Shamanistic Astrology
Solar Birth Totems

Astrology There are many astrological systems around the world. The most common in the west is the European Astrological system, if you're born in late May you fall under the sign of Gemini. But there are other system that people find interesting as well. The Chinese have their own form of astrology which strongly relates to the year of your birth. If you were born in 1961 you fall under the sign of the Ox.   There is also a Shamanistic Astrological system which is similar to the European system in that it defines characteristics by your birth month. These totems are also referred to as Solar totems, because many of them share similarities with the solar system and correspond to seasonal changes.   Just like any other form of Astrology, your Solar Birth Totems can tell you many things about your personality, your attitudes, your abilities and your short comings. These totems are often referred to as Solar totems because they encompass many aspects of the "solar" system. From seasonal relationships to animal instincts and the clans within nature that you are closely linked with.   But a birth totem is not the same thing as a spiritual totem or having a particular animal as a spirit guide. Those relationships are based on Metaphysical principles based on your individual soul and it's mission in this embodiment. In this form, the animal acts as a teacher along your path specifically for spiritual understanding and growth. That's different than an astrological correspondence.     Shamanistic Astrology The Shamanistic Astrological system is based on the Medicine Wheel and cycle of seasons. It begins at summers end when the Sun begins to wane for the long winter months. The system connects each month to Mother Earth and it's ever evolving changes and influences.   The birth totems are general aspects of the "birthing sign" and are much more than just cosmic symbolism set along the road to help us understand a certain situation in our life. These aspects tell us about who we are, why we probably look at things in a certain way and react to situations or people using particular responses. These totems may explain why you feel connected to a certain moon phase, element or precious stone. The more you understand about your connections, the easier it is to utilize those compatibilities upon your spiritual path as supports for learning and experiencing life. Additionally, the more in tune with the characteristics of these aspects, almost as if we mirror of those traits and qualities. We can therefore use their strengths to help us over come our weaknesses.   The following is a brief listing of the Shamanistic Astrological Solar Birth Totems.

October 23 - November 21 Totem: Snake Birth Totem Summary: Birth and animal totem: Snake Moon: Cold Winds Moon Season Aspect: The Frosting Time Wind Relation: West Winds Directional Relation: West Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Frog Clan Plant totem: Mums Mineral totem: Amethyst Polarity with: Beaver Color Aspect: Lavender Musical vibration: B natural Personality: Impulsive, ambitious Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Hidden, keeping things inside Positive traits: Discerning and imaginative Negative traits: Stubborn, mistrustful, often stubborn Compatibilities: Woodpeckers and wolves Conscious Desire: Acceptance Subconscious desire: Spiritual balance Spiritual Path: Expressing inner intuition Strengths: Creativity, ability to change and sensitive to others Weakness: Egotistical, often aloof and distant

November 22 - December 21 Totem: Elk Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Elk Moon: Snowy Moon Season Aspect: Starry Night Moon Wind Relation: West winds Directional Relation: North-west Element Relation: Fire Elemental clan: Hawk Clan Plant totem: Poinsettia Mineral totem: Obsidian Polarity with: Deer Color Aspect: Gold Musical vibration: C sharp Personality: Laugh-hearty, loving and independent Spiritual energy: Feminine energy Emotions: Caring Positive traits: Adaptable, trustworthy Negative traits: Restless and loud Compatibilities: Falcons and Salmon Conscious Desire: To understand the spirit and the human nature Subconscious desire: Applying the spiritual to the physical to bring about healing Spiritual Path: Spiritual evolution Strengths: Optimistic, happy and focused Weakness: Often exaggerates, and is concerned with "status"

December 22 - January 19 Totem: Snow Goose Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Snow Goose Moon: New Moon Season Aspect: The Renewal Time Wind Relation: North wind Directional Relation: North-north-west Element Relation: Earth Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Bramble Mineral totem: Peridot Polarity with: Woodpecker Color Aspect: White Musical vibration: D sharp Personality: Reliable, high standards of self Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Self concerned Positive traits: Ambitious, never gives up Negative traits: Rigid, driven, often too focused on succeeding Compatibilities: Beavers, Bears and Crows Conscious Desire: To succeed Subconscious desire: To rest and rejuvenate Spiritual Path: To learn patience and the flow of life Strengths: Sociable, well spoken Weakness: Self-doubt, can't see the forest for the trees.

