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Native American zodiac signs are based on a lunar calendar
The ancient Indian zodiac signs are based on a lunar calendar, just like our ancestors, the Celts.
In the Indian zodiac signs, the year is imagined as a circle that is divided into 12 moons. The birthday is the entry into the circle or into the specific moon. Additional elements from nature are assigned to this: animal, plant, mineral, color. However, the assignment of animals is the most important.
In contrast to other signs of the zodiac, however, the Indians are less likely to believe that fate is predetermined by birth. They believe that everything is constantly changing and perfecting itself. This is reflected in the idea that humans are constantly moving through the circle of the twelve moons and are thus exposed to constantly changing influences.
Native American astrological zodiacs are also called earth or medicine wheels, where medicine does not just mean medicine, but everything that heals and perfects people, objects but also ideas, visions, dreams and actions. Each animal totem (totem means sign) symbolizes a certain stage of development in the cycle of nature. Four visible basic substances or elements from which life is created, such as fire, air, earth and water, create the first and overarching meaning of the zodiac sign; these are referred to as the gross driving forces.
OTTER
(Aquarius)
January 20th - February 18th
The otter belongs to the butterfly clans and to the element air
Otters radiate energy and joie de vivre. You are an optimist and rarely let your mood get spoiled, so you can always find something positive in every situation. With your sense of humor you always spread a good mood. You are also extremely helpful. If one of your friends is feeling bad, you are always there to offer advice and help wherever you can. Friendship, solidarity and helpfulness are very important to you. You can always be relied on!
WOLF
(Fish)
February 19th - March 20th
The wolf belongs to the frog clans and to the element water
A wolf always needs a pack around him, otherwise he is unhappy. Emotional stability is very important for this animal. That is why they spend a lot of time looking for the right partner. They test people for a long time before they can open up and trust them. After that, they are usually friends for life. Wolves are restless and always looking for something new and higher. Their sharp mind and quick comprehension often free them from difficult situations. Social commitment is also important to them.
HAWK
(Aries)
March 21st - April 19th
Falcon belongs to the hawk clans and to the element fire
Those born under this sign are quick and freedom-loving. You spend your whole life on the move, rarely looking back, but always looking forward. Always searching for something new, for excitement and adventure. Your planning is often not strategic, but you let your intuition and feelings guide you. If your plan fails, try again straight away. You don't like to be tamed. But if the right partner comes along who gives you the freedom you need, you'll gladly let yourself be captured.
BEAVER
(Bull)
April 20th - May 20th
The beaver belongs to the turtle clans and to the element earth
Endurance, patience and creativity are what characterize the beaver. You are a real connoisseur and love everything that smells, tastes and looks good. A good life means a lot to you and you like to treat yourself to nice things. Dear friends, holidays and delicious food are the most important things for you. As a sensual and loyal companion, you also expect these qualities from your partner, because you are never superficial, frivolous or even unreliable. Change is not your thing. You want to know where you stand.
HIRSCH
(Twin)
May 21st - June 20th
The deer belongs to the butterfly clans and to the element air
Graceful and elegant. You always move elegantly and are usually great dancers. You like to party and almost always have lots of friends around you. Your alert mind and optimism make you interesting conversation partners. You quickly make contact with others. You are often restless. The many plans and ideas you have are not always put into action. In love, deer are very curious, but also quickly bored. Then look around for new challenges.
WOODPECKER
(Cancer)
June 21st - July 22nd
Cancer belongs to the frog clans and to the element water
The perfect friend and partner. Nothing is more important to you than the well-being of your loved ones. If someone hurts your friends or family, you'll get really angry! You are very dependent on your current moods and you often fluctuate between emotional highs and lows. Because you don't like being hurt, you tend to isolate yourself. You only open up when you can trust someone 100%. Then you're full of energy. You're also always friendly and have 1000 ideas.
