ANIMAL WISDOM, SEPTEMBER 23

On these pages you will find your birth totem and its associate colors, plants and mineral. There is also a list of compatible signs. We have enjoyed bringing you this insight to help you on your spiritual journey.

SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 (Libra)

This is the DUCKS FLY MOON. Those born at this time are RAVEN people. They are compatible with Elk, Sturgeon, Otter and Deer and they complement Red Hawk people. Their plant is MULLEIN, their stone is JASPER and their elemental clan is BUTTERFLY. Like the raven, these people have the ability to seek out hidden things, but will withdraw at the first sign of danger. They are group oriented, always concerned with the welfare of others, cooperative, intelligent, loyal and adaptable. They are here to learn to be less gullible and to take on more responsibility.

OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21 (Scorpio)

This is the FREEZE UP MOON. People born under this moon are SNAKE people. Their plant is THISTLE, their color is ORANGE, their minerals are COPPER and MALACHITE, and they are of the FROG elemental clan. They are compatible with Brown Bear, Snow Goose, Cougar and Flicker and they complement Beaver people. Like the snake, these folks have tenacity, wisdom, a tendency to be secretive and a very painful bite when attacked or provoked. They are ambitious, determined, and powerful. Their lessons include learning to be less suspicious and not so swift to strike.

NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21 (Sagittarius)

This is the LONG SNOWS MOON. ELK is the animal who guides people born under this moon. BLACK SPRUCE is their plant, BLACK is their color, their stone is OBSIDIAN, and they are of the THUNDERBIRD CLAN. Like the elk, these folks have unending stamina. They are watchful of others and will trumpet loudly at the sign of any injustice. They seek the "highest places" at all levels. They are independent, strong-willed, determined and open-hearted. Elk people have a tendency to be argumentative, and their lessons include learning to give and be more accepting and understanding.