I have been visiting very good friends at the Miccusokee Reservation near Miami for awhile now. I have a friend that is a chief who is over 90 years old that I often visit to to learn his wisdom on Native American spirituality. It is always an honor to learn about his culture.

One day I told him that I am entertaining people on the internet with a astrology that most people are familiar with, in which he knows was created by the Babylonians then later passed on to the Egyptians then eventually enhanced by the Greeks and Romans. He then got up and brought an interesting device in which he calls a "medicine wheel". It shows that the natives have been doing astrology for a very long time and that they also have symbols (zodiacs) that pertain more with nature and the animals that live in it.

This fascinated me and I started to write down more about the studies he offered to where I have a small introductory diagram (for beginners of course) of these astrological symbols that his people used for many thousands of years.


If you are curious or interested then give me your month and day you where born and I will give you a very short introductory. Of course if I have time, I will provide more information via Mingle2 email.

Smiless!! 5/21

OOOOOOOOOooooooooo....very interesting!!!!!
my birthday is 4/7!!!!!!

i love astrology!!!!!!

(((smiless))) very cool and ever so interesting to me.. 10/26

The Beaver-April 20-May 20 (Taurus):

A time for Growth

Element- Earth

Clan- Tortoise

Wind- East Wind



Beaver Character: Industrious, untiring, and sensible in all things. Beaver people need for security, and stability. They relish comfort and sensuality, and rarely take risks.

Hmm, I'm actually surprised he allowed you to write it out. Usually they don't like to give a lot away that is in their family. But I guess it depends on the group or how relaxed they've become. But it was nice enough for him to share. Kudos.

Hmmmm...sounds very interesting.....5/12

Sounds cool enuff for free

11/23 in the year of the Dragon.

5/3

The Brown Bear: August 22 to September 21

* Element – Water and Earth
* Stone/Mineral – Topaz
* Colors – Brown and purple
* Personality traits – Modest and practical
* Compatible with – Goose and beaver
* Western zodiac sign – Virgo

Salutations my beautiful friend.


Your symbol is the (deer).

Clan of the turtle
Spirit Keeper is the Spirit keeper of the East.
Moon - Corn-planting Moon
Crystal or mineral - Moss agate
Tree or plant - Yarrow
Color - pale green.


Now you are wondering what all this means!

One day when I have more time, I shall give you explanations of each symbol given.

The Deer is one of the most graceful and alert creatures of all. Their beauty brings joy to all that see them. Deer range between two and four feet at the shoulder. They have a bleating but quiet voice and will snort when excited. Deer squeal when they feel under threat or attack, and they also have a special bleat to call their fawns. Fawns are born with a spotted coat, which acts as camouflage.

Deers played a very important part in the circle of life for many Native American peoples. They provided a staple food, and Native Americans would honor the deer's gift with ceremonies, dances, and prayers. To some tribes, the deer was the most important of animals. It was seen to represent the heart, and it was called "the gatekeeper to the spirit world." The deer dance is the most sacred dance to Native Americans, they believe that it helps them to pierce the veil between the two worlds.

Working spirituality with the deer can teach you about adaptability, camouflage, grace, beauty, speed, and healing, and this process will also give you connection with the world of spirit.

Thank you Smiless

I have been friends with him for a long time now. Their tribe isn't very large anymore and only very few speak the language. The younger generation are Americanized now and many don't participate in the cultural events anymore. I am learning because I feel spiritually good and strong. I am also learning to speak the language as I am already fluent in 4 languages today. It is something that is easy for me to attain. My native name is "lazy foot" because I have been injured in Congo as a Red Cross worker and almost lost my leg. I received the name when I tried to do a rain dance and realized not only was I making a fool out of myself, but also that I just cannot dance with a injury like I use to.

He is a wise man that is eager to teach those who are truly interested in his culture regardless of race or nationality.

Thanks...... Feb. 5, 1972

Now that is true. The years have gone by and people have been so focused on the American tradition or its lifestyle rather than their own. Kinda sad now I'm thinking about it. I wish I had some idea what part I'm from. I'm sure someone in my family knows. *Shrugs*

9/25

8/22

7/21. I'm turning 50 that day.

but you look 20 (:

(((smiless)) 5/13 thanks in advance!