When the mighty Moose has chosen us to teach from its totem spirit we are given the lesson of self-esteem. Native Americans see this animal totem in the North direction of the Medicine Wheel. Brother and Sister Moose join Buffalo in this place of wisdom. It is from the recognition of wisdom being used in a situation and that recognition is deserved that defines self-esteem as the medicine of Moose.
Moose has great strength and is the largest member of the deer family. If you have ever heard the call of the male Moose on a spring night, you know what an awesome sound it is to hear. He is showing pride in his maleness and his desire to mate which in turn shows his sense of self-esteem. We can view the bugle of the Moose as a positive force because it is showing his eagerness to tell the world his feelings.
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The trait of “tell the world” embraces the joyfulness which comes with a sense of accomplishment. This trait is not a seeking of approval but comes from the knowing of a job well done and the enjoyment of sharing the joy. Woven through this scenario is the wisdom that creation brings forth new ideas and Moose is telling us that our joy should be shouted out with pride. In other words, the bellowing is a way for us to lighten up and give ourselves and others a hearty well done.
People who have Moose medicine know when to use the gentleness of Deer and also when to create a stampede like Buffalo. Moose people understand the balance between giving orders to get things done and having the willingness to do things themselves. We can think of a Grandfather Warrior who put away his war paint so many moons ago to now advise the young bucks as to when to cool their blood.
We find Moose medicine a lot in our Elders who have walked the Good Red Road and have experienced many things during that journey. They find great joy in teaching the children and being the first to give encouragement which builds self-esteem. People who have the totem medicine of Moose know what to say, when to say it, and to whom.
~Mitakuye Oyasin~ We are all related
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I had a dream that my boyfriend/soulmate were in a misty dream forest with a winding black tar road the went up a hill…a couple of cars had been abandoned and my mate went into the forest for a bit…I went to one of the cars and sat in the back, and a moose came up on each side (as the doors were open) and laid their heads near my lap on the seat very gentle to me but very powerful and i was talking softly to them and gently stroking their mussels…and then I saw a white one behind us crossing the road into the forest…I then awoke. can anyone help me interpret this dream?
The hill you speak of is the challenges of life that both of you must eventually deal with. The white Moose was keeping him at bay while the others encouraged you to get a head start. Keep going and dont look back. Yeshuah loves you. B’more!
Loved it. Only a couple a month ago I bought some animal totem animal cards. Was never drawn to native American Indian lore and culture but meeting one of my guides who never speaks but just sits in my sacred meditative citcle rolling a cigarette I have been fascinated. Always a bear joins our circle very protectively. Since using these cards on and off for a month always Moose Moose Moose in my spreads or single card draw. Today in our circle the bear more faint but the Moose just moseyed in looking in my eyes with so much love and compassion. I have read alot about The moose cow and her immense protectiveness of her calves and know as a woman with a wounded inner child am so grateful for her strong silent love.
Thankyou for this article.
Blessings
A couple of days ago a friend sent me a link to a very special video – I think you and your readers may like to have a look at it, as it is so relevant to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNy9jTeolUk
Indeed, as Michey says, this is a very special post. In fact this is probably one of the most beautiful blogs I have ever come across.
Oh AJ I loved that video! Thank you so much for sharing it here! Just kept thinking as I watched that Mother Moose and her babies about when my girls were little and loved to play in the sprinkler. And remembering my little Erika coming over every few seconds with little “needs” of encouragement. Didn’t think of it at the time but we were working on her self-esteem back then during her playtime. Her not sure and my gentle little reassurances….
It is beautiful and powerful… and I always learn something new from your totem lessons. I like the idea of elderly teaching the young bucks and encouraging self-esteem.
This is very special post.
Thanks
Michey
Really liking the moose totem, Bev. 🙂 Self-esteem can be a fragile thing.