SALMON
(Lion)
July 23rd - August 22nd
The salmon belongs to the hawk clans and to the element fire
You often like to be the center of attention. Elegance and grace are something you were born with. Your charisma and openness make you very popular with the opposite sex. You make friends quickly and you like to flirt a lot. But you are also very helpful. Friends in need will always find a listening ear with you. You like to get things moving and you are very ambitious and self-confident and you love making decisions.
BROWN BEAR
(Virgo)
August 23rd - September 22nd
The brown bear belongs to the turtle clans and to the element earth
If you were born under this sign, you will really enjoy your animal role model. You love the good life. You like to eat and drink well and feel most comfortable in good company. The brown bear is very honest and reliable. Sometimes you work too much. You are a great colleague and a good friend who you can always rely on. It is not always easy for you to show your feelings, but if you make the effort to look beneath the surface, you will find a loving and tender friend.
RAVEN
(Scale)
September 23rd - October 22nd
The raven belongs to the butterfly clans and to the element air
You are like a raven: charming and cheeky. You don't find it difficult to conquer the opposite sex. Love, friends and relationships are important to you. You don't like being alone at all. Ravens are very adaptable and flexible and if something doesn't go as planned, you quickly adapt to the new circumstances. You have a lot of diplomatic skills and are good at mediating in disputes. You also have a very strong sense of justice.
SNAKE
(Scorpio)
October 24th - November 22nd
The snake belongs to the frog clans and to the element water
Snake people are often inscrutable and difficult to understand. They love secrets and are magically attracted to mystical puzzles and questions. They particularly enjoy getting to the bottom of mysterious stories. However, they are very reluctant to reveal anything about themselves. They know what they want and how to get it. Strong ambition and assertiveness characterize these people. They can't stand stupidity. They usually have a good general education and are interested in a wide range of things.
OWL
(Protect)
November 22nd - December 21st
The owl belongs to the hawk clans and to the element fire
The owl is the guardian of wisdom. People born under the sign of the owl always strive for knowledge. They usually have a wide range of interests. They have many talents. These are best revealed when they can do whatever they want. They need personal responsibility and independence like they need air to breathe, otherwise they will die. They don't like to commit themselves emotionally, as this could mean losing their independence. That's why you need a partner who stands by you and at the same time gives you some freedom.
GOOSE
(Capricorn)
December 22nd - January 19th
The goose belongs to the turtle clans and to the element earth
Geese feel completely at ease when they have their flock around them. But from time to time they also like to withdraw and enjoy the peace and quiet. They rarely show what they feel straight away. They hide their inner self under thick feathers. Only when it gets warm do they thaw out and show their feelings. They are very consistent in achieving their goals. They can become a workaholic in order to achieve them. Sometimes they are a bit hectic and get on other people's nerves with their workaholism.
The 4 Elements
The elements from which life is created are fire + air + earth + water.
The element fire stands for spirit in the sense of creativity, spirituality and action.
Air means intelligence and thinking, interest and flexibility.
The element earth represents physicality, focus, stability, structure and order.
The element water stands for emotions, calm, spirituality and empathy.
The 4 clans with 3 animal totems each
Each of the four elements is assigned three animal totems (totem = symbol), which form the so-called clans. Members of a clan harmonize particularly well with one another.
Hawk clan is under the sign of fire. The falcon, salmon and owl are associated with this totem.
Butterfly clan is under the sign of air and consists of deer, raven and otter.
Turtle Clan is under the sign of earth and consists of beaver, brown bear and goose.
Frog Clan is under the sign of water and consists of woodpecker, snake and wolf.
The 4 Winds of the 4 Directions
The elements from which life is created are fire + air + earth + water.
The winds of the four cardinal directions also have their meaning. They divide the zodiac into quarters and symbolize knowledge and wisdom.
East wind, wind of spring (falcon, beaver and deer) promote foresight and spirituality.
South wind, wind of summer (woodpecker, salmon and brown bear) promote perception and feeling.
West wind, wind of autumn (raven, snake and owl) promote insight and knowledge.
North wind, wind of winter (goose, otter and wolf) promote recovery and renewal.
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