The Wolf Who Swallowed the Moon: A Native American January Wolf Moon Story
by In honor of the January full Wolf Moon, I thought it would be keen to share a Native American story I heard as a child …
Category: Native American Symbols
Cherokee Story of the Crow, Hawk, and Eagle
Stories are the lifeblood of humanity. They carry big wisdom from one generation to the next, including lessons about how to live, learn, and get …
Beaver Moon: Meaning and Names of the November Full Moon
November is replete with transformations (that’s why I love this month so much, plus it’s my birth month), and by association, the November full moon …
The Sweat Lodge Ceremony: An Ancient Tradition Still Relevant Today
A decade or so ago, I had the honor and privilege of working with Mike Bastine, an Algonquin activist and advocate of reestablishing the Native …
Native American Symbolism in Dreams
Native Americans have a high regard for dreams. They do not see them as just occurrences but rather as a way or a medium of …
Sacred Earth Rituals for Healing
On my worst days, the Earth has been an anchor, healer, and friend. When my nerves are shot, exhaustion is rampant, and my mind is …
Animal Meanings / Cultural Symbolism / Native American Symbols / Nature Symbols / Self-Help / Symbolism For Guidance
10 Simple Shamanistic Practices That Can Improve Your Life Today
Are you looking to enhance your spiritual journey and experience a profound transformation in your life? Look no further than the ancient wisdom of shamanism. …
Hunter Moon: Full Moon of October Names, Meanings, Stuff to Do and More
I adore this time of year, and October’s full moons where I live are some of the most sensational I’ve ever seen. There’s something invigorating …
Native American Hawk and Crow Meaning and Stories
Native American culture is rich with symbolism, stories and ceremonies. Animals, especially birds like hawks and crows, are a central part of these teachings. Each …
Sacred Drumming and the Benefits of Drumming
Drums have been used since ancient times among different cultures and for different reasons. Both religious and cultural gatherings used drumming as a means of …
Raven in Native American Myth: Stories From the Haida People
The symbolic meaning of the raven in Native American myth describes the raven as a creature of metamorphosis, and it signifies change or transformation. In some tribes, the …
Making a Dream Catcher
Making a Dream Catcher and Getting Creative in Challenging Times The commonly held belief about making a dream catcher is a method to ward of …
Native American Story About Buzzards
A Native American Story about Aging, Death, and Kindness The Old Woman and the Three Buzzards This is a Native American story about how the …
Native American Symbols for Mother and Motherhood
Five Common Native American Symbols for Mother Mother’s day is right on our heels, so I thought it might be a nifty treat to share …
Native American Swastika Meaning
Exploring Life-Affirming Native American Swastika Meaning It may (or may not) be surprising to you that the Native American swastika meaning is about creation, expansion …
Native American Animal Birth Totem Meanings
Exploring Native American Animal Birth Totem Signs I originally wrote about these Native American animal birth totem signs for Token Rock when they invited me …
Pink Moon Meaning: Full Moon of April
Symbolic Pink Moon Meaning of April Exploring Pink Moon Meaning and the Full Moon of April: The full moon of April carries a lot of …
Native American Medicine Wheel, Seasons and Life Phases
Exploring Life Phases and the Native American Medicine Wheel: One of my readers asked me for information and meaning connected to life phases and the Native …