![]() To find out more about your personal animal totem click on the link below that corresponds to the time of year you were born. In Native American Astrology Animal Totems are used instead of an astrological sign. Many of us our aware of the zodiac sign we are born under and come to know ourselves, for example, as either an Aries or Virgo. The circle or hoop is split into 12 sections, not unlike that of the western astrological zodiac. The symbol of a circle can be seen to represent unity or convergence rather that separation or isolation. This wheel is a circle, another important symbol in Native American philosophy. When put together the medicine wheel is formed. Each clan is then further divided into three. The year is split into four important sections, the clans. The seasons are very important but animals are equally significant. ![]() Native American Astrology also places a lot of importance on nature and being in harmony with it. This view is unlike the contemporary western view, which to some degree takes a more egocentric view, where man is of prime importance and the natural world is his possession. It could be said that Native American traditions view humanity only in context to the natural world around it. We will also look at Native American astrology in relation to western star signs and horoscopes. In the following weeks we will look at how the Native American tradition and life style has seeked the cosmos’s council in the past and still now in the 21st century. It may be triggered within us but equally as likely within animals, trees, places and everything on this planet.Ī telling aspect of astrology, which may affect our judgment on whether astrology is important to man, is the fact that it has been studied throughout time and in the majority of cultures.įor Native Americans astrology has been, and still is to some degree, an integral part of their culture and tradition. So when the sun passes through, say for example, Cancer or Capricorn, in the heavens, that very same type of energy is also being triggered down here on earth. Some more contemporary astrologer’s may not agree that the planets have an influence on us but instead they appreciate that what is happening out in the cosmos mirrors what is happening with in us. Numerous experienced astrologers today, from both east and west, have studied the relationship between the planets and man, in depth, and many would agree that there is an important relationship between us and the cosmos. ![]() Many of us, whether we admit it or not, will check out our daily horoscope in a magazine or newspaper. However for many, in the west, astrology signs are popular more as a fun pass time. Today Mayan astrology is popular across the globe possibly in light of the Mayan prophesies and the approach of 2012. Vedic astrology, or Indian astrology, is still today considered important, by many Hindus, when making decision in life. In the past astrology was taken seriously all over the world. One of the main purposes for man’s study of the cosmos must be the oracle it brings to us. Within this free astrology section you can discover what is in store for you, over the next year, from the very interesting Native American perspective.įor thousands of years man has observed the heavens and hence both astrology and astronomy have become significant throughout history.
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