January 20 - February 18 Totem: Otter Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Otter Moon: Cleansing Moon Season Aspect: The Cleansing Time Wind Relation: North Winds Directional Relation: North Element Relation: Air Elemental clan: Butterfly clan Plant totem: Fern Mineral totem: Turquoise Polarity with: Salmon Color Aspect: Silver Musical vibration: E natural Personality: Sociable, talkative and independent Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Creative, unconventional Positive traits: Inventive, soothing and very perceptive Negative traits: Nosy, unpredictable, often times too blunt Compatibilities: Crows, Falcons and Deer Conscious Desire: To gain knowledge Subconscious desire: To attain wisdom Spiritual Path: Applying spiritual knowledge to daily life Strengths: Tolerance, courage, is often an original thinker Weakness: Considered to be rebellious, and often times eccentric.

February 19 - March 20 Totem: Wolf Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Wolf Moon: Worm Awakening Moon Season Aspect: In-between time (Not Winter, not Spring) Earth influence: The Blustery Winds Time Wind Relation: The North Winds Directional Relation: North-north-east Element Relation: Water with Air Elemental clan: Frog (Water) clan. Plant totem: Plantain Mineral totem: Jade Polarity with: Brown Bear Color Aspect: Blue/Green Musical vibration: F sharp Personality: Compassionate, Benevolent, Generous, Artistic and Gentle. Spiritual energy: Yin predominates. Emotions: Deep Positive traits: Sympathetic, Adaptable, Impressionable and Sensitive. Negative traits: Impractical, vague, timid, indecisive. Compatibilities: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and snakes. Conscious aim: Freedom Subconscious desire: Identity Spiritual Path: Love Strengths: Intuition, Creativity and Understanding. Weakness: Timidity, Indolence and Impracticality.

March 21 - April 19 Totem: Red Hawk Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Red Hawk Moon: Budding Trees Moon Season Aspect: The Awakening Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: North-East Element Relation: Fire Elemental clan: Hawk Clan Plant totem: Dandelion Mineral totem: Opal Polarity with: Falcon Color Aspect: Yellow/Green Musical vibration: C Sharp Personality: Active. Spiritual energy ¹: Feminine energies Emotions: Quickly aroused Positive traits: Pioneering spirit Negative traits: Impatient, selfish and often times egotistical. Compatibilities: Salmon and Owls Conscious Desire: To lead, manage head the adventure. Subconscious desire: Learning through experience. Spiritual Path: Expanding the individual through discernment Strengths: Persistence and patience with others Weakness: Conceit and intolerance.

April 20 - May 20 Totem: Beaver Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Beaver Moon: Frogs Return Moon Season Aspect: The Growing Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: East Element Relation: Earth with Fire Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Wild clover Mineral totem: Bloodstone Polarity with: Snake Color Aspect: Yellow Musical vibration: D Sharp Personality: Resourceful and methodical Spiritual energy: Masculine energies Emotions: High strung Positive traits: Persistent and often strong-willed. Negative traits: Inflexible, possessive and often times self involved Compatibilities: Woodpeckers, Brown Bears and Geese Conscious Desire: Security through abundance Subconscious desire: Freedom from attachments Spiritual Path: To discover that which has lasting value Strengths: Accepting change, compassion, inner security and confidence Weakness: Possessiveness and inflexibility

May 21 - June 20 Totem: Deer Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Deer Moon: Corn Planting Moon Season Aspect: The Flowering Time Wind Relation: East Winds Directional Relation: South-east Element Relation: Air with fire Elemental clan: Butterfly Clan Plant totem: Lily of the Valley Mineral totem: Agate Polarity with: Owl Color Aspect: Green Musical vibration: E natural Personality: Talkative, congenial, moody. Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Sensitive Positive traits: Friendly, intellectual and quick witted Negative traits: Restless, yet insecure Compatibilities: Crows and otters Conscious Desire: Bridging gaps Subconscious desire: Mastery of the mind Spiritual Path: Sharing what one has learned or experienced for growth Strengths: Persistence and concentration Weakness: Moodiness, "day dreaming"

