Moon - Earth-renewal Moon
Crystal or mineral - Quartz
Tree or plant - Birch tree
Color - White

The snow goose, a white bird, has been called "the goose from beyond the north wind" because of its migration in the spring. Some species of snow goose travel five thousand miles each year. The snow goose is very gregarious, so it is not unusual to see twenty or thirty thousand birds resting in one location. At nesting grounds the young geese show respect for tradition by allowing older birds to have the first choice of sites. Both goose and gander stay with their eggs. Snow geese like everything to be perfect; they are literal nitpickers. They will spend hours happily picking mosquitoes from under their feathers. People born under the sign of the snow goose are perfectionists.

If you were born under the sign of the snow goose, you are a practical person who tends to like everything to be in order. You are a serious character with a dry sense of humor. If you were born under the sign of the snow goose, you are independent and as steady as a rock, the kind of person everyone turns to in a crisis. Snow geese reflect earthy qualities. Mostly cautious but quietyl confident, you can be obstinate and strong willed. You are very hardworking and you hate to let others down.

Those who are born under the sign of the snow goose are practical managers who set high standards for themselves and others. It can be quite hard to live up to these people's expectations sometimes. People born under the sign of the snow goose are also quite self-critical. They work well in a disciplined environment but demand equal measures rom suboridnates. Highly organized, they excel in multitasking and juggling more than one project at a time. Although firm, these individuals are also fair to the people they deal with. Those who are born under the sign of the snow goose value tradition.

Here is a beautiful quote I would like to share with everyone:

Humankind has not woven the web of life.
We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web,
we do to ourselves.
All things are bound together.
All things connect.

- Chief Seattle

Here is some additional information that might be interesting. :)

The Spirit Keepers


The North

Main totem animal = Waboose (white buffalo)
Subsidiary totem animals = Moose, bear
Season = Winter
Element = Earth
Plant = Sweet grass

The East

Main totem animal = Wabun (golden eagle)
Subsidiary totem animals = hummingbird, owl, hawk
Season = Spring
Element = Air
Plant = Tobacco

The South

Main totem animal = Shawnodese (coyote)
Subsidiary totem animals = lion, wolf
Season = Summer
Element = Fire
Plant = Sage bush

The West

Main totem animal = Mudieneewis (grizzly bear)
Subsidiary totem animals = beaver, snake
Season = Autumn
Element = Water
Plant = Cedar Tree

For April97:)

Your sign is of the Red-tailed hawk.

Clan - thunderbird
Spirit Keeper - Spirit Keeper of the East
Moon - Budding-trees Moon
Crystal or mineral - opal
Tree or plant - dandelion
color - yellow

The red-tailed hawk is the only hawk with a broad wingspan and fan-shaped wings. Farmers often call the red-tailed hawk the "chicken hawk," because they insist that it steals their poultry. Crows, magpies, and overprotective songbirds sometimes attack red-tailed hawks during territorial disputes. These attacks rarely end in injury to the red-tailed hawk, so the birds can go on to live to be fourteen years of age. They usually nest in tall trees, and they are found all over the United States, but mainly in the western states. Both parents of the red tailed hawk look after their young. They are very adaptable birds, and they can survive almost anywhere, as long as the location is one where humans will not disturb them. Thir call is like the sound of steam escaping a kettle, and they are magnificent flyers.

Red-tailed hawks are special to Native-American people. These hawks have a special connection with the sky and sun. Because the hawks fly high, they are thought to have magical powers, and their feathers are often used in ceremonial prayers to the sun and the wind. Their feathers are also used in healing ceremonies. The red-tailed hawk is often used to refer to the head of a clan because of the great importance and status with which the bird is credited.

If you work on a spiritual vibration, studying the habits of the red-tailed hawk can tach you about grace, flying, survival, clear-sightedness, intensity, optimism, and openness.

People born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are open, enthusiastic, and individualistic. They can be outspoken, alert, and quick to act and speak, and they would rather speak than listen. These individuals are ambitious, with lots of drive and a strong desire to lead. They make poor followers. They are fiercely independent, and they usuallly take the side of the underdog in any controversy. People born under this sign are champions of lost causes and battles. This trait is due to a strong belief in their ability to turn any situation around.

Those born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are more intellectual than spiritual, and they are people of action rather than dreamers. They demonstrate little subtlety, and they are frank and amiable, so they make quick decisions and grasp ideas very quickly. Individuals born under the sign of the red-tailed hawk are also quick to anger; they are known for their impatience, and they can be prone to arrogance.

