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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Symbolic Raccoon Meaning and Raccoon Messages
Exploring Deeper Raccoon Meaning and Raccoon Messages. What does it mean when the raccoon pays us a visit? What does the raccoon mask mean? What …
Native American Sun Dance Symbols
Exploring Native American Sun Dance Symbols and Ceremonies Thoughts on Native American Sun Dance Symbols and Sun Dance Meaning Ideally, this article on Native American …
The Tlingit Tale of the Killer Whale
Exploring Killer Whale Meaning and Symbolism How the ‘Killer’ Whale Came to Be (and why the nickname ‘killer’ blows chunks). The Tlingit Tale of the …
Native American Meaning of Cardinal Directions
Understanding Native American Meaning of Cardinal Directions Native American meaning of cardinal directions is based on wisdom rooted in tradition and ritual. All of these …
Symbolic Turtle Legends Like the World Turtle and Turtle Island
Symbolic Turtle Legends Like the World Turtle and Turtle Island Symbolic turtle legends and meanings are fascinating and crop up in many cultures. According to …
Native American Symbol Wind
Meaning of Native American Symbol for Wind I got a question about the Native American symbol for wind, or more accurately, these magnificent people’s concept of wind. I can’t …
Native American Moon Signs
Native American Moon Signs and Moon Sign Meanings Meanings of Native American Moon Signs This page on Native American moon signs is inspired by a …
Native American Full Moon Names
Native American Full Moon Names and Native Wisdom for Moon Gazers: The Native American full moon names listed in this article were established by eastern and …
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Native American Symbols
Exploring Native American symbols offers us a complete and reverent language of life, nature, and spirit. This language is unmatched in its depth and power. …