June 21 - July 21 Totem: Woodpecker Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Woodpecker {Flicker} Moon: Strong Sun Moon Season Aspect: Long Days Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South-south-east Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Frog Clan Plant totem: Wild rose Mineral totem: Rose quartz Polarity with: Goose Color Aspect: Rose Musical vibration: F natural Personality: Emotional, vulnerable but protective Spiritual energy: Masculine energy Emotions: Protective, wanting to protect Positive traits: Tender and sympathetic. Negative traits: Moody, often unforgiving Compatibilities: Snakes, Wolves, Beavers Conscious Desire: Emotional stability Subconscious desire: Accomplishment Spiritual Path: Fitting in with the greater good Strengths: Resourcefulness, self acceptance and forgiveness. Weakness: Self-pity, Envy and relying to heavily on others.

July 22 - August 21 Totem: Salmon Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Salmon Moon: Ripe Berries Moon Season Aspect: The Ripening Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South Element Relation: Water Elemental clan: Fish Clan Plant totem: Raspberry Mineral totem: Carnelian Polarity with: Otter Color Aspect: Blue Musical vibration: F sharp Personality: Confident and energetic Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Passionate & intense Positive traits: Generous and Creative Negative traits: Controlling, often arrogant and intolerant Compatibilities: Owl and Falcon Conscious Desire: To rule Subconscious desire: Emotional balance Spiritual Path: To find the underlying purpose of life Strengths: Tolerance, humbleness and letting go Weakness: Egotistical behavior and Controlling nature

August 22 - September 21 Totem: Brown Bear Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Bear {Brown Bear} Moon: Harvest Moon Season Aspect: Harvesting Time Wind Relation: South winds Directional Relation: South-south-west Element Relation: Earth Elemental clan: Turtle Clan Plant totem: Violets Mineral totem: Topaz Polarity with: Wolf Color Aspect: Brown Musical vibration: G natural Personality: Practical and industrious Spiritual energy: Masculine energies Emotions: Warm and thought out Positive traits: Detailed, humble, trustworthy Negative traits: Finicky, judgmental and often times hypocritical Compatibilities: Geese and Beavers Conscious Desire: Reaching forth, aiming high Subconscious desire: Attaining pure wisdom and truth Spiritual Path: Understanding it all Strengths: Optimism, tolerance and self acceptance Weakness: Fault finding, pessimism and putting things off

September 22 - October 22 Totem: Raven / Crow Birth Totem Summary Birth and animal totem: Raven {Crow} Moon: Ducks Flying Moon Season Aspect: Falling Leaves Time Wind Relation: West winds Directional Relation: South-west Element Relation: Air Elemental clan: Butterfly Clan Plant totem: Ivy Mineral totem: Azurite Polarity with: Falcon Color Aspect: Blue Musical vibration: A natural Personality: Tolerant and friendly Spiritual energy: Feminine energies Emotions: Sensitive Positive traits: Diplomatic, often romantic and overly optimistic Negative traits: Gullible, indecisive and often holds a grudge Compatibilities: Otter and Deer Conscious Desire: Partnership Subconscious desire: Balance and harmony Spiritual Path: Peace and balance Strengths: Caution, making decisions and letting go Weakness: Taking sides, indecision and trusting to much

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Spiritual energy relates to a persons dominate energy pattern. Having feminine energy does not mean being female, it means one possesses the gifts or talents of the feminine vibration. In the simplest of terms, feminine energy is the thinking side of nature, masculine energy is the "do" or physical side of nature. Example: Psychic gifts are predominately a feminine energy, but spiritual healing gifts are predominately masculine.

Source: 1, s1, s2, s4, s5, s6, s7, s11, s14 Created: 10/11/1996       Updated: 01/11/2010