When Sun Bear had a vision of the Medicine Wheel, a framework in which to teach humans how to better understand and live in harmony with the Earth, he did not know how far-reaching that vision would be. In THE MEDICINE WHEEL, Sun Bear and his medicine helper, Wabun, share this vision to help others 'walk in balance on the Earth Mother', by setting forth a whole new system of earth astrology to guide people not only in their daily living but in their life path as well. In the 25th anniversary edition of the classic book on Native American earth astrology, there is a new introduction by the co-author, Marlise Wabun Wind, that describes the incredible impact THE MEDICINE WHEEL had all over the world, as well as a tribute to the late Sun Bear. There are also fifteen new pieces of art by renowned artist, Sandra Stanton.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
A Vision of the Medicine Wheel
Introduction
THE MOONS AND THE TOTEMS
Earth Renewal Moon (Snow Goose)
Rest and Cleansing Moon (Otter)
Big Winds Moon (Cougar)
Budding Trees Moon (Red Hawk)
Frogs Return Moon (Beaver)
Complanting Moon (Deer)
Strong Sun Moon (Flicker)
Ripe Berries Moon (Sturgeon)
Harvest Moon (Brown Bear)
Ducks Fly Moon (Raven)
Freeze Up Moon (Snake)
Long Snows Moon (Elk)
THE POWERS OF THE DIRECTIONS
How Buffalo, Eagle, Coyote and Bear Began to Help the Spirit Keepers
Waboose, Spirit Keeper of the North
Wabun, Spirit Keeper of the East
Shawnodese, Spirit Keeper of the South
Mudjekeewis, Spirit Keeper of the West
THE ELEMENTAL CLANS
How Turtle Helped to Build Our Land
Turtle Clan -- Earth
Why Some Frogs Left the Water
Frog Clan -- Water
How Butterflies Learned to Fly
Butterfly Clan -- Air
How the Thunderbird Came to Be
Thunderbird Clan -- Fire
Frog-Turtle (Water-Earth)
Thunderbird-Butterfly (Fire-Air)
Butterfly-Turtle (Air-Earth)
Butterfly-Frog (Air-Water)
Thunderbird-Frog (Fire-Water)
Thunderbird-Turtle(Fire-Earth)
Same Clan Combinations
TRAVELING THE MEDICINE WHEEL
CONSTRUCTING A MEDICINE WHEEL
