Beaver Moon: Meaning and Names of the November Full Moon
by 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 …
Category: Native American Symbols
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 …
Nagual Oracles and Aztec Animal Meanings
Exploring Nagual Oracles and Aztec Animal Meanings Nagual oracles and Aztec animal meanings – This article about nagual oracles and Aztec animal meanings is based …
Native American Death-Eaters and Buzzard Meaning
This article is about a Native American story that addresses big issues like aging, death, and the renewal of life. It’s like a Native creation …