People born under this sign have a strong self-image and the ability to size up a situation in an instant, to some extent through intuition. These people calculate risks with lightning speed and make decisions accordingly. An adage that fits these individuals well is "A straight line is the shortest distance between two points." They do not waste time and energy beating around the bush; they come straight to the point.

For Rowbaby:)

Your symbol is the (deer).

Clan of the turtle
Spirit Keeper is the Spirit keeper of the East.
Moon - Corn-planting Moon
Crystal or mineral - Moss agate
Tree or plant - Yarrow
Color - pale green.

The Deer is one of the most graceful and alert creatures of all. Their beauty brings joy to all that see them. Deer range between two and four feet at the shoulder. They have a bleating but quiet voice and will snort when excited. Deer squeal when they feel under threat or attack, and they also have a special bleat to call their fawns. Fawns are born with a spotted coat, which acts as camouflage.

Deers played a very important part in the circle of life for many Native American peoples. They provided a staple food, and Native Americans would honor the deer's gift with ceremonies, dances, and prayers. To some tribes, the deer was the most important of animals. It was seen to represent the heart, and it was called "the gatekeeper to the spirit world." The deer dance is the most sacred dance to Native Americans, they believe that it helps them to pierce the veil between the two worlds.

Working spirituality with the deer can teach you about adaptability, camouflage, grace, beauty, speed, and healing, and this process will also give you connection with the world of spirit.

ForMiVidaLoca :)

The Sturgeon

Clan - Thunderbird
Spirit keeper - The south
Moon - Ripe-berries Moon
Crystal or mineral - Garnet and iron
Tree or plant - Raspberry
Color - red

The sturgeon is considered to be the king of the fishes. It is a primitive fish that probably existed on earth long before the dinosaurs disappeared, so it has a long history. The sturgeon comes in a variety of sizes. Sturgeons found in the Great Lakes area were considered teh royalty of fishes among Native Americans. The Ojibwa people believe that the sturgeon represents depth and strength.

Working on a spiritual level with the sturgeon can teach you about determination, perseverance, depth, and knowledge.

This sign actually links to two different kinds of fish according to which Native American tradition one follows. The other fish is the salmon. This is another truly royal member of the fish family, as it is valued as a food item by just about everybody. Now, of course, salmon are farmed, but in the past, it took real skill to hunt and catch the salmon. even more so when one realizes that fishermen were frequently in competition with the grizzly bear for these prize fish. This fish is also associated with perseverance, as shown by its determination to swim upstream in order to spawn.

Individuals born under this sign are considered to be oen of the strongest signs in Native American astrology. They are dominant, spontaneious, creative, and extroverted. These people were born to lead. If people born under the sign are ver part of a team building exercise, just watch what happens. The idea of buckling down and being part of a team is aline to these individuals, so while they may pretend to be interested in the concept, sooner or later (usually sooner) they will put their foot down and take charge. At this point, they will relax and become happy, while everyone falls in behind them in an equally relaxed and happy manner. Now the team will happily achieve any task that you can dream up for them.

People born under this sign possess grace and dignity, and they have an expansive personality. Abmitious and strong willed, they are positive and confident in their abilities. These people know what htey want in life and they get it. They are not easily daunted, so they persist through the most formidable of circumstances.

Individuals born under this sign can be stubborn; they often refuse to listen to another persons opinions. Because of their positive nature, they will expect the best, and when things don't turn out as they anticipated, they react immediately and badly. If things go again them, their confidence can evaporate, and they can become extremely downhearted. At this time they need a loved one or trust friend to keep reminding them that they are valuable and that their opinions and actions are not wrong. Fortunately, their bouts of depression dissipate fairly quickly and these individuals soon recover their usual cheerful and demonstrative nature.

For cattails. :) How suiting this screenname is when your sign is a cougar. :)

The Cougar

Clan - frog
Spirit Keeper - The North
Moon - Big-winds Moon
Crystal or mineral - turquoise
tree or plant - plantain
color - turquoise

The cougar is an animal that is feared and misunderstood. The cougar, also known as the mountain lion, the puma, and even the panther, is a member of the feline family; it can weight from 150 to 300 pounds. Cougars were found all across the United States before civilization. Now they are found mainly in the western United States. The best climbers of all the felines, cougars are also swift runners. They have large individual territories, and they do not allow their territories to overlap. Cougars are hunters, and they like to chase. They often work with their mates or relations to hunt, and they hunt for only what they can eat. They hunt farm livestock only when their natural food supplies have run out. The female cougar is a better hunter than the male.

When working on a spiritual vibration, cougars can teach you about speed, grace, territoriality, sensitivity, mystery, and communication.

If you were born under the sign of the cougar you are one of the most malleable of the twelve signs. You possess a gentle, patient nature, but one that can be molded. Those born under the cougar sign can be impressed and completly absorbed into their environment, and they adapt to their surroundings quickly, whether good or bad.

People born under the sign of the cougar are generous, friendly, and good natured, with a sense of kindness and compassion. These people are sensitive to everything around them, including hte feeling of others. They are popular folk because of their easy and likable manner. They have an uncanny sense of perceiving what others need, and they can often deliver it. These individuals are not initiators, because they would rather allow cirumstances and events to unfold around them and motivate them. when faced with change, they respond quickly and efficiently.

People born under the sign of the cougar are not practical people. They are too ephemeral for normal day-to-day living. They are sensitive and instinctual, rather than intellectual or mechanical. When they find the right route forward, they are capable of some incredible deeds. They might then become completely absorbed in their chosen path or field, to the exclusion of everything else.

Hi Andy,

This is what I found for you. :)

The Sturgeon

Clan - Thunderbird
Spirit keeper - The south
Moon - Ripe-berries Moon
Crystal or mineral - Garnet and iron
Tree or plant - Raspberry
Color - red

The sturgeon is considered to be the king of the fishes. It is a primitive fish that probably existed on earth long before the dinosaurs disappeared, so it has a long history. The sturgeon comes in a variety of sizes. Sturgeons found in the Great Lakes area were considered teh royalty of fishes among Native Americans. The Ojibwa people believe that the sturgeon represents depth and strength.

Working on a spiritual level with the sturgeon can teach you about determination, perseverance, depth, and knowledge.

This sign actually links to two different kinds of fish according to which Native American tradition one follows. The other fish is the salmon. This is another truly royal member of the fish family, as it is valued as a food item by just about everybody. Now, of course, salmon are farmed, but in the past, it took real skill to hunt and catch the salmon. even more so when one realizes that fishermen were frequently in competition with the grizzly bear for these prize fish. This fish is also associated with perseverance, as shown by its determination to swim upstream in order to spawn.

Individuals born under this sign are considered to be oen of the strongest signs in Native American astrology. They are dominant, spontaneious, creative, and extroverted. These people were born to lead. If people born under the sign are ver part of a team building exercise, just watch what happens. The idea of buckling down and being part of a team is aline to these individuals, so while they may pretend to be interested in the concept, sooner or later (usually sooner) they will put their foot down and take charge. At this point, they will relax and become happy, while everyone falls in behind them in an equally relaxed and happy manner. Now the team will happily achieve any task that you can dream up for them.

People born under this sign possess grace and dignity, and they have an expansive personality. Abmitious and strong willed, they are positive and confident in their abilities. These people know what htey want in life and they get it. They are not easily daunted, so they persist through the most formidable of circumstances.

Individuals born under this sign can be stubborn; they often refuse to listen to another persons opinions. Because of their positive nature, they will expect the best, and when things don't turn out as they anticipated, they react immediately and badly. If things go again them, their confidence can evaporate, and they can become extremely downhearted. At this time they need a loved one or trust friend to keep reminding them that they are valuable and that their opinions and actions are not wrong. Fortunately, their bouts of depression dissipate fairly quickly and these individuals soon recover their usual cheerful and demonstrative nature.

Are you interested in what Native American Astrology Sign you have? Perhaps you are a deer or owl or a hawk!

If interested then give me your birthdate so I can reveal it to you.

Just month and day please. Thanks.

Let us have fun with this and if you are part Native American or have stories to share then please do. Let us get this thread interesting for everyone. :)

I am not sure if this qualifies as CRS syndrome but I occassionally lock myself out of the house when I take the trash out thinking I had the keys in my pocket when in reality they are still hanging on the key chain next to the door. I live in the city so we always lock our doors when we even just leave for a couple of minutes.

So I end up waiting at the footsteps of the building until my wife gets home to open the door for me.

Now of course I have become wiser and wait until everyone is home before I take the trash out. lol

Thanks for letting me share this. :)

thank you for the opportunity. :)