Yes, little Skunk has teachings to share with us as a Native American Totem. The medicine or lesson to be learned from this little creature is Reputation and respect. It is a message with a great deal of power. Skunk is unlike other predatory animals in that it does...
Do you have to be able to prove that you are from a specific Tribal lineage to embrace the Native American teachings? I believe that you do not. I believe that what is important is in your heart and what you know to be true with your soul. Several posts back, we...
Blue Camas is the plant totem associated with the Frogs Return Moon which falls between April 20 and May 19 each year. The totem lesson is to learn to sustain ourselves and others. This pretty little flower is also sometimes called Indian Hyacinth. Native Americans...
Yesterday I introduced the tradition of the Talking Stick and promised to continue today. I explained the significance that the type of wood that the stick is made of can be. A real Talking Stick would also be decorated and the color of beads or paint would have...
The message and tradition of The Talking Stick really speaks to the very core of my soul. I think many people have seen the practice in movies and probably didn’t realize the significance of this powerful stick. It represents viewpoints and options and in my...
Here in Switzerland, as this particular region is higher up, I see them basically every day circling overhead